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In the News
October 7-13, 2006
The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center and the University of Colorado Hospital were covered this week in16 news clips - in newspapers, magazines, journals, TV and on radio. You can access many of these clips online.
In the News
Children's Hospital reveals dazzling vision
Rocky Mountain News, 10/13
The new Children’s Hospital at Fitzsimons features a flair for the dramatic.
Forest City Fitzsimons Signs Agreement to Develop 160-Acre Life Sciences Park Near Denver
Business Wire, 10/10
Forest City Fitzsimons, Inc. has signed an agreement with the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) to develop a 160-acre life sciences office park near Denver.
It's all in the brushstroke
Aurora Sun Sentinel, 10/5
To help a woman cope with cancer, a graphic artist found the soothing brushstrokes of painting were a near perfect remedy.
State in on autism study
Denver Post, 10/9
Researchers in Colorado along with colleagues at five other sites across the country will spend the next five Doctors say if it's flu -- real influenza, you'll know it. The flu will have much more intensive symptoms.
Founder of Prostate Cancer Education Council Honored as Champion in Health Care
Denver Business News, 10/12
The founder of the Prostate Cancer Education Council, has been formally recognized for his impact on health care in the Denver community. Most notably, he is credited for his efforts that have contributed to swaying prostate cancer statistics from diagnosis at an advanced disease to an early stage disease when it is curable.
Ritter: Education number-one priority
Coloradodaily.com, 10/12
In front of a crowd of about 200 CU students on the University Memorial Center terrace on Wednesday afternoon, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Ritter said education is his number-one priority.
Candidates debate
Coloradodaily.com, 10/11
Five candidates vying for an open Regent-at-Large seat in this November's statewide elections debated about CU's prevailing issues, such as financial aid, grade inflation and state support.
Doctor: TABOR puts care at risk
Mainetoday.com, 10/12
A Colorado pediatrician said Wednesday that the Taxpayer Bill of Rights in his state caused widespread cuts to health care, and he urged Mainers not to adopt similar legislation.
October 1, 2006: Hero Nurtures Babies While Mothers Recover From Addictions
KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC), Denver, 10/8
7Everyday Hero Kathy Winn cares for infants and helps their mothers get their lives back on track.
Once-ill Myogen revived, robust
Denver Post, 10/8
Myogen announced a cash buyout offer of $2.5 billion from Gilead Sciences Inc.
Type 2 diabetes
KDVR-TV CH 31 (Fox), Denver, 10/12
Two studies are being conducted to test participants that may be pre-diabetic.
Mom’s influence on the family
KACT-TV CH 8, Aurora, numerous dates
Recent survey results from America on the Move show mothers are the key to keeping a family healthy and fit.
In the Silver & Gold Record this week:
- Ralph J. Altiere has been chosen as dean of the School of Pharmacy.
- UCDHSC administrators are gearing up for the first comprehensive accreditation process and review since the consolidation.
- Denison library will continue to be overseen by Marguerite Childs.
- Payroll & Benefit services will be publishing a newsletter for employees that will focus on information about preventing diseases, how to maintain optimum health and management of chronic diseases.
- Coming this fall, employees at the downtown Denver campus will have an opportunity to nominate staff or faculty members for a new award that will recognize contributions to the campus.
- CU “Engineers without Borders” helped Rwandans with an easy-to-use water purification system that can deliver clean drinking water to the entire community.
- Glen Weiss, chief fellow of hematology/medical oncology, is one of six cancer researchers chose through a competitive process to complete the Southwest Oncology Group Young Investigators Training Course.
- Student filmmakers of UCDHSC theatre, film and video production spent the past summer documenting the renovations taking place at the old Elitch Theatre, located on the original Elitch Gardens property in Denver.
- Search committees have been formed for the new UCDHSC vice chancellor for university initiatives position and the vice chancellor for research position.
News releases
A news release was issued on 10/12 to announce that the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center will host a conference entitled, “Dying in America: The Realities of Choice and Control.” The conference will cover the issues of decision-making at the end of life from statistical, historical, legal, medical and philosophical standpoints
A news release was issued on 10/12 to announce that the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (IOM) inducted 64 new members over the weekend, raising the Institute’s total active membership to 1,586. Among those inducted was Dr. Richard D. Krugman, dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center.
The Media Report is a weekly digest of published or broadcast news clippings regarding University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center/University of Colorado Hospital faculty and staff. The associated stories may occasionally contain incomplete information, distortions or factual inaccuracies. The Office of Public Relations provides this digest as a service to its constituents and does not endorse, editorialize or alter such news reports.
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