| | Milestone Anniversaries Congratulations to the following individuals for celebrating milestone anniversaries from October 1 - October 15:
- Madhurad Chegondi, MBBS, MD celebrated 5 years on October 1.
- Nicole Fetters, MBA, MSLD celebrated 5 years on October 1.
- Glenda Rabe, MD, MME celebrated 15 years on October 1.
- Lisa Woodroffe, MD celebrated 5 years on October 1.
- Diane Eastman, ARNP is celebrating 40 years on October 3.
- Zili Luo, MD, PhD is celebrating 10 years on October 14.
| | | What to Expect from Flu Season Now that flu (and respiratory) season has arrived, there may be questions and concerns about what this season will look like and how you can be ready for it. Visit The Loop to read more about what you should expect and why it's important to get the flu vaccination.
How Employees Can Get an Updated COVID-19 Booster
The updated COVID-19 booster is available to all UI employees and UI Health Care volunteers as of September 19, 2023, through the University Employee Health Clinic in partnership with the annual employee flu vaccination campaign.
Visit The Loop to learn more about the booster and how to receive it. | | | | Challenging Norms: Uplifting Anti-Racist Work to Transform the Landscape of Medical Education In this symposium you will discuss and learn about anti-racist transformation in three areas of medical education: undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and the interface between medical education and the community.
WHEN: Friday, October 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. - Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Register for this free, virtual event today!
Save the Date! - Pediatric Grand Rounds
Joyce Goins-Fernandez, PhD is presenting on Cultural Humility at the October 20, 2023, Grand Rounds.
Sheldon Riklon, MD is presenting on Infectious Disease and TB in Micronesian Communities at the January 19, 2024, Grand Rounds. | | | DEI Photo Contest Winner The DEI Photo Contest Winner submitted this photo of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL. They said "When I saw the flags in the airport, it reminded me of the intro in the movie Love Actually. Hugh Grant mentions that you can find love everywhere you look in an airport as families greet and send off other family members. Similarly, in an airport, various cultures are all around us, and these flags are a simple representation of that."
Celebrating High Holy Days
The DEI Committee would like to extend their best wishes to those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, the Seven Days of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. To learn more about Jewish history, culture, and religion check out the Jewish Virtual Library and My Jewish Learning.
Upcoming DEI Committee Meetings
- Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
If interested in joining or attending the DEI Committee or the Cultural Awareness Appreciation Day (CAAD) Planning Committee, please contact Dr. Jenna Paternostro. | | | | Iowa Neonatology Day - November 3, 2023 Lifelong Care of the Extremely Premature Infant: A Hybrid conference (in-person or Zoom). Kara Goss, MD is the Invited Speaker. Dr. Goss is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
WHEN: Friday, November 3, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
WHERE: Pediatrics Conference Center (2415 JCP) or Zoom
Register by email: jill-kinnaird@uiowa.edu
| | | UI Dance Marathon (UIDM) is hosting its annual fundraising brunch to support pediatric oncology patients being treated at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. During the brunch, there will be a Silent Auction and the Runway of Hope Kiddo Fashion Show where the incredible UI Dance Marathon kiddos, along with their siblings and University of Iowa student leaders, will walk the runway.
David Dickens, MD will be the emcee, and all hospital staff are invited! Tickets are $25 per person.
WHEN: Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: IMU International Ballroom, 125 N. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
If you have questions about the event, you can reach out to Maddy Wilson, Coordinator, UI Dance Marathon Programs, or Maddi Smith, DM30 Hospital Liaison Director.
If interested in attending, register today! | | | | REBOOT 4-Week Rest and Recharge Program This four-week program runs from October 2 - 29, 2023, and it is designed to help you develop health habits to promote rest, a critical component of well-being. Keep track of the healthy habits you complete on the program gameboard to "recharge your battery."
Get started today! | | | Save the Date - 2023 Health and Well-Being Fair All faculty and staff are invited to attend the UI Health and Well-Being Fair event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the UI Field House Main Deck from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come get a free flu shot, health screening, chair massage, and more! Click through to learn more about the event. | | | | Iowa Neonatology Day 2023 - Call for Abstracts Abstract specifics: Can be research or QI based submitted by trainees, nursing staff, ancillary staff (pharmacy, dietary, respiratory, etc.), or physicians. Should be no more than 500 words and one page.
Please include: Authors, Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion
Submit via email to Danielle Rios by October 15, 2023.
| | | Open Pediatric Clinical Research Trials Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
A Phase 3, Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Setmelanotide in Patients with Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity. Click through to learn more about this study.
Principal Investigator: Katie Larson Ode, MD, MS
Study Type: Interventional
Compensation Available: Yes | | | |
