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MLK Day, events near; Lowery to speak
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on Jan. 19. Find out about events at DUHS to celebrate this day on Inside Online.
The Rev. Joseph Lowery will be the keynote speaker for the university’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration at 3 p.m. Jan. 18 in Duke Chapel.
Some featured events are listed below. For more information, call 681-3149. A full listing of University-wide MLK events will be maintained online at: http://mlk.duke.edu/
Lectures & Classes
Mindful eating classes will start on Jan. 7
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DUSON book, PJ project sparks huge response
A grassroots holiday project by a dozen School of Nursing staff, faculty and students to collect storybooks and pajamas for needy children drew an awe-inspiring response from scores of people in the Duke medical community and beyond.
“Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” collected more than 450 pairs of pajamas, more than 1,000 books and received donations of $2,500 with which more pajamas and socks were purchased for underserved children in Durham County.
Donations came from across the Duke Medicine community, including cardiology, urology, the Duke Credit Union, endocrinology, the eye center, anesthesiology, nursing staff in the hospital, and patients and their families. »» Continue reading …
Awards season is coming; apply, nominate now
Now is the time for faculty in the Duke University School of Medicine to apply and nominate their colleagues for faculty awards.
The Office for Faculty Development is accepting applications for the Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Faculty Research Prize, and nominations for the Leonard Palumbo Jr., M.D., Faculty Achievement Award, and the Leonard B. Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.
Faculty panels appointed by the dean will select the winners. »» Continue reading …
Free seminars address credit, retirement
If current economic conditions have you concerned about credit, debt and retirement, the Duke Federal Credit Union may have a free financial seminar for you.
January seminars include:
Creditability: Build a Strong Credit History, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Duke Credit Union, 2200 W. Main St.; and Planning for Retirement: the Basics, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Searle Center.
To register, visit dukefcu.org and select “seminar sign-up” under Quick Links. You can also register by sending e-mail to scottie.dowdy@duke.edu or calling (919) 660-9745.
Resolution convolution? Share it with Online
So many New Year’s resolutions made. So many forgotten.
Maybe this time you should resolve to stop making resolutions…
But whatever you decide for 2009, Inside Online would love to know — and share with its viewers in hopes they’ll resolve to visit http://insidedukemedicine.org/home even more.
Details released of 2009 holiday schedule
Duke has released the 2009 holiday schedule for faculty and staff.
Colvin retiring as Cancer Center head emeritus
O. Michael Colvin, M.D., director emeritus of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and the William W. Shingleton Professor of Cancer Research, will retire effective Dec. 31, 2008.
Colvin will become professor emeritus and will maintain an office next to his previous laboratories so he can continue to mentor faculty and trainees. »» Continue reading …
Regional’s staff decks the halls for the holidays
Health Information Management at DRH is getting into the holiday spirit.
The department won the award for diversity in the Holiday Decorating Contest and also tied for first place in the contest with the Radiology Department.
Scenes from Radiology are below. »» Continue reading …
Older brains filter out unpleasant memories
Roberto Cabeza, Ph.D., professor in the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, was featured in USA Today about his new research that shows older people are better than younger people at not storing negative memories.
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Lisa Hedgepeth: Skill, knowledge, and humor
Lisa Hedgepeth, RN, Orthopedics at DUH, received the Inez “Turk” James Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. A colleague said:
“Lisa combines skill and knowledge with humor to make work both educational and enjoyable. Because of her keen sense of humor and direct approach to handling situations, the staff love working with her. She has even been known to play April fool jokes on her managers! She likes to have fun but is serious in making sure the work is accomplished.”
Dina Hayes: A true advocate for patients
Dina Hayes, RNC, Labor and Delivery at Durham Regional Hospital, received the DRH Medical Staff Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. A colleague said:
“Dina is a true advocate for the patients receiving care on her unit and the direct care of her employees. She is always available to us, and she has an open door policy so we can speak freely with her at any time. When it’s necessary, she jumps in to provide patient care.”
Arista Stewart: Kind, sensitive and awesome
Arista Stewart, mammography technologist at DUH, helped a patient feel at ease:
“Arista was so kind and sensitive. She made me feel at ease. I have been going to her for the past three years. She is wonderful and awesome.”
Tracy Hausfeld: A role model for her unit
Tracy Hausfeld, R.N., Hematology Oncology Clinic at Duke Raleigh Hospital, received the Hill-Rom Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. A colleague said:
“Tracy is described by her colleagues as thorough, always smiling, resourceful and highly effective at bringing people together. She is a role model for her unit, remaining calm and professional when there is an influx of patients. She has a can-do attitude and leads by example.”
Shelley McNair: A true asset to Duke who cares
A patient tells why Shelley McNair, clinical nurse IV on 3200, is a true asset to Duke:
“Shelly hustles nonstop to help me get through these difficult days. She takes the time to bathe me and does so with much care and compassion — like I am her mother. She is a true asset to Duke!”
Donna Guthrie: Kindness, compassion set her apart
Donna B. Guthrie, R.N., Mobile Cardiac Cath Lab at DUH, received the Nan and Hugh Cullman Heart Center Award for Excellence in Nursing. A colleague said:
“Donna’s kindness and compassion toward patients is unequaled. Patients are understandably fearful when facing cardiac catheterization. Donna takes the time to alley their fears. I would want her to be my nurse.”
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