Dr. David Mayer Featured Speaker At This Week’s Annual AAMC Meeting
November 5, 2009
The 2009 American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) meeting is being held this weekend in Boston. Dr. David Mayer is a featured speaker in the Sunday Focus Session entitled Training the Physicians of the Future: Integrating Quality and Patient Safety into Our Educational Curriculum. This session will highlight the rationale and needs for safety and quality education, and illustrate by example the innovative skill-building approaches that are being used to educate tomorrow's doctors. Dr. Mayer was recently selected as one of only 12 people to the National Quality Forum's (NQF) Patient Safety Advisory Board.
Dr. Mayer also has an upcoming TV appearance in the Chicago area: Continuing its efforts to educate, inform and empower the people of Chicago, SAVE THE PATIENT, a not-for-profit patient-focused organization, is hosting its 25-minute live call-in show, "Community Health," on Chicago Access Network (CAN-TV) on Monday, November 16, at 6:00 PM, CDT, on Channel 21. Monday's program will feature an informative discussion with Dr. David Mayer, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Associate Dean for Curriculum at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. Dr. Mayer will discuss the powerful new film, "The Faces of Medical Error-From Tears to Transparency, The Story of Lewis Blackman" and how this instructional film will educate health-care professionals and patients. Viewers, who wish to join discussions can call-in to pose questions or share concerns. "This new televised platform gives Chicago's diverse population a voice in matters affecting their use of health care," explained Janecek. "The open discussion format is designed to help mend the disparity between the wealth of health care resources available and the dearth of people who are actually aware of them." Ms. Janecek, a nationally known health care expert and author, is the host of this groundbreaking program.
Department Awarded Second Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Grant In Past Three Years
November 5, 2009
For the 2nd time in the past three years, the department has been awarded a grant from the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF). Announced at the recently concluded meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in New Orleans, the grant awards the proposal of co-principal investigators and faculty members Dr. Guy Weinberg and Dr. David Mayer, and Marcia Edison from the Department of Medical Education. One of only five projects funded by APSF, the title of the project is Developing an Educational Tool for Managing Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity. The grant is funded for 18 months at $150,000 with a goal to create an entire educational course, DVD, syllabus, and reference material to inform anesthesiologists about the American Society of Regional Anesthesia’s (ASRA) Working Group’s approach to preventing, detecting and treating local anesthetic systemic toxicity. The grant was designated as the APSF/American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Endowed Research Award. Additionally, in recognition of the potential impact of the proposal on patient safety, it was awarded an additional, unrestricted award in the amount of $5,000, the Doctor's Company Ann S. Lofsky, MD Research Award. Kudos to Guy, David, and Marcia!
Dr. Timothy McDonald To Speak At Rush University Medical Center Grand Rounds
October 26, 2009
Timothy B. McDonald, MD, JDA, will present "When Hospitals and Doctors Make Errors" at the next Rush University Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology's Grand Rounds on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Department Welcomes Professor Alain Borgeat in Repeat Visit
October 5, 2009
We are proud to announce the upcoming visit of Professor Alain Borgeat to our department on Wednesday, October 21st.
 Professor Borgeat is a world-renowned expert in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management who is currently the Chief of Staff of the Department of Anesthesiology of the Balgrist Orthopedic University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Borgeat serves as an editor of the journal Anesthesiology as well as a reviewer in most of the journals of our field. He has more than 200 scientific publications and 93 peer reviewed publications. His work in Regional Anesthesia has been fundamental for the practice of evidence-based medicine in our specialty. Professor Borgeat has given more than 300 invited lectures held at international congresses and meetings. He has received multiple awards for his work internationally.
On Wednesday, October 21st, Dr. Borgeat will be giving a special lecture at The Yacht Club, titled “Past, Present and Future of Regional Anesthesia”. Details are here. Faculty and residents of all Chicago-area anesthesiology residency programs are welcome to attend. Dinner will be served, and there is no fee for the event. Attendance is limited to 50, so please RSVP soon according to the directions on the flyer to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!
Medical Acupuncture Service Opens
October 1, 2009
The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago opened a Pain-Medical Acupuncture Service at 1801 West Taylor Street, Suite 4E, Chicago, IL on September 25, 2009. Medical acupuncture is performed by a physician and is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles into very precise acupuncture points.
While acupuncture is often associated with pain control, in the hands of a well-trained practitioner, it has much broader applications. Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the support or adjunct to other medial
treatment forms in many medical and surgical disorders. Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension, stress and emotional conditions.
The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems, including:
- Digestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea.
- Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections.
- Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis.
- Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems.
Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and emotional conditions.
Appointments can be made by calling (312) 996-9282.
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