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In/ hen Melissa Runyon graduated from high school in * * Warner Robins, Ga., in 1998, she had a clear plan: She would enroll at the University of Georgia, try out for the cheerleading squad, major in psychology, graduate in three years rather than the standard four, then move on to earn her master's degree. But instead of enjoying her last summer of freedom before setting her plan in motion, the usually indefatiga­ ble Melissa was suddenly plagued by awful headaches. "It was a dizzying pressure headache that never went away," she says. "I knew something was wrong. I just didn't feel right." She went to her lifelong pediatrician, who was con­ cerned enough about the severity and sudden onset of the pain to order an immediate CT scan. When a doctor called only hours after the scan to relay the findings, Melissa knew that her well-laid plan was no longer in the cards. She was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malforma­ tion, a congenital intertwining of blood vessels in the brain. The jumbled mass caused fluid to accumulate in The Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, co-founder and president emeritus of the her brain and threatened to choke the blood supply or Southern Christian Leadership Conference, was the featured speaker at the rupture. The honor-roll cheerleader was suddenly staring Friday, Jan. 16 convocation to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The mortality in the face. event, hosted by Paine College, Augusta State University and the Medical "I was very overwhelmed, but my faith is strong and I College of Georgia, was held in the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel Nursing student Melissa Runyon holds a yellow rose, a symbol at knew God was in control," Melissa says. "You can't look Paine College. The Rev. Dr. Lowery reminded participants to remember of hope that her mother received while waiting to hear news Dr. back. You have to press forward." King and to actively continue his life's work. (Wesley Hobbs photo) ofMelissa's brain surgery. (Photo Illustration courtesy of the See MELISSA page 10 Division of Health Communication)

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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA U.S. Postage PA I D Permit No. 210 Division of External Affairs Augusta, GA Medical College of Georgia Non-Profit Org. Augusta, Georgia 30912 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY JANUARY 22 2004

LET US HEAR FROM YOU Dental hygiene plan ensures clinical experience by Christine Hurley Deriso school and charged per visit. The faculty once the practice is up and The Beeper needs more reader input! Take a few minutes to share your clinic is open weekdays from 8 a.m. running," she said. experiences on the following topics and we'll share your story with the An agreement ensuring ongoing to 5 p.m. The dental hygiene faculty "We are very pleased to have the MCG community. clinical experience for dental hygiene will now provide services such as dental hygiene faculty join us in the New Year's resolutions: What were yours this year? How are they work­ faculty has been approved by dental cleanings, X-rays and patient faculty practice," said School of ing out? What's the most successful resolution you've ever made? Please Medical College of Georgia President education. Dentistry Dean Connie Drisko. send comments by Feb. 11 for a story in the Feb. 19 issue. Daniel W. Rahn. "Faculty practice will strengthen "Their participation will ensure that Masters Week: Have you ever had a celebrity encounter during Masters The three full-time faculty mem­ our current education program and we will continue to provide high- week? Do you own any unique tournament memorabilia? Please send com­ bers in the School of Allied Health also make our program more attrac­ quality preventive and periodontal ments by March 1 for a story in the March 18 issue. Sciences Department of Dental tive for future faculty," said Marie care for our patients." April Fool's Day: What is the worst/best prank anyone has every pulled Hygiene will practice the equivalent Collins, chair and assistant professor "The School of Allied Health on you? That you pulled on someone else? Please send comments by March of two full days a week in the School of the Department of Dental Hygiene. Sciences is excited that the dental 15 for a story in the April 1 issue. of Dentistry's Dental Foundation "It is a formal mode for clinical col­ hygiene faculty are working with the Got something you'd like to read more about in the Beeper? Send story practice. The department's four part- laboration between the School of dental faculty to deliver quality den­ ideas to Beeper Editor Ellen Gladden at FI-1042 (campus mail), ext. 1-4410 time faculty will have the option of Allied Health Sciences and the tal services at MCG," said School of (phone-), [email protected], (e-mail) or ext. 1-NEWS (6391) fax. participating. School of Dentistry." Allied Health Sciences Shelley The Dental Foundation practice Ms. Collins hopes the agreement Mishoe. "I commend the dental Copies of the Beeper are available at the following locations: functions like a private dental prac­ also will enhance the education of hygiene faculty for their initiative tice, with patients treated by School dental hygiene students. "We have and leadership to implement this • AA (Administration) First floor, near Book Store, near coat/book bag rack of Dentistry faculty in the dental discussed having students shadow plan." main entrance • EB (Jennings Wing) Main lobby • AB (Greenblatt Library) Inside main . • EG (School of Nursing) Main lobby entrance, near vending area • HS (Annex) North entrance, outside of Legislative Update • AD (Dental School) Outside main Human Resources Training room, room entrance on Laney-Walker Blvd. - and 1146 and West entrance, outside Human Georgia General Assembly Convenes First-floor mail room Resources main lobby Editor's Note-. 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Bryan Ginn Jr. submitted the following article from the opening session of the Georgia General Assembly. room floor, near the ATM • CB (R&E) Outside main front door on • Bl (MCG Medical Center) Second floor, Georgia lawmakers con­ includes continued Laney-Walker Blvd. Sydenstricker Building, near concierge vened the 2004 session of appropriation to the MCG • CL (Hamilton Wing) Lobby area station and outside main entrance to the Georgia General Health System for resi­ • DA (Student Center) - Main entrance, Terrace Dining Assembly Jan.12. dent instruction and year as the state's chief executive, A hefty agenda of dis­ related patient care and rolled out a legislative agenda cussion items lies ahead. funds for special projects including child protection laws, safe­ Georgia's considerable re«» such as the MCG- guarding of the HOPE scholarship, enue deficits, coupled with University of Georgia ethics in government reform and a increasing state agency research collaborative, constitutional amendment allowing budget requests, civil jus­ Mr. Ginn graduate initiatives and state funds to faith-based organiza­ tice reform, ethics reform the MCG nurse anes­ tions providing social services. beeper and HOPE scholarship protection are thetist program. As required by law, the governor just a few arenas of the forthcoming Anticipating some disagreements must also make recommendations www.mcg.edu/news/beeper debates. on specific issues, leaders in the regarding the state budget. He is Division of External Affairs Board of Regents recommenda­ 180-member House of expected to introduce provisions to Medical College of Georgia » Augusta, Georgia 30912 tions and the University System Representatives arid the 56-member raise teachers' salaries by two per­ funding formula (a complex equation Senate have agreed upon a legisla­ cent (including University System of that factors in enrollment numbers, tive calendar that seeks to conclude Georgia employees), address fund­ Christine Hurley Deriso, Publications Editor campus size and facilities' costs to legislative business by March 23. ing deficits in Medicaid and con­ Ellen Gladden, Beeper Editor help determine how much each USG However, in recent years, sessions tinue support of Georgia's higher institution will receive) will play a have extended into late April. education system. 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College of Georgia Technology Fair, a include a mini-computer and beeper, Displays must fit six-foot tables. showcase of technology that can so instead of carrying four devices Space is limited and early registra­ help advance MCG's mission and around your belt, you have just one." tion encouraged. goals, will be held March 25 from 8 The fair also will showcase the Members of the MCG community a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room 108 of the most cutting-edge applications and may register at http://library.mcg. Greenblatt Library. versions of familiar equipment, such edu/techfair2004/mcgregistration.ht "The fair will demonstrate how as personal digital assistants that fit ml. External vendors may register at innovative and practical uses of tech­ in the pocket and recognize the http://library.mcg.edU/tecfair2004/r nology enhance faculty work life and owner's handwriting. "PDAs are egistration.html. student learning," said Tamera Lee, popular among students and fac­ Information for vendors is avail­ director of libraries. ulty," Ms. Lee said. able at http://library.mcg.edu/tech- All members of the MCG commu­ Many members of the MCG com­ fair2004/exhibitors.html. nity, including alumni, are invited to munity are applying technology in A vendor list is available at the fair, which will consist of creative and practical ways, Ms. Lee http://library.mcg.edu/techfair2004/ exhibits and half-hour presentations. said, so in addition to external ven­ vendors.html. Even technophobes, Ms. Lee dors demonstrating their products, For more information, contact stressed, will benefit from hands-on MCG faculty, staff and students are Shannon Moran (ext. 1-9909 or explanations and demonstrations of invited to exhibit or present technol­ [email protected]) or Kathy Hamm how technology can enhance cam­ ogy during the fair. The exhibits and (ext. 1-2250 or [email protected]) or The MCG Technology Fair will offer hands-on explanations and demonstrations of pus life. presentations must support discover­ visit http://library.mcg.edu/tech- how technology can enhance campus life. (Photo provided) "For instance," she said, "the fair ing, disseminating and applying fair2004/.

Benefit for graduate student Catch the Beeper online: wunv.mcg.edu/news/beeper Several MCG research staff, faculty and postdoctoral fellows will host an Egyptian night to raise money for Hend Hilali, a University of Georgia graduate student studying at MCG who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. "Hend has an amazing strength and a positive attitude about her always," said Dr. Azza El-Remessey, an assistant research scientist in the Vascular Biology Center who is help­ ing coordinate the fundraiser. "I often go visit her to give some moral support and I end up getting the moral support from her. With this event we hope to help Hend with the huge finances facing her for treat­ FREE ment." Saturday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. in the Hend Hilali Alumni Center, Egyptian food, sou­ country. Admission is free. For more venirs and gifts will be sold and information, contact Dr. El-Remessey Egyptian natives will show slides at ext 1-6760 or via e-mail at ael- and discuss the culture of their home [email protected]. First Bank Don't miss Metro Augusta's Bank of Choice a Beep!" MEDICAL CENTER OFFICE 1580 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia 706-312-6500 The Beeper is now available at locations all over campus! Member See the list on page 2 FDIC and at www.mcg.edu/news/beeper MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 Health system debuts bloodless President Rahn named medicine and surgery program to Georgia Trend List byDanielleWong niques for improved care. transfusions, plus more rapid "Cutting-edge technology such recovery." Medical College of Georgia President Daniel W. Less invasive procedures usually as bloodless medicine is very con­ The term bloodless medicine Rahn is included in Georgia Trend magazine's 2004 result in more rapid healing and a sistent with MCG Health System encompasses everything from list of the 100 Most Influential Georgians. better recovery. being a world-class academic med­ micro-sampling techniques that The list, which the magazine publishes annually, MCG Health System has long ical center," said Don Snell, presi­ draw a minimal amount of blood is included in the January 2004 edition. been on the forefront of minimally dent and CEO of MCG Health for testing to the use of sophisti­ The magazine notes President Rahn's intention invasive medicine. Dedication to System. "By offering bloodless cated surgical equipment and tech­ "to make Augusta's largest employer, MCG, even this goal will be formalized when medicine, we become part of an niques that reduce blood loss. In larger. A $40 million cancer research center is just the health system debuts its elite group - one of only 130 health addition, bloodless medicine may the first step in an ambitious $150 million, five-year Bloodless Medicine and Surgery care facilities in the U.S. and one be incorporated into a number of plan to expand MCG's cancer programs and bring a Program early this year. of only 180 in the world." surgical and other specialties. National Cancer Institute designation to this Bloodless medicine offers the "Whether your reason for choos­ "The possibilities are virtually end­ school." Dr. Rahn most advanced care to patients in ing bloodless medicine is personal less," said Mr. Swayne. Dr. Rahn became MCG's seventh president in June 2001. order to minimize blood loss or religious, there are definite ben­ Those interested in learning before, during and after treat­ efits to choosing a health care sys­ more about the MCG Bloodless ments, and to reduce or eliminate tem that offers bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program the need for donor blood transfu­ medicine," said Michael Swayne, are invited to attend an open sions. The program is just another chief of perfusion services and house on Jan. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. COMPLETE FINANCIAL SERVICES step in MCG Health System's dedi­ program manager. "These include at the main conference center in cation to offering its patients the a lowered risk of infections and the MCG Children's Medical newest technologies and tech­ other complications due to blood Center. Financial & Retirement Planning Trust & Estate Services Stocks Mutual Funds Insurance and Annuities IRAs J. Larry Hornsby Corporate & Muni Bonds College Planning CDs Vice President Bits $ Bijtes

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*v*«*»***<»*«*''»*«****<'* THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper gj Coca-Cola, Bi-Lo make donation to MCG breast cancer research by Toni Baker Jerry Shumpert, vice president of Augusta Coca-Cola. Dr. Stern Representatives from Augusta accepted the check on behalf of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company and university. the 18 Bi-Lo stores in the Central The donation includes dollars Savannah River Area donated raised as part of a promotional $8,339 to breast cancer research at package for the LPGA Tour's Asahi the Medical College of Georgia Ryokuken International Monday, Jan. 12. Championship at Mount Vintage "Community partnerships and Plantation Golf Club in North this type of support from our local Augusta in May 2003 as well as dol­ and regional business are crucial to lars raised during a separate Bi-Lo our success as an academic medical charity golf tournament. center," said Dr. David Stern, dean In the six weeks preceding the of the MCG School of Medicine, Asahi Ryokuken tournament, CSRA after receiving the check during a Bi-Lo stores sold tournament tickets news conference in the laboratory and Augusta Coca-Cola set up a pro­ of Dr. Daniel Albo, Georgia Cancer motional display in its stores. On Bi- Jerry Shumpert (from left) and Chuck Woody of Augusta Coca-Cola, along with Tony Claxton and Ken Fehrenbach of Bi-Lo, present a check for Coalition Distinguished Cancer Lo's behalf, Coca-Cola donated 25 breast cancer research to Dr. David Stern, dean of the MCG School of Medicine. (Phil Jones photo) Clinician and Scientist. cents for every 24-pack of Coke Participants included Ken product sold during the campaign, lion for communities in which the dent for university advancement. Cancer Center of Excellence and as Fehrenbach, human resource spe­ netting more than $3,300. stores operate. "We are grateful for their support MCG builds its Cancer Research cialist for Bi-Lo, Southern Region; An additional $5,000 came from "This is the third year that and look forward to working even Center." Tony Claxton, store manager of Bi- the Bi-Lo Pro Am Golf Charity Augusta Coca-Cola and the CSRA more closely with them as MCG Rodney Thigpen is district man­ Lo No. 514 on Wrightsboro Road; Tournament in June in Greenville, Bi-Lo stories have contributed to moves forward with our colleagues ager for the Augusta Division of Bi- Chuck Woody, key account man­ S.C., near the store's home office in breast cancer research at MCG," at the University of Georgia to Lo; Sam Blaiss is regional vice ager for Augusta Coca-Cola and Mauldin, S.C., which raised $3 mil- said Keith Todd, MCG vice presi­ develop a Georgia Cancer Coalition president. Radiothon seeks volunteers

Volunteers are needed to answer phones and take pledges during the fourth annual WBBQ radiothon to benefit the Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center. The event begins Monday, Feb. 23 in the lobby of the CMC and continues through Friday, Feb. 27. Daily shifts are available from 5:30 to 9 a.m.; 8:30 to noon; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 2:30 to 5 p.m.; and 4:30 to 7 p.m. To sign up by e-mail, contact Henriette Malzer at [email protected]. Please indicate preferred days and times to work. For more information, call Ms. Malzer at ext 1- 3957.

Take a Beeper break to keep up with vital campus and hospital news MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 An ounce of prevention leads laboratories to green light on inspections by Ellen Gladden Whether it's tracking how many STAY SAFE! millicuries of radioactive hydrogen a primary investigator ordered, or MCG employees are required to ensuring technicians are trained to complete Right to Know Training handle hazardous materials, Dr. Jim annually. The online training pro­ Davis strives for safety daily. gram is designed to educate As the director of the Medical iiJIilgrsity System of Georgia College of Georgia Environmental Slliteyees on the importance and Health and Safety Division, Dr. Davis benefits of working safely with must ensure that research laborato­ hazardous materials and generally ries, storage facilities and workshops takes 15 minutes to finish. Training is available where chemicals are used meet state at www.usg.edu/ehs/training/rtkba- and federal regulations. And thanks :Si§

Capt. Robert Heath of the 173 Airborne Brigade in Kirkuk, Iraq receives a truck full of sup­ plies sent to American soldiers by hundreds of supporters back home. Through a program started by soldiers in the 173rd, Americans can send care packages of canned foods, toi­ letries, books or stationery to members of the U.S. military in Iraq. Contact information for specific units of troops, a list of troops on their way to Iraq and details of needed items are regularly updated on a Web site, www.anysoldier.us/. Members of the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, a unit from Fort Gordon, are listed as future recipients. To learn more about supporting these local soldiers, visit the Web site. Thanks to Barbara Barton, assistant to the director of Georgia Correctional Health Care, for helping the Beeper spread the word about this program. Stay tuned to future issues for Judy McWhorter (from right) shares a smile with dental students Margaret Graham, Julie Addis and Benjamin Tanner. (Phil Jones photo) more on how to support Fort Gordon and America's men and women in uniform. Assistant forges lasting Dentist rearranges life bonds with her 'kids' for deployment to Iraq by Christine Hurley Deriso school is so challenging, she says, that students need all the support they can get. "I'm like their confidant. 1 feel by Christine Hurley Deriso military obligations and will Ask Judy McWhorter about her "kids" and you'll have they need somebody in their corner to remind them, 'You ensure that Dr. Mailhot's duties to be more specific: Are you referring to her two grown can do this. You will make it through.' I hope that when It arrived two days before are covered during his leave. More sons? Her 9-year-old granddaughter? Or the hundreds of my sons went off to school, they had someone to talk to. Christmas, and although it's unlike complicated, Dr. Mailhot says, are students who have matriculated through the Medical That's the role I try to serve for the dental students." anything Dr. Jason M. Mailhot has family matters. His teen-age son College of Georgia School of Dentistry during her 16-year Ms. McWhorter moved with her husband and sons to ever received, he actu­ lives with him and tenure? the Augusta area in 1985. She got a job at MCG in student ally does think of it as will have to tem­ As assistant to Dr. Carole Hanes, associate dean for stu­ affairs, then moved to the dental school in 1987 She's a gift. porarily move either dents, admissions and alumni, Ms. McWhorter feels a been there ever since. "I love working in the dental "It" is Dr. Mailhot's to his mother's or motherly bond with every School of Dentistry student school," she says. "Dr. Hanes is like my best friend. She's notification that, as a grandmother's and the hundreds of alumni she served while they were very understanding, compassionate and easy to work Navy reservist, he will home. "This is in school. "I'm by their side from the time they enter with. We both have a heart for the students." be deployed to Iraq in changing his life," school all the way through graduation," she says. The feelings are mutual. An alumnus recently estab­ March. Dr. Mailhot acknowl­ She plans the myriad activities that take place during lished a scholarship in her name, and countless graduates "As a reservist, you edged. their dental education, including Welcome-Back keep up with her long after they earn their degree. "I get always need to be But no one is Assemblies, Lunch'n'Learn gatherings, awards cere­ birth announcements and wedding invitations all the prepared for this sort complaining. "We monies and, of course, graduation. In the process, she time," Ms. McWhorter says. "One student graduated 10 of thing," said Dr. need to pull together gets to know each student personally. "By the time years ago and I still talk to him at least once a month. He Mailhot, associate in this situation and they're seniors, they've been in and out of my office a sends me pictures of his children." professor of peri- Dr. Mailhot do the best we can," lot," she says. "We see them every day. They call me their Their friendship, she notes, is the ultimate reward. odontics at the MCG Dr. Mailhot said. Augusta mother." "They just need somebody there for them," she says. School of Dentistry. "Hopefully, we'll get She is more than happy to serve that role. Dental "That's what I'm here for." He is proud to fulfill his duty. "I the job done and be able to come know the troops over there need home soon." relief, and I'm happy to help out," His tour of duty in support of he said. "There's just a lot of plan­ operations Noble Eagle/Enduring ning involved, trying to rearrange Freedom is expected to last 90 to GOT A QUARTER? your life for a short period." 120 days, during which he will Dr. Mailhot's MCG duties provide dental services to troops. include directing the advanced "We'll be able to offer the full Beeper classified ads are a mere education program in periodontics range of services that we could and practicing periodontics and provide here," he said. "I'm proud 25$ per word. See page 15. dental implantology. The univer­ to do my duty and support what sity, of course, fully supports his the troops have been doing." THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper

Grad student fieldin new discoveries in the re ina by Ellen Gladden

Mark Fields is helping unlock the mysteries of a virus that over 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with annu­ ally. His studies of the herpes sim­ plex virus, and how it travels through the central nervous system, could someday help thousands of patients avoid losing their sight. Medical students Emmery Patterson (back row from left), lack Rentz, Nick Reed, loe Stone, "One of the ways the herpes virus William Brooks, Kyle Hammond, Destin Hill, Scott Irvine (front row left) and Russ Ayers won presents itself is through a disorder the SGAflag football championships. Team member Chris Franklin is not pictured. (Photo called acute retinal necrosis, an provided) inflammation and deterioration of the retina. Over time, that leads to blindness," said the graduate student "I See Dead People" at the Medical College of Georgia who's researching how the immune takes flag football gold system deals with viral infection in the retina and the central Editor's note: Destin Hill, a first-year School of Medicine student, submitted the following nervous system. article to offer a closer look at the (all semester intramural flag football season champs. Under the tutelage of Dr. Sally Updates on other sports and photos from the field are welcome. Please send score reports to Atherton, chair SGA Vice President Brett Langston at [email protected]. of the MCG Department of Cellular Biology and The first-year medical school flag year physical therapy students, dur­ Anatomy, Mark is using a mouse football team, "I See Dead People" ing the second game of the season. model to track how a cytokine called toppled the "XYY Supermales," a After losing to "Jive Turkeys," "I TNF Alpha fights herpes viral infec­ third-year dental school team, to win See Dead People" changed its style of tion. "Inside the mouse model, we the MCG flag football championship. offense. The "Jive Turkeys" rushed can mimic the infection in humans," The heavy favorite to win the hard on every play, so "I See Dead he said. "Cytokines are proteins game, the "XYY Supermales," scored People" began working on shorter which regulate the intensity and a touchdown with less than two min­ wide receiver routes and plays that duration of immune responses. TNF utes left on the clock to lead 13-12. could be executed quicker. Direct Alpha, a cytokine known to play a But, "I See Dead People" marched snaps to running backs Emory role in apoptosis (cell death), is down the field and scored the game- Patterson and Jack Rentz kept the expressed in mice fighting infection winning touchdown on a scramble defense from focusing on the quar­ in the eye. TNF Alpha recruits other by quarterback Destin Hill. The final terback every play. Also, routes by cells in the immune system to join it score was 19-13. wide receivers Russ Ayers, Joe Stone in the fight." School of Graduate Studies student Mark Fields was recently awarded a predoctoral fellow­ Several "I See Dead People" mem­ and Nick Reed were modified Their research to find is aimed at defining ship award from the National Institutes of Health. (Phil Jones photo) bers - Russ Ayers, William Brooks, spaces in the defense. The adjust­ the virus' pathways through the cen­ Chris Franklin, Kyle Hammond, ments worked, and the team went tral nervous system, to explain why herpes virus, Mark and Dr. Atherton National Institutes of Health. Destin Hill, Scott Irvine, Emory undefeated the rest of the season, some herpes-positive people to suffer are creating a recombinant virus that The award, based on a student's Patterson, Nick Reed, Jack Rentz and even avenging their loss to "Jive from a retinal deterioration and oth­ expresses TNF Alpha, and then will qualifications and research plans, the Joe Stone - played intramural flag Turkeys" in the semifinals of the ers don't. use it in the mouse model. The school's training environment and football in college, but several did tournament. "There are millions of people who process could lead cytokine-based the mentor's laboratory, will assist not. Defense was a strong point of the are herpes-positive, but a very small therapy, and a more universal impact with Mark's salary, supplies and The champs had a regular season team throughout the season. Rushers fraction will get this and we don't on treating herpes viral infections travel to present his research over the record of 6-1 despite losing Kyle Scott Irvine and Joe Stone did not really know why," said Dr. Atherton. than current anti-viral drugs, Mark next four years. The application Hammond to a torn anterior cruciate allow opposing quarterbacks much "The virus becomes latent in a num­ explained. "Cytokine-based therapies process was "very tedious and mind- ligament and Chris Franklin to a time in the pocket to make throws. ber of sites. It reactivates and some­ tend to keep the virus at a latent- blowing," Mark said, but one that hurt Achilles tendon. Losing Kyle, a The pressure they put on the quarter­ how ends up in the retina. Our lab is based point longer, and this can help taught him a great deal. leading wide receiver, in the third back resulted in countless sacks and working to find out where the virus reduce the damage to the optic "I had to submit a grant proposal game of the season was a huge loss interceptions. William Brooks, the is and what route it takes to get into nerve," said Mark, whose work in just as a primary investigator in a lab for the team. The lone defeat came middle linebacker, led the team in the retina." the field was recently honored with a would," he said. "It meant laying out to "Jive Turkeys," a team of second- tackles. By genetically manipulating the four-year fellowship from the See FIELDS page 10 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION An afternoon groove Check this out! Editor's note: In each Student Pulse issue of the Beeper, don't forget to "Check this out" to stay informed about what's going on at MCG. To suggest news for this feature, contact Beeper Editor Ellen Gladden at ext. 1-4410 (phone) or [email protected] (e-mail).

Intramural sports party from 7-10 p.m. in the Wellness Center. Beer and Registration deadline for table tennis and billiards food will be available for the first 250 attendees. Student through the Student Government Association intramural identification is required. Student guests must be 21. or sports program is Jan. 28. Softball registration is due Feb. older. For a complete list of TGfF guidelines, visit 18 and soccer registration is due Feb. 25. For more infor­ www.mcg.edu/students/affairs/TGIF. htm. For more mation, contact SGA Administrative Manager Esther information, call the Division of Student Affairs at ext. 1- Miller at ext. 1-3357. 3356. Stay informed on SGA events Career Opportunity Day The next Student Government Association meeting will Career Opportunity Day for students in the Schools of be held Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center. Allied Health Sciences, Graduate Studies and Nursing will SGA Executive Council officers will be available after the be held Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 3-6:30 p.m. in the Student meeting to speak with those considering an SGA office in Center and the Wellness Center. Approximately 50 Su/cus Groove, a band of students from the School of Medicine, offered a taste of 2004-05. SGA elections will be held in April. Dinner will employers will display exhibits. For more information, rock and soul Tuesday, Jan. 13 during the campus' third installment of Performing be served to the first 50 students. Check your Groupwise call the Division of Student Affairs at ext. 1-3356. Live - Noon Arts Conference. Above, Jon Gleason (from left), Andrew Hester and e-mail account regularly for important news. SGA activi­ David Townsendjam during the band's rendition of the Steppenwolf classic. Magic ties are available online at http://calendar.mcg.edu/. Serve your community Carpet Ride. The midday event was sponsored by Dr. David Stern, dean of the School The SGA Community Service Committee needs volun­ of Medicine, and the MCG Arts Council to raise money to purchase a Steinway grand Comedians coming to TGIF teers to assist in the following venues: piano for future performances. To date, $6,500 has been raised. To make a donation, The Student Government Association will host comedi­ Habitat for Humanity - build homes for those in need, or for more information, contact Dr. Kathleen McKie at ext. 1-0174 or via e-mail at ans-Will Marfori and Mark Evans during the Feb. 6 TGIF [email protected]. Page one photo, Jon Gleason and bassist Drew Franklin keep the See CHECK THIS OUT page 11 beat. (Phil Jones photos)

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MELISSA from page 1 FIELDS... frompageS She clung tenaciously to opti­ whose sister had the same brain nation. But there was little to laugh every detail of my research plan, mism, not only for her sake, but for defect as Melissa handed Melissa's about during those months. including experiment designs. It was Graduate Research Da the sake of her parents and older mother a yellow rose. "She said she "Sometimes I couldn't tell reality very rewarding and humbling at the events Friday, Jan. 2 brother. "I felt like I needed to be had not tended to her flowers in from non-reality," Melissa says. "For same time. You have to be very open strong for them," she says simply. weeks and that everything was instance, my grandmother had to making corrections and adjust­ 8:30 a.m. - Continental breakfast, "God enabled me to do that. They brown and withered except for one passed away two years earlier a ments. registration, poster session, gradu­ were strong for me as well. My blooming yellow rose," Melissa really horrible time and I kept "It was a great lesson in patience, ate program information tables; f mom was incredible and my father says. "She thought that if God could reliving it as if it had just happened. and I've learned patience is essential Wellness Center was a rock throughout this entire enable this rose to live and grow I also had double vision and alter­ in this field. It's not like clinical med­ 9 a.m. - Welcome address, featur­ experience." amongst the muck, he could do the ations in my sense of smell and icine where, in many cases, it's pos­ ing MCG President Daniel WRahn They soon realized how vital their same for us in the darkest of situa­ taste." sible to make a diagnosis within a 10 a.m. - Biomedical research lab­ strength would be. Melissa had two tions. She gave it to my mom as a Yet Melissa's optimism never day or so of seeing a patient. In oratory tours and demonstrations, surgeries at Emory University in symbol of hope." waned and true to her achieve­ research, you may not get the results Wellness Center tours (Pre-regis-.; Atlanta first an embolization to cut Hope prevailed. The surgery was ment-oriented nature, she began tration for tours is required.) ;i * you expect in a day. You may not get off the blood supply in the affected a success. formulating a new plan. "Being a the result you expect in a month. 12:30 p.m. - Lunch; opening ? area of the brain, then a craniotomy But recovery was grueling. "Right patient made me feel like I had been Then there comes a day where you remarks by Dr. Matthew Kluger, .i to remove the malformed vessels. after the surgery, I .couldn't read or called to help people," she says. get the results you were seeking and dean of the School of Graduate; "We knew there was a risk of speak because of the brain Melissa decided to be a nurse. it makes it all worthwhile." Studies and vice president for! brain damage or death," Melissa swelling," Melissa says. "I had Five years later, her plan is well An Augusta native, Mark began research; keynote address by Dr.* says. "I was very scared going into seizures. I had to relearn to walk, to under way. After several months of thinking about a career in research Pasko Rakic, Dorys McConnellJ; surgery, but I knew God was in con­ do math ... to do everything." recuperation at home, she earned during his junior year at Covenant Duberg Professor of Neurosciencen: trol." While her high school classmates liberal-arts credits at UGA and College in Lookout Mountain, Ga. He and chair of the Department of While the surgeon performed the went off to college, Melissa recov­ Middle Georgia College, then came home to attend MCG's six- Neurobiology at Yale University painstaking" work, Melissa's family ered at home. "I played lots of enrolled at MCG. week Summer Educational School of Medicine, "Logistics of paced the halls of the hospital. At Nintendo," she says with a laugh, Most of the surgery side effects Enrichment Program and returned to Brain Development;". Large: one point, her mother stepped into noting that the activity was doctor's have abated, but the left side of college with a new direction. Auditorium a courtyard for fresh air. A woman orders to enhance hand-eye coordi- Melissa's head will always be weak, "I was kind of leaning toward sci­ 2:30 p.m. - Refreshment break : and school work is harder than it ence, but I wasn't exactly sure I 3 - 4:30 p.m. - Career develop-; used to be. "God has humbled me in wanted to do it for a career," he said. ment breakout sessions; meet in numerous ways, and grades have "I applied to SEEP because I knew it the Auditoria Center lobby :: Faculty development workshops definitely been one," she says. would help me decide if I wanted to "Careers in science: What you;: "They aren't near the grades I used The School of Medicine Career Development and Education Center will pursue it any further. It was a great can do with a Ph.D." •< to make prior to surgery, but I will present five workshops on "Spanish for Healthcare Providers." The first ses­ experience. We took classes in neu- "Graduate programs in nursing:, say this: I have never worked so sion, "Visiting the Doctor," will be held Jan. 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. On Jan. 29, roanatomy and scientific writing and Tour and career panel discussion" : hard for these grades that I am the "Educator's Portfolio" will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Both sessions will spent time in clinics and labs. It defi­ "Graduate programs in allied achieving now." meet in the Sanders Research and Education building, room, 1847. nitely helped me decide that I health science: Program and career! Her teachers have been wonder­ Continuing medical education credits are available. To register, or for more wanted to pursue science and attend panel discussion" fully supportive, she says, though information, contact Jeanne Aycox at [email protected], or ext. 1-4569. Online MCG." she never asked for special consid­ registration and a list of Career Development and Education Center work­ "Mark is a great ambassador for have the most interesting lab in the eration. She particularly noted the shops and services is available at www.mcg.edu/som/cdec our graduate program," said Dr. world, but if the chemistry between support of Interim Dean Katherine Atherton, his Ph.D. mentor and pre­ student and mentor is not right, it Nugent and Dr. Martha Bradshaw, vious boss. "He worked in my lab for won't be a successful learning expe­ chair of undergraduate studies. six or seven months before he rience. Mentoring a student is proba­ "Melissa has worked very hard at entered graduate school. He's evolv­ bly one of the most rewarding things achieving academic excellence at ing into an independent investigator, you can do. It's fun to see them HCCU MCG," Dr. Nugent said. which is what a graduate student mature, think on their own and solve "Throughout her enrollment, she should be doing." problems. There's a lot of work Health Center Credit Union has encountered multiple academic Noting that a mutual respect is involved, but it is well worth it." Serving the Medical and Education Community since 1976 challenges but continued to succeed essential for a successful mentoring To learn more about Mark's proj­ and achieve her goal. 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Sertoma Club hosts Official business mail reminder Valentine dance Official business mail must bear Next month you can shag the the Medical College of Georgia or Need classroom or audio­ night away with your sweetie MCG Health Inc. return address while benefiting local children. including the department name, sec­ visual support? Call ahead The Medical College of Georgia tion, budget department number, Sertoma Club and the CSRA'Shag city, state and ZIP code in the upper- The Office of Classroom Services Audiovisual equipment, classroom Beeper deadline Club will host a Valentine Dance fea­ left corner to be eligible to receive has had a large volume of last- scheduling and GSAMS can be The deadline for the Feb. 5 issue is turing music by disc-jockey Butch postage. For more information, con­ minute and same-day requests for reserved online at www.mcg.edu/ Jan. 27. Deadline for the Feb. 19 Davidson Friday, Feb. 13 from 8 p.m. tact Vickie Harrison in Campus Mail audiovisual equipment, classroom eresources/oacs/CRS/. Confirmation issue is Feb. 11. Send story ideas or to 12:30 a.m. at the Julian Smith Services at ext. 1-3996 scheduling or GSAMS access. Due to will be e-mailed after completed announcements to Beeper Editor Casino. The cost is $10 per person or scheduled services and limited forms are submitted. Ellen Gladden, FI-1042 (campus $5 for college students with identifi­ Lend a hand in an emergency resources, same-day requests cannot Services may also be scheduled mail), ext. 1-4410 (phone), eglad- cation. Proceeds from the event have The Georgia 4 Disaster Medical always be accommodated. via e-mail, [email protected] for audio­ [email protected], (e-mail). helped Make A Wish Foundation, Assistance Team is looking for all "Please provide sufficient time for visual equipment; CLASSROOM- Advertising inquiries should be Wee Can Ski, Camp Spool, Camp types of health care workers as well us to schedule and accomplish your [email protected] for class­ addressed to publisher Dan Pearson, Joint Venture, the MCG student bone as non-medical support staff to vol­ requirements by ordering in rooms; or [email protected] for dis­ P.O. Box 397 Augusta, Ga., 30903- marrow drive, Angel Flight and other unteer emergency assistance during advance," said Fran Omar, chief of tance education. For more informa­ 0397 or call (706) 860-5455. Sertoma charitable organizations. national disasters. Time commit­ classroom services. tion, contact Mr. Omar at ext. 1-3061. For more information, contact Penny ments vary and all amounts of par­ Art and healing Saggus at ext 1-2040. ticipation are accepted. For more The Morris Museum of Art will information, contact Beth NeSmith CHECK THIS OUT fr(W9 host a panel discussion, "Art and Performance appraisal workshop at 1-3153 or Jane Williams at 1-4951. Healing," Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Janet The Division of Human Resources Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Student discounts with Augusta Howser, volunteer services coordina­ will offer several training sessions to Confidential counseling Lunch is provided. For more informa­ Symphony tor in the MCG Children's Medical explain performance appraisal poli­ MCG's Employee/Faculty Assis­ tion, contact Dr. Lee Carter at MCG students may attend the Center and coordinator of the MCG cies and procedures. Sessions will be tance Program offers up to six confi­ [carter® mail, mcg.edu. Augusta Symphony's Publix Family Arts Council Healing Arts Program, held in the HR Training Room, room dential counseling sessions to MCG Children's Medical Center Children's Concert Series and Discovery concerts will moderate. Other panelists 1151 in the Annex building. Course employees and their immediate fam­ Heart Program - visit children hospi­ free with MCG indentification. include Kath Girdler Engler, an artist- dates are Jan. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m.; ily at no charge. The counseling ses­ talized with heart defects. To apply Students also receive discounts to the in-residence with the Healing Arts Feb. 3, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Feb. sions may cover any area of concern, and schedule a two-hour training ses­ symphony's Masterworks and Encore Program, and Margaret Wamstead, a 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Feb. whether personal or work related. sion, contact Nina Arenas-Montoya at Chamber Concerts. For more informa­ founder of the Art Factory and co- 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. Anyone respon­ The program is located in the FE narenasnu@students. mcg.edu. tion, contact the Augusta Symphony at owner of Nisus art gallery. sible for conducting performance building, 844 Chafee Avenue and is Shelter for Abused Children - play, (706) 826-4705. Admission is $3 for adults; $2 for appraisals is encouraged to attend. open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more read, tutor, baby-sit and console military, students and seniors; and For more information, contact Ralph information or to make an appoint­ abused children. A criminal record Get involved free to museum members. For more Sapp at ext. 1-3196. ment, call 1-2599. check and meeting with the shelter There are over a dozen student information, call the Morris Museum coordinator are required. Record organizations registered with the SGA/ of Art at (706) 724-7501. Black History month celebration Smoking-Cessation Program checks are available with $5 and a dri­ Student Affairs Office, including the Dr. Earl Douglass Mitchell Jr., The Family Medicine Center offers ver's license at the Richmond County International Club, the Young Health fair volunteers needed associate vice president for multicul­ the American Cancer Society's Sheriff's Office, 401 Walton Way, (cor­ Democrats and interest groups for Volunteers are needed to assist tural affairs and professor of bio­ Freshstart Smoking Cessation ner of Walton Way and Gordon internal medicine and ophthalmology. with the 20th Annual MCG Health chemistry and molecular biology at Program Wednesdays at 10 a.m. The Highway), second floor. E-mail Nina For more information about registered System/Red Cross Health Fair. Setup Oklahoma State University, will dis­ program is free and open to every­ Arenas-Montoya at narenasnu@stu- organizations, or to register your group for the fair will begin Friday, March cuss "Diversity: Moving beyond mul- one. Emphasizing an individualized dents.mcg.edu to schedule times to with the Division of Student Affairs, 12 and the fair is set for Saturday, ticulturalism" Feb. 19. The lecture, approach to quitting, the program volunteer when the record check is contact Esther Miller at ext. 1-3357. March 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at held in observance of Black History offers education, encouragement and complete. Abilene Baptist Church on Month, begins at noon in the large ongoing support for those who are Washington Road. For more informa­ auditorium. The event is free and ready to be freed from tobacco. For tion, contact Cathleen Caldwell, mar­ open to the public. For more infor­ more information, call Ginger keting specialist for MCG Health, mation, contact the Office of Student Moselyatext. 1-6199. Inc. at ext. 1-4057 or via e-mail at Diversity at ext. 1-2821. [email protected]. LET'S WARM UP TO EACH OTHER! Marks Church Stevens Creek Commons Commons Good Home fee fern' in Doumtou/n Aiwfiirta Come fei| ami tketfc oat ami neui diniiuj lueal APARTMENTS JOIR iw fo/t ?iiRtk o/i dimiM • www.corcoranapts.com • GREAT ROOMMATE FLOORPLANS • SPACIOUS 1 & 2 Tntfl(t(K| - F/tiddu/ 11 am 7 put BEDROOM SUITES • SHORT-TERM FURNISHED APIS • SPECIALS FOR MCG STAFF AND STUDENTS* ^ Corcoran Management Company ft* 204 and f wtu/t torn -215 Tuft font at Effo 722-W2 " No pets please • Equal Housing Opportunity We ftho tatw tiiujitoiu, mwtiiKfs, duuim and spttia! events COME BY FOR A TOUR TODAY! MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 Dental school employees earn master's degrees by Christine Hurley Demo Stephanie L. Perry, dental recruiter human resources development. for the Office of Admissions and Both women said the sacrifices of Two Medical College of Georgia Statewide Area Health Education earning the degree were a worth­ School of Dentistry staff members Centers dental coordinator main­ while investment in their career earned master's degrees in higher tained their full workloads while development and personal goals. education administration in earning their degrees via distance- "I was hired as director for patient December from Troy State University. learning. Both also have bachelor's services in September 2001 immedi­ The employees Jennifer McNeill, degrees from Troy State, and Ms. ately following my retirement from director of patient services, and McNeill has a master's degree in the U.S. Army," Ms. McNeill said. "Although I worked for over 20 years in the medical/dental career field, there was a learning curve. I was unfamiliar with the operations of an educational organization. Pursuing a master of education degree just seemed to fit into my daily activities. I was introduced to doctrine that pro­ vided me with more of an under­ standing into academic leadership." Ms. Perry has a journalism back­ ground and was anxious to broaden her skills. She acknowledged that it was daunting to juggle roles as full- time employee, student, wife and Jennifer McNeill, director of patient services for the School of Dentistry, is a member mother to children ages 13 and 2. of Toastmasters International. (MCG file photos) "I said many times that potty- Ms. McNeill, whose grown daugh- to accomplish my goal successfully." training would have occurred sooner ter is an attorney for the Centers for Both women also cite the tremen­ if I had not returned for another Disease Control and Prevention in dous support of the dental school. degree," she said with a smile. Atlanta, concurs that the demands "Now that I look back," Ms. Perry "During the fall term, I was on the were sometimes overwhelming. "It said, "I was running on pure deter­ road recruiting throughout the state was strenuous at times, trying to mination. Already, my co-workers for prospective dental school appli­ complete the demands of a graduate are asking about my returning to the cants, and it was really difficult to program and work full time," she classroom to pursue a doctorate, but study and maintain my school said. "However, organization, and I am still trying to catch my breath. requirements." time management skills enabled me Maybe one day."

Stephanie Perry is on the road year-round recruiting students for the School of Dentistry and working with Statewide Area Health Education Centers. Miracle maker

School of Medicine Department of Neurology The Section of Behavioral Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia is recruiting healthy subjects ages 18 to 55 to participate in a study comparing the effects of antiepileptic medications. Participants will have 12 clinic visits over six months and will be paid $1,200 for completion of the study. Gwen Fulcher Young (center), local realtor and the first lady of Augusta, presented a $10,000 check from Gwen Fulcher Young and Associates to the MCG Children's Medical Center Jan. 12. Dr. William Kanto (left), medical director of the CMC, For more information, call Patty Ray: and Julie Moretz, director of family services development, accept the check on behalf of MCG Health System. The dona­ tion makes Mrs. Young's firm the CMC's first Miracle Maker Sponsor, a program which highlights donors in the highest (706) 721-6260 level of event sponsorship. Funds will help sponsor special events in the children's hospital in 2004. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper

World War II and the Korean War, Adams; and sisters Donna Aycock Ms. Osborne served MCG for four- and a member of the Knights of and Angela Thompson. Memorials years. Columbus, the Reserve Officers may be made to the American Heart Milestones Association and St. Teresa of Avila Association, 1003 Hammond Road, Marion Duncan, a retired head Catholic Church. Survivors include Aiken, SC 29803. nurse in the Georgia War Veterans wife Lois Steinaker Leonard; son Nursing Home, died Jan. 5, at age 83. Director appointed Department and administrator of John Leonard; daughter Patricia Ann Carol Andrea Ogletree, a retired Ms. Duncan served MCG for 14 years. Nancy Hannan has been Health Information Management Harger; grandchildren Sarah licensed practical ifurse, died Dec. appointed administrative director for Services. Leonard, John Michael Leonard, Lisa 12, at age 62. Ms. Ogletree served Dorothy A. Ahouse, a retired clerk Medicine Outpatient Services for She is a member of the American Harger and Amy Buchannan; and MCG for 24 years. She was a member in the Department of Nursing, died MCG Health System. College of HealthCare Professionals. one great-grandchild. of the Church of the Most Holy Jan. 7, at age 88. Ms. Ahouse served Ms. Hannan oversees the business She holds a master of business Trinity and was active in church MCG for 24 years. She was a graduate functions of the medicine outpatient administration degree from Augusta Jack B. Adams Jr., husband of organizations, including the Over of Wrens High School and Teachers clinics including internal medicine, State University and a bachelor's Leah Adams, a staff nurse at Georgia 50's Club and the Sewing Circle. College in San Antonio. Survivors allergy, infectious diseases, gastroen- degree in health administration from State Medical Prison, died Dec. 7, at Survivors include daughter Deana include son Franklin Bernard Ahouse terology, nephrology, rheumatology, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, age 42. Mr. Adams was born in Padgett; brothers David Ragan and Jr.; daughter Catherine Ahouse pulmonary, hypertension, S.C. Pensacola, Fla., and lived in North Robert Ragan; sisters Rene Powell Marshall; four grandchildren and two endocrinology and geriatrics. Augusta most of his life. He served in and LaDean Cole; five grandchildren great-grandchildren. Memorials may She has nine years of experience in Obituaries the U. S. Air Force and was a'self- and many nieces and nephews. be made to the Church of the Good health care management at MCG John Douglas Leonard, a retired employed building contractor. Shepherd, 2230 Walton Way, Health System and most recently was hospital admissions director, died Additional survivors include son Nellie Osborne, an administrative Augusta, Ga., 30904, or to Trinity practice site manager for Women's Dec. 1, at age 82. Mr. Leonard served Dane Oliver Adams; mother Marcella specialist in the Department of Episcopal Church, 801 Henkel Road, Health Services. She has also been MCG for 11 years. He was a retired J. Ballard; brother William C. Neurology, died Jan. 5, at age S3. Statesville, N.C. 28677. manager of the Pre-registration colonel in the U.S. Army, a veteran of 1 I 3 \ ' 10 11 12 13 Disclosure reports due Jan. 31 14 16

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Periodic reports of crime- Beeper asks for your nominations for students, faculty or staff whose work has made a related news on campus are posted in conjunction difference on and off campus. Each Beeper spotlights a student or employee nominated with federal, state and local laws and are intended to by his/her peers for outstanding achievement. maximize campus safety and awareness. To report crimes or suspicious activity, call MCG Public Safety atl- This issue's SWELL employee is Kyle West, a diagnostic medical sono- 2911 or #2911 from a cellular phone. grapher in the Department of Radiology. Mr. West was nominated by a Vehicle Break-Ins Richmond County Sheriff's peer who noted, "Kyle consistently demonstrates not only superior tech­ A burgundy 1997 Ford Crown Department in the parking lot of nical skill, but also a willingness to go beyond the call of duty. He has Victoria was entered while parked on Ervin Towers, 1365 Laney-Walker 'remained diligent in the pursuit of quality ultrasound imaging and has the second level of the ACC Parking Blvd. A 1982 green Pontiac sustained a willingness to be flexible, extremely supportive and accom­ Deck on Jan. 1 between 11:50 a.m. Bonneville was reported stolen modating." and 12:50 p.m. Jewelry, books and a between Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 9 A native of Poulan, Ga., Mr. West is a graduate of Worth County High video game were reported missing. at 3 a.m. Ervin Towers is adjacent to School, Darton College and the Medical College of Georgia School of There were no signs of forced entry. the MCG Grounds Maintenance Allied Health Sciences. A green 1994 Ford Escort was Complex. Anyone with information He has served the Department of Radiology for 11 years. "The sonogra- entered while parked on the first concerning this incident should con­ phers I work with are tremendous. They deserve appreciation as much as level of the ACC Parking , Deck tact the Richmond County Sheriff's I do, because we all work together," he said. "I love working here, between Jan. 9 at 11:12 p.m. and Department at (706) 821-1080. because we perform such a wide range of procedures. I can really learn Kyle West Jan. 10 at 12:12 a.m. A CD player every day while working. It's also very gratifying knowing that you played a part in diagnosing a patient and was reported missing. There were no Protect yourself and your property helping them get successful To nominate students, staff or faculty for the treatment." signs of forced entry. Keep your vehicle locked. SWELL Award, send a brief description of the Anyone with information concern­ Carry your vehicle keys in your When he's not at work, Mr. West enjoys renovating the Summerville nominee to Ellen Gladden at home he recently purchased and spending ing these incidents should contact hand, ready to unlock the door as time with friends. "I've got a [email protected], FI-1042 (campus wonderful circle of friends here in Augusta MCG Police at ext. 1-2911. soon as you get to the vehicle. that are really my extended mail), or fax 1-6723. Please include the nomi­ family. I've also got a very supportive family Wear your MCG or MCG Health, back home. I'm really very nee's phone number. Deadline for the Feb. 5 lucky that way, Vehicle Theft - Ervin Towers Inc. photo identification on cam­ because many people don't have that," he said. issue is Jan. 27. A vehicle theft was reported to the pus.

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