NEWS
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER TODAY FOR MEDICAL MISSION TO JAMAICA IN APRIL 2020
Montefiore's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking volunteers for its third medical mission to Kingston, Jamaica, in April 2020. The second mission last spring saw Montefiore volunteers collaborating with Zion Care International in the Bronx to help train staff at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre and the University of West Indies Hospital in Kingston. Montefiore's team of physicians and physical and occupational therapists also consult on patient care; provide specialized care, such as nerve block injections and Botox procedures to treat spasticity; and deliver medical appliances, including wheelchairs, braces and prosthetic devices.
For more information and to register, email rehabilitation@montefiore.org or visit www.zioncareinternational.org/volunteer
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AWARDS AND HONORS
David Loeb, MD, PhD, was named one of the ”Responsible 100” by City & State New York. These 100 New York City leaders are from an array of fields including finance, healthcare, lobbying, legal services, education and technology, and exhibit principles of social responsibility including charity, community engagement, customer service, diversity, inclusion, equity, transparency, sustainability and volunteerism.
Audrey Uong, MD, MS, received the Cost of Care award at the Architecture of High Value Health Care National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 16, 2019, for work to improve anticipatory guidance at hospital discharge. Dr. Uong leads the SAFER Care Team, a part of Montefiore’s Quality Improvement team.
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NEW FACES
Welcome!
David F. Briceño Gomez, MD, Attending Physician, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Montefiore, and Assistant Professor, Cardiology, Einstein.
His clinical focus spans topics including catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, pacemaker therapy and genetically determined arrhythmia syndromes.
Edwin C. Ho, MD, Attending Physician and Co-Director, Heart Valve/Structural Heart Center, Montefiore.
His clinical focus is on valvular heart disease, especially novel transcatheter valve repair and replacement technologies.
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CLINICAL RESEARCH
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WOMEN'S HEALTH STUDY
Researchers at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine are conducting a study to learn about differences in the genital tract in women diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV) before and after treatment. Women with BV have an increased risk of acquiring HIV. The ultimate goal of this research is to better understand the effects of BV on the female genital tract so that methods can be developed to reduce transmission of HIV.
To take part you must be: • 18–45 years old • Sexually active • Have symptoms of bacterial vaginosis—unpleasant-smelling vaginal discharge
Reimbursement for time and travel provided.
Call Becky at 718-430-3253 or email microbicide@einstein.yu.edu to learn more.
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EVENTS
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CELEBRATE AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Heart and Mind Healthier Together Fair February 3 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM | Moses Grand Hall
In celebration of American Heart Month, Montefiore’s Department of Cardiology and To Your Health! Associate Wellness invites all associates to the Heart and Mind Healthier Together Fair, where associates can explore the five senses through calming activities, engage in chair massage, and participate in interactive tables for giveaways.
Associate Wellness Tasting Tables February 6 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Tarrytown Cafeteria February 10 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Hutch Lobby February 13 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Wakefield Cafeteria February 14| 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Moses Grand Hall February 25 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Einstein Cafeteria
Visit Associate Wellness at Tasting Tables during Montefiore American Heart Month events to try a heart-healthy recipe, learn more about wellness programs and chat with a Montefiore registered dietitian.
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NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER NEEDS YOU DONATE BLOOD...ONE PINT CAN SAVE THREE LIVES.
Montefiore's Winter Blood Drive Thursday, February 13, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Grand Hall, Moses Campus, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, New York 10467
To schedule an appointment to donate, visit the Montefiore intranet, or call New York Blood Center at 1-800-933-2566.
Walk-ins welcome.
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