GSBS COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS
Keynote Address: “ Welcome to Academic Base Camp…
Steep Climb Ahead!" ~ Janice Endsley, Ph.D. 

Monday, August 26, 2019
1:30 - 3:00 PM
William C. Levin Hall North Auditorium
 

Presented by: Diana L. Grimm-Mapp, RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN, Program Director, UTMB Trauma Services

Topic: “Stop the Bleed”

Overview:  Are you prepared to care for someone in the event of a life-threatening hemorrhage? Stop the Bleed provides basic training in the principles of bleeding control so that participants in the session are able to provide first aid while waiting for the arrival of paramedics to take over.

CHANGE OF ROOM from room 2.205 (clinic side) to room 3.416 (hospital side).  Unfortunately, 2.205 will be down for IT repair.  I apologize in advance for the short notice.

Here’s the link to web page details: https://www.utmbhealth.com/patient-events/article/2019/08/27/default-calendar/stop-the-bleed

Abstract: https://www.utmbhealth.com/seminars

Please join the Office of the President and the Office of Health Policy and Legislative Affairs as we welcome Susan Parnell, RN, MPH, PhD, CIC, Certified Travel Medicine Director, Occupational Health Contracts, University of Texas Health Sciences for the next Policy Dialogue Lunch and Lecture on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at noon.  This free lecture is open to all UTMB students, faculty and staff, as well as those interested members of the public. The discussion begins at noon in the Levin Hall Dining Room located on the UTMB Galveston campus. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m.

 This week’s Health Policy Dialogue, “Integrating Diabetes Prevention in Health Systems: Successes & Challenges” is co-sponsored by the Division of Endocrinology, UTMB Department of Internal Medicine. We hope you will join us for the discussion on this very important topic in health care.

Continuing Medical and Nursing Education Credits are available.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians may claim a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for this educational activity.

The University of Texas Medical Branch Continuing Nursing Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses who attend this presentation will receive 1.0 CNE contact hours. You must be present for the entire presentation to get credit.

 The presenter, planning committee and reviewer of this continuing education have expressed no conflict of interest.

For those unable to attend the lecture in person the lecture is available to remote Polycom equipped locations and via the web using a PC and speakers. To join via a Polycom system please video dial 4091104. To join lecture via a PC/speakers use the URL listed below: https://hdstream.utmb.edu/VEMSWeb/Widgets/EmbedPlayerControllerWidget.html?ver=6.3.7.6&autoplay=true&contentID=

The broadcast will not be interactive. For additional information or to RSVP please contact Becky Trout Unbehagen, at rltrout@utmb.edu or (409) 747-2734.

***Families, caregivers, patients, staff and students are welcome to attend these sessions***

August 28th Session- 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A

Presented by: National-Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainer Carolyn McMahon, N-CHATT

Topic: “Help Us Hear (Better): Resources and Technology for People with Hearing Loss”

Overview: What do Whoopi Goldberg, Phil Collins, Lou Ferrigno and Rush Limbaugh have in common? They, along with 48 million other people in the U.S., have hearing loss. Most people with hearing loss don’t seek help. Untreated hearing loss is believed to be a contributing factor for dementia. This presentation will include a brief overview and demonstration of various devices for people with hearing loss. There are many free or low-cost options to assist people with hearing loss. This presentation will also cover state and private resources to assist people who have a hearing loss. Options include the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program, a free telephone program in the State of Texas; vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services and private resources.

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.

Join us at Dr. Callender's Farewell Reception 

Thursday, August 29, 2019

4-6 pm 

William C. Levin Hall Dining Room 

Please respond to Amanda Simpson, Office of University Events, at 409-747-6735 or events@utmb.edu.