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December 22, 2014

MSM in the News

 MSM was featured in The GA Voice article, "Atlanta-based Morehouse School of Medicine broadens resources into LGBT health care."

MSM on a Mission

Dr. Priscilla Johnson, associate director of the Clinical Research Center, was awarded the Community Health Advocate Award by the Third Annual Healthcare Champions.

Dr. Kisha Holden, Dr. Brian McGregor, Dr. Poonam Thandi, Dr. Edith Fresh, Dr. Kameron Sheats, Dr. Allyson Belton, Dr. Gail Mattox and Dr. David Satcher co-authored an article for a special issue of Psychological Services titled, "Toward Culturally Centered Integrative Care for Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Ethnic Minorities."

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice will be an honoree at the 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards on January 24, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

The Center for Disease Control awarded Dr. Rakale C. Quarells $1.2 million to study epilepsy self-management and depression among African Americans.  The project is seeking to hire a student with an interest in epilepsy. If interested, please contact Venice Haynes at (404) 756-8832.

Announcements

Learn how to register for your electronic W-2 statement.

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A Taste of African Heritage Program began December 1, 2014 and runs through January 5, 2015. To sign-up for the program, please contact Wanda Montsho.

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As part of our initiative for Operational Excellence, and in order to provide the highest level of customer service to our students,  MSM has changed its work hours. 

FAQ's regarding the new work hours

Free HIV Testing

 The Student Employee Health Services -- Infection Control is honored to offer free HIV testing to the MSM community. This service is available Monday through Friday at Buggy Works Ste. 500B. Email scathcart@msm.edu or nrucker@msm.edu for more information.

MSM Moment

SpotlightWhy did you join MSM, and, perhaps more importantly, why do you stay?

Please sign up to share your story. We will shoot the videos every Wednesday. Send your name, title, and department to marcomm@msm.edu, and you will be contacted for your interview.

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Montgomery RiceDon't miss a moment of what's trending at MSM.  Follow Dr. Montgomery Rice on these social media platforms:

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Happy Holidays

Holiday eCard View the 2014 MSM Holiday eCard

 

Upcoming Events

December 24-26, 2014

Christmas Holiday
MSM Closed

December 31, 2014

New Year's Eve
MSM Closed

January 1, 2015

New Year's Day
MSM Closed

Save the Date

January 6, 2015

Obesity in Cancer Prevention & Control

January 8, 2015

Community-based Participatory Research to Reduce Disparities in Access to Kidney Transplantation in the Southeast

January 15, 2014

Cardiovascular Research Institute Seminar Series

February 11, 2015

Curtis L. Parker Student Research Symposium

Have News/Ideas?

Share your upcoming events with marketing and communications. We can often leverage these activities as media opportunities, showcase how what we do aligns with our vision and mission, and highlight our talented faculty. Our goal is to show the impact MSM is having on communities and national conversations.

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 Please send other suggestions, ideas, and concerns to sec@msm.edu.

 

 

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