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6/24	Now Application for FY20 UTMB Institutional Ethics Committee UTMB Calendar Event Now Application for FY20 UTMB Institutional Ethics Committee The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) is an integral part of the UTMB System Ethics Program to provide comprehensive, integrated ethics support for the institution. The IEC is a multidisciplinary forum for the analysis and discussion of ethical issues and standards affecting patient care, professional education and community interests in service to the organizational mission of improving health. This mission is fulfilled through the Committee’s advisory, educational, policy management and service functions. Anyone may submit an application for membership. The Committee is seeking individuals who have an interest and commitment to ethical discourse, diversity of perspective, and respect for divergent opinions. All students are encouraged to apply. The term of commitment for new members is three years (student commitment is for one year). Meetings occur monthly, with the possibility of emergent meetings on an ad hoc basis should the need arise. If you are interested in serving on the committee click here to complete an online application. Application deadline is July 20, 2019. For questions or for more information, please see the UTMB Institutional Ethics Committee web page or email Jeff Farroni at jsfarron@utmb.edu. Dates: Monday, Jun 24, 2019 - Sunday, Jun 30, 2019 Location: n/a Audience: Administration Education Research Hospital Clinics Staff Students Faculty Categories: Meetings, Training Contact: Marisela Sifuentes Phone: 409-772-2377 Email: msifuent@utmb.edu Department: Institute for the Medical Humanities View Calendar \| Post Event
6/25	Bring Your Own Lunch & Learn \| Medicare 101 UTMB Calendar Event Bring Your Own Lunch & Learn \| Medicare 101 Who: Patients, Families, Caregivers & Staff When: June 25, 2019 Where: utmb Health, 2240 Gulf Freeway South, League City, Texas 77573 \| Room 2.205, Clinic Side! What: Medicare 101 Presented by: Alex Rischan, Benefits Counselor, Houston-Galveston Area Council Overview: Join us for a presentation that reviews the basics of Medicare. Attendees will learn about the different coverage options available through Medicare and important deadlines to sign up. This presentation will also go over programs available to assist individuals with Medicare costs, and will review ways Medicare beneficiaries can avoid common pitfalls to make sure they have quality access to healthcare. Sponsored by: utmb Health, League City Campus, Health Resource Center Popcorn will be served! Date: Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019 Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Location: utmb Health, League City Campus, Room 2.205, Clinic Side! Audience: Everyone Invited Category: Lectures Contact: Kenneth Macpherson Phone: 832-505-7560 Email: ksmacphe@utmb.edu Department: Patient Navigation & Support View Calendar \| Post Event
6/26	Second Galveston Symposium on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders - - Registration Deadline Approaching UTMB Calendar Event Second Galveston Symposium on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders - - Registration Deadline Approaching We are pleased to announce the Second Galveston Symposium on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders: Basic, Translational & Clinical Advances. Please feel free to print the attached flyer, display, and forward to others who may be interested in this exciting symposium. Registration is FREE but REQUIRED. Alzheimer's Symposium Link Abstract submissions will be accepted for posters to be displayed during the event Date: Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 Times: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Location: Hotel Galvez Website: https://www.utmb.edu/AlzheimersSymposium/Home Audience: Administration Education Research Hospital Clinics Staff Students Faculty Cost: Free; Registration REQUIRED; Categories: Conferences, Lectures Contact: Sarah Goble Phone: 4097721675 Email: sagoble@utmb.edu Department: Neurology View Calendar \| Post Event
6/26	Academic Enterprise Town Hall UTMB Calendar Event Academic Enterprise Town Hall UTMB Employee Advisory Council cordially invites you to an Academic Enterprise Town Hall *A Conversation with Staff* *and* *Dr. Charles P. Mouton, EVP, Provost* *and Dean of the School of Medicine* Wednesday, June 26, 2019 12:00 – 1:00 pm Levin Hall Main Auditorium Submit questions or topics of discussion to https://www.utmb.edu/eac/contact-us by Friday, June 21, 2019. The UTMB Employee Advisory Council will be providing popcorn. Date: Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Location: Levin Hall Main Auditorium Audience: Administration Research Hospital Clinics Staff Category: Meetings Contact: Employee Advisory Council Phone: 409-266-9556 Email: baschill@utmb.edu Department: Employee Advisory Council View Calendar \| Post Event
6/26	"Time-Out" Session- Patient and Caregiver Zen Hour UTMB Calendar Event "Time-Out" Session- Patient and Caregiver Zen Hour *Families, caregivers, patients, staff and students are welcome to attend these sessions* June 26th Session- 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A Topic: Patient and Caregiver Zen Hour Overview: Caregivers, family members, and patients are invited to participate in the Caregiver Zen Hour which offers relaxing and comforting activities to decrease stress and allow time for themselves. Activities include: pet therapy, aromatherapy, adult coloring, conversations with Pastoral Care, inspirational reading, and a massage chair. Please encourage caregivers, family members and patients to attend! "Time-Out “is a weekly educational/support session for caregivers and family members of UTMB patients, to support them in their adjustment and maintenance of their caregiving role. These sessions will not be tied to a specific diagnosis- all caregivers and family members are welcome. The hope is that these sessions will provide a chance for them to have “time out” to relieve some stress, have a little fun, build on care giving skills, decrease burnout and affirm that they are not alone in the role of caregiving. These sessions are facilitated by UTMB students and staff and will occur every Wednesday at 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A. Sessions will last around 30 minutes and will address topics that falls into the following categories: Relaxation, Self-Care, Discharge Planning and Medical Topics. If you have questions or are interested in facilitating a session, please contact Savannah Parks at sjparks@utmb.edu or 409-266-7542. Date: Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Location: Jennie Sealy 2.506A (off the 2nd floor lobby) Audience: Everyone Invited Cost: Free; Category: Health and Fitness Contact: Savannah Parks Phone: 409-266-7542 Email: sjparks@utmb.edu Department: Health Resource Center View Calendar \| Post Event

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