MUSC Catalyst

March 9, 2012 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA Vol. 30, No. 28

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New phase of branding campaign gets personalBridget Dickey is one of MUSC’s patients featured in phase 2 of the branding campaign. Employees can viewthe latest commercials at whyMUSChealth.com.

Runners of all ages got their heartspumping for the second annual Go RedHeart 5K Run & Walk Feb. 11.

MUSC employee Stephanie Carter,who works in the Clinical LaboratoryServices Department, was prompted tostart the event after her mother, RobinSeay, died from heart disease at the ageof 47. “I wanted to turn the loss of mymother into something positive, whiletrying to inspire other women to becomemore aware of their own heart health,”she said.

Heart disease kills an estimated630,000 Americans each year and isthe leading cause of death for men andwomen, according to the AmericanHeart Association. Statistics also showthat heart disease kills more women thanall forms of cancer combined. Carter isnow an advocate for awareness. “I wasunaware of the statistics of heart diseaseprior to my mother’s death. She had noprevious signs of symptoms, so it wascompletely unexpected,” she said.

Go Red 5Kpromotesheart healthBy Hollen DoDDs

Public Relations

Stephanie Carter, center, is joinedby close friends at the Go Red 5KRun & Walk in memory of hermother.

Bridget Dickey got luckyone year ago, although

when she was at MUSC’sChest Pain Center it didn’treally feel that way.

The 40-year-old mother oftwo boys, now ages 1 and 3,felt chest pain a week afterdelivering her son, and wentto an urgent care center to bechecked out. After evaluatingher, they called EMS, and shewas transported to MUSC,where she was diagnosed withpostpartum cadiomyopathy.The condition, which reducesthe heart’s ejection fraction,essentially causes heart failure

— and is fatal if not caughtand treated in time.

Dickey, who was just aweek and a half out from thebirth of her second son, saidshe was so glad her husbandinsisted that she get checkedout. “I was experiencingsevere heaviness in my chest,shortness of breath and whenI laid down, it felt like I wasdrowning.”

Dickey of Goose Creekis one of many patients tobe featured in the secondphase of MUSC’s brandingcampaign that is rolling outthis week. The campaign

“Changing What’s Possible”features real patientexperiences. Dickey, whois doing well now, said hercardiologist, Marian Taylor,M.D., has her on a two-yeartreatment regimen thatincludes medication, diet andexercise.

“My experience at MUSCwas great. The doctorsand nurses in the criticalcare unit were wonderful.Everyone really took greatcare of me and kept my familyinformed of what was goingon and what to expect goingforward.”

Dickey said it waswonderful being filmed forthe television commercial.It’s an experience she’ll neverforget, she said. She wants tolet others know the type ofquality care they can get atMUSC.

“I truly believe I wouldnot have gotten the type ofA-1 treatment if I was takensomewhere else. Dr. Taylorand her team did a wonderfuljob, and my progress with thiscondition may not have beenas positive as it is now if I wastaken somewhere else.”

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See Heart on page 8

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OverHeard at muscWho

Kathleen Bartholomew, R.N., was the

featured speaker at the Feb. 29 medical center’s

Leadership Development

Institute. She has been a

national speaker for the

nursing profession for the

past nine years and author

of several books, including

“Ending Nurse to Nurse

Hostility: Why Nurses Eat

Their Young and Each

Other.” In 2010 she was

nominated by Health

Leaders Media as one of the top 20 people

changing health care in America. Bartholomew

first encountered physician bad behavior as a

new nurse in the early 1990s. Bartholomew said

it’s more critical than ever to teach managers

and employees how to create a culture of

understanding and security in the work place,

especially given statistics that show the huge

costs of bullying and aggression in health care.

the consequencesRude behaviors left unchecked can lead

to high turnover, low morale and medical

errors. One study found the verbal abuse

from physicians was reported at 90 to 97

percent; 76 percent witnessed negative nurse-to-nurse behaviors and 67 percent saw a linkbetween those behaviors and medical errors.(Rosenstein). Among a survey of Washingtonstate ER nurses, it led to:

q Withholding information, 45 percent

q Ordered to do work below competence,

40 percent

q Opinions and views ignored, 33 percent

q Pressure not to claim something, 28 percent

q Key areas of responsibility removed, 27 percent

q Being ignored or excluded, 25 percent

(JONA Vol. 39 No. 2)

strategies to copeThere are many strategies that can help reduce

the amount of bullying happening in the work

place. Managers can decrease negativity, gossip

and a culture of blame by maintaining a zero

tolerance for communication that is unhealthy,

she said. The following is a questionnaire

designed to open up a dialogue.

Sample questionnaire managers can use:

I am respected by my peers 1 2 3 4 5

I feel supported by my peers 1 2 3 4 5

I can safely express my opinions 1 2 3 4 5

I feel a strong sense of belonging 1 2 3 4 5

What I like the most about my team is:

What I need more from this team is:

Behaviors to seekProfessional behaviors include: Accept one’s

fair share of the workload, keep confidences;

work cooperatively, despite feelings of dislike;

look co-workers in the eye; don’t engage in

conversation about a coworker; stand up for

an “absent member” in conversations so you

don’t become a silent witness; don’t be overly

inquisitive about each other’s lives; and do repay

debts, favors and compliments.

contact infoDowload handouts at http://mcintranet.musc.

edu/muscexcellence/LDI/LDI21.htm.For more information, visit http://www.kathleenbartholomew.com.

HIERARCHY

q Staff complain to

manager or each other

q Boss solves

problems

q People know their

place

q No feedback sought

q Secrecy and blame

q Control as key

q Different rules for

different roles

TRIBE

q Staff take

accountability

q Staff seek resolution

q People know their

value

q Peer evaluations

q Just culture – open

sharing

q Relationships as key

q 100 percent of staff

held to same standardEditorial of ficeMUSC Office of Public Relations135 Cannon Street, Suite 403C, Charleston, SC 29425.843-792-4107Fax: 843-792-6723

Editor: Kim [email protected]

Catalyst staff:Cindy Abole, [email protected] Brazell, [email protected]

The Catalyst is published once a week. Paidadver tisements, which do not represent anendorsement by MUSC or the State of SouthCarolina, are handled by Island PublicationsInc. , Moultrie News, 134 Columbus St. ,Charleston, S.C., 843-849-1778 or [email protected].

Bartholomew recommended switching from

a hierarchical way of managing to a tribal one

where employees feel safe and valued.

triBal forMations

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Purchase healthy cafeteria options, enter contestMUSC dietetic

interns and Sodexo aresponsoring a contestdesigned to promotehealth and wellnessduring NationalNutrition Monththrough the purchaseof healthier optionsin MUSC cafeterias.All MUSC certifiedWellness & You itemshave met specificnutritional guidelines.This contest is for MUSC employeesand students, participants must have anactive MUSC badge to be eligible.

Contest Rules1. Purchase a Wellness & You entréefrom any MUSC cafeteria.2. Write your name and phone numberor email address on the back of yourreceipt and place in the contest boxlocated at the checkout counters.3. Weekly prizes will be given at theWednesday nutrition booths, with the

grand prize and runner-up prize givenat the financial office in the universityhospital.

This contest will take place throughthe end of March. Receipts need to bein by 3 p.m. every Thursday and thedrawing will be done around 3:30 p.m.to determine the winner for the weeklyprize. The first weekly drawing wasMarch 8, with drawings also March 15,March 22 and the final drawing (weeklyand monthly) March 29.

Prizesq Week 1: Signed copy of “Food Lovers’Guide to Charleston & Savannah” byHolly Herrickq Week 2: Signed copy of “SouthernFarmers Market Cookbook” by HollyHerrickq Week 3: $25 gift card from theHospitality Management Group to beused at Blossom, Magnolias or Cypressq Week 4: 2 pound bag of Magnoliasstone ground white grits and an “ART ofHealthy Cooking” cookbook

At the end of March, everyone who

has entered the contest will be enteredinto a grand prize drawing. The grandprize will be $25 per week for a yearput onto badges for use in the MUSCcafeterias; the runner-up will receive $10per week for a year put onto badges foruse in the MUSC cafeterias.

For information contact Molly Jones [email protected].

Employee Wellness eventsq “Pitch the Pack” Smoking CessationClinics: Weekly cessation clinicsfacilitated by physicians, psychologistsand trained staff free for MUSCemployees, students and family members.The next clinic will be held at 5:30p.m., March 12 in Room 102, ColbertEducation Center & Library. Visithttp://mcintranet.musc.edu/health1stand click on “Smoking CessationEnrollment Form” to register or [email protected] Wellness Wednesday: March isNational Nutrition Month and the focusis to “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Join thedietetic interns at Wellness Wednesday

for nutrition tips, interactive games,prizes and free food. Get ready to takethe “cookie challenge” and learn howto get your plate in shape from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. March 14 in the Children’sHospital lobby.q Worksite screening: March 14 inRoom 803, Harborview Office Tower.This screening, valued at about $350,is available to employees with the StateHealth Plan for $15 (covered spousescan also participate for $15). Employeesand spouses without this insurancecan participate for $42. The screeningincludes: height, weight, blood pressureand a blood draw for a blood chemistryprofile, hemogram and a blood lipidprofile. To register, go to http://www.musc.edu/medcenter/health1st and click“Worksite Screening.”q Farmers market: Fruits and vegetablesare available from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.every Friday in the Horseshoe and in thegrassy area next to Ashley River Tower.

Contact Susan Johnson at [email protected] to become involved inemployee wellness at MUSC.

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To Medical Center Employees

W. Stuart SmithVice President for Clinical Operations and Executive Director,MUSC Medical Center

People – Fostering employeepride and loyalty

At the March 6 communications meeting Chris Murray, director of BusinessDevelopment & Marketing Services, shared with the management team our new televisionmessages. The new messages are a component of MUSC’s “Changing What’s Possible”brand campaign which will also include print media, Web and outdoor messaging. MUSCfaculty, staff and key stakeholders are encouraged to view our new messages by visitinghttp://www.whyMUSChealth.com and select TV messages.

Our messages include real patients, physicians, nurses and other staff. I want to thankeveryone for jobs well done. Additional details are included in this week’s issue of TheCatalyst.

On another matter, we have an outstanding Department of Pharmacy Services and Iam routinely reminded of that as I observe the progress this vital department continues tomake with improving quality of care and efficiency of services. There are four convenientpharmacy locations around campus for patients and employees, as well as a mail-orderpharmacy. All faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize our pharmacies for personalprescription needs.

Pharmacy Services’ discharge prescription program is a great way to enhance quality ofcare while improving patient satisfaction. To help patients utilize our pharmacies upondischarge, nurses should access resources in the Nursing Toolbox on the intranet under“discharge prescription services.” The discharging nurse should facilitate patients’ access tomedications as early as possible prior to discharge.

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Employee of the Month – Januaryq Vanessa Stewart,house concierge withVolunteer & GuestServices, was praisedfor her help with the2011 MUSC AngelTree program duringthe holidays. (byBarbara Busby)q Chris Kling, respiratory therapy,was recognized for his dedication andcommitment to patients and teamworkwith employees. (by Amanda McGarrigle)q Todd Ham, an inpatient epilepsyEEG tech, was recognized for hisgenerous initiative in supplying toys toinpatient children who needed long-term EEG monitoring in both ICUsand epilepsy monitoring unit. (by AdamKornegay)

HR updateKaren Rankine, MUHA Organization,

Education and Development manager,presented the following: Administrativesupport orientation – Developedby MUHA HR with input fromadministrative support staff (HeatherMcKelvey and Kelly Cave), theseorientation documents are designedfor administrative support staff formanagers, directors and administrators;Includes competency based orientation(CBO) [competencies, performancecriteria and resources] and orientation/training checklist; CBO needs to beindividualized by unit/dept preceptors/educators/managers; Orientationdocuments are posted on HR Website via the MUHA intranet; HR willdistribute an orientation binder toinclude orientation/training checklist,CBO summary sheet, fact sheets and HRstaff contact information when someoneis new to role; Department preceptorwill facilitate completion of orientationincluding CBO.

Patient Family Centered Care – Institute ofPsychiatry

Torri Jacobsen, Patient Family

Centered Care coordinator and councilliaison, introduced Mary Ann Gallagherand Marian Rzepkowski, two membersof the IOP Patient Family PartnershipCouncil, who shared personal accountsof their experiences with mental illnessand provided an update of the group’sactivities.

The council, which was formed lastApril, is composed of eight members,four family members and fourconsumers, with first-hand experienceswith a variety of mental illness.

Members are active participants invarious IOP efforts and communityprograms that help promote awarenessand support. The council helpedfacilitate crisis intervention training forthe medical center’s Safety & Securitystaff; established a weekly spiritualsupport group for IOP inpatientsin December; assisted with the IOPDischarge Planning PI team; and helpedwith IOP new employee orientation.They are partnering with IOP staff andphysicians and currently recruiting fornew members.

For information, contact Jacobsen [email protected].

Wellness updateSusan Johnson, Ph.D., Employee

Wellness Program coordinator, remindedmanagers that March is NationalNutrition Month and March 14 isNational Registered Dietitian Day andthat theme events are being planned.

On March 1, MUSC was recognizedwith the Golden Apple award from theSouth Carolina Hospital Association andN.C. Prevention Partners for achievinghigh standards of excellence in providinga healthy food and wellness environmentfor employees, patients and visitors.MUSC was among three South Carolinahospitals who are recognized as GoldApple Hospitals as part of the WorkingWell initiative.

Johnson also spoke about progresswith the Wellness Works Program(Wellness & You) with Sodexo, which isset to provide healthy food choice themesand specials at MUSC dining, vendingand catering areas.

Service – Serving the publicwith compassion, respect andexcellence

Chris Murray,BusinessDevelopment& MarketingServices director,introduced SpencerTill and LarryNorris from LewisCommunication,who unveiled the newest messages andadvertising supporting MUSC Health’s“Changing What’s Possible” brandingcampaign. The team showed severalcommercial ads promoting MUSCHealth and the Children’s Hospital

highlighting MUSC as a dynamicacademic medical center and providingworld-class health care. The campaignofficially launched March 7.

To view the messages, visit http://WhyMUSChealth.com and to the TVmessages link.

Announcementsq Michelle Engle has joined the teamas an infection preventionist in thehospital’s Infection Control Office.q Patient Safety Awareness Week isMarch 4-10. Visit the Patient Safetywebsite to participate in games and winprizes, http://mcintranet.musc.edu/cceps/PatientSafety/.q The next meeting is March 20.

Photo exhibit accepting student, staff artworkThe Annual MUSC Student, Staff

and Faculty Art and Photo Exhibit isaccepting artwork through March 16.

All 2-D forms of artwork and craftsare welcomed.

Drop off one or two pieces, preparedwith adequate hardware and ready tobe displayed, to the Office of Student

Programs (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday), at 45 CourtenayDrive, Suite 213) from March 1-16.Artwork will be displayed in theHarper Student Wellness Center fromApril 2-30.

For information, visit http://www.musc.edu/cpc or call 792-2693.

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MUSC’s College of Health Professions has createdthe new Department of Healthcare Leadership

and Management to provide a broader approach toeducation at an executive level and to prepare health

care leaders for the future.Department chair Jim Zoller,

Ph.D., said the change was neededto respond to the challenges ofhealth care reform. The departmentwill improve efficiency in theadministration of the college’shealth administration andleadership academic programs andposition the faculty to play a rolein assisting institutions to adapt to

changes in the health care delivery environment.He’s excited about how this change will open

opportunities and lead to the development of newacademic, research and service initiatives.

“Health care delivery is evolving at a rapid ratewith the adoption of health care reform. There is agreat need for competent administrators and leadersthroughout the health care industry. Our vision is toprepare these leaders for the future.”

The department combines the Division of Health

Department provides executive level education

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Who is That Lady?Former Marriott Awards of Excellence honoree Dorothy

Swinton has again been recognized for her outstanding“spirit to serve.” Dorothy is the official Director of First

Impressions of the Courtyard Charleston Waterfront. Also knownby her coworkers, guests and friends as “Mama,” Dorothy wasnamed “Lodging Front of the House Employee of theYear” by theSC Hospitality Association and the SC Tourism and HospitalityEducation Foundation as part of their 2012 Star of the HospitalityIndustry awards.The Courtyard Charleston is located near theMedical University of SC. Dorothy’s tireless devotion to caring forthe patients, many of them children, and their families who stay atthe hotel, have made her a shining star to everyone who knows her.She visits the patients at MUSC and spends time making sure theirfamily’s needs are met and they are comfortable in this unfamiliartown. She is also the driving force with the Marriott BusinessCouncil who raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network.Mama single-handedly raises a minimum of $5,000 a year andchampions the local effort by being the most active. “DorothySwinton is one of the most amazing people I have ever met,” saidGeneral Manager, John Boyd. “She is a breath of inspiration and alife changing experience for those who simply cross her path.”

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It’s official. MUSC became atobacco-free campus March 1. Aboveis the new garden in front of theuniversity hospital. Below showsone of the smoking huts beingdismantled in support of MUSCClearing the Air. Tobacco-free signs,such as the one right, are displayedthroughout campus. For moreinformation on cessation classes andthe tobacco-free campus policy, visithttp://academicdepartments.musc.edu/tobaccofree/.

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MUSC’s branding campaign will feature four newcommercials that will be airing in nine counties, fivebillboard placements and print advertisements. ChrisMurray, director of Business Development & MarketingServices, said they chose to use patient stories as oneof the main strategies in getting the word out aboutMUSC’s quality care.

“We let people tell their stories in their own way.There’s something powerful about people sharing theirown personal stories and experiences. It was moving towatch the spots being filmed.”

This phase of the campaign features how MUSC andMUSC Children’s Hospital is changing what’s possibleand leading the way in quality and innovations forhealth care, she said.

“MUSC Children’s Hospital is the state’s onlyacademic medical center focused solely on the healthof and care for children in an environment that iscustomized to meet their unique needs. Unfortunately,too often the public is not aware of the importance of achild being treated by pediatric subspecialists. If a childis ill enough to be hospitalized, a child is best servedby being in a children’s hospital where these medical

and surgical subspecialists, pediatric anesthesiologists,nurses and Child Life experts are available.”

MUSC also is going live with the rebranding ofits website. Mary Mauldin, Ed.D., director of theCenter for Academic and Research Computing, saida new Web template was created to support the newcampaign and provide a more cohesive look betweenthe university and clinical websites. This design, whichwill be applied to the hospital, research and academicsites, will improve navigation and help visitors clearlyunderstand that they are visiting an MUSC website, shesaid.

Mauldin said the new template design reflects

the campaign’s theme and was a collaborative effortamong the university’s administration, six colleges,Development Office, Finance and Administration,Research, Human Resources for the medical center,MUSC Physicians and university and the clinicalwebsite leadership.

Murray said all these efforts tie together to get theword out about the great work that occurs here everyday by the clinicians, educators and researchers. “Thecampaign is designed to create awareness and providea mechanism for our patients to share what they sharewith us daily – how we changed what was possible forthem.”

For Dickey, that means she’s being challenged todiet and exercise. She likes that she just wasn’t givenmedication for her heart condition and sent home.

“This type of condition requires a change of lifestyleas I have known it so me having the low sodium dietalong with exercise only betters my physical condition.I want a long, healthy and enjoyable life with my family,and these are the requirements to make that a reality,”she said.

“I’m a busy wife and mother, and I’m loving everyminute of it.”

View the latest commercials at whyMUSChealth.com.

The Go Red Heart 5K is co-chairedby Carter and assistant professorMarian Taylor, M.D., of the Divisionof Cardiology in the Department ofMedicine. Taylor is also determined toraise awareness about cardiovasculardisease. “It’s important to educatepeople about the risk factors, and to letthem know the importance of regularexercise,” she said.

Charleston Harbor Resort and Marinaat Patriots Point has hosted the race thepast two years. MUSC and the AmericanHeart Association cosponsor the race,and contributions also have been madeby several local businesses.

All proceeds from the race go to theMUSC Heart & Vascular Center, theWomen’s Heart Care Program andthe American Heart Association’s Redfor Women campaign. The race raised

$10,000 in 2011. There were about 400registrants this year, and close to 300participated. In celebration of NationalHeart Health month (February), nextyear’s race will be Feb. 9.

Carter hopes her story and the racewill encourage people to take action totry to prevent heart disease in their ownlives.

“The statistics are very scary, but thereis a flipside. Heart disease is largely

preventable, and it helps to know there issomething you can do about it,” she said.

For more information about the 5K,visit http://www.muschealth.com/goredrun.

Go Red Heart 5K CommitteeBeverly Seinsheimer, Sigrid Laughlin,Amy DiGiacomo, Karen Trapani,Cary Wiggins, Brooke Yeager andRobyn Reese

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5K Continued from Page One

“There’s something powerfulabout people sharing theirown personal stories andexperiences.”

Chris Murray

Phase 2 of MUSC’s branding campaign focuses in part on the achievements of the Children’s Hospital. Pictured left is Dr. Andrew Atz, pediatriccardiologist, and right, Dr. Frank McGowan Jr., Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.

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“Our programsenable students togain a broader viewof health systemsand take a globalapproach to thechallenges of today’shealth care leaders.”

Dr. Jim Zoller

eDuCaTion Continued from Page Six

Administration and Policy with theDivision of Healthcare Leadership andManagement. It encompasses the Masterof Health Administration (MHA) andthe Doctor of Health Administration(DHA) programs. Each program takesinto account the schedules of executivesin the industry and uses the latesttechnology to bring together studentsfrom different parts of the country.

“Our programs enable students to gaina broader view of health systems and takea global approach to the challenges oftoday’s health care leaders.”

The Commission on Accreditationof Healthcare Management Educationaccredited the MHA program andthe Doctor in Health Administrationprogram comprise the academiccomponents in the Department ofHealthcare Leadership and Management.

The MHA program is staffed by 15faculty, and the program is offered ina two-year, lock-step residential studentformat that accepts about 35 studentseach year, as well as an executive studentformat with approximately 25 students.The executive student format is a blendof on-campus and distance educationlearning, offering extensive informationtechnology classroom support.

“Because of the recent health carereform laws, and the increase in demandby the baby boomer generation, there aremany changes that health administrators,as agents in change, will take the lead inaddressing,” Zoller said.

Dealing with the demand for servicesfrom the baby boomers will requiresystem changes and adaptations led byhealth administrators. Development ofservices and modes of delivery will be

critical to the increased demand.Zoller notes five key principles that

will guide the department in realizingits vision: Creativity, awareness, quality,communication and caring.

“We strive to be a nationally distinctleader in the field of health care deliverythrough innovative education by thehighest caliber faculty, as well as throughresearch and service.”

FACTSq The MHA program, the core ofthe health administration educationalenterprise, is growing. This year 16 outof 37 students in the residential programare out of state.q There has been a projected increaseof 45.4 percent in medical and healthservice manager jobs when looking at theyears 2008-2018. The breakdown: 21.5percent ambulatory care, 8.8 percenthospitals, 6.5 percent nursing andresidential care facilities.q The DHA program was the firstof its kind in the country when it wasimplemented at MUSC in the 1990s.

The Women Scholars Initiative, withsupport from the Office of the Provost,announces the John R. Raymond (JRR)Mentoring Fellowship. This fellowshipwill provide some financial support for aselected full-time female faculty memberto initiate a relationship with a mentoraffiliated with an outside institution. Thefemale faculty member’s field of interestmay be in research, clinical practice,education or teaching and the mentorshould be someone who is considered anexpert in his or her chosen field.

This fellowship has been instituted inhonor of John R. Raymond, M.D., whoserved as provost and vice president of

academic affairs at MUSC from 2002 to2010, and currently serves as presidentand CEO of the Medical College ofWisconsin. Throughout his tenureat MUSC, Raymond was a advocatefor women faculty and instrumentalin establishing the Women ScholarsInitiative.

For information, visit http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/womenscholars/RaymondFellowship.htm. Applications are due no later than5 p.m., March 16 and may be sent as onePDF to Miriam Hutto at [email protected]. The recipient will be announced nolater than April 16.

Women Scholars Initiative announcesmentoring fellowship scholarship

Family Fund accepting 2012 grant applicationsThe YES (Yearly Employee Support)

Family Fund is accepting applicationsfor 2012 grants.

To download the application, visithttp://www.musc.edu/catalyst/archive/2012/co1-27familyfund.html.

All grants must be in compliance

with the MUSC Foundation guidelinesand cannot be made for any requestsof unallowable expenses. Applicationsare due March 31. Send via campusmail to: Office of Development, YESCampaign, 261 Calhoun St., MSC182.

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Call Lonnie Long843-559-1200

1265 Folly Roadlonnielong.net

0 River RoadEquestrian Opportunity

This beautiful parcel of land has 11.92 acres with maturetrees. It is across the street from Mullet Hall Equestrian

Center, giving you access to miles of riding trails!Convenient to downtown Charleston, Kiawah and

Seabrook Islands. $249,000 CM07-695714

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CROWNE PLAZA of Charleston4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd., Charleston, SC 29418

March 24, 2012CEU Conference – 8:30am – 3:00pm (6 CEU Hours)

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Mt. Pleasant Exec. home inEnclave section of Long Point.4 BR/2.5BA, granite, spa tub,upgraded appliances plusmany extras. Tennis couts,comm. pool. $1895/mo + pro-rated HOA fee. One monthsecurity dep. req. No pets, nosmoking. 843-556-5652

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Downtown Charleston | 480 East Bay St. Suite Dwww.risinghighcafe.comPHONE: 843-958-8596 | Fax: 843-958-8597HOURS: 7:00am – 4:00pm Monday–Friday8:00am – 2:00pm Saturday | Closed Sunday

Come visit or let us bring it to you…Just email or fax orders today!

Free Delivery for large or small groupsThe purest, richest coffee combined with the freshest salads,

sandwiches and sweets or your next visit is FREE!Rising High Cafe is under new ownership and management

West Ashley - Jervey St. 3BR/2BA brick, CH&A, new carpet,appliances, garage. Creditcheck & refs. req. $1095/mo.Varn Realty 766-1656

House on Folly Beach. 2 BR/2.5BA. $1800/mo. 1.5 Blocksfrom Beach & Center St. Call425-0213.

Items for Sale

Bike Rack $45: Deluxe 3 bikehitch mounted carrier. Used butgreat condition. 504-812-2193

12 THe CaTalysT, March 9, 2012

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