| Summary: | Volume5/1989_October11 PULSE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER October 11, 1989 Your Chance to Help Out Finch Lane Gallery artists John Erickson, Dorothy Greenland, Mary Ellen Hogle and Steve Midgley were on hand at the recent opening of University Hospital's latest exhibit, which features their work. The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 24 in the hospital's main lobby, is co- sponsored by the UH Art Program and the Salt Lake City Arts Council. Ed was a single father in his early 30s with two small children. His wife had left the family and Ed was without work. After weeks of worrying about how he would care for his children, Ed became depressed and considered putting his children in a foster home. At the darkest moment, though, he found help from the Community Services Council. Through the Food Bank, he received an emergency food supply, diapers and other necessities. Through the council's Information and Referral Service, he was intro-duced to other community services where staff members and volunteers offered important emotional support and encouragement. Several months later, things had improved- Ed found a job and decided he could raise his children on his own. Ed's story is not uncommon; it's one of many tales the United Way agencies could tell of their efforts " to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another." The United Way of the Great Salt Lake Area's annual fund- raising campaign is under way, with proceeds going to 112 local health and human service organizations ranging from Camp Kostopulos to the U Teen Mother and Child program. Dan Lundergan, chair of the campaign at University Hospital, encourages health sciences staff, faculty and students to be generous when they receive pledge information later this month. Donations can be earmarked for a particular agency. Last year, U employees contributed $ 114,266 to United Way. UUMC Skiers, Cyclists Unite! Unless you ski or own a bicycle, do not read the following announcement. The Social Activities Committee is organizing a sports committee to plan trips, sponsor safety classes and work on obtaining group discounts for health sciences skiers and cyclists. It's also a chance to interact with your co-workers in a slightly different setting. A kick- off meeting is set for Wednes-day, Oct. 18 at noon in Classroom B. Come and bring your ideas. Bridge Closed Just a reminder: The bridge connecting University Hospital to Primary Children's Medical Center and the north parking terrace is posted as a construction zone. For safety reasons, while construction continues, medical center employees are asked not to use the area for breaks or as an entrance to the terrace. Nursing Answers It's open house time. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the College of Nursing is inviting prospective nurses to come and explore career opportunities in the world of nursing. The open house will be held in the college's main lobby ( 2nd floor) from 11 a. m.- 2 p. m. Faculty and advisers will be on hand to discuss U programs. Get Spooky Nutrition Care Services' Halloween Extravaganza is coming- Tuesday, Oct. 31. Prizes worth hundreds of dollars for best costume and best-carved pumpkin will be awarded. Watch for more details. Time to Talk Don't forget the rap sessions- this week and next- with George W. Belsey, hospital executive director. Check bulletin boards for posted times and locations. Hospital Committee Inventories Art The University Hospital Art Committee has completed an inven-tory of all the portraits, pictures, paintings and other wall hangings and art decorations in the building. The inventory is designed to facilitate control of artwork, which is, in fact, state property. During the inventory, several pictures were picked up that were no longer needed. People interested in viewing these pieces of art for use in their areas should contact the commu-nity relations office. Nursing Group Honors U Professor Fellowship in the prestigious American Academy of Nursing will be conferred on a U College of Nursing professor in recognition of her research and work with the chronically mentally ill and the homeless. Judith T. Maurin, Ph. d., R. N., professor and associate dean for academic affairs at the U's nursing college, will be among 61 fellows inducted into the select 450- member group Oct. 16 during the academy's annual meeting in Denver. Fellowship is awarded to nurses who have made outstanding contribu-tions to their profession, including improvements in nursing and health-service delivery, curriculum develop-ment, published work and leadership in nursing associations. " Dr. Maurin's academy induction is peer recognition of her widely known research, publications and lectures on psychiatric nursing and medical sociology. The College of Nursing is proud to have a person of such significant achievements and leadership on its faculty," said Linda K. Amos, Ed. D., R. N., dean of the U nursing college, also an academy fellow. Judith T. Maurin The chronically mentally ill and their families, and the homeless have been the focus of Dr. Maurin's research. She is a member of the advisory board for Valley Storefront, an outreach program for homeless people who are chronically mentally ill. She also was a member of the Utah Mental Health Planning Com-mittee Task Force for the Homeless Mentally 111, which developed recommendations for services for this disadvantaged group. Dr. Maurin has been on the U faculty since 1982. Variety of Free Flicks on Tap University Hospital moviegoers can expect a variety of free flicks this fall. Some upcoming attractions include " Dad," starring Jack Lemmon and Ted Danson; " Look Who's Talking," with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley; and " Next of Kin," with Patrick Swayze. Those movies will be followed by " Old Gringo," featuring Gregory Peck and Jane Fonda, ' The Witches," with Angelica Huston; and " Back to the Future II," starring Michael J. Fox. Later shows will include " Always," " Blaze," " Family Business," " Steel Magnolias" and " We're No Angels." For show times and ticket pick- up locations, watch signs in the cafeteria and snack shop. The movies are brought to you by the social activities committee. And please don't call nutrition care services for informa-tion. Tell Us About Your Co- workers Have you noticed a co- worker who takes extra pride in his or her job? If so, nominate that person for Em-ployee of the Month. Nominations must be in writing; forms are avail-able at the Community Relations Office, room 2753. Thumbs Up! Here's what three recent patients at University Hospital had to say about their stays here: " This is my second delivery at U of U Hospital. I would like to have my third child here as well." " We never met a nicer staff of doctors and nurses. I don't have one negative thing to stay about my stay. I would highly recommend your facility." " From your information desk, to doctors, nurses and final checkout, everyone I came in contact with was pleasant, caring, professional. I received the best of care. Thanks to everyone!" Incontinence Workshop Slated The problem of urinary inconti-nence, a health- care issue that affects 10 million Americans but is largely ignored because of embarrassment, will be addressed by medical special-ists during a women's health- care workshop, " Managing Bladder Problems in Women," Oct. 14. The workshop, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Embassy Suites Hotel, 600 South West Temple, is free and open to the public. UH Staff to Wear New Name Tags Hospital employees will soon be donning new name tags, according to Dale Gunnell. UH associate adminis-trator. The new badges will look similar to the existing ones; however, the logo will be dropped in favor of the words " University of Utah."
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