February 5, 2016
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA
Vol. 34, No. 21
Eighth Annual ‘Cares For Kids’ Radiothon
MUSC Children’s Hospital patient Maddie Speizman, left, enjoys some fun moments with her mom, Heather, Speizman, as she serves as a guest DJ during the annual “Cares for Kids” radiothon held Jan. 28 to Jan. 29. Below photo:Dr. Michelle Hudspeth stops by the studio to talk with Laura Shieder, patients Mac and Scout Shieder’s mom. The event was sponsored by MUSC and radio stations Y102.5 and 103.5. Proceeds from the radiothon will benefit the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.
photos by Ginny Taylor, MUSC Childrens Hospital
MUSC adopts decorum policy for BOT meetings Staff Report The MUSC Board of Trustees has adopted a decorum policy designed to preserve the atmosphere of dignity and propriety required while the MUSC board is in session. The policy states: “The Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina and the Medical University Hospital Authority (hereinafter referred to as the “MUSC Board”) recognizes the importance of
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Concerns over virus Officals keep eye on Zika virus.
conducting the business of the university and hospital authority in an open and public manner and in an environment of personal respect and courtesy. This policy is intended to preserve the civility and decorum necessary to meet these goals. The rules of decorum contained herein are intended to apply to MUSC Board of Trustees and committee meetings (hereafter referred to as “MUSC Board Meetings”) in Colcock Hall or the premises where the Board meets.” In summary, the rules of decorum include:
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q Requiring all individuals to conduct themselves appropriately and in keeping with the decorum of the meeting; q Refraining from disruptive behavior, profane or abusive language, personal attacks and irrelevant or repetitive comments; q Refraining from conduct that disrupts or impedes the meeting or creates and/or provokes a disturbance involving physical contact;
See Policy on page 4
new CCMO
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Employee Applause
Sheila Champlin joins MUSC senior leadership team.
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Meet Carol
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D&I Engagement