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February 16, 1999 PULSE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER Jeffrey Anderson Appointed Chief of Division of Cardiology Jeffrey L. Anderson Jeffrey L. Anderson, M. D., a respected Utah cardiologist known world-wide for his cardiovascular research, has been ap-pointed chief of the Divi-sion of Cardiology. Ander-son replaces Jay Mason, M. D., who has accepted a position as chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. Anderson's appointment is effective April 1, pending approval from the University's Board of Trustees. " Dr. Anderson is well known in the community and internationally recognized for his cardiovascular research and teaching," said Merle A. Sande, M. D., professor and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. " I am pleased he has agreed to lead our cardiology division into the next century." Anderson served as chief of cardiology at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City from 1984- 1998, when he became executive director of cardiovascular clinical research for Merck Research Laboratories in West Point, Pennsylvania. For the past year, his work has focused on developing new cardiovascular therapeutic agents. The author of more than 220 peer- reviewed publications, he is a reviewer for many cardiovascular and internal medicine journals. In addition, he has served on the Food and Drug Administration's Cardio-renal Advisory Committee, which he chaired from 1994 to 1996. He lectures internationally on various topics in cardiology and is honorary professor of medicine at Xi'an Medical School in Xi'an China. Anderson's research interests include thrombolytic and antithrombotic therapy of acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina, antiarrhythmic therapy, congestive heart failure therapy, and new risk factors ( including infection, inflammation and homocysteine) in cardiovascular disease. Board- certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical electrophysiology, Anderson is an elected member of the Association of LIniversity Cardiologists and the American Federation of Clinical Research. He also is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology, having served as a governor for Utah in both organiza-tions. In addition, he is a past Utah chapter president of the American Heart Association ( AHA) and cur-rently a fellow ol the AFIA's Council on Clinical Cardiology. In 1996, Good Housekeeping magazine named him one of the " Best Heart Doctors in America." He also is a past recipient of LDS Hospital's annual " Golden Apple Award" for teaching. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Anderson received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of Utah in 1968. After completing a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, he spent two years doing bench research at the National Institutes of Health, where he served as staff associate in the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology. He also completed a post- doctoral fellowship at Stanford University in 1978. His first faculty appointment was at the Univer-sity of Michigan as assistant professor of internal medicine. In Memoriam Martin Cruz, Jr., Office of Information Resources ( OIR), died Friday, Feb. 5 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 43. OIR employee Michele Mills, x5- 1622, is coordinating a fund to assist the family with expenses. In addition, Myrna Hinckley, OIR, x5- 3492, is coordinating a book of memories. Retirement Planning Sessions Scheduled Retirement planning experts from TIAA- CREF will be in the hospital cafeteria to meet with employees on March 2 and 9, and again on April 5 and 9. To schedule an individual appointment, contact Kareen at 1- 800- 842- 2009. Representatives also will present " Build-ing Your Portfolio" on March 11 at 9 a. m. in the cafeteria, and " Income Options" that same day at 1: 30 p. m. in the Union Building's Collegiate room. Matthews Named AirMed Chief Flight Nurse Ken Matthews, R. N., has been named chief flight nurse for AirMed. Matthews replaces Janet Smith, R. N., who is currently serving as AirMed interim director. Matthews has worked at UH since 1991 in a variety of settings including the Emergency Department, Burn Unit and MICU/ CCU. He has served as a flight nurse with AirMed for the last five years. " Being a flight nurse is both challenging and rewarding," said Matthews. " Our aircraft are basically flying emergency rooms. We can perform many life- saving surgical procedures if necessary while in the air." As chief flight nurse, Matthews is responsible for AirMed's 10 nurses. Crews normally include a pilot, flight nurse and flight paramedic. The service's two helicopters and two fixed- wing airplanes fly approximately 1,600 missions each year. Matthews earned his associate degree in nursing from Weber State University and was named the school's " Nursing Student of the Year" in Grief Help for Families of Homicide, Suicide Families who have lost loved ones to homicide or suicide are being offered special bereavement help through Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program. The service is a collabora-tive effort of the College of Nursing and the hospital. " Traumatic death, with some-one just wrenched away, is very different from the death of an elderly person or one suffering from long- term illness," according to Beth Vaughan Cole, Ph. D., professor of nursing and coordina-tor of the bereavement program. " In the latter cases, family members have a chance to say good- bye and can more easily accept the loss. When families lose loved ones- particularly children- to some trauma, the anguish can be espe-cially severe." Eight weekly bereavement group sessions will be held Wednes-days from 5: 30- 7 p. m. at the Ken Matthews, R. N., wearing one of AirMed's new flight suits. A Level Deli Trades Espresso for Express The espresso bar located on the A level of the hospital will soon feature made- to- order deli sandwiches. The new deli also will feature cookies and chips but will no longer serve hot food or micro- waveable items. The transition from espresso bar to deli is scheduled in the next few weeks. The deli also will feature a fax machine allowing employees to order early and have their sandwich ready when they get there. The deli's hours will be 11 a. m.- 3: 30 p. m. and customers will be able to fax their orders, x5- 3990, starting at 10 a. m. The decision to change the area's focus of service was, in part, based on the espresso machine wearing out and a desire to simplify the menu, according to Jay Oberst, cafeteria manager. He says a new, self- service espresso machine in the cafeteria will cost less to maintain and be able to handle a greater volume of customers. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER New Uniforms/ Aircraft Mark AirMed Changes AirMed is getting a new look. Crew uniforms are now black flight suits with a white reflective strip on both arms and the AirMed logo on the back. Team members also have the option of wearing black pants with a white shirt featuring the AirMed logo. In addition, the program is scheduled to receive two new helicop-ters and two new airplanes by this summer. The aircraft will feature new colors ( red, white and black) with a larger logo, making them more identifiable from the ground. According to Ken Matthews, R. N., chief flight nurse, the new helicopters, a Bell 407 and Bell 430, " will be bigger, faster, and better high altitude performers than what we have now. They will feature more room inside and will sound quieter." The first helicopter is expected to arrive at UH from the factory sometime in April. Matthews says AirMed's two new airplanes, both single- engine Pilatus Business Aircraft, also are bigger, faster and more efficient than the airplanes the program currently uses. College of Nursing, beginning this Wednesday. Group leaders are expert professionals in the area of grief and bereavement. Those wishing to participate should call the College of Nursing, x5- 3475, Monday through Friday from 8 a. m.- 5 p. m., to reserve a place in the program. A fee of $ 5 per session will be charged. However, some assistance will be available for those who cannot pay. The Salt Lake City Police Department's Victims' Advocates Program is working with the Caring Connections Program. " Victims' Advocates has been interested in support services for family members they meet in their work with the police department, and we are extending our resources to help this special group of survivors," Cole said.