Dec. 19, 2014
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA
Vol. 33, No. 18
Siblings take lead at Angel Tree parade
Above photo: An assembly line of employee volunteers load Angel Tree gift bags into several Salvation Army trucks following the parade. For 11 years, MUSC employees have generously supported this holiday program to help Tricounty families in need. Below photo: Scout Shieder talks with MUSC President Dr. David Cole at the Angel Tree parade.
photos by Sarah Pack, Public Relations
MUSC President David Cole and wife, Kathy, join Disney Frozen princesses Tatum Kaelin (Anna) and Courtney Fazely (Elsa), superheroes and parade marshals aboard a parade float at the Dec. 5 Angel Tree parade.
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Six–year–old Mack Shieder and his four-year-old sister Scout served as marshals of this year’s Angel Tree parade at MUSC on Dec. 5. It was a well–deserved honor. Their mother Laura Shieder, a nurse at MUSC, described what they’ve been through. “Mack was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 19 months old. He went through 3½ years of chemotherapy and got into remission,” Shieder said. “Then about 11 months later, he relapsed and had a bone marrow transplant, and Scout was a perfect match and was his donor. He’s doing well today.” He and Scout looked right at home on the lead float
Year in Review A look back at 2014 and MUSC’s many accomplishments.
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as they rode through MUSC’s campus. A few floats back, another mother spoke about her child. Catherine Gadsden’s daughter, Shirley Allen, died of cancer a few months ago. Allen was a longtime employee and volunteer at MUSC. She and her husband routinely donate the use of floats from their float rental company to the Angel Tree parade. Allen’s mother and other relatives rode on one of the floats during the parade, along with a decorated tree that the MUSC grounds crew donated to be planted along the parade route. “It’s awesome, simply awesome,” Gadsden said of the way MUSC was honoring the memory of her daughter.
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Nursing College Reopens
3 Oral Health Symposium
A fresh, new facility delights nursing faculty and guests.
5 Meet Vivian 10 Wellness Column
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5 East ART nurse celebrated with DAISY The December DAISY (Disease Attacking the Immune System) award winner is Dawn Terzulli, R.N., who works on 5East ART. Terzulli was nominated by Eileen Sandlin, R.N., on behalf of the 5East Leadership Council. Below is her nomination: “Dawn Terzulli and I were both caring for an 88–year–old patient on our unit (Mr. F). I was the night nurse and Dawn the day nurse. When doing bedside report one morning, the patient had a complete meltdown. He was tearful as he stated that ‘no one was telling him what was going on.’ He felt that his family, the physicians and social workers were working against his wishes by trying to send him to rehab instead of home. Although the patient was quite deconditioned, he was very motivated to work with PT/OT and get better so he could go home. After offering emotional support and assuring Mr. F. that she had heard his concerns, Dawn detailed for him what she planned to do. The patient clearly needed an advocate, and Dawn stepped into that role easily, without really knowing much about him. By the time we left the patient’s room, he had calmed down, verbalized that he ‘felt better’ and acknowledged that Dawn’s help was needed and welcomed. As I was continuing with the report that morning, I saw Dawn approach the intern on Mr. F.’s team to explain his concerns in detail. I left that day with a great feeling because I knew the right nurse had been assigned to Mr. F. When I came back to work that night, I learned that Dawn had arranged the
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following things for the patient: She rounded with the patient’s Care Team and ensured that his concerns were vocalized to all of the physicians in the presence of the patient, she had him re-evaluated by PT/OT, and made several attempts to reach the patient’s family to make them aware of his concerns. Terzulli Dawn also personally walked with the patient a couple of times, both to get him up and moving, and to help his emotional health by getting him out of his room. She expressed to me how impressed she was with the patient’s strength and determination as he did laps around the nurses station using only his walker. As I cared for Mr. F. that night, the change in his demeanor was noticeable. He asked me to take him for a walk, was more conversant, and slept soundly. Although Mr. F. spent several more days on 5 East, he continued to improve, and I was very happy for him when he discharged with the disposition of ‘Home with Home Health PT.’ I truly believe that Dawn made an incredible difference for her patient. Had she not been the caring, empathetic, patient advocate that she is, Mr. F. may not have had his voice heard as a part of his care team. Dawn is an amazing nurse and a true asset to our unit. However, that day, for that patient, Dawn made a The Catalyst is published once a week. Paid adver tisements, which do not represent an endorsement by MUSC or the State of South Carolina, are handled by Island Publications Inc., Moultrie News, 134 Columbus St., Charleston, S.C., 843-849-1778 or 843-958-7490. E-mail: sales@moultrienews.com.
huge difference and got a great outcome for her patient.” Each month, MUSC nurses are honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. It is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program recognizing the efforts that nurses contribute daily in their jobs. The award is given to outstanding
nurses in more than 1,800 health care providers in the U.S. and 14 other countries. Nominations can be submitted by anyone — patients, visitors, physicians fellow nurses and all MUSC staff and volunteers. To nominate a nurse, visit http://www.musc.edu/ medcenter/formsToolbox/DaisyAward/ form.htm.
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Symposium reviews oral health innovations, 3-D successes By J. Ryne dAnielson Public Relations
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USC’s James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine and the Center for Oral Health Research hosted a symposium on oral health research Nov. 21. William V. Giannobile, DDS, chair of the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, gave the keynote address. Giannobile discussed developments in oral and periodontal bioengineering, including the prospect of constructing body parts with 3–D printing technology. He presented a study in which 3–D printed organic scaffolds, structures to which biological materials can be grafted, were used to augment the healing process and promote periodontal regeneration by serving as a means of delivery for therapeutic stem cells. “We have a long way to go in making this therapy cost-effective,” he said. “But
the results are very promising.” Keith Kirkwood, Ph.D., DDS, associate dean for research and chairman of the MUSC Department of Oral Health Sciences, said “Dr. Giannobile was invited because he epitomizes the dentistscientist through his research bringing tissue and bioengineering principals to clinical fruition in dentistry, especially with regard to periodontal regeneration.” The statewide symposium, Kirkwood said, was intended to foster interest in oral health research from outside the college of dental medicine as well as to encourage collaborative research among dental clinicians. Presentation topics ranged from bioengineering and regenerative medicine to cancer biology and disparities in public health access. The Center for Oral Health Research, according to Kirkwood, is currently focused on expanding its four cores: clinical, gnotobiotic animal research, laboratory, and training though developing an infrastructure and encouraging junior investigators who are
conducting the research of tomorrow. The center has provided a major impetus for developing a sustainable oral and craniofacial research program for the College of Dental Medicine. "Further,” Kirkwood said, “we've established a pilot feasibility program to promote small projects and foster innovative high-risk, high–impact research." The ultimate goal of this program, he said, is to provide resources and training for investigators to develop research grant applications that will directly utilize one or more of the COHR cores and to translate basic research findings into practical applications. “Getting new technologies into clinical practices is one of the key challenges of dentistry," Giannobile said, praising the COHR's pilot program which aims to overcome this challenge through facilitating innovative basic, translational and clinical research in the areas of oral and craniofacial biology. “The regulatory burdens can be cumbersome,” he continued. “I’m on the FDA advisory
Visiting speaker Dr. William Giannobile discussed cuttingedge dental techniques, such as 3-D printing of body parts, at the Nov. 21 symposium. panel for reviewing dental drugs and devices, and I haven’t had one meeting
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Emergency physician receives 2014 Caring Spirit Award Staff Report
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he MUSC Pastoral Care Service staff presented their eighth annual Caring Spirit Award to Keith T. Borg, M.D.,Ph.D., associate professor, Division of Emergency Medicine. This award was presented Nov. 20 with the purpose of honoring a faculty or staff member for Pastoral Care Week in mid–October. The goals of the Caring Spirit Award are: provide spiritual care to patients and families; support MUSC Pastoral and Spiritual Care’s mission; help to foster community among clergy and hospital staff; and initiate this year’s Pastoral Care Week theme, “Spritual WellBeing.” Borg, who hails from Irmo, is a 2000 graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program in the College of Graduate Studies. He was formerly at Emory University and Grady Hospitals in Atlanta before returning to Charleston in 2006. Borg went on to complete his residency at the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine program. Borg was nominated by Rev. George Rossi, Pastoral Care Services chaplain. Rossi and the chaplaincy staff regularly work with Borg and the adult and
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Dr. Keith Borg, left, accepts his award from Chaplain Terry Wilson.
pediatric Emergency Department teams to provide compassionate patient care and employee support. “Dr. Borg is a physician who strives to bring harmony, peace and wholeness to his pediatric, adolescent and
adult patients. His focus on the person and humanness of each patient is an excellent example of a physician who sees the whole person and not just the illness of the patient. He is calm, compassionate, caring and grounded. He leads the team to focus on healing that includes the physical, emotional and spirtual needs of patients,” wrote Rossi, in his nomination letter. Borg was equally gracious in praising colleagues. “The Pastoral Care team are the real heroes around the hospital. They do the lion’s share in supporting the patient and their families at the bedside, units and department areas. My role is to get the team together, including our chaplains, to ensure that patients receive both the best medical and spritual care possible. We are advocates for the needs of our patients,” said Borg. Previous Caring Spirit winners include Steve Saef, M.D., Adult Emergency Medicine; Michelle Sharp, R.N. Pediatrics; Luc Gagne, R.N., MSICU; Kissia Randolph, R.N., ART; Tyrone Vanish, STICU; Karanne Campbell, R.N., Grace Close (honorary); and Mario Castillo-Sang, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgery. Other 2014 Caring Spirit award nominees included: Christina Stone, R.N., 1West; Dottie Weiss, R.N., 6West ART; and Bruce Crookes, M.D., Division of General Surgery.
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MUSC Medical Center Communications Corner Communications Advisory Group welcomes new members for 2015
The Communications Advisory Group was created to provide an employee voice to senior leadership in relation to effective communication in the medical center. Recommendations and feedback from this group have led to significant changes within the medical center. One example is that MUHA CEO Patrick Cawley, M.D., and Matt Wain, chief operating officer, now personally lead all of our general town hall sessions. Formed by Cawley last December and chaired by Wain, the CAG is comprised of representatives from all areas and a variety of positions. At the December CAG meeting, the group gave thanks to eight outgoing members and welcomed ten new members, in accordance with the group’s staggered rotating membership structure. The goals of the CAG are to 1) identify topics of interest and concern to employees, 2) serve as an ongoing focus group to determine the medical center’s communications needs from the employees’ perspectives, and 3) solicit and report employees’ ideas concerning communication methods and content and recommend content for mass communication such as Monday Messages, town hall meeting and other communication venues.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the eight outgoing CAG members for their dedication and participation over the past year:
Have your voice heard through the Communication Advisory Group. Speak to the CAG members in person, email CAG members individually, or email MUHAinfo@musc.edu. Get to know your representative and let them know what’s on your mind.
CAG Member
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Patricia Brauner***
Radiology/Neuro Interventional
brauner@musc.edu
Johnetta Buncum
MACC /8 West
buncomjl@musc.edu
Andrea Coyle
CS / Administration
coylea@musc.edu
Megan Fink
CS / Epic
finkm@musc.edu
Marianne Fiutem***
Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine
fiutem@musc.edu
Michelle Foreman
Human Resources
foremanm@musc.edu
Marie Gardner***
MUSC-P / Specialty Care North
gardnema@musc.edu
Marc Gerber
SACC
gerberm@musc.edu
Laura Haley
Children’s Hospital / PCICU
haleyl@musc.edu
Pensola Hazel***
Office of CAO / Enterprise Business Intelligence
hazelp@musc.edu
James “JJ” Johnson
FS / BioMed
johnjam@musc.edu
Janie Miller
MUSC-P / West Ashley
milleja@musc.edu
Dawn Reynolds***
Senior Care Unit
reynod@musc.edu
Julie Rhone
Ambulatory Care
collinsj@musc.edu
Amy Richburg***
RT Children's Services
richbura@musc.edu
Mark Samber***
Bus. Dev. & Marketing Services
samber@musc.edu
Eileen Sandlin***
ART 5E Cardiac Acute Care
sandline@musc.edu
Sophie Varghese***
PACU
varghese@musc.edu
Daniel Williams***
Amb. Care / Patient Transportation willidc@musc.edu
***Indicates a new CAG member.
Beth Burton MUSC–P/East Cooper
Faye Connor DDC
Kelly Hedges Volunteer Services
Betty Kaup-Stuart CS /Surgery
Amber Patterson HV /Cardiac Care Unit
Tom Robinson Bus. Dev. & Marketing Services
Sally Shields Women’s Care
Kristen Stoltz CS /Lab (Outreach)
The Medical Center Communications Corner is put together by the medical center communications team and appears in The Catalyst every two weeks. If you’d like to submit a story idea or contact the writers, email MUHAinfo@musc.edu.
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Meet ViVian
Vivian Ivory
Department Office of Alumni & Development How you are changing what’s possible at MUSC Connecting alumni, donors and individual community members to MUSC via our website, emails and social media How long at MUSC 4 years Pets A brown cat and gray cat named Moose and Squirrel Favorite place in the world Orvieto, Italy — It’s a breathtaking city between Florence and Rome that sits high on a plateau overlooking vineyards. It’s a small town with a beautiful cathedral and cool underground labyrinth. Favorite food Hi my name is Vivian, and I’m a pastaholic. Favorite quote “I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way (s)he handles three things — a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” — Maya Angelou
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2014 Year in review — Changing what’s Possible
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MUSC Health Plan Effective Jan. 1, all MUSC and MUHA employees who were previously enrolled in the Standard State Health Plan are now enrolled in the MUSC Health Plan. Jan. 10 Sickle Cell Advocacy
Nurses honored for their work MUSC nurses were honored during the Nurse of the Year ceremony. Winners were: Melanie Ann Archer (Expertise); Kathy Kurowski (Integrity); Michelle Cooper (Accountability); Emmaline McCulloch (Leadership); Savannah Galloway (Innovation); and Kelly Cavins Kornegay (Advocacy). May 9 Lifetime award honors surgeon MUSC surgeon and Distinguished University Professor Fred Crawford, M.D., was presented with the AATS Lifetime Achievement Award for his service as 82nd president and leadership with the organization. May 30
Senator Tim Scott visited patients with Sickle Cell disease and their family members at MUSC on Jan. 20 to discuss their challenges connected to the disease. Scott commited to creating a national Sickle Cell program. Jan. 24
Clothes Closet established Medical students with the Paul B. Underwood Jr. Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and their peers established an Everybody’s Closet consisting of new and donated clothes items to be used by discharged patients of the Adult Emergency Department. Jan. 31 10West Ortho/JRU reopens Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Chairman Dr. Vincent Pellegrini Jr. joined Medical Center CEO and orthopaedic faculty and staff as they reopened the expanded unit. Jan. 31 Families get fit in challenge MUSC partnered with Coca-Cola, Lowcountry Parent magazine and CVS pharmacies to establish an eight-week program challenging South Carolina residents to get out and be active. May 9
Study shows weight loss success
MUSC’s Heathly Charleston Challenge, a 12-week weightloss and lifestyle intervention program, has proved that regular exercise and changes in eating habits can decrease some disease biomarkers. June 6 MUHA supply staff wins award The medical center’s health care supply chain staff was recognized with the ECRI Institute’s 2014 Healthcare Supply Chain Achievement Award. MUSC was among 12 regional winners selected from 2,800 hospitals around the nation. June 20 Standards set for Epilepsy Center For the sixth year, MUSC’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center was certified as a level 4 facility — the highest level designated. July 25
Trustees oppose merger MUSC’s board of trustees unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed MUSC and College of Charleston merger. Feb. 21
Bone Marrow Transplant The Hollings Cancer Center’s Adult and Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program was designated as a Blue Distrinction Center for Transplants on June 15. It is one of only five centers nationwide with this highly-regarded status. Aug. 1 Ebola preparedness MUSC took steps in preparing its people and resources to treat Ebola patients in South Carolina. MUSC leaders participated in Gov. Nikki Haley’s roundtable on Ebola, along with the state Division of Health and Environmental Control and other organizations, to establish treatment protocols in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oct. 24 Ground-breaking stroke research Department of Neurosciences’ David Bachman, M.D., and a team of researchers are finding new ways to understand how the brain recovers from a stroke and similar head injuries. They are studying the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation. Nov. 14
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David J. Cole selected president After nearly a year conducting a national search, MUSC’s board of trustees selected David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, as the institution’s new president. Cole was formerly the McKoy Rose, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chairman in the Department of Surgery and MUSC Physicians president. April 25 Physician named to board Danielle Scheurer, M.D., MUHA chief quality officer, was named to the Society of Hospital Medicine board of directors. She will serve a three-year term. April 25 Waring Library wins award The Waring Historical Library received the 2014 Online Resource Award from the Archivists and Librarians in the History of the Health Sciences. The award recognizes the online exhibit of the Porcher Medicinal Garden. June 13 WSI group changes to ARROW The Womens Scholars Initiative has changed to the ARROW (Advancement, Recruitment and Retention of Women) program, reflecting the advancement of women faculty across campus. May 10 MUHA Employee of the Year Medical center Patient Transport Services supervisor Daniel Williams was named 2014 Medical Center Employee of the Year. July 25 Urban Farm promotes Bee Project MUSC’s Urban Farm committed to The Bee Cause Project, a local non-profit that educates young people about the importance of honeybees and their installation of 1,000 beehives in area schools. Aug. 1
As employees struggled during the ice storms of January and February, crews of Engineering & Facilities staff and Grounds Shop employees were busy removing ice from the helicopter pad and salting roads and sidewalks. Feb. 14
Remembering Hurricane Hugo President Emeritus Dr. James and Ann Edwards and other MUSC faculty and staff reflect and share their stories from 25 years ago on the devastation, destruction and herosim of others before, during and after the storm. Sept. 19
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David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, was installed as MUSC’s seventh president at the Oct. 9 inauguration ceremony. In his inaugural speech to an audience filled with colleagues, family, friends and MUSC employees and students, Cole spoke about his commitment to patients and the opportunity to make a difference. Oct. 17
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center was awarded a five-year renewal of its National Cancer Institute designation, a dinstinction held only by 68 cancer centers in the U.S. The renewal affirms HCC’s commitment to excellence. July 18
Research makes big on nanoscale
Chief research info officer Leslie (Les) Lenart, M.D., was welcomed as MUSC’s first chief research information officer. Lenart also is the SmartState Endowed Chair in Medical Bioinformatics and professor of internal medicine. Jan. 24 The board of trustees approved the institution’s first strategic plan for diversity and inclusion in early October. The plan provides a framework for implementing campuswide goals and strategies that address specific domains to support a diverse and inclusive community. Nov. 21
Trauma Nurse program ED nurses and their colleagues in the surgical trauma ICU have developed a trauma nurse specialist program to meet the growing needs of patients and staff. In October, nurses presented a poster describing details of the program at the Southeastern Trauma Symposium. Dec. 7
Center for Drug Discovery Karen Lackey, formerly with Hoffman La Roche, was named director of MUSC’s Center for Drug Discovery. May 9 Treatment helps suicidal patients A study conducted with veterans at the Ralph H. Johnson and Walter Reed National Military medical centers found that heavy doses of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to the brain reduces suicidal thoughts. June 6 New heart failure medicine MUSC’s Michael Zile, M.D., and campus researchers played a vital role in the landmark Paradigm–HF clinical trial, announced by the European Society of Cardiology and New England Journal of Medicine. Sept. 12
MUSC researchers with ToleRaM Nanotech, LLC, took top honors in the 2014 BioProcess International Award in the category of Emerging Companies in late October. The company focuses on expediting research for the focused delivery of drugs using targeted nanoparticle devices. Nov. 7
Survey yields better assault data A government-commissioned survey found that about 20,000 of the U.S. military’s active–duty members experienced one or more sexual assaults in 2014. Dean Kilpatrick, Ph.D., National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center director, helped create the survey. Dec. 12
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Graduate nursing program ranks U.S. News & World Report ranked the College of Nursing’s online graduate nursing program number two among the top 50 in the nation compared to 450 other schools surveyed since 2012. Jan. 17 International travel policy A new international travel policy was established to promote the health, safety and security of all members of the MUSC community while traveling abroad. Jan. 24 Nursing receives grant The College of Nursing is one of 14 nursing programs nationally to be among the first to receive a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program grant aimed at increasing Ph.D–prepared nurses. Aug. 1 Opening Doors campaign The College of Medicine has established its first-ever scholarship campaign to raise $20 million to assist students with partial and full tuition scholarships. Oct. 24
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College of Nursing reopening exceeds expectations By mikie HAyes Public Relations
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s MUSC dignitaries cut the bright red ribbon at the top of the grand double stairways leading to the newly renovated College of Nursing, more than 100 people watched, waiting to see the long-awaited improvements. The pride was evident in those involved in the ceremony: Gail Stuart, Ph.D., R.N., dean of the College of Nursing; Chairman of the MUSC board of trustees, Don Johnson, M.D.; MUSC President David Cole, M.D., FACS; Ann Edwards, R.N., former first lady; Kay Chitty, Ed.D., R.N., co–chairwoman of the college’s development committee; and Mark Sothmann, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. On Dec. 11, nearly two years to the day from the time CON faculty and staff packed their files and computers and moved to other parts of MUSC’s campus, they were seeing their new home
for the first time. It didn’t take the supportive crowd long to see the improvements. Even at first glance it was clear the Mary Watcher Swain Foyer, Kay and Charles Chitty Drawing Room and Class of 1980 Archives Room offered a great deal to take in: glistening chandeliers, a stately portrait of a beloved friend of the college, a touching painting that now serves as a legacy of a famed local artist, and a series of five bronze sculptures, featuring nurses throughout the years all captured the attention of the crowd. As the official program started, Stuart welcomed Cole, her faculty, staff, and guests, explaining that the college was “a work in progress” with a few minor details still needing to be addressed during the following weeks. However, “Today,” she said, “we are celebrating our return.” Cole joined the dean and praised the faculty and staff for their “dedication, drive and devotion that echoes
photo by Anne Thompson, Digital Imaging
Ann Edwards, center, takes the lead in cutting the ceremonial ribbon in celebration of the College of Nursing’s renovation. throughout the hallways of the college” and heartily congratulated the dean whom he credited for the college’s success.
He told guests that the two-year process was much more than a mere
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renovation, referring to the project as a transformation befitting what the faculty at the college, under the leadership of their dean, had accomplished in the past decade. “They have taken a school of nursing that was comfortable, quiet and demure and transformed it into a true nursing powerhouse,” Cole said. “Under Dean Stuart’s leadership, comfortable has become innovative; quiet has become nationally recognized for high quality teaching and cutting edge research; and demure has become daring, dynamic and really a crown jewel for MUSC.” Referring to the college as a true incubator for changing what’s possible at MUSC, Cole specifically mentioned the fact that the College of Nursing was ranked second in the nation in graduate online programs by U.S. News and World Report and 14th in the country in National Institutes of Health funding. “At the end of the day, I think we all know that nurses are the lifelines of patients and their families. They are both the hub of the wheel of health care and the safety net for those who are entrusted to our care,” he said. advoCate and angel As the celebration continued, it became clear that the shining star of the day’s events was Ann Edwards, who was credited with being the drive behind the renovation project. Stuart said “I must share with you that one person is directly responsible for actualizing this renovation – Mrs. Ann Darlington Edwards.” She continued, “You see, Ann and I shared the vision for this renovation, but she was the powerful force who helped move mountains to make it happen.” Stuart explained that for years, whenever Mrs. Edwards attended a university function, advocating for the renovation was her sole mission. “I can tell you that at cocktail parties, when the board of trustees saw Ann approaching, they knew what topic she would be talking about first - how the College of Nursing desperately needed to be renovated. Ann’s elegant grace, political savvy and laser-sharp focus on making this happen is why we are all
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Greenville artist Charlie Pate, left, unveils his sculptures to the crowd at the Dec. 11 ceremony.
Marcia Falk, Ann Edwards and Dr. Gail Stuart in front of John Carroll Doyle’s painting, “Compassion.” here, and why I often speak of Ann as the ‘angel of this college.’” A nurse herself, Mrs. Edwards graduated from the Columbia Hospital School of Nursing and practiced before becoming first lady of South Carolina and subsequently, MUSC. In 1999, the Ann Darlington Edwards Endowed Chair of Nursing was established in her honor and was the first endowed chair outside of medicine at MUSC. At that time, it was also the first and only research endowed chair of nursing in South Carolina. The spotlight on Mrs. Edwards continued as her portrait was unveiled with the promise that it will remain the only one that graces the walls of the college’s drawing room. where the Past meets the Future Being that the nursing program was established in 1883, and the current five–story building had been in use since 1956 when it combined education, recreation and dormitory space, it was important to the dean that the
new building reflect both the history as well as what’s ahead: “melding the accomplishments of the past as well as the vision for the future.” She accomplished that goal as was evidenced by cabinets filled with nursing memorabilia and dozens of photographs that lined the walls of the second floor. These four-foot tall commemorations of the important roles nurses play in health care serve as a continual reminder of the college’s treasured past. The vision for the future played out in high-tech classrooms, research areas and “converge spaces” that were designed to stimulate ideas and reflect on important outcomes. The renovated building features an entirely new infrastructure, increased faculty and staff work areas and upgraded educational technology. A new simulation lab allows the college to replicate real-life circumstances in a safe and high-fidelity environment. During tours, the simulation lab clearly captured the attention of guests. Renée Black, RN, co-chair of the college’s development committee shared her excitement. “Having been a practicing nurse and associate professor of nursing for some time before I entered the business of health care, I was so pleased to attend the grand opening and see the magnificent learning center. Viewing the extraordinary sculptures that encompass 131 years of nursing at MUSC was wonderful; it enhanced the lovely collection of photographs of our
nursing students since the beginning of our program. I was taken aback by John Doyle’s magnificent painting, “Compassion.” The nurse depicted in the oil painting IS the nurse treating every patient at MUSC today. His work is so thoughtful; he truly captured a most genuine moment in time. Visiting the simulation lab took my breath away. The labs offer our nursing students, at every level, the best and latest equipment and technology available for continued dynamic learning and clinical practice experience before caring for any patient, thus providing the best in care.” New classrooms and meeting spaces were added and 12 high-tech conference rooms, located throughout the building, are equipped with large video monitors to promote student interaction and collaboration. There are two research suites and an exercise area with two treadmill desks for faculty and students to use. The new floor plan was designed to accommodate an increase in student enrollment as well as faculty and staff growth. It was much like Christmas morning for faculty members touring the building. Teresa J. Kelechi, Ph.D., RN, a professor and the David and Margaret Clare Endowed Chair, said, “I walked into the building with much anticipation of a high-tech, ultra-modern building. Much to my surprise, I was greeted by an entrance way that is extremely elegant, and captures the charm and grace of the old ambiance of earlier years. Another ‘wow’ factor is the layout and features of the offices and common spaces that provide exquisite lighting and comfort and encourage a hospitable environment. The dean is to be commended for her vision and for sharing her design talents with our very excited faculty.” on a growth trajeCtorY The college has trained nurses for 131 years and has grown steadily during that time. In 1976, the college began to offer a master of science in nursing program and launched a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing in 2001. Today, the college boasts more than 75 online classes which is quite an accomplishment considering there were
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Quieting the Monkey Mind at http://tinyurl.com/ Yoga practitioners call it “monkey lhsef25. mind.” It is the reflexive mind ready to judge, worry, analyze, and compare everything in the moment. Wellness Events For Kristen Clasen it is these q Take the Monthly pervasive thoughts that bring Mindful Challenge and about the most tension in her life, be eligible for prizes by and spurred her to participate in completing a short survey the November Monthly Mindful at the beginning and Challenge, which encouraged staff to end of the month. One “release the tension.” employee will be featured According in our “Spotlight on to Clasen, Wellness” column in Susan Johnson a program The Catalyst. coordinator q Chair massages — with the Public Free massages are offered to employees Health Sciences midday on Wednesdays. Check broadcast Department, messages for locations and times. internal factors q Farmers Markets — Fresh fruits and cause the most vegetables are available from local stress. “I’m a farmers on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 terrible worry– p.m. at the Horseshoe. wart — I get that from my MUSC Urban Farm Clasen grandmother. q Midday Work and Learn — 12:15 to My mind is always cluttered with 12:45 p.m., Tuesdays what–ifs: what would I do if that q Early Bird Maintenance — 7:30 to 8:30 happened, how so–and–so would react, a.m. Wednesdays. Get your day started at what would that cause, etc.” the farm. She hoped that participating in the q Sunset Work and Learn — 4 to 5 p.m., challenge would provide her with some Thursday. added tools to help quiet her mind and For information, contact Dr. Susan pay attention to “what is happening here Johnson via email at johnsusa@musc.edu and now.” or Suzan Belan Whalen at whela@musc. One effective technique to regain edu. the feeling of being “centered” involves an intense focus on the breath. Simply breathe in and out counting how long it takes to fully inhale and exhale. Experiment with extending the breath for another second or two and see how that feels. Sometimes what works best is to simply accept what is happening. For Clasen, “prayer and acceptance of God’s The MUSC Hollings Cancer will are the most powerful techniques Center Mobile Health Van will be I use to combat stress.” “Focusing on offering digital mammograms for the good helped me keep things in MUSC employees from 8:45 a.m. perspective by helping me realize that to 2:45 p.m., Jan. 8 at Parkshore negative issues will soon pass, and overall Center — West Ashley. I have a very good life.” Appointments are required and The end of the year often adds an should be made at least one week extra measure of stress. To help combat prior to the event. it, the December Monthly Mindful For information or to make an Challenge is to “bring balance” to your appointment, call 792-0878. holidays. To begin, take the first December Monthly Mindful Challenge survey
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in memorY Hulda J. Wohltmann, M.D., a renowned clinician and researcher who worked as a co-principal investigator of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Intervention and Complications study, died Jan. 11. Feb. 14 W. Scott Argraves, Ph.D., associate chair of research, director of the MUSC Proteogenomic Facility and director of the South Carolina INBRE Bioinformatics Core, passed away May 11 after a valiant battle with cancer. May 23 Ronald Allen Bell, DDS, professor of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, died at his home on John’s Island on July 29. Sept. 12 Maralynne Mitcham, Ph.D., professor and assistant dean in the College of Health Professions, lost her fight with cancer Oct. 17. Oct. 30
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Family was on the mind of another float–rider, MUSC’s president, David Cole, M.D. “This is a characterization of the family that MUSC represents. We celebrate together,” Cole said. There was something big to celebrate. MUSC’s contribution to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, which provides toys and necessities to families going through a difficult time during the holiday season, included gifts for about 1,600 people, along with money to help buy gifts for others. Salvation Army Major Thomas Richmond was on hand for the parade. “In our world of entitlement today, a lot of kids don’t expect anything. When they see these things that the folks here at MUSC have given to them, there will be smiles all over the place."
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Mack Shieder, 6, shares a special moment with Santa Claus who also was at MUSC’s Angel Tree parade.
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in six years for a new drug or device. It’s very disappointing when we’ve made so much progress on the research side.” The Center for Oral Health Research will continue its outreach and development program next year with the 5th annual James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine Scholars Day. This daylong research conference will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 19, in the MUSC Drug Discovery and Bioengineering buildings. The keynote address will be presented by Peter Polverini, DDS, DMSc, professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. MUSC postdoctoral fellows and students involved in oral health research are welcome to participate. Abstracts can be submitted online at: http:// academicdepartments.musc.edu/scholarsday/abstract_submission.htm.
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none offered in 2002. Since that year, enrollment has grown by 98 percent. Marcelline Lankford, a May 2015 BSN candidate and Student Government Association representative, said, “I am excited and feel privileged to be among the first students in the College of Nursing to be able to utilize and benefit from the renovations that took place over the past couple years. The hard work and attention to detail is evident in the displays that line the hallways and the state-of-the-art classrooms that we will be using in the spring. This building will be the home of current and future nurses who strive to shape and better health care for future generations, right in the heart of the MUSC campus. I am looking forward to the spring semester in which my peers and I can fully enjoy and appreciate all that the new building has to offer.” Funding the renovation The support of the $10 million renovation came from a combination of sources including the state, university, and private philanthropy, according to Lynn Shull, CPA, MHA, and the college’s assistant dean for finance. Specific state-deferred maintenance funds allowed for much needed work to plumbing, electrical and structural issues. State funds also allowed the university to renovate and preserve the existing College of Nursing building rather than build a new structure
from the ground up. The impetus to take on such a massive project boiled down to the reality that the 1956 building was simply an inefficient space. Shull said very little in that time, other than turning dorm rooms into offices, had been done to change the feel of the space, and they had outgrown it. “Our programs are growing and we wanted to be able to accommodate that growth and even continue to grow. We either had to have a new building or renovate the existing space to make it more efficient. The building was gutted down to the walls, but we were able to keep the same footprint and gained 76 work spaces.” Shull, who Stuart credits with making the project happen in a smooth manner, said, “This renovation allows the people who work here, as well as students and alumni, to feel a renewed pride in the college. I’m personally excited about having us all the under the same roof again; being back together in a place that is fresh, bright and clean as well as state-of-the-art. As interest in our program continues to grow, not to mention the demand for our graduates, we had to keep up with that demand with physical space.” the vital role oF PhilanthroPY Alumni and friends of the college were generous in their support of the renovation project, which resulted in the naming of the foyer, archives room, and drawing room, as well as the Dr. and Mrs. James B. Edwards and the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Faculty Conference Room and James R. Izant Classroom. Another donation funded a commissioned painting by renowned local artist, John Carroll Doyle, who passed away in November before seeing his work formally unveiled. His massive painting, which is 48 inches high by 60 inches wide, titled “Compassion,” depicts a nurse bedside while parents, wracked with worry, watch her lovingly tend to their sick child. “Compassion” was donated by the Falk–Griffin Foundation. Marcia Falk served on what was formerly called the dean’s advisory board and was a friend of the artist. Doyle was particularly excited to be asked to do this piece and spent many hours researching old
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Hallways on the second floor are lined with photographs enlarged to various sizes and featuring nursing students and faculty. photographs and images of nurses. His desire, according to Stuart, was to capture the healing and comforting presence that nurses bring to the world of a family. Many other items were donated and enhance the overall ambience of the college. A few naming opportunities still exist, including conference room suites, the simulation laboratory, lecture halls, and the sculpture series that greets those who enter the college using the main entrance. “Profiles of Caring,” sculpted by Charlie Pate of the Pate Gallery in Greenville, is composed of five individual pieces which depict the history of nursing and commemorate the renovation of the college. The dean has a great deal to be excited about. “The renovated College of Nursing building represents a unique, respectful and dynamic blend of our rich legacy as one of the oldest schools of nursing in the country, and our brilliant future as we pave the way in nursing innovation, creativity and quality outcomes. Here at our college we clearly are ‘taking nursing higher.’" “Please join me in raising a glass to toast the College of Nursing’s past,” Stuart said as guests lifted flutes of champagne and sparkling cider, “and the people here today who will propel us into a glorious future. To all of us — cheers!”
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