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ANEURYSM CAN STRIKE ANYONE, ANYTIME
Date: June 15, 2009
Dr. Ralph Shohet, Cardiovascular Research Center
Dr. Ralph Shohet of the John A. Burns School of Medicine's Cardiovascular Research Center, explains how aneurysms happen, in the wake of the sudden death of Councilman Duke Bainum.
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New UH President an obesity/diabetes expert
Date: June 10, 2009
Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood
The University of Hawai'i Board of Regents has unanimously selected Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood as the next President of the UH System. A nationally and internationally known expert on obesity and diabetes, Greenwood is also considered a national leader on science and technology policy and an expert on higher education policy issues.
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Newest Medical Students Plege To Serve Needy Areas
Date: June 10, 2009
Imi Ho'ola Class of 2009
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine is pleased to announce eight students have completed the Imi Ho‘ola Program and will enroll in medical school here next month.
Imi Ho‘ola (“Those who seek to heal”) is an intensive, year-long program for promising college graduates who come from socially, educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Imi Ho'ola graduates: committed to serve needy areas
Date: June 08, 2009
Imi Ho'ola Class of 2009
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine is pleased to announce eight students have completed the Imi Ho‘ola Program and will enroll in medical school here next month.
Imi Ho‘ola (“Those who seek to heal”) is an intensive, year-long program for promising college graduates who come from socially, educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Dr. Sauvage Leads Women's Health
Date: June 05, 2009
Dr. Sauvage
Dr. Lynnae Sauvage has been appointed as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health.
Dr. Sauvage, who has served as Interim Chair of OB-GYN since 2007,
leads a team of practicing medical school physicians at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children.
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Eight Year Accreditation for UH Medicine
Date: June 05, 2009
Photo by www.andreabrizzi.com
The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been awarded an eight year (maximum length) accreditation by the national accrediting organization, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
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Dr. Ward Named IBR Director
Date: June 05, 2009
Dr. Steven Ward
Jerris Hedges, M.D., Dean of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine has announced the appointment of W. Steven Ward, Ph.D., as Director of the Institute for Biogenesis Research (IBR).
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VIDEO: Dean Hedges on Rep. Abercrombie Health Reform Panel
Date: June 05, 2009
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Ward Named Director of IBR
Date: June 04, 2009
Dr. Steven Ward, IBR Director
Jerris Hedges, M.D., Dean of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine has announced the appointment of W. Steven Ward, Ph.D., as Director of the Institute for Biogenesis Research(IBR).
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Video: Dean Hedges on Rep. Abercrombie health care reform panel
Date: June 03, 2009
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Hawai'i Governor orders furloughs
Date: June 01, 2009
Governor Linda Lingle has ordered state workers to be furloughed three days per month, beginning July 1, 2009. That amounts to a nearly 14% pay cut for workers. The governor said the furlough order will be in effect for two years, and will save the budget-strapped state $688 million. The Governor also announced a $42 million cut in health care services to low-income adults.
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