January 28, 2013

Welcome to our new employees. Meet our new additions here.

A shared vision to deliver better health care

KU Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital, and UKP share a vision to improve how we deliver health care and are taking steps to make that vision become a reality. Read more.  

Stuff that might interest you

Have fun with Instagram: KU Medical Center is now on Instagram! If you are an Instagram user, follow us @kumedcenter to keep up with what's happening on campus through the eyes of our on-campus cameras (and cell phones). All new followers will be entered into a Feb. 11 drawing to win a KU prize! Read more.

Computer recycling program: The university will hold its next computer equipment drop-off on Friday, Feb. 1, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Hixson Atrium. Read more.

Employee Perks

Be a big loser: Are you addicted to The Biggest Loser? You can be a big loser too when you participate in KU Weight Management's programs. Find out more at an informational session on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m., Kirmayer Fitness Center. Participants generally lose 10-15 percent of their initial body weight. Read more.

Discounts to Missouri Mavericks game: As part of The University of Kansas Hospital Night on Feb. 9, KU Medical Center employees can receive discounts on tickets and other deals for the Mavericks vs. Tulsa Oilers game. Read more.  

Want something included in KUMed Central? 

If you have a news item you would like included in KUMed Central, submit the information by Thursday for the following Monday's issue. You can also email Carrie Brown, internal communications manager. Your feedback is also welcome.

TAKE NOTE

Jan. 31: Biometric screening. Deadline to register for this date is midnight Jan. 28. Sign up.
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Feb. 8: GroupWise will be decommissioned entirely. Read more.
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Feb. 11: Writing & Designing NIH Proposals Workshop for faculty and NIH grant writers, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., KU campus. Read more. 

CAMPUS CORNER!

This February, the School of Health Professions' Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences will gain national exposure when they host the Annual Clinical Laboratory Educator's Conference. One of only three accredited programs left in Kansas City, KUMC's Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program graduates 50 percent of all the new medical laboratory scientists in the metro area. Read more about what takes place in this part of campus.

Have an interesting tidbit, fun fact or news item you want to share about your department/area? Let us know.

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