I I *EOOO465* FOR HEALTH The University of Alabama in Birmingham SPRING 1976 VOL 1, NO. 3 OFFICE OF HEALTH EXTENSION, PUBLIC SERVICE & RESEARCH -- A Tribute to ARMP A regrettable loss to the state of Alabama will tension and cancer screening an@d ed cation prograt-ns, occur in June when the Alabama Regional Medical MIST (Medical Information S(Tvic,@ via Telephone), Program (ARMP) is scheduled to be terminated. the Regional Technical Institu-re Jr. College Linkage ARMP has been one of the more successful Regional Program, Health Manpower (' onferences, develop- Medical Programs in the nation. Its excellent "track ment of high-risk nurseries and training for neonatal record" has caused ARMP to be well regarded at the intensive care, and others. federal level. Therefore, the termination of ARMP But what ARMP has accomplished since last July should be considered as, simply stated, a sign of the in the face of termination is also exemplary. During times. In implementing P.L. 93-641, all Regional this year of transition, ARMP's two major goals have Medical Programs and CHP(B) agencies are being been: 1) to continue funding 27 t!xisting programs replaced by Health Systems Agencies (HSA's). and activities until such time as the HSA's can assume Since 1967, ARMP has been an active and vital responsibility for them or until other sources of force in stimulating planning, convening groups to funding are identified, and 2) to remain an active identify local, regional and state health needs, and in viable force in the implementation of P.L. 93-641. seeking solutions to those needs. Even though ARMP The fact that ARMP has beeri able to initiate is coming to a close, its efforts over the past 9 years programs now strong enough to be either self- will continue to benefit the people of Alabama sustaining or be supported by soi-ne other agency through the many existing programs originally estab- attests to the visionary competency of ARMP's staff, lished with the help of ARMP. the Regional Advisory Council, and the Executive We all know what an important role ARMP has Board, as well as many other individuals, agencies, played in improving the organization of health care and institutions. The mission of ARMP has been to services and delivery in this state - serving as a coordinate available resources and manpower in broker, catalyst, and precipitator in 116 statewide developing new programs deemed necessary for the and regional programs such as Project H.E.L.P. improvement of health care delivery to all citizens of (Health Extension Learning Program), the arthritis Alabama. Alabamians should be proud, and special clinics at Huntsville, Mobile, and Tuscaloosa, the thanks should be extended to all those who have Emergency Medical Service training programs, hyper- helped make this program a success. Just Around The Bend Deans Gather For "Rural Health Day" Symposium Rural health care delivery is one of the most important'issues facing health professionals in 1976. The Alabama Sight Conservation Association, Inc., To address the status of rural health care delivery in operated by The Lions of Alabama, has graciously Alabama, the University of Alabama in Birmingham donated its Mobile Vision Testing Unit to the UAB Medical Center and the University of Alabama Medical Center. This unit is fully equipped for vision System Medical Education Program (UASMEP) are screening, treatment, minor surgery, and referrals. sponsoring "Rural Health Day," Thursday, April 8, In accepting this gift, Dr. S. Richardson Hill, Jr., 1976. Vice President for Health Affairs at UAB, stated: Offered in conjunction with the nation's Bicenten- "The Medical Center is willing ... to accept the nial observance of National Rural Health Week, April responsibility for its maintenance and operation, as 4-10, this landmark one-day symposium will bring well as to develop a program to utilize the unit for together all deans of the health professional schools the maximum benefit of all Alabamians. I would like at the UAB Medical Center, the dean of the School of to thank the Board of Directors of the Alabama Sight Primary Medical Care in Huntsville, and the dean of Conservation Association, Inc. for donating this unit the College of Community Health Sciences in to the UAB Medical Center." Tuscaloosa. Each will present his or her view of the Potential usage of the mobile unit in serving the problems involved in dispensing health care to rural people of Alabama is now being carefully studied by Alabamians as well as discussing existing or planned various members of th@ Medical Center staff, the dean programs which are designed to help alleviate these of the School of Optometry, and the acting Chairman problems. of the Department of Ophthalmology of the School Open to state and local health planners, Alabama of Medicine at UAB, as well as the Alabama Sight mayors, and other interested members of the public, Conservation Association, Inc., and Vocational Re- "Rural Health Day" will be held from 9:00 a.m. to habilitation Services. From these discussions, the 1:00 p.m., April 8, in Conference Room A of the Office of Health Extension, Public Service and Re- New Basic Sciences Building, 1600 8th Avenue South search will develop a program of utilization for the in Birmingham. Mobile Vision Testing Unit. The featured speakers will be Drs. Keith D. Blayney, S. Richardson Hill, Jr., Charles A. McCallum, Jr., Marie L. O'Koren, Henry B. Peters, A new MEDICAL-NUTRITION CLINIC opened this month James A. Pittman, Jr., G. Gayle Stephens, and in the Diabetes Hospital at UAB. Directed by Dr. Roland L. William R. Willard. VVeinsier and the staff of The Nutrition Program, UAB School Following presentations by the above, an open of Medicine, this new clinic will provide comprehensive discussion and responses to questions or comments medical management for obese, hyperlipidemic, and diabetic from the audience will take place. Dr. William F. persons, as well as a broad spectrum of nutrition-related Bridgers, Special Assistant to the Vice President for disorders. For information, contact Dr. Weinsier or Dr. Charles E. Butterworth at 205-934-5218, or Regina Duncan Health Affairs at UAB, is coordinating the program at 205-934-5377. and will serve as moderator of the panel discussion. The People Behind MIST MIST (Medical Information Service via Telephone) is truly a fine example of applying modern communication technology to humanitarian endeavors. But please don't think of MIST as an impersonal communications network. MIST is PEOPLE ... people who appreciate the job you are doing and therefore try their best to help you in any way they can. Margaret S. Klapper, M.D. Mrs. Irene B. Harper Executive Director Coordinator Last year, 29,538 calls were placed through the MIST i lines. This year, MIST expects to handle approximately 32,500 calls, according to Irene Harper, Coordinator. Whenever a program is highly successful as is MIST, there are bound to be "growing pains" associated with necessary expansion. During the past several months, MIST has had to w install more efficient telephone equipment and train new operators in order to accommodate the growing number of calls. We can only hope you have not experienced any Mrs. Sandra Nicholson inconveniences as a result of this expansion, and appreciate Mrs. Helen Hoffine your patience as we attempt to improve our service to the physicians and health professionals of Alabama. As a reminder, the MIST operators are on duty five days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After 5:30 p.m. and on weekends, calls are handled through the University Hospital switchboard. Please limit your night and weekend calls to the real emergencies. Mrs. Barbara Tisdale Mr. David Pitts 4 Mrs. Mary Jo Funderburg Mrs. Polly Mash Mr. Theodis ("T") Buggs Miss Pam Asher This is your reference sheet for continuing education courses to be offered by the UAB Medical Center. Since the present schedule may be added to or revised, please contact the individual schools for specific information and registration applications. School of Community and Allied Health Resources (SCAHR) May 29,30 The Mississippi Optometric Assistants Conference Contact: VVilliam 0. Schuller, O.D. Director, Optometric Technicians Program RTI 202, University Station The University of Alabama in Birmingharn. Birmingham, Alabama 35294 (205-934-2078) February 20- Emergency Medical Technician Program-A Basic EMT Refresher Course April March Pharmacology (Begins the latter part of March and continues for 4-5 vveeks June Extrication Course Contact: David Markem Emergency Medical Services Training Program SCAHR 112, University Station The University of Alabama in Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama 35294 (205-934-2629) School of Dentistry April 3 Oral Problems in the Aging Patient: Diagnosis and Treatment 3, 4 Nevv Concepts in Pedodoiitics for the General Practitioner 3, 4 Panoramic Radiology: Its Use and Interpretation 1 0, 11 Removable Partial Denture Design Applied to Internal, External and Special Attachments May 1, 2 Modern Hypnosis in Dentistry 1 5, 16 Dental Radiography for Auxiliary Personnel Contact: Edvvin M. Speed, D.M.D. Director of Continuing Education Room 1, KPH, University Station The University of Alabama in Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama-35294 (205 934-4625) (over) School of Medicine April 9, 10 "What Can Cancer Chemotherapy Do For Your Patient? - The Role of Adriamycin (9) " 19-21 Workshop on "Feeding the Handicapped" 21, 22 Jefferson County March of Dimes "Cur- rent Practical Methods of Fetal Sur- veillance" May 13, 14 Society for Adolescent Medicine "Immu- nology and Infectious Disease in Adolescence" Contact: Benjamin B. Wells, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Dean Director, Division of Continuing Medical Education University of Alabama School of Medicine 419 MT, University Station Birmingham, Alabama 35294 (205-934-2687) Nevv audio visual aids now avail- able for loan from the Multi-Media Health Library (MMHL) include: School of Nursing complete series of filmstrips (vvith records) on "Urinary Care," "Scien- March-August Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program tific Cli@iical Nursing," "Diagnostic March-August Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Program Test II," and "Human Sexuality (V.A, Hospital) and Nursing Practice;" a slide presentation on "Chronic Renal Spring Quarter N.191 Cardiovascular Nursing Course Failure," a new Life/form "Breast Palpation" model and a new "Vu- April 1 & 2 2-DaV Follow-up for Leadership Training Trach" model; as well as new Program for Head Nurses, Huntsville 16mrn films too numerous to men- tion by title. April-July OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner Program The MMHL has proven to bean nvaluable educational resource for May 13-14 2-Day Follow-up for Leadership Training the state as 88.5% of its loans Program for Head Nurses, Mobile during the last quarter were made Summer Quarter N.191 Cardiovascular Nursing Course to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, clinics, and military institu- Contact: Phyllis M. Loucks, R.N. tions outside of the Birmingham Director of Continuing Education area. To make your reservation, call 102B, SN, University Station 205-934-3050, or write to: The University of Alabama in Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama 35294 @205-934-5357) Multi-Media Health Library School of Optometry The University of Alabama TBA "Emergency Care" - Five programs will in Birmingham be held this spring. Exact dates have not Box 444, University Station yet been set, Birmingham, Alabama 35294 C;ontact: John R. Pierce, Ph.D. Director of Continuing Education School of Optometry UAC 206, University Station The University of Alabama in Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama 35294 (205-934-3639) Did You Get Yours? New directories for the Dial Access Tape Library for Physicians and Nurses of Alabama have been published by the Office of Health Extension, Public Service and Research and were mailed in February to health professionals throughout the state. This continuing education service, consisting of several hundred audio cassettes on various medical and nursing topics of current interest, is part of the MIST program and may be listened to at your convenience through the MIST toll-free WATS line or by local calls placed directly to the Lister Hill Library for the Health Sciences. If you did not receive a new directory, please contact the MIST office (205-934-4910) for the Physicians' Directory, or the School of Nursing Division of Continuing Education (205-934-5357) for the Nurses' Directory. i7L7E-A 7, s 7N E7c F A7N 7 7F /7D D7E s@T 7 -1 Community Circle Credits: N/largaret B. Dollar Editor: Margaret B. Dollar 1 1.1 MJH, University Station University of Alabama in Birmingham Director, OHEPSR: Margaret S. Klapper, M.D. Birmingham, Alabama 35294 Artwork: UAB Graphic Arts NAME Photography: Margaret B. Dollar STREET Vol. 1, No. 47, UAB BULLETIN, MARCH, 1976. UAB UNIVERSITY STATION, BIRMINGHAM, ALA- CITY STATE- ZIP BAMA 35294. PUBLISHED SEVEN TIMES IN MAY Please send Cor,,7munity Circle to my colleague: AND SEPTEMBER; SIX TIMES IN FEBRUARY, NAME NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER; FIVE TIMES IN STREET JANUARY AND OCTOBER; FOUR TIMES IN MARCH AND JULY; THREE TIMES IN APRIL, JUNE, AND ITY ';TATE- Z AUGUST. L - - - - LI.P@-i I LETIN Office of Health Extension, Public Service and Research Second class postage paid MJH, University Station Birmingham, Alabama ingham, Alabama 35294, i@@pr. John M. Packard sAsac. Dean Arcadia DriVe uScalOOsa, AlabaMa 35401