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If you want a better look, click on the class pictorial to see it larger. Then, if you see any of them in the hallway, take a minute to smile and say hello. After all, we want the years spent here to be some of the best of their lives. Welcome to the KU School of Medicine-Wichita, Class of 2019. We’re proud you’re calling this home.

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Take a look at those eager faces. Monday was only the beginning for our new class of first-year students. This week’s orientation is giving them a taste of what the next four years will bring. While, right now, they’re merely starting out, the time will surely fly by. Soon, they’ll be just another one of our statistics … like how we’re first in the nation in the percentage of graduates who go into rural areas … … or that we’re second in the nation in the percentage of graduates who go to Health Personnel Shortage Areas … … or even that we’re sixth in the nation in producing primary care physicians. These numbers are nothing to sneeze at and we’re sure this incoming class will be at least as impressive. The future of medicine, particularly in Kansas, is right here … right now. We’re all so lucky to be a part of something so important.

Wichita Business Journal is hosting a banquet to honor this year’s Health Care Heroes at Hyatt Regency Wichita. The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. Tickets are available online. We have several KU honorees in this year’s group. If you plan to attend, let public affairs know at wicpa@kumc.edu so we can arrange for all of us to rep the crimson and blue together.

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Is there a special event happening in your department? Do you know a student who has an interesting hobby, or who has made a significant accomplishment? Are you involved in community outreach? An educational program? A hands-on workshop or training session? Public affairs wants to know about any and all of these events. There are a variety of ways we can publicize events and accomplishments in the school, but we can’t promote them if we don’t know they’re happening. Though not every event is going to catch the attention of the media, we can still promote your event through one of our social media accounts, our monthly community newsletter, or by writing our own feature story for the school’s website. Keep us informed. Drop us an email and tell us what’s happening. We’ll share the good news.

Did you know public affairs offers a variety of items to support your department events? We’ve got your banners, flags, directional signs, easels, beverage tubs, and giant inflatable Jayhawk covered. Visit our website and fill out an event support request form to reserve the goods that will make your event shine. Additionally, you can request an appearance by our very own Baby Jay. He can greet and hang out with your guests, give photo ops, and generally create a fun atmosphere. Who doesn’t want a high five from Baby Jay? All Baby Jay appearances must have a direct connection to KUSM-W.

If you have a Dillons Plus Shoppers Card, you can help Project Access at no cost to you. In coordination with the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, Project Access has coordinated access to donated medical care for uninsured and low-income residents of Sedgwick County since 1999. Dillons would like to make a corporate donation to this initiative each time you swipe your card. Register your card for this no-cost fundraising program and to designate Project Access as the recipient. For more information, please contact Anne Nelson, executive director of Project Access, at AnneNelson@cphcp.com or 688-0600.

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The State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) has notified us that same-gender marriage partners and eligible children can be added to an employee’s health plan coverage. Generally, there is a 31-calendar day waiting period after a qualifying event, during which eligible dependents (spouses and/or children) can be addedd to an employee’s coverage. The SEHP will inform us whether the 31-day period began with the Supreme Court’s decision on June 26 or at a later date. The coverage effective date for dependents added in July will be Aug. 1, 2015. To add dependents, please: Step 1: Log into the SEHP secure portal, MAP (Membership Administration Portal) OR Sign in to myKUMC and proceed to the pay/benefits tab, and click on “Membership Administration Portal.” Step 2: Select the University of Kansas Medical Center and use your KUMC online ID and password to log in. A. To add a spouse, you will need to provide a copy of the marriage certificate or license. B. To add a child, you will need to provide a birth certificate. C. Social Security number(s) will be needed for dependent(s) added to the SEHP. Enrollment in the SEHP is time sensitive. Complete the MAP enrollment process by the end of July. Dependents added during July will have coverage effective Aug. 1, 2015. If this process is not completed in a timely fashion, the next opportunity to enroll dependents in the SEHP will be during open enrollment, which is held every October for coverage effective Jan. 1 or if there is a qualifying family status change such as loss of health insurance coverage by your spouse and/or dependent. If you are currently enrolled in a Health Savings Account (with Plan C), a Health Care Flexible Spending Account or a Health Care Limited Scope Flexible Spending Account, you will be able to increase your semi-monthly contribution due to this qualifying event. For additional information about: 2015 State Employee Health Plan booklet - Semi-monthly premium rates can be found on page 19. http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp/download/SEHP2015ActiveNonStateBook.pdf Dependent document requirements for State Employee Health Plan http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp/DependentDoc.htm If you have questions please contact Leona Johnson at ljohnson7@kumc.edu or 293-1803.

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Elsa Romero, custodial specialist, Facilities Management Elsa is a delightful ray of sunshine. Her work performance is excellent and her pleasant attitude makes the day better for all of us who are greeted by that wonderful smile as we end our work day. Thank you, Elsa. And thanks to Manuel, who hired such a delightful lady and assigned her to our area.

Nominated by Diana McPhail, CFO, Medical Practice Association

Staff ASA Coordinator Standardized Patient pool IT Services Information specialist Pediatrics Site coordinator (3 FTEs) Program director Preventive Medicine & Public Health Research analyst Psychiatry PRN clinical research nurse Clinical research coordinator

Faculty Family & Community Medicine Department faculty Faculty scholar Geriatrician (2 FTEs) Program director Research faculty Residency faculty Sports medicine fellowship program director Internal Medicine Hospitalist Neurologist

Pediatrics Outpatient pediatrician Pediatric hematologist/ oncologist Pediatric hospitalist Pediatric pulmonologist Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Child and adolescent psychiatrist Inpatient float psychiatrist

For more information, contact Leona Johnson, human resources, 293-1803, or ljohnson7@kumc.edu. For a complete and up-to-date listing, click on JOB VACANCIES.

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June 30 The Wichita Eagle Via Christi clinic to assess cancer risk will open Sept. 1 June 12 KMUW 89.1 Kansas family struggles with rare childhood disorder

June 6 The Wichita Eagle Husband-wife duo wins River Run 10K races

June 5 The Wichita Eagle Furlough fears hit universities, state parole offices May 18 Wichita Business Journal Jeff Turner, Jill Docking among new additions to KU Med’s 4-Wichita board May 11 Wichita Business Journal KU Med Wichita’s first four-year students graduating this weekend

For all the latest news stories and press releases about

KUSM-W, visit our news page.

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Research is heating up, just like the weather. To make a referral into a clinical trial for early Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia, call 316-293-1833 or email clinicaltrialunit@kumc.edu. More information and a study interest form can be found on our website. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs adults with schizophrenia who abuse alcohol for a research study. Volunteers may be able to participate in this study if he or she is 18-65 years old, is a stable outpatient with schizophrenia, and has been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder. Those who qualify will be provided with all study medication and procedures at no cost. Study participation lasts approximately 12 to 18 months. Study participants may be compensated for their time. For more information, call 316-293-1833 or view the study flier. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with Alzheimer’s disease for a research study. Volunteers may be able to participate in this study if he or she is 50-90 years old and has been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or mild Alzheimer’s disease. Those who qualify will be provided with all study medication or placebo and procedures at no cost. You will receive an MRI and amyloid PET imaging. Study participation consists of 43 visits over 90 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their travel. For more information, call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with schizophrenia for a research study. Volunteers may be able to participate in this study if he or she is 18-40 years old and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Those who qualify will be provided with all study medication and procedures at no cost. Study participation lasts approximately 16 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time. For more information, call 316-293-1833.

Tara Richardson, M.D., resident, and her husband, Tyler, welcomed baby daughter, Ava, on July 8.

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Congratulations on your employment anniversary. We’re glad you’re here.

Renea Abdallah Receptionist KU Wichita Center for Health Care

Warren Theater discounted tickets are now avaiable for sale in the MPA Administration Office, on a limited basis, from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $7 per ticket. Please make sure you have exact change, cash only. Contact Jennifer Herington at 293-3526 or jherington@kumc.edu with questions.

Robin Heinrichs July 26

Ellen Bell July 28

Cynthia Pinkerton July 28

Paula Tenbrook July 28

Rachel Cash July 30

Kendra Rhodes Aug. 3

Katherine Melhorn Aug. 4

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HealthSim United was named a 2015 Health Care Hero by the Wichita Business Journal in the Innovation category.

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Amy Seery, M.D., assistant professor, was named a Wichita Business Journal 2015 Health Care Hero in the Educator category for her work with the Via Christi Family Medicine residency program.

The KUSM-W Office of Research will provide funds for resident travel to present research at a professional conference. Up to $2,000 may be requested with an equal match of funds required from the residency program. Funds are also available for open access and publication fees. Up to $1,000 may be re-quested with an equal match of funds required for the department or residency program. These funds are provided by grants to WCGME from the Kansas Biosciences Authority. View the travel grant application.

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Facilities management will host a closed bid public surplus auction from 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, through noon Friday, July 31. The items for auction include an assortment of desks, shelves, filing cabinets, and other miscellaneous office furniture. The items will be located in the basement hallway leading to the storage area under Roberts Amphitheater. The auction items will be assigned an item tag number (#) by 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, for those who would like to preview what is available for bidding. Facilities management reserves the right to reassign tag numbers and/or remove or add items to the auction inventory prior to the start of the auction. There will be a minimum bid of $2 on all items unless otherwise posted. All bids must be sealed and include your name, auction tag #, offering price for each item(s), department, daytime phone number, and email address. Envelopes and bid sheets will be provided at the facilities front desk for your convenience. Please deliver or send your sealed bid to the facilities front office by noon July 31. If bids are sent via interoffice mail and not received before the deadline, they will be considered void. Open, verbal, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Notification to the winning bidder will be completed by phone or email no later than 4 p.m. Friday, July 31. All items sold in the auction must be paid for and removed from the facility by noon Tuesday, Aug. 4. Items removed are the responsibility of the purchaser, and maintenance personnel will only be available to assist on a limited basis with prior arrangements with facilities.

Please submit payment to the facilities office in the exact cash amount. Checks should be made payable to KUSM-W. Credit card payments are also accepted.

When removing auction items from the building please be ready to present your paid receipt for the tagged item if requested. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the facilities office at wicfac@kumc.edu or 293-2625. If your department has any item(s) on reserve in the surplus room, or if your department has anything that should be included in the surplus auction, facilities will need for the items to be removed or delivered from/to surplus no later than Friday, July 24. Submit a work order request on the facilities website if you need assistance moving items to/from surplus.

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During the summer, it’s not uncommon for Kansas heat indices to reach 100°F or higher, sometimes for an extended amount of time. The Heat Index is a measurement of how hot the temperature feels with relative humidity. When heat indices reach 105°F and higher, the risk for heat disorders increases dramatically. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat indices can lead to a life-threatening heatstroke. Excessive heat can be deadly by pushing the body beyond its limits. High heat and high humidity slows sweat evaporation and makes the body work extra hard to maintain normal temperature. During excessive heat:

Stay indoors, in air conditioning, as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun

Eat well-balanced, light, regular meals

Drink plenty of water - if you feel thirsty, you are getting dehydrated

Limit alcoholic beverages

Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothing

Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect head and face

NEVER leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles

Avoid strenuous activity during the warmest part of the day

Heat Disorders

Heat cramps: painful spasms usually in muscles of legs and abdomen with heavy sweating. First aid: Place firm pressure on cramping muscles, or gently massage spasm. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, stop giving water. Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, weakness, skin becomes cool, clammy and pale. Pulse is thready. Normal temperature is possible. Fainting and vomiting may be experienced. First aid: Get victim out of the sun. Lie him/her down and loosen clothing. Apply wet, cool cloths. Fan or move victim to air-conditioned room. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, stop giving water. If vomiting, seek immediate medical attention. Heatstroke (sunstroke): High body temperature (106°F or higher) with hot, dry skin and rapid, strong pulse. Person could become unconscious. First aid: MEDICAL EMERGENCY - Call 911 immediately and follow instructions given.

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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 discomfort when walking. Participants will be compensated. For more information, call 316-293-3567 or 913-588-4009. We are looking for African-American women 60 and older to participate in a research study about how diet and exercise affects peripheral arterial disease. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes, and/or high cholesterol, and/or you are a current or former smoker, you may qualify for the study. Recruits should call Michelle Redmond, Ph.D., at 316-293-1813 or email mredmond@kumc.edu.

PMPH holds a monthly noon series titled Research in Progress (RiP). This series is part of an effort to engage faculty throughout the school and locally in research ideas originating from PMPH faculty. It offers an opportunity for collaboration and development of research ideas. RiP is held the 4

th Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m.

The next session is tomorrow, July 23, in the Roberts Center Conference Room. If you are faculty interested in research, please join RiP. You are welcome to bring your lunch.

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We are collecting new and gently used children’s books for the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® reading program. Books for children of all ages are needed. If you have books to donate, drop off in public affairs or at the KU Wichita Pediatrics Clinic at Carriage Parkway. Before donating books, review these guidelines. If you have any questions contact Julie Wellner at julie.wellner@wesleymc.com or 962-7386.

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Bradley Dart, M.D., is the new program director for the orthopaedic surgery residency. Dr. Dart attended medical school and completed his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. He did a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been a member of our volunteer faculty since 2007. Dr. Dart’s numerous awards include the Medical Society of Sedgwick County Joe Meek Leadership Award (2014); KUSM-W Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year (2013); and Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 to Watch (2012). He holds

memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Trauma Association, Medical Society of Sedgwick County, Mid-Central States Orthopedic Society, AO North America/AO Trauma, and is the president of the Kansas Orthopaedic Society.

Andrew Porter, D.O., has been named program director of the sports medicine fellowship. Dr. Porter attended medical school at Des Moines University and completed residency at Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences at Via Christi Health. He followed up with a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita at Via Christi Health. He has served as assistant program director of the sports medicine fellowship since 2011. His awards include the American Academy of Family Physicians Fellow (2010), Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (2009), Armed Forces

Reserve Medal with “M” Device (2009); Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (2009); Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star (2009); National Defense Service Medal (2009); Army Commendation Medal (2009); and the Army Physical Fitness Badge (2002-2011). He has memberships with the Catholic Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Kansas Medical Society.

Paul Ndunda, M.D. Instructor

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KU Today is the official publication from the Office of Public Affairs at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Read the current edition.

Advances contains news from the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Read the current edition.

For sale 2014 Ford Flex, 6 cyl, loaded (leather, navigation, proximity detection, rear camera) with full tow package added. Only 10k miles. Seat rows fold for cargo space. Metallic gray exterior, charcoal black interior. Great for long distance or commuting. $31,400 OBO. Moving overseas, must sell. Contact Bob at 316-737-1172 or bknuth8@gmail.com. If you have a classified ad you’d like listed in JTO, review the guidelines and submit the online form.

The deadline for the next issue of JTO is noon Monday, July 27. Please send items of interest to wicpa@kumc.edu.

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