ANDERSON, GAIL C LIBRARY AB 243 B E 4400 R Thursday, August 27, 1998 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA Volume 8, Number 17 Research Indicates Broadened ISD Expects Year 2000 to Arrive with Importance of Placenta Whimper, Not Bang at MCG

TON! BAKER CHRISTINE HURLEY DERISO

The placenta, known to provide a fetus with essential oxygen Call Dwain Shaw's voice and nutrients, apparently protects it from destruction as well by mail and you'll get the gist of selectively suppressing the mother's immune system which should his preoccupation: "Hi, this is recognize the genetically different life as foreign. Dwain Shaw," his voice Medical College of Georgia researchers have identified the intones. "There are 528 days mechanism that enables a fetus which has genes from bom the left until the year 2000." mother and father to survive in the mother, whose immune sys­ Why the countdown? Is he tem should eliminate the fetus, much like it would a donated kid­ planning the ultimate millenni­ ney or heart without immunosuppressive therapy. um bash? No. Mr. Shaw, "We are transplants for nine months of our lives before we Medical College of Georgia come out into the world," said Dr. Andrew L. Mellor, molecular director of Information Services geneticist and immunologist and co-author on the study published and Year 2000 project director, in the Aug. 21 edition of the journal, Science. "Our discovery will be too busy working to cel­ addresses the paradox of how mammals, such as human beings, ebrate on Dec. 31, 1999. He's survive in the potentially hostile environment of the womb." in charge of ensuring mat when MCG researchers have found that cells in the placenta, at die MCG employees wrap up then- place where the mother and the developing baby interface, express New Year's holiday, they can Dale Chernich (left) and Dwain Shaw an enzyme, indokamine 2.3-dioxygenase or IDO, which locally return to business as usual. disables the mother's immune system by degrading tryptophan, an That's a much taller order not be able to discern between Direct-deposit checks could amino acid essential to survival of T-cells, the orchestrators of the man many people realize. the years 1900 and 2000." be stranded. Lifesaving pace­ immune system's response, Dr. Mellor said. "Computer hardware and other If mat sounds too esoteric to makers or defibrillators could embedded systems were manu­ be of interest to you, consider become inoperable. See "Placenta," page 4 factured and designed with [a] the implications: Personal com­ Of course, this is the g,,5,;:/W .;•;.«!. ,«l:Kl'..; ,4^^ two-digit-year dating system, puters, traffic lights, elevators, worst-case scenario, and and computer software code planes, automobiles, cellular Information Services is doing "Are You a Class Act? mirrored mis industry over­ phones, videocassette recorders, everything possible to make sight," explains MCG's website digital watches and microwave sure mat Jan. 1, 2000 is as jGive Us a Call (www.isd.mcg.edu). "hi other ovens are just a few of the items smooth-running and unevent­ words, if the current year dating that could malfunction. ful on campus as the day Are you working toward a degree or otherwise fiutbering system is not corrected at both Databanks keeping scores of before. The trick is to make your education in your spare time? We'd like to share your acad­ the hardware and software lev­ important records, such as sure every piece of computer- emic aspirations with the MCG community in an upcoming arti- els by the turn of the century, research results or immunization J cle for the Beeper. If you'd like to relay your experience as a most (if not all) computers will files, could be wiped out See "Y2K," page 3 ? part-time student, and perhaps inspire others to do the same, contact Christine Hurley Deriso, editor, at ext 1-2124 (phone), exL 1-6723 (lax), [email protected] (e-mail) or drop by her office, loom 1050 of the Alumni Center. 'It's a Miracle!' Employee Finds Lost Dog CHRISTINE HURLEY DERISO When Evelyn Casey came Casey ran an errand. When she U.S. Postage home from work June 14, got back, she made her usual PAID she did the first thing she beeline to the back yard. Division of Institutional Relations Permit No. 210 always does. She hurried to Holly Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA was missing. Augusta, Georgia 309'2 Non-Profit Org. the back yard to greet her Ms. Casey was incredu­ dog, HoUy. lous. Where could she be? Ms. Casey, an adminis- Holly couldn't get under or trative coordinator in the over the backyard fence, and School of Medicine she'd never tried to run away Curriculum Office, lives before. Ms. Casey's only alone except for Holly, a clue was a nearby beer can. mixed breed whom Ms. Had someone come by and Casey rescued from the let her out? Richmond County Animal After frantically search­ Shelter 10 years ago. ing for her without success. After playing with Holly for a few minutes that afternoon, Ms. See "Holly," page 2 Thursday, August 27, 1998 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA Page 2 MCG Roundup Who do people say you look like? Editor's note: This edition's Roundup question was asked to employees in Accounts Payable.

Diane Keaton. My father. My sister and I have I've had lots of people call me Wynona Judd. I wish I had her My father. I have his dimples. always looked like him. other names, so I must have money. hundreds of doubles.

Sally Purvis Jacqueline Cooper Jean Garrett Dayna Washington Nancy Pearce Senior accounting assistant Senior accounting assistant Senior accounting assistant Senior accounting assistant Senior accounting assistant

...Holly continued from page 1 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ms. Casey took the next day But nothing was the same. She Ms. Casey thanked her profusely off work, papering the area missed Holly desperately. She for calling and rushed to the FORM with fliers, calling veterinari­ asked her friends and colleagues scene, about two miles from her ans and radio stations for help. to pray for her return. home. But when she arrived, Name: _ "I got lots of leads, and I Then, on June 26, 12 days there was no sign of Holly. Ms. Address answered every one. But noth­ after Holly's disappearance, Ms. Casey called her and walked the ing turned up," she said. Casey got a call. A woman visit­ area several times. Nothing. "I MCG extension: (if applicable): ______Despondent, Ms. Casey ing her mother saw a dog who fit got back in my car and started Home phone: ______resumed her normal routine. the description on a nearby flier. crying. I was so dejected, so dis­ Category of ad (leave blank if unsure) ______appointed. Then I looked out the Ad: (write one word per line, including home phone number) window ... and there she stood! It was just a miracle, the most wonderful thing I'd ever seen. I .25 .50 .75 know it was because of every­ 1.00 Division of Institutional Relations body's prayers." 1.25 1.50 Medical College of Georgia Holly was dirty and scared, 1.75 2.00 2.25 Augusta, Georgia 30912 but otherwise no worse for the wear. Her veterinarian said that 2.50 2.75 3.00 considering the dog's age and the DANIEL R. PEARSON PUBLISHER severely hot weather during 3.25 3.50 3.75 her ordeal, Holly was extremely CHRISTINE HURLEY DERISO EDITOR lucky to survive. 4.00 4.25 4.50 Beeper is published biweekly by Graphic Advertising, a private Since then, Holly has moved firm in no way connected with the Medical College of Georgia. up in the world. She now stays 4.75 5.00 5.25 Opinions expressed by the writers herein are their own and are not indoors. And whereas Ms. Casey considered an official expression by the Medical College of Georgia. never indulged herself by 5.50 5.75 6.00 The appearance of advertisements in this publication, to include installing air-conditioning, she inserts, does not constitute an endorsement by the Medical College of decided only the best would do 6.25 6.50 6.75 Georgia of the products or services advertised. for Holly. Two days after Ms. News and photos are provided by the Division of Institutional Casey found Holly, central air- 7.00 7.25 7.50 Relations. Direct correspondence about news to MCG Beeper, conditioning was installed in her FI-1052. Phone: (706) 721-4410. 7.75 8.00 8.25 home. There's no longer any MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA mystery about where to find 8.50 8.75 9.00 President, Francis J. Tedesco, M.D. Holly: She's home—safe, sound, VP, University Advancement, Dr. James B. Osborne cool and collected. 9.25 9.50 9.75 Director, Public Relations and Marketing, Dale Crail Send this form with payment to: Direct display advertising inquiries to CLASSIFIED INFORMATION Graphic Advertising, P.O. Box 397, Augusta, GA 30903-0397 GRAPHIC ADVERTISING Classified ads are 25$ per word per Total ad cost by number of words above: ______P.O. Box 397 Augusta, GA 30903-0397 issue, pre-paid and non-refundable Multiply by number of times ad to run: *______(706) 860-5455 (payment: check or money order only, Total Submitted: $ ______payable to Graphic Advertising). Ads Classified ads are 25? per word per issue, pre-paid and non-refundable (payment: check or Postmaster: Please send address changes and forwarding requests to: must be received in writing not later money order only, payable to Graphic Advertising). Ads must be received in writing not Division of Institutional Relations, MCC, FI-1052, Augusta, GA 309V2 than one week prior to issue date. later than one week prior to issue date. Hi Thursday, August 27, 1998 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA Page 3

...Y2K continued from page 1

ized equipment that recog­ functioning to some degree or The division wants no sur­ continued smooth functioning of Shaw predicts that at the nizes the date is Y2K-compli- another. Information Services prises. The first priority is the all affected devices in all areas stroke of midnight, the staff ant — modified to recognize frequently consults with other safety of every patient, employ­ of campus. will share a moment of anx- the year 2000. This is a mon­ segments of the community to ee, student and visitor on cam­ The staff will work through umental task, but MCG is in offer expertise and assistance. pus. The second priority is the the night on Dec. 31, 1999. Mr. See "Y2K," page 4 excellent shape. About three years ago, MCG began modernizing its mainframe applications, con­ trolling functions such as the payroll and budget. Dale Chernich, MCG's chief infor­ mation officer, had the fore­ sight to say, "While we're at it, let's make sure we're Y2K- compliant." "Our good fortune is we've had people with vision, like Dale, and we've had excellent administrative sup­ port," Mr. Shaw said. "Recognizing the problem existed was the first major task," Mr. Chernich said. "Once MCG administrators realized the extent of the problem, they quickly hopped on board and started looking voti free checking for solutions." MCG President Francis J. Tedesco iecK card with no monthh has appointed a Year 2000 Task Force with representa­ maintenance fee. Fire online aceoTi tives throughout the campus to work with Information No minimum Services toward Y2K compli­ balance; ance. The task force is going very own credit card. And Wachovia ha- building by building, check­ ing and modifying, if neces­ branches and ATMs all over t%e pi; sary, every piece of relevant equipment. "We've done a complete inventory of our Tell your parents you're putti^^ll the mainframe applications, and all should be in compliance in money you save on this account into plenty of time," Mr. Shaw CDs. said. "Within the next few You've siot enough on vour mind with months, we'll have all the desktop computers taken care books, tuition and money of. We'll check clinical appli­ for the latest cations and academic and research instrumentation; CDs.-You shouldn't have to worrv about research results can go down the drain if they're date- the cost of bankim dependent and we aren't Y2K-compliant. All the while we are checking for compli­ ance in areas we know about, we'll tackle the problem of hidden chips we aren't sure about." WACHOVIA "The problem is one of 1 8OO WACHOVIA magnitude," Mr. Chernich WWW.WACHOVIA.COM said. "So many little things need to be evaluated." And consider that even if MCG is in complete compliance, as anticipated, many of the orga­ nizations we deal with may not be. Banks, area hospitals, government and scores of other entities affect MCG's Thursday, August 27, 1998 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA Page 4 ...Y2K ...Placenta continued from page 1 continued from page 1 ious silence: Are the elevators work Jan. 4, that day might be Mr. Shaw at ext. 1-4405, e-mail "Any situation where T-cells called macrophages have the still running? Are traffic like New Year's Day all over him at dshaw @mail.mcg.edu or would be expected to respond ability to stop T-cells from lights turning red or green on again, with scores of employees send your questions about Y2K but do not, we are now suspi­ responding in vitro by depriv­ schedule? Are computers still potentially finding minor glitches to the campus Y2K e-mail cious of whether this mechanism ing the cells of tryptophan. humming along? That in their operations and clamoring address (Y2K). is the reason why," Dr. Mellor "The question was: Could this moment, Mr. Shaw predicts, for quick assistance. Indeed, said. Problems with this mecha­ mechanism operate in vivo?" A will throughout the world be Y2K problems are expected to nism may play a role in the review of scientific data one of the most fascinating in stymie civilization to some development of autoimmune dis­ showed that in the 1970s, history. degree at least through the year eases, such as lupus and arthritis, Japanese researchers demon­ It is a mixed blessing, he 2005. So if Information Services where the immune system begins strated that IDO, the enzyme said, that New Year's Day employees snarl when you say reacting to its own tissue, and enabling cells to become 2000 will fall on a Saturday. Happy New Year 16 months may explain why some fetuses "black holes" that suck in tryp­ The good news: fewer people from now, cut them some slack. spontaneously miscarry. tophan, was present in the pla­ on campus. The bad news: For more information about Knowledge of the mechanism centa. "Dr. Munn and I devel­ When the full staff returns to Y2K compliance at MCG, call may open up new treatment oped a hypothesis that during strategies to combat infectious pregnancy, certain cells in the diseases, tumors and autoim­ placenta also switched on this mune diseases and better same enzyme that removes Get the facts.:. immunosuppressive therapy for tryptophan by destroying it in • 100% college placement transplant patients, the large amounts. The conse­ • SACS accredited researchers said. quence was that the maternal • A Cum Laude school "This opens up a fundamental T-cells that try to respond and new understanding of how the reject the fetus were stopped in • Competitive athletics immune system regulates itself," the beginning from doing that • One-third of the Class of 1999 will receive said Dr. David Munn, pediatric for the same reason that Dr. National Merit recognition hematologist-oncologist and co­ Munn found in the test tube," • Non-sectarian, co-educational Augusta Preparatory author on the study. "It's a new Dr. Mellor said. paradigm." They gave healthy, pregnant • Diverse population Day School Study findings came about laboratory mice an inhibitor • Quality faculty rapidly, within the last year, and that stops cells from degrading • Small class size 3V2 years-Grade 12 began with Dr. Munn's studies in tryptophan. 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The campaign was designed to familiarize faculty with the function of the MCG Foundation—a non-profit organization created to pro­ ***** mote and administer MCG's Morningstar ratings for "—America's endowment—and to raise the CREF Global Equities Account Top Pension Fund." funds to benefit the university. CREF Equity Index Account, Donors may designate their and CREF Growth Account* —Money Magazine, January 1993 gifts as unrestricted, for schol­ arships or for a specific area or project on campus. The average gift this year was $536.85. 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1998 SCCC Campaign Kicks Off Sept. 8 Community-Wide MCG faculty and staff have exceed last year's on-campus ere," said Dr. James B. Puryear, always been generous supporters contributions of $165,000. vice president for Student Affairs Kickoff Aug. 30 of the State Charitable 'The State Charitable and chairman of the 1998 cam­ Contributions Campaign, and Contributions Campaign is an paign. "The campaign is an annual The United Way of the CSRA is one of many local charita­ when the 1998 campaign begins excellent way for all state of effort reaching out to those ble organizations that benefit from the State Charitable Sept. 8, volunteers hope to Georgia employees to help oth- employees, and contributions go Contributions Campaign, and its community-wide kickoff is toward the support of more than Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Augusta GreenJackets final home game 1,000 local, state and national in Lake Olmstead Stadium. charities." The local United Way serves 30 members and affiliate The SCCC was created in 1982 agencies that reach more than 200,000 community residents. by the Georgia General Assembly Last year's United Way campaign was chaired by Patricia Sodomka, executive director of MCG Hospital and Clinics. FEEL FREE TO CLIP AND to authorize a once-a-year Comfort statewide opportunity for employ­ This year, 10 MCG faculty and staff members have been DISTRIBUTE TO PATIENTS, Inn ees to make charitable contribu­ selected as winners of two free tickets to the United Way kick- GUESTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. tions to eligible organizations off and the GreenJackets game against the Savannah Sand through payroll deduction. Cash, Gnats: checks and money orders also are Sheri Agee accepted. Kathy Blunt Volunteers are now working on Dr. Patricia Cameron the information packets and pledge Jessie Hastings cards that will be distributed to all Karen Howell MCG faculty and staff through Cecelia Miller September. Willie Peterson While helping these charities in Creola Simmons their work to better our communi­ Dr. Michael Tucker Dr. Debra Ware "Medicine is of all the arts the most noble." ties, the campaign also spares MCG employees Winners can call Student Affairs, ext. 1-0955, to arrange to — The Law of Hippocrates from receiving multiple solicitations throughout the year. pick up their tickets. 100 ALL-NEW GUEST ROOMS • FREE LOCAL CALLS "I hope every MCG employee FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST • GUEST LAUNDRY recognizes the benefits we all CONVENIENCE SHOP IN LOBBY • COMPLIMENTARY USA receive by helping others who are TODAY* less fortunate," said Dr. Puryear. COMFORT INN MEDICAL CENTER I "And I hope that everyone finds a 10% Senior Citizen ^Discount Mon, Tue, 'Wed JJ455 WALTON WAY-(706) 722-2224 way to participate in this worth­ while endeavor."

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CHRISTINE HURLEY DERISO Dr. Ann M. Kolanowski "It's distressing that inter­ may be communicating a need with dementia often demon­ has joined the Medical ventions for unruly behavior are for security. strate patterns. For instance, College of Georgia as chair­ so limited, such as restraining Dr. Kolanowski also has one patient may become man of the Department of or sedating the patient," said Dr. found that whereas their behav­ highly agitated before being Adult Nursing. Kolanowski. "The patients are ior may seem arbitrary, patients Dr. Kolanowski earned a really expressing a need; we See "Kolanowski," page 10 doctorate in nursing from just don't know what it is New York University. Before because of their inability to joining MCG Aug. 1, she communicate it." For instance, a Our doctors don't just save lives. served as chairman of the patient demanding to see her Wilkes University Department long-deceased mother actually They have lives. of Nursing in Pennsylvania. She was on the Wilkes University faculty for 19 NOW IN PROGRESS years. "I was heavily involved in 5iwii-4mntat administration at Wilkes, and I felt the move to MCG would let me keep my fingers in Dr. Ann Kolanowski administration while also ALLuu SPRING & SUMMER allowing me to focus more on focuses on enhancing the health MERCHANDISE Current openings my research," said Dr. and quality of life of patients Kolanowski. "This faculty is with dementia. For several 20% to 50% OFF in all health very energetic and has a years, she and her colleagues Headquarters for the professions vision for nursing. I'd like to institutionalized Well Dressed Man have studied since 1963 be part of that vision. This is a elderly patients with dementia The Navy Medical Corps is more than a practice. It's a way of life. You can find per­ tremendous opportunity for (usually Alzheimer's disease), sonal and professional fulfillment—enjoying precious family time with free evenings growth." focusing on symptoms such as and weekends, and 30 days of vacation with pay earned every year. And take your The Department of Adult wandering and aggressive career places working at renowned hospitals in the U.S. or overseas locations such as Nursing, which educates stu­ behavior. By observing the Spain or Italy...or performing cutting-edge research with leading Navy doctors. dents at the baccalaureate, patients' behavior and inter­ For more information call: 1-800-622-1404 ...... m* master's and doctoral levels, MENS SHOP viewing their loved ones and SURREY Visit our web site: N AV Y has 20 faculty members. caregivers, Dr. Kolanowski has CENTER 733-2256 www.navyteam.com lETTHEJOURMEYBEGIM. "I hope to foster more determined that factors such as research and creative teaching the patient's former personality methodologies in the depart­ and immediate environment can ment," Dr. Kolanowski said. exacerbate aggressive behavior. "I'd like to see more active She hopes that by under­ learning. We already have a standing these patients' behav­ good basis; I'd like to build Boxed ior, caregivers can be more on it." responsive and better equipped Dr. Kolanowski's research to meet their needs. In? riead for Home We Deliver.... When Taste Matters:

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Dr. Vadivel Ganapathy, Endocrinology and Obstetrics recognizes innovation and dis­ 1997 and 1998. professor in the Medical and Gynecology, has been tinction in health care delivery, A primary research focus College of Georgia named a Regents Professor by education and research. of Dr. Ganapathy is the Departments of Biochemistry the University System of Dr. Ganapathy earned his human placenta, an organ and Molecular Biology, Georgia Board of Regents. doctorate in biochemistry from that transports nutrients from Physiology and The Regents professorship Madras University in India in a mother to her fetus and 1978 then completed post-doc­ eliminates waste products. In toral training at Hyderabad his work, funded by the University in India, the National Institutes of Health, University of Georgia and Dr. Ganapathy has found that MCG before joining the faculty when a pregnant woman in 1982. He has served as direc­ takes illegal drugs, such as tor of the MCG Perinatal cocaine and amphetamines, Research Laboratory since her developing baby also is a 1997. direct target because two of Across the street He is a member of the the pathways for delivering from MCG! Human Embryology and Dr. Vadivel Ganapathy the drugs to the mother's Development Study Section of brain also exist in the placen­ the National Institutes of Health MCG faculty advisor for gradu­ ta. He also has identified the Convenient to MCG and an editorial board member ate student research in 1994 and pathway of folic acid from Guests park and walk to MCG of the journal Placenta. He is 1995. In 1995, he also received mother to fetus. Folic acid is an editorial reviewer for the the distinguished research award crucial in early embryonic Free Daily Deluxe Continental Breakfast American Journal of from the MCG School of development; insufficient lev­ 42 guest rooms, each with Physiology, Metabolism, Graduate Studies and the distin­ els can lead to improper for­ Pediatric Research, Journal of guished faculty Refrigerator & Microwave award for basic mation of the neural tubes, Receptor Research, Biochimica science research from the MCG which comprise the spinal Free Local Calls • Free Cable with HBO et Biophysica Acta, Placenta, School of Medicine Faculty cord, and conditions such as EXTENDED STAYS WELCOME Biochemistry, Journal of Senate. He has been honored as spina bifida and anencephaly, Biological Chemistry, Journal an outstanding teacher by fresh­ or inadequate brain develop­ MCG Patient/Family Rate: $48 of Physiology and the American man medical students in 1996, ment. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1103 15th STREET • 724-5560 He received the August Roesel Memorial Award for an NEED STUFF? SEE Olson Tlr0...the new name for Wall Tire... with the same quality service, the PAGE 11 TOTAL CAR CARE same convenient location MCC DISCOUNT 617 Fifteenth Street across from the MCG Annax • 724-5800 WE DO IT ALL! - complete automotive service; alignments, brakes, shocks, struts, tune-ups, transmissions, batteries, belts, alternators, hoses, water pumps, and more! We AIH CONDITIONING appreciate your Courier DfffTON Thorobred TirCStOtte FR 360 SPECIALISTS 50,000 Mile Ltd. Warranty 60,000 Mile Ltd. Warranty 65,000 Mile Ltd. Warranty business! .Size 155/80R13 Size 155/80R13 Size 155/80R13 FREE RIDES TO MCG • SAME DAY SERVICE 4for*IO9 r""TUNETf TOUR CAR""' All Other 13" 80-Series All Other 13" 80-Series All Other 13" 80-Series 4for*IO9 4for* I 29 4 for* I 49 4 cylinder • $39.95 All 14"75-Series All 14" 75-Series All 14"70&75-Series 6 cylinder • $49.95 4for* I 29 4for* I 49 4for* I 69 8 cylinder • $59.95 All 15"75-Series All 15"75-Series All 15"70&75-Series MOST CARS • WITH THIS COUPON 4for* I 49 4 for 9 I 69 4for* I 89 exp. 9/11/98

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The medical exam and mammo- reach age 19; full-time students Classes meet one evening a FAIR MCG community is invited. gram. For more information, are covered to age 25. Blue week for five consecutive call Dr. Fernando Gomez or Cross automatically denies weeks and are offered several Representatives from ALZHEIMER'S WALK Carol Smith at ext. 1-9682 or health and benefits claims for times a year. For more infor­ approximately 25 Georgia ext. 1-2617. over-age dependents as do the mation, call Jeanette Benedict, ext. 1-7541. communities will discuss The Alzheimer's life and accident insurers. \ practice opportunities with Association Memory Walk will TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Employees can avoid paying MCG residents Sept. 10 from be held Oct. 10 beginning at 9 monthly insurance premiums on STRESS DEBRIEFING 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MCG a.m. at Julian Smith Casino. The tuition reimbursement dependents no longer eligible Alumni Center. Lunch is pro­ Registration will begin at 8 a.m. application period for the fall for coverage by notifying For information about vided. The Practice The 3.1-mile walk around Lake session ends Sept. 4. Employee Benefits within 31 training to become a member Opportunity Fair is sponsored Olmstead, sponsored by the Applications can be picked up days after a dependent reaches of MCG's Critical Incident by the Georgia Board for MCG Center for Senior Health, from the Organizational the maximum age. A personal Stress Debriefing Team, con­ Physician Workforce, the will benefit local Alzheimer's Development Section of the visit to the Benefits office in tact Dr. Diane Solursh or MCG Generalist Physician patients and caregivers. To walk Human Resources Division in room 1111 of the Annex or a let­ Belinda Pressley at the Initiative and the Office of or form a five-person team, call the MCG Annex, room 1144 or ter requesting the dependent's 1146. Applicants must be staff Recruitment and Retention. 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Aug. 31. ventions for aggressive behav­ of Dr. Ollivant S. Jonas Sr., died caregivers can predict and antic­ ior not only enhance patients' July 10. ipate unruly behavior, ready to quality of life, but help hold SEXUAL TRAUMA Lottie L. Evans, nursing assis­ respond helpfully rather than tant, will retire Aug. 28. down expenses and curb care- PROGRAM Michael D. Gaines, 30, punitively. giver turnover. "The focus is research assistant 1 in the "We're taking a look at a on quality of life, which in The MCG Department OBITUARIES Vascular Biology Center, died very broad picture to come up turn is cost-effective," she of Psychiatry and Health Aug. 6. He had worked at MCG with a template for these behav­ said. Behavior has an ongoing Robert T. Ross Sr., 72, spouse since 1992. iors," she said. "It appears that Sexual Trauma Survivors of Maria K. Ross, nursing assis­ addressing environmental fac­ Program for women sur­ tant for the Georgia War Barbara S. 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