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June 8, 2016

MSM on a Mission

MSM-Connally Connect Mentoring Reception Morehouse School of Medicine employees share their thoughts on mentoring E.L. Connally students and are recognized at the first annual MSM-E.L. Connally CONNECT Mentoring Reception. <<MORE>>

SHLI BCTA SHLI's Drs. Gigi Bastien and Brian McGregor speak at the 4th biennial Barbados Comes to Atlanta event and win its healthcare model competition. <<MORE>>

Dr Matthews National Prostate Awareness On June 2, 2016 at Atlanta's City Hall, Dr. L. Ray Matthews educated the National Prostate Awareness Association, which included Dr. James Hall (former U.S. AIDS/HIV ambassador), Chris King (grandson of the late B.B. King), and Greg Lloyd (former NFL player), about vitamin D, prostate cancer, concussions, and overall health. <<MORE>>

MSM in the News

Oral Care Former Surgeons General Drs. David Satcher and Regina Benjamin cited in HuffPost blog about "silent epidemic" of oral health care disparities due to influence of special interest. <<MORE>>

Dr. Anekwe Onwuanyi, who is the medical director of the Grady Heart Failure Program, speaks on Grady receiving the Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. <<MORE>>

On June 6, Morehouse School of Medicine's Dr. Priscilla Pemu spoke about the FDA's latest guidelines regarding salt consumption on WABE's Closer Look. <<MORE>>

JBHE The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education (JBHE) reported on Morehouse School of Medicine's 32nd Commencement being its largest ever. <<MORE>>

On June 2, Morehouse School of Medicine's Dr. David Levine was on WABE's Closer Look where he discussed transgender adolescents. <<MORE>>

Dr. Sarah Vinson's teachings on the benefits of positive parenting influence a mother to try it for a week and report on the findings. <<MORE>>

Morehouse School of Medicine President Emeritus Dr. Louis Sullivan retires from director position at Henry Schein. <<MORE>>

Compliance Policy Updates

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Announcements

Please give your support to the 2016 MSM Student Mission Trip to Haiti here.

In order to make the trip possible, students need to raise $35,000. The trip will take place July 17-24, 2016.

We encourage you to support their efforts with a gift through payroll deduction.

Health Currents June The next episode of Morehouse School of Medicine's Health Currents titled "Man to Man: Staying Healthy and Strong" will feature TWD CEO Thomas Dortch and Drs. Omar Danner and Brian McGregor, and will air Sunday, June 12 on AIBTV.com.

Community Health Worker (CHW) Chronic Disease Self-Management and Prevention Train-the-Trainer Program

This training is offered for community health workers and residents at different dates and locations throughout the year.

Please contact the iADAPT 2.0 program at iadapt2.0@msm.edu or (844) 423-2782 for more information.

TurningPoint Cloud Update Training Session

MSM will be updating to TurningPoint Cloud this summer!

Join us for a seminar to learn about the new features and what you will need to do to upgrade. Click here to sign up!

Wed. June 8 at 1:30 pm in Research Wing 103
Wed. July 27 at 1:30 pm in Research Wing 103

MSM Lampoons 2016 DVD
Pre-Order

Click here to pre-order your "We Love the '90s" DVD in support of the 2019 MD Class.

Click here to watch the 2016 MSM Lampoons DVD sneak peek commercial!

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2016. Please click here for the full schedule of SHLI events.

Hola Amigos! Learn "Spanish over Lunch" every Thursday from 12:30 - 1 pm in Cafe 720. No RSVP is needed -- just look for the sombrero on the table! Click for more info.

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Strategic Plan Updates

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Are you in need of a Strategic Plan refresher? Do you want to discuss the Annual Goal Template process? Contact Blair Edwards, director of Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects, at baedwards@msm.edu for a one-on-one meeting or to speak at a meeting or retreat.