Jayhawk Talk Jayhawk Talk Jayhawk Talk Online Online Online May is National Blood Pressure Education Month. According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adult Americans suffers from high blood pressure (HBP). HPB is known as the “silent killer” because there are often no symptoms and many people aren’t even aware that they have the condition. And, of the people who do know, only about half of them have their condition under control. HBP is a leading cause of many health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Many factors have been proven to increase your risk of developing HBP. Family history-If your parents had HBP, you are more likely to develop it. Advanced age-Blood vessels lose flexibility, which contributes to increasing pressure. Gender-Men are more likely to develop HBP until age 45. The risk is the same for both genders until about age 64 and then after that the percentage of women is much higher. Lack of physical activity-Exercise is good for your heart and circulatory system and also decreases your chances of becoming overweight or obese. Poor diet, especially too much salt-Some people are “salt-sensitive” and a high-salt diet will raise their blood pressure. In general, a poor diet can lead to being overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity-Being overweight increases your risk for HBP. Drinking too much- Heavy and regular use of alcohol can dramatically increase your blood pressure. Some factors are thought to increase blood pressure, but have not been scientifically proven to do so. Stress-Being in a stressful situation will temporarily increase your blood pressure, but it is unknown if this contributes to HBP. Smoking and second-hand smoke-Smoking will temporarily raise your blood pressure, but it is unknown if this risk is long-term. Sleep apnea If you don’t keep track of your blood pressure numbers, now is the time to start! A great way to begin is by taking the American Heart Association’s Blood Pressure IQ Quiz. You can also have your blood pressure checked in any of our KU Wichita clinics. Just give them a quick call to make sure they have time to accommodate you! The Amazing Race for Recovery fundraising event held May 8 on our campus raised $1,023 for the Powell family. Thank you to everyone who participated in the race and bake sale! The winning race team consisted of Andrea Flessner, Internal Medicine, Jennifer Hubbard, Psychiatry, Ronda Magness, Psychiatry, Jessica Rudick, Psychiatry, and Jennifer Steinkamp, WCGME. Congratulations!
May is National Blood Pressure Education Month. According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adult Americans suffers from high blood pressure (HBP). HPB is known as the “silent killer” because there are often no symptoms and many people aren’t even aware that they have the condition. And, of the people who do know, only about half of them have their condition under control. HBP is a leading cause of many health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Many factors have been proven to increase your risk of developing HBP.
Family history-If your parents had HBP, you are more
likely to develop it.
Advanced age-Blood vessels lose flexibility, which
contributes to increasing pressure.
Gender-Men are more likely to develop HBP until age
45. The risk is the same for both genders until about age 64 and then after that the percentage of women is much higher.
Lack of physical activity-Exercise is good for your heart
and circulatory system and also decreases your chances of becoming overweight or obese.
Poor diet, especially too much salt-Some people are
“salt-sensitive” and a high-salt diet will raise their blood pressure. In general, a poor diet can lead to being overweight or obese.
Overweight and
obesity-Being overweight increases your risk for HBP.
Drinking too much-
Heavy and regular use of alcohol can dramatically increase your blood pressure.
Some factors are thought to increase blood pressure, but have not been scientifically proven to do so.
Stress-Being in a stressful situation will temporarily
increase your blood pressure, but it is unknown if this contributes to HBP.
Smoking and second-hand smoke-Smoking will
temporarily raise your blood pressure, but it is unknown if this risk is long-term.
Sleep apnea
If you don’t keep track of your blood pressure numbers, now is the time to start! A great way to begin is by taking the American Heart Association’s Blood Pressure IQ Quiz. You can also have your blood pressure checked in any of our KU Wichita clinics. Just give them a quick call to make sure they have time to accommodate you!
The Amazing Race for Recovery fundraising event held May 8 on our campus raised $1,023 for the Powell family. Thank you to everyone who participated in the race and bake sale! The winning race team consisted of Andrea Flessner, Internal Medicine, Jennifer Hubbard, Psychiatry, Ronda Magness, Psychiatry, Jessica Rudick, Psychiatry, and Jennifer Steinkamp, WCGME. Congratulations!
Wanted: Research Study Participants KU School of Medicine–Wichita researchers are looking for adults (ages 18-65) who are suffering from treatment-resistant depression to participate in a research study offering a cutting-edge treatment. To participate, the current depressive episode must have lasted at least eight weeks, and the participant must have had an inadequate response to all approved antidepressants administered during the current episode. The study will consist of 18-19 visits during a 16-week period. Each visit will last two to four hours. Participants will receive physical exams, lab assessments, study-related mental health assessments, and study medication at no cost. Participants will be compensated for their time. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Jessica St. Clair at [email protected] or (316) 293-2673.
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Via Christi Family Medicine Residency was selected to receive a 2013 AAFP Foundation Pfizer Immunization Award. They will receive a System Implementation-Childhood Immunizations award of $5,000 at the 2013 AAFP National Conference for Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 1-3, in Kansas City.
Rob Freelove, M.D., and Rick Kellerman, M.D., received the Janet Sevier Gilbreath Project of the Year Award from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund in Hutchinson, Kan. on May 7, 2013. This award is a result of the TransforMED grant to transform the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency into a patient–centered medical home.
Ruth Weber, M.D., has been named interim program director for the KUSM–W Family Medicine Residency Program at Wesley Medical Center. Dr. Weber received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Wesley. She completed a master’s degree in Medical Education at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Dr. Weber practiced in rural Kansas for 11 years. Dr. Weber was the KAFP Exemplary Teacher of the Year in the full time category in 2004.
The next KU Pride will take place at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, in the Sunflower Room. KU Cares funds recipient Grace Med will be in attendance to give an overview of their services. See you there!
The Human Resources Office will be closed Friday, May 31, due to an offsite department meeting.
Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18
Meadowlark Room
Call Chelsea at 293-1868 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your life saving
appointment!
New short-term disability benefit No one can predict if and when a disabling illness or injury will happen. Short-term disability is a
type of insurance that will pay a percentage of your salary for a specified amount of time if you are
ill or injured and cannot perform the duties of your job. KU Medical Center is now partnering with
Aflac and the KUMC Credit Union to offer a new short-term disability benefit for employees. Read
more.
Dry cleaning is “In the Bag” Tired of running extra errands after work? For your convenience, In the Bag Cleaners will come to
our campus to take care of your dry cleaning needs and help you eliminate some of those time
consuming errands. For more details contact Human Resources at 293-2615.
Staff ASA Standardized Patient Pool Facilities Senior General Maintenance and Repair Technician PMPH Community Program Specialist Department Administrator Research Assistant (PT) Psychiatry PRN Research Nurses & Techs Resident Program Coordinator WCGME COO Senior Coordinator For more information, contact Stacey Hawkins, HR, 293-1868, or [email protected]. For a complete and up-to-date listing, click on JOB VACANCIES.
Faculty Family & Community Medicine FM Residency Faculty Geriatrician (2 FTEs) Research Faculty Residency Program Director Internal Medicine Ambulatory Care/General Internal Medicine (3 FTEs) Dermatologist (2 FTEs) Endocrinologist (1 FTE) Endocrinologist (2 FTEs) Gastroenterologist (2 FTEs) Hospitalist (4 FTEs) Infectious Disease Specialist (3 FTEs) Infectious Disease, Chief Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program Director Neurologist Neurologist Rheumatologist (2 FTEs) Medical Sciences Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy
Pediatrics Genetic Counselor Neonatologist (PT)
Pediatrics, cont. Pediatric Diagnostic Cardiologist Pediatric Emergency Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist Pediatric Hospitalist Pediatric Intensivist Pediatric Pulmonologist Pediatric Residency Associate Program Director (PT) Pediatric Urologist PMPH Clinician Investigator Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Office of Research Senior Scientist/Director of Mid-Continent Center for Outcomes and Health Services Research
April 22—Dr. Natalie Sollo discusses immunizations
April 18—How, Where, and Why to Recycle For the latest about KUSM–W, visit our news page.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 Roberts Amphitheater Robin Heinrichs, Ph.D., L.P. Director, KU Wichita Neuropsychology laboratory Did you miss the April 9 lecture about Autism with Dr. Valarie Kerschen? FREE audio recordings and notes are available online after each lecture.
Please join us for the next KU Pride day for the KU Cares campaign Wednesday, June 19. With supervisor’s approval, you may wear jeans to work if you purchased a year pass or by purchasing a sticker for $2.50 in Human Resources. All proceeds will benefit KU Cares organizations. For more information, please contact Jennica King at 293-3535 or [email protected].
Research Recruitment Services If you are involved in a study that is recruiting subjects and would like to have it listed in Jayhawk Talk Online, please submit a request using our online form or e-mail [email protected] with the specifics. Once we draft the copy, we’ll send it back to you for IRB approval then publish it.
7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22 Forum Theatre, 147 S. Hillside Tickets are $55 and go on sale Wednesday, May 22 All proceeds benefit Sedgwick County Animal Response Team For more information or to buy tickets visit the SCART website.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS June 5: NIH R01 Deadline June 16: NIH R03, R21 Deadline If you are planning to submit an NIH R01, R03, or R21 proposal for the above deadline(s), please send a brief e-mail of intent to [email protected] as soon as possible with the following information: PI Name, Department, Funding Opportunity Number (PA, PAR), Funding Mechanism (R01, R03, R21) Time line for the June 5 R01 NIH proposal submissions: May 21 – All forms completed, the KUMCRI Proposal Routing Sheet (including the Summary Section in Cayuse) uploaded into CAYUSE for SPA proposal review and feedback for the 10-day option. Only the Research Plan may be in draft form. May 28 – All forms completed, the KUMCRI Proposal Routing Sheet (including the Summary Section in Cayuse) uploaded into CAYUSE for SPA proposal review and feedback for the 5-day FINAL option. No draft portions will be accepted. Time line for the June 16 R03 or R21 NIH proposal submissions: **Applications due to NIH on Monday, June 17, 2013** June 3 – All forms completed, the KUMCRI Proposal Routing Sheet (including the Summary Section in Cayuse) uploaded into CAYUSE for SPA proposal review and feedback for the 10-day option. Only the Research Plan may be in draft form. June 10 – All forms completed, the KUMCRI Proposal Routing Sheet (including the Summary Section in Cayuse) uploaded into CAYUSE for SPA proposal review and feedback for the 5-day FINAL option. No draft portions will be accepted. KUMC Research Institute Proposal Submission Deadline Policy School of Medicine P.I.s must submit detailed budgets to RI if a modular grant is being applied for. The form is also available from Michael Webb, [email protected].
Dr. Mariscalco received a thank you note from students at Wichita Collegiate high school for including them in the recent Research Forum. She would like to share it with everyone at KUSM–W to demonstrate what the forum does for the community at large. It reads: Dear Michele Mariscalco, Thank you so much for inviting us here at Wichita Collegiate to the KU-Med Poster Presentations. It’s a great opportunity for us to collect our thoughts into one presentation and get helpful criticisms. For those of us going into medicine, it was great to hear from doctors and medical students. The breakout sessions and lunch were fantastic. Hearing the social media talk was our favorite because we are able to relate. It was such a great opportunity for us as high school students to attend this. We thank you again and cannot wait to go back next year! Wichita Collegiate Chem Research
Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research announces the availability of the Trail Blazer Awards, small grants of up to $5,000 to assist in ongoing research. Full award details are available under “Funding Opportunities” on the Frontiers website, including a link to the online application. There is no application deadline, though Frontiers will review and award successful applicants swiftly and as funding is available. Currently, $10,000 is designated for these awards through Aug. 2013, with the possibility of additional funding in the following six months. For more information, visit www.frontiersresearch.org or http://frontiersresearch.org/frontiers/grant-opportunities.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 KUMC, G013 School of Nursing or KUSM–W, Santa Fe room (ITV) Dr. David Morrison, co-founder of Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops, LLC, will present a grant writing workshop that will be available via ITV at the KU School of Medicine–Wichita campus or can be attended in person at KU Medical Center. More information to follow as it becomes available.
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Weaver Auditorium, 1750 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Join the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute and Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research for their annual symposium. The event will feature an outstanding group of national and regional speakers. It is open to the public, though registration is required. For further details, including an agenda and registration information, visit http://www.kclifesciences.org/events/symposium/.
Wanted: Research Study Participants The KU School of Medicine–Wichita is looking for persons with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) to participate in a study examining poor leg circulation. The study will focus on those within the African-American community with low levels of activity and who experience pain and discom-fort when walking. Participants will be compensated for their time and effort. For more information, call (316) 293-3567.
“Flow” An exhibit by Lisa Sypher Acrylic paintings May 3 through June 28
“Adrien Barrere’s Medical Faculty of the Academie de Medicine” Traveling exhibit of five lithographs produced in the twentieth century. Read more about the exhibit. For more information about the William J. Reals Gallery of Art, contact Anita Peeters at 293-3400.
The Wichita Campus will soon begin using the Rave Alert Messaging System for emergency notification. Enrollment is simple and you can opt out at any time. The system allows users to receive text and e-mail messages when emergency notifications are sent out by the campus. Register for Rave Alert via the Enroll & Pay system. Log in using the green KUMC Campus log in box, select “Emergency Contact Info” listed under the Main Menu, and follow the instructions. This system will replace the calling tree that is currently in place, so don’t delay in signing up. Further information will be coming soon with the official date the calling tree will no longer be in use.
Burglary Prevention Have you ever been locked out of your home? Were you able to get in anyway? Now, think about that for a minute. If you can break into your own home, it's just as easy for someone else to break in. One out of 10 homes will be burglarized this year, and many intruders will spend no more than 60 seconds trying to break into a home. The best prediction of a future burglary is a past burglary.
Check Your Locks
External doors should have strong, well-installed dead bolt locks.
Sliding glass doors offer easy access if they are not properly secured. You can secure them
by putting a broomstick or dowel in the inside track to jam the door or by installing commercially available locks. To prevent the door being lifted off of the track, drill a hole through the sliding door frame and the fixed frame. Then insert a pin in the hole.
Lock double-hung windows with key locks or "pin" your windows by drilling a small hole at a
45-degree angle between the inner and outer frames, then insert a nail that can be removed. You should secure basement windows with grilles or grates (but make sure that they can be opened from the inside in case of fire).
Check Your Doors While we all like to feel that once we close and lock our doors, we’re safe and secure, the truth of the matter is that a lock on a flimsy door is about as effective as locking your car door but leaving the window down.
Exterior doors should be metal or solid wood. Install a peephole or wide-angle viewer in all
entry doors so that you can see who is outside without opening the door. Door chains break easily and don’t keep out intruders.
If your doors don’t fit tightly in their frames, install weather stripping around them.
Check the Outside Take a look at your home from the outside, and keep in mind the following tips to help make your home as safe as it can be.
Burglars hate bright lights. Install outside lights and keep them on at night. Motion-detector
lights can be particularly effective.
Keep your yard clean. Prune shrubbery so it doesn’t hide windows or doors. Cut back tree
limbs that a burglar could use to climb to an upper-level window.
If you travel, create the illusion that you are at home by getting timers that will turn lights
(and perhaps a television or radio) on and off in different parts of your home throughout the day and evening hours. Lights burning 24 hours a day signal an empty house.
Leave shades, blinds, and curtains in normal positions. And make sure you don’t let your
mail and/or newspapers pile up. Call the post office and newspaper to stop delivery or have a neighbor pick them up.
If something looks questionable – a slit screen, a broken window, or an open door – don’t go
in. Call the police from a neighbor’s house, a cell phone, or a public phone.
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