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Applause Program The following MUSC employees received recognition through the Applause Program for going the extra mile: Medical Center Erin Hosterman, ART MSICU; Jason Haan, Clinical Neurophysiology; Barbara Busby, Guest Relations; Lisa Petruncio, Adult ED; Talonda Henderson, 8 West; Lezlee Lisi, Children’s Therapy Center; Takenya Glover, Bone Marrow Transplant; Karin Elkins, Clinical Education; Angela Kelly, Oncology and MedSurg Services; Kristy Martin, Bone Marrow Transplant; Leona Anderson, Medical Records; Holly Oliver, ART MRI; Linda Hamner, MRI; George Waring, Magill Vision Center; Michael Howard, UIM; Christine Wheeler, McClennan Banks Adult Primary Care; Krista Mingo, UIM; Phyllis LaBoard, UIM; Shelia Brooks, Revenue Cycle/Operations; Jennifer Keevern, Physical Therapy; Robert Egbert, 9 East; Renotia Fludd, Guest Relations; Shannon Weaver, Physical Therapy; Melissa Marshburn, 9 East; Courtenay Barfield, NNICU; Ross McKenna, ART Central Supply; Annette Lemon, Central Supply; Cheryl Neal, General Internal Medicine; Meghan Mandel, Ashely Ave Pharmacy; Lindsey Harward, OB/ GYN Resident; Michelle Rogers, Meduflex Team; Carol Sherman, Hematology/ Oncology; Douglas Simon, Safety & Security; Betty Chandler, 6 West; Brittney Whaley, 6 West; Breezy Bernheisel, 6 West; Zach Connell, 6 West; Brandy Olson, Guest Relations; Terrill Huggins, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine; Tom Martin, Guest Relations; Dane Daley, Residents Orthopedic Surgery; Mike Norris, Adult ED; Corey Frasier, Support Services; Melvena Nelson,
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People of Interest
Environmental Services; Mary Hanna, Physical Therapy; An’che Bell, Patient Transport Services; Tina Hinkle, 5 East; Monica Wigfall, 5 East; and Zonya Mungin, DDC
MUSC’s Department of Public Safety is asking for help from the MUSC community in identifying two women in who were recently on MUSC’s campus. The individuals are wanted for questioning in regard to several credit card thefts and fraudulent activity that occurred July 8 around MUSC. Anyone having knowledge about these people should contact Sgt. David Wagner, 792-0334 or Sgt. Don Register, 7921327 of Public Safety.
University
Deborah Cook, University Housekeeping; Mellie Klinger, Accounts Payable; Wanda Lowe, Student Health Services; Nebra Singleton, Engineering and Facilities; and RoseMarie Thompson, Grants and Contracts Accounting
Applications accepted for new MPH degree programs Applications are being accepted for three new Masters in Public Health degree programs being offered by the Department of Public Health Sciences. MUSC’s MPH degrees will prepare the next generation of public health scientists to develop expertise, research skills and practice opportunities in population health and prevention. Those interested in earning a MPH degree with an emphasis in biostatistics, epidemiology or health behavior and health promotion should direct inquiries to Joan Graesch at graesch@musc.edu. For information, visit http:// academicdepartments.musc.edu/ cesl/em/admission/application/ mph. Deadline for application is July 31. The Catalyst is published once a week. Paid adver tisements, which do not represent an endorsement by MUSC or the State of South Carolina, are handled by Island Publications Inc., Moultrie News, 134 Columbus St., Charleston, S.C., 843-849-1778 or 843-958-7490. E-mail: sales@moultrienews.com.
Spring and Fishburne road project continues Work will continue at Fishburne and President streets as well as on Sheppard Street. Both the intersection at Fishburne and President streets (including part of Fishburne) and Sheppard Street from the Crosstown to Rutledge are expected to remain closed. The detour route around the intersection at Fishburne and President streets may shift a little so please be alert for changes. Work includes: water relocations and installation of stormwater infrastructure at Fishburne and President streets and other construction. Closures are expected to continue until mid-August. Starting July 7, Bogard Street will close from the Crosstown to President Street affecting traffic around President and Fishburne streets. For everyone’s safety, while traversing these areas via vehicle, bike or on foot, please obey all signage and be aware of any construction activity. This closure is expected to continute until midSeptember. For project information, visit www.SeptimaClarkProject.com.
MUWC seeks scholarship applications The Medical University Women’s Club is seeking MUSC’s most deserving students for its annual scholarships. The MUWC will award $14,000 in total scholarships this year. All full-time students in their second or subsequent years from any of MUSC’s six colleges are eligible and encouraged to apply. Previous applicants may reapply. Applications are available through at http://academicdepartments.musc. edu/womensclub/scholarship.htm. Dealine for submissions is 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 7. Applications must be submitted online via email to muwcscholarship@gmail.com.
No handwritten applications will be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The MUWC Scholarship Committee will review the applications and select scholarship recipients based on financial need, academic achievement, university and community service. Scholarship recipients will be notified by Friday, Sept. 11 and recognized at the MUWC annual membership coffee event on Sept. 15. For information about the program or process, contact Charlotte Gillespie, scholarship chairman, at muwcscholarship@gmail.com.