NewsLink, Feb. 22, 2021
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Winter Weather Recovery

Area resources

Many people in the Baylor and Houston communities are still experiencing significant issues as a result of last week's winter weather disaster. Check the BCM intranet for a list of resources, including ways to help.

Awards and Recognitions

Powers appointed to hematology committee

Dr. Jacquelyn Powers, assistant professor of pediatrics - hematology, was appointed to a four-year term as member of the American Society of Hematology Committee on Quality. The ASH COQ is charged to promote the highest quality care of patients with hematologic diseases and is responsible for overseeing and implementing the ASH quality initiative.

Rosengart named to surgeon-scientist program

Dr. Todd K. Rosengart, chair of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, has been named to a new American College of Surgeons National Surgeon Scientist Program, and asked to serve as chair of its grant review committee for an upcoming $200,000 surgical oncology young investigator grant. This program is aiming to create a premiere developmental program for early investigator surgeon-scientists in the United States.

BCM partner school among healthiest schools

For the second year in a row, the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk has been named to the list of America's Healthiest Schools. This list recognizes more than 500 schools nationwide for their work prioritizing nutrition, physical activity and wellness. This year, Kohl's has additionally awarded Rusk with Family Engagement Distinction. Rusk is one of Baylor's partner schools with HISD.

Events

Postponed: Health Equity Grand Rounds

The Feb. 23 Health Equity Grand Rounds offered by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been postponed.

DocTalk on heart & COVID

DocTalk addresses "Indirect Effects of the Pandemic on Your heart," with Dr. Salim Virani, professor of medicine - cardiology, Tuesday, Feb. 23, at noon. Attend by Zoom (Passcode: 983754). BCM BeWell Vitality points available. DocTalk is an informal series of lunchtime health talks by Baylor experts.

Webinar on sleep apnea treatment

Learn more about Inspire, an FDA-approved sleep apnea treatment that works in the body to treat the root cause of the condition, at an educational webinar by Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. The webinar will be presented by Dr. Andrew Huang, assistant professor of otolaryngology. Learn more and register.

Global health conference

The Houston Global Health Collaborative will host its annual conference virtually on Feb. 25 and March 4 and 11. The conference includes speakers from Baylor and other institutions addressing topics like COVID-19, immigrant health and more. Register online.

College News

BeWell news: Financial Wellness Day

Virtual workshops on a variety of topics from investing basics to eliminating debt will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 24, one of HR-Benefits Financial Wellness Days that will be held throughout the year. View the full schedule and register. BCM BeWell Vitality points available. Questions? Email ask-retirement@bcm.edu or call 713-798-1500.

Faculty in the News

Baylor experts weigh in on the latest pandemic developments. Check out this and Baylor's other news media mentions in this week's Faculty in the News, and follow BCMHouston_News on Twitter to keep up with our experts in the media. Interested in science news? Read the latest in From the Labs.

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