MONITORING THE PULSE OF

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JAN. 15, 2011Vol. 2, no. 2

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APCC staff will be happy to evaluate the medications of potential Tech Carxe enrollees to see if this program will save money. There is no obligation to use or continue using this program, but it is believed that many will see a financial benefit and will enjoy using a pharmacy that offers superior customer service and satisfaction.After the program in Amarillo is operational, it will be expanded to Lubbock. A mail-order option will be introduced for all TTUHSC campuses later in the spring. Additional information regarding the mail-order option will be provided at a later date. The table below includes a partial list of generic medications covered by the Tech Carxe program. Please contact David Simmons at Amarillo Pharmaceutical Care Center at (806) 356-4620 for more information.

SOME COMMONGENERIC MEDICATIONS AVAILABLE

THROUGH THE TECHCARxE PROGRAMfor as low as $7

Antibiotics(Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Sulfa/Trim DS)Common AntidepressantsSertraline, Citalopram, Fluoxetine)Diabetic Medications(Glipizide, Glyburide, Metformin)Promethazine TabletsCholesterol Medications(Lovastatin, Pravastatin, Simvastatin)Antihypertensive Medications(Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Propranolol, Metoprolol (twice daily), Atenolol, Carvedilol, Losartan, Potassium, Furosemide) LevothyroxineAllopurinol

EXAMPLES OF $9 MEDICATIONSMedrol Dose Pak, Warfarin

EXAMPLES OF $13 MEDICATIONSGeneric Z-pak, Zolpidem

Tech Car e Prescription ProgramxAre you tired of paying higher co-pays for your prescription drugs? Think Tech Carxe the next time that your physician prescribes a drug for you!

Tech Carxe was developed under a 2006 grant to aid elderly patients of TTUHSC in Amarillo and was eventually expanded to all patients of need in Amarillo and Lubbock. Starting this month, Tech Carxe will incrementally be expanded throughout the TTUHSC campuses to also include faculty, staff and students as well as their depen-dents. The program will begin January 24 in Amarillo using the Amarillo Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacy (APCC) located on the first floor of the School of Medicine building at 1400 Coulter, Suite 1100.

Tech Carxe offers a lower cash alternative for many widely used generic drugs. There are approximately 300 medications currently on the Tech Carxe list and more will be added in the future. The program offers up to a 30 day supply for most generic medications with prices ranging from $7 to $22. Many long-term medications will be available for 90 -100 day supplies for $13, though not every drug is covered.

For example, if the co-pay for a generic medication through the patient’s insurance plan is $15 for a 30-day supply and it is available under Tech Carxe for $7, the patient would see an immediate monthly savings by using Tech Carxe. If Tech Carxe offers the medication under at a 90-100 day supply for $13, the patient could save several co-pays if the physician ordered a 90-100-day supply.

APCC can also fill brand name drug prescrip-tions for Tech Carxe patients at the same price charged by any other pharmacy contracted with the patient’s insurance.

The only requirement to participate in the Tech Carxe prescription program is the completion of a short enrollment form and there is no fee or insurance card required.

Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., president of TTUHSC, recognizes School of Pharmacy (SOP) faculty members Sanjay Srivastava, Ph.D., and Cynthia Raehl, Pharm.D., for their exceptional efforts on behalf of the university at the 2010 Faculty Awards Convocation.

Dr. Srivastava, associate professor for the Department of Biomedical Sciences in Amarillo, received the 2010 Excellence in Research Award for his accomplishments in research and scholarship as demonstrated in original, high-impact publications, external funding and national/international peer recognition for work done at TTUHSC.Dr. Raehl, chair for the Department of Pharmacy Practice in Amarillo, was the recipi-ent of the President’s Outstanding Professor Award.

Congratulations!

The 11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Celebration March will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17 at Bones Hooks Park located at 2104 N. Hughes. Participants are asked to assemble at the park at noon. The march will end at MLK Park at 1501 W. Amarillo Blvd. where a special afternoon program will begin. The ceremony will feature speaker Alonzo Everheart and special guest performer Issac Butler.

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, TTUHSC will be closed Monday, Jan. 17.

If you would like to help celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., several events are planned throughout Amarillo.

At 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, Mount Zion Baptist Church at 118 S. Van Buren will have a special service honoring MLK.

At 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, St. Andrews Episco-pal Church at 1601 S. Georgia will present an Afro Centric Evensong.

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SECTION B BUSINESS

PerformanceEvaluations Due

Performance evalua-tions are due for all employees who have

been employed at least six months. These are

due at the end of February. The original

performance evaluation must be sent to the

Human Resources Office and you should provide a copy to the employee.

Faculty performance evaluations should follow their school’s

policy on submitting for faculty.

OperatingPolicy Updated

Updates to the TTUHSC Operating Policies and

Procedures are now available online.

A list of the revised TTUHSC OP’s can be found on the

TTUHSC home page under “Administration – Policies and

Manuals.”It is the responsibility of

department administration to disseminate these revisions to

all individuals within their department who may be

affected.For more information, contact

Barbara.Irwin@ttuhsc.edu.

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SOP Faculty Members Recognized

MLK Day

Cynthia Raehl, Pharm.D (l) and Sanjay Srivastava, Ph.D.

Robert Kauffman, M.D., regional chair for Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been selected to serve on the editorial board of International Scholarly Research Network Endocrinology, a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports and clinical studies in all areas of endocrinol-ogy.

Steve Urban, M.D., associate professor, was named a Super Doctor in Texas Monthly’s December 2010 issue.

Margaret Dean, R.N., received the Outstand-ing Achievement Award for 2010 from the Senior Ambassador Coalition.

Dr. Kauffman and Paul Tullar, M.D., assistant professor, had a journal article titled “Serum Magnesium Concentrations and Metabolic Variables in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome” accepted for publication in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, a peer-reviewed medical journal covering gynecology, female urology, gynecologic oncology and fertility.

Venki Chithambaram Pillai, Ph.D., candidate in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, has received a Dean’s Scholars Award. This award recognizes outstanding graduate students with a $5,000 increase in their stipends for the duration of their degree plan.

Fourth-year Amarillo pharmacy students Sarah Carman and Shanna James, along with first-year Abilene pharmacy student Kellyn Galbraith, garnered first place at the 2010-2011 Compounding Competition.

CampusAccomplishments

Welcome toTTUHSC!

Jan Britten Specialist in poison information,Poison Control Center

Lisa Hamilton Licensed Vocational Nurse,Center for Women’s Health

TTUHSC Group Night at the Amarillo Bulls

Saturday, Jan. 22 is TTUHSC night at the Amarillo Bulls hockey game. All faculty, students and staff can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $8. To reserve your tickets, drop by the main office at 901 S. Buchanan St. or call (806) 242-1122. The Amarillo Bulls will be taking on the Wichita Falls Wildcats. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

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SECTION CLIFESTYLES

spotlight onSTAFF

Hometown:Amarillo

Department:Ambulatory Clinic

Job Title:Senior Attendant

Years at TTUHSC:10 years part-time

Favorite thing about your job:Meeting new people every day and getting to know them and being able to help someone every day.

Favorite thing about TTUHSC:This is an amazing place to work overall. Such good friends are found here, and you learn so much from everyone.

Dream job when you were a kid:I really can’t remember. I’ve been blessed though.

Your family:Husband, Ralph, of 41 years. Two sons, Gene and Michael. Four grandchildren.

Hobbies:We’ve had season tickets to the Dallas Cowboys for 12 years! I love to read and like crossword puzzles.

Place you would like to visit:I always wanted to visit the holy land. I’ve heard so much about how it feels to walk where Jesus walked.

Something few people know:I’m retired from Atmos Energy. I’m active in my church and very involved with my grandchildren.

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Robert Kauffman, M.D., regional chair for Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been selected to serve on the editorial board of International Scholarly Research Network Endocrinology, a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports and clinical studies in all areas of endocrinol-ogy.

Steve Urban, M.D., associate professor, was named a Super Doctor in Texas Monthly’s December 2010 issue.

Margaret Dean, R.N., received the Outstand-ing Achievement Award for 2010 from the Senior Ambassador Coalition.

Jan Britten Specialist in poison information,Poison Control Center

Lisa Hamilton Licensed Vocational Nurse,Center for Women’s Health

Tuesday, Jan. 18Performance Management TrainingThis training will cover how to successfully complete your performance management evaluations and explain changes that will go into effect in March. The class will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 18 in Room 4713. Registration is not required.

Wednesday, Jan. 19World Health Lecture SeriesThe Office of International Affairs (OIA) invites you to attend an ongoing lecture series on world health. The lectures are at noon every first and third Wednesday of the month. Invited guest speakers share their experiences and work involving globe health issues. This week’s speaker is Jack Rudd, D.D.S., founder and director of Teethsavers International Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating third world populations on dental hygiene and tooth care. The lecture will be in Room 4720. For more information, contact cima@ttuhsc.edu.

Grand RoundsTodd Bell, M.D., will discuss influenza from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the School of Pharmacy auditorium.

Safety Services TrainingSafety Services is offering training from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 in Room 4717 on shipping hazardous materials. Class 6.2, Infectious Substances and Dry Ice, certifies the employee to ship infectious organisms, pathogens, human materials or items contaminated with infectious substances. This course also certifies the employee to ship with dry ice. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Toni Denison at (806) 743-2597 or toni.denison@ttuhsc.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 21SimCentral Continuing Education ClassesSimCentral is offering Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) classes for new providers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 21. The cost is $200 per person. Participants must bring proof of current CPR/BLS certification to the first class and must be able to interpret basic cardiac arrhythmias. For more information, contact the Amarillo College Center for Continuing Healthcare Education at (806) 354-6085 or visit www.actx.edu/ch.

Monday, Jan. 24Harrington Library Instructional SessionOn Jan. 24, the Harrington Library will present SciVerse Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. Find out who is citing you, track research trends and discover cutting-edge information in your field. This instructional session will be presented on a come and go basis in the Harrington Library at 1400 Wallace Blvd. anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. No registra-tion or sign-up is required. If you are unable to attend, you can schedule an individual appointment. For more information, call (806) 354-5450. SciVerse Scopus can also be accessed online at ttuhsc.edu/libraries under the databases link.

Tuesday, Jan. 25Understanding leave categories and reporting work hoursLearn how to understand leave categories and the correct way to report work hours by attending a training session with Training and Staff Development. The class will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 25 in Room 4714. To register, call (806) 356-5959. For more information, contact Tanya.Fraley@ttuhsc.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 26Grand RoundsKathleen Clark, M.D., will discuss calcium supplementation from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 in the School of Pharmacy auditorium.

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SECTION D EVENTS TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYHEALTH SCIENCES CENTER™

IngredientsCooking spray2 Tbsp butter, melted1/4 c. canola oil1/2 c. honey1 large egg1/4 c. smooth almond butter1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/4 c. nonfat dry milk1/2 c. each all-purpose and whole-wheat flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp salt1 3/4 c. rolled oats1/2 c. raisins

DirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Beat the butter, canola oil, honey, egg, almond butter and vanilla extract in a large bowl with a mixer until combined.In another bowl, whisk the dry milk, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the oats and raisins.Scoop tablespoonfuls of batter about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Store in a loosely covered container for up to 3 days..

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SECTION ECLASSIFIEDS

Comprehensive Primary Care for the Family: Preventative Services Cancer Screenings Immunizations Sports, School, Employment & Travel Physicals

Office based procedures: Skin Biopsy and Excision, Skin Abscess Drainage Laceration Repair Fracture Stabilization Pap Smears & Breast Exams Ingrown Toenail Removal Newborn Circumcision Trigger Point Injections, Knee & Shoulder Injections

Chronic Medical Management: Diabetes High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Asthma COPD Heart disease Reflux Arthritis Depression Anxiety Insomnia Dementia screening Memory Care Programs Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Nursing Home Care at Bivins Memorial Hospital Care at BSA Pre-natal Care & Delivery at NWTH Specialty Referrals..............................................................................

Inpatient and Outpatient Consults/Management for: Uncontrolled Diabetes Hypertension Endocrine Disorders Other Medical Problems

Geriatrics consults ID Consults Pulmonary consultsEndocrine consults Pulmonary function test in-house Dexa scans for bone density determinationWomen’s Health consults including: Fibromyalgia Sexual Health Menopausal Issues Osteoporosis Well Woman Visits Botox injections..............................................................................

General Pediatrics Adolescent Behavioral developmentCardiology Gastro-Intestinal Hematology/OncologyEndocrinologist Pulmonologist NephrologySpecial Needs Intensivists Med/PedsGenetics Specialist..............................................................................

Laparo/Endoscopic SurgeryPediatric SurgeryHernia & GallbladderEndocrine SurgeryWound CareBreast DiseasesHead & Neck CancersEsophageal SurgerySurgical OncologyGeneral Thoracic SurgeryThoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)BronchoscopyThoracic OncologyHyper HydrosisEar Nose and Throat..............................................................................

Cognitive behavioral therapyPlay therapy HypnotherapyAnxiety Childhood/parenting/school dilem-mas Relationship issuesBlended family predicaments DepressionPost traumatic stress disorderOffers counseling to children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population...............................................................................

Routine Obstetrical CareHigh-Risk Obstetrical Care with the Panhandle’s ONLY board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine SpecialistWell Woman CareRoutine and Surgical GynecologyColposcopy ProceduresIncontinence TreatmentPelvic Reconstruction SurgeryPediatric and Adolescent GynecologyGenetics Specialist..............................................................................

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