Beepernews and Information for the MCG Community Vol 20 No 24 Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Group Brings Lady a Game to Fundraiser by Stacey Hudson
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S1 beeperNews and Information for the MCG community Vol 20 No 24 Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Group brings Lady A game to fundraiser By Stacey Hudson Award-winning country music group Lady Antebellum performed a lunchtime acoustic show Nov. 15 at the Bell Auditorium to a sold-out crowd of 2,600. The show raised more than $14,700 for the MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center Pediatric Cancer and Blood Campus invited to Disorder Clinic. “We didn’t even ask them to do this. They just offered,” said Philan- thropy Coordinator Rebecca Bruni. Dec. 9 QEP luncheon “That’s such an incredible gift, and we’re incredibly appreciative.” By Christine Hurley Deriso ly contributed to our plan.” The trio – Augusta natives In addition to the QEP Develop- Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood Free pizza, door prizes, a video ment and Executive Committees, and Nashville native Hillary Scott – presentation and a drawing for an which have met regularly for six performed three of their hits, “I Run iPad are among the activities slated months, various subcommittees and to You,” “American Honey” and for a Dec. 9 luncheon kicking off workgroups have drilled down on “Need You Now.” MCG’s Quality Enhancement Plan. specific aspects of the plan, includ- “If you’re a kid going through The luncheon will be held from ing development, communications cancer treatment, I’m sure this 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 1222 of and assessment. “This has been a brightened your day. It certainly the Health Sciences Building. tremendous undertaking involv- brightened my day,” Bruni said. The QEP, a requirement of MCG’s ing the schools on all of MCG’s Children being treated at the Michael Johnson photo accrediting body, is intended to campuses,” Mishoe said. “I can’t Children’s Medical Center carried Sandra McVicker (from left), Interim President and CEO of enhance education campuswide far overstate the time, engagement and colorful cards onto the stage that MCGHealth, shares what the MCGHealth Children’s Medical into the future. MCG’s plan, Healthy collaboration that have character- Perspectives, aims to optimize stu- ized this project, and I am immi- Center means to our community alongside band members Dave dents’ cultural competency. nently grateful.” See Lady A game, page 16 Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum. “We are thrilled to host a cam- The Southern Association of Col- puswide luncheon launching this leges and Schools-Commission on vital initiative, because the whole Colleges will assess the plan as part East Central Georgia Regional Hospital campus has contributed to it,” said of MCG’s reaffirmation of accredita- Associate Provost Shelley C. Mishoe, tion this spring. SACS representa- director of the QEP. “This is an op- tives will visit campus March 29-31, opens dedicated educational unit portunity to thank the many, many the final stage in a reaffirmation students, faculty and staff members By Toni Baker Regional Hospital. A ribbon cutting year anniversary of the MCG-East who have either directly or indirect- See QEP, page 5 ceremony was held Thursday at the Central Georgia Regional Hospital The partnership between the new building on the Augusta Cam- partnership also was recognized Georgia Department of Behavioral pus, located at 3405 Mike Padgett during the ceremony. Health and Developmental Dis- Highway. Guests included Dr. Frank E. Issue X-Ray abilities and the Medical College of The celebration launched the Shelp, commissioner, Department of Georgia will continue to fulfill its initiative of an interdisciplinary Behavioral Health and Developmen- Briefs • 2 Pet Gazette • 11 three-part mission to provide excel- approach in the education of medi- tal Disabilities; Dr. Peter Buckley, Suggestion box • 7 Buzzles • 12 lent clinical care, innovative educa- cal students, psychiatry residents, interim dean, MCG School of tional methods and an opportunity psychology interns and fellows, Medicine; Dr. Lucy Marion, dean of Newsmakers • 10 Recycle? No, pre-cycle • 14 to lead in research and development nursing students and allied health the MCG School of Nursing; and Dr. with the opening of the Dedicated professionals using a dedicated MCG is a tobacco-free campus Educational Unit at East Central education unit model. The one- See Dedication, page 16 U. S. 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Call tinue Feb. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. in Lee Adults age 18-40 who have had ante- Dee Taylor, Sales Manager 706-721-3957, e-mail [email protected] Auditorium. Performances showcase the rior knee pain for at least four weeks are or visit mcghealth.org/giving to volunteer diverse artistic talents of our students, staff needed for a MCG study. Participants will AIKEN COMMUNICATIONS or to make a donation. and faculty. The first 150 attendees enjoy take part in free, supervised 30-minute P.O. Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802 free Chick-fil-A sandwiches. Future perfor- rehabilitation sessions up to three times a 1-800-559-2311 ext. 2371 mance to be April 12. Interested performers week for six weeks. Call Dr. Lori Bolgla at or 803-644-2371 Hockey sticks e-mail [email protected]. Visit mcg.edu/ 706-721-1517 or e-mail [email protected]. Join the Augusta Riverhawks for health- artscouncil/performing/noonconcert.html. [email protected] care night Friday, Dec. 10 at James Brown Arena. Activities include a pre-game meet New nephrology Study buddy and greet at 5:30 p.m., the chance to watch Females between the ages of 12 and 26 warm-ups from the penalty box, opportu- The 2011 James B. Hudson Nephrology who have received a three-dose regimen nities to set up a booth on the concourse Update and Georgia-South Carolina Society of a specific HPV vaccine are needed to DEADLINES and participation in a fan tunnel. Tickets of Nephrology Annual Meeting will be Feb. participate in a study that may develop $8-$10; must be purchased by Dec. 9. 19-20 at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds vaccines that protect against additional for Dec. 15 issue - Dec. 7 at noon Space is limited. Call 706-262-4578. Plantation in Greensboro, Ga. Registration types of HPV. Current vaccines help protect is $125. Call Judy Sanders for registration against up to four types of HPV. New at 706-721-2861. Visit mcg.edu/som/medi- investigational vaccines, if proven effective, Compliance cine/nephrology/. may further reduce a person’s risk for de- All required annual training and veloping cancer and other health problems compliance must be completed by Friday, caused by HPV. Call 706-721-8944. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA Dec. 17. Requirements this year include Sing along Dr. Ricardo Azziz, President Confidentiality, Conflicts of Interest, MCG Chorus is seeking new members. Deb Barshafsky, Vice President for Strategic Support Copyright Infringement, Drug Free Schools No prior experience necessary.