Grant will establish new geriatrics education program at TCOM Recently, the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation board of trustees approved 10 grants, totaling almost $20 million, to strengthen physician's geriatrics training across the United States. The UNT Health Science Center was awarded almost $2 million for a program led by Janice Knebl, DO, professor of Internal Medicine and Endowed Chair of Geriatrics, who will develop the Reynolds Geriatric Education and Training in Texas (GET-IT) program. GET-IT will focus heavily on establishing geriatrics faculty development for rural osteopathic faculty and implementing geriatrics continuing medical education programs for practicing physicians through the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Click on headline for more information.		Employee Profile Need information about UNTHSC? June Coleman will answer the call. Click here to learn more about June.

Smoking shelter will be removed next week
The UNT Health Science Center has a long-standing smoke-free campus policy that prohibits smoking anywhere on campus, including in parking lots and around buildings. To adhere to this policy and to ensure the health of our employees, students and visitors, the Health Science Center will be removing the smoking shelter on the circle drive in front of the Patient Care Center. The last day that the smoking shelter will be available for use is Wednesday, Dec. 10.

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Super Docs to the rescue
Ten UNT Health physicians were named Super Docs in the December issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Each year, the magazine asks more than 40,000 medical professionals across Texas to nominate doctors for the list based on the question, “If you needed medical care, which doctor would you choose?” The list also includes Texas doctors who have received special recognition from their peers or demonstrated expertise in their specialties, based on replies received from the polled physicians.

Click on headline for the list of UNT Health Super Docs.

Facilities survey results
In order to serve you better, Facilities Management conducted its first survey last July to get feedback on its services, and to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. In all, 251 faculty and staff members responded to the survey. With your feedback, Facilities Management is improving customer communication and speeding up their work order process.

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News Briefs		In the News
• UNT Health Town Halls next week   • Reminder: President’s Holiday Open House		• Cardarelli on Texas' health ranking   • Roby speaks at Distinguished Women’s Series   • Rafes named WVSOM president
Kudos		Useful Links
• Roby invited to speak at lecture series   • Knebl received UNECOM award   • Singh on Komen review committee		• Save the Date   • Sign up for Campus Connection   • View Past Issues   • Contact us    Construction webcam - EAD    Construction webcam - PCC
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• Save for retirement and save money on your taxes   • IRS 2009 contribution limits announced   • Etiquette for working with people with disabilities
2008 TCOM Powder Puff Game and More "Rocks!" Photos
Click here for more photos of the Powder Puff Game.		Click here for pictures of employees wearing their 2008 Employee Appreciation Day Shirt out and about.

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