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January 2019 - Physician Focus

VOCERA APP LAUNCHES JANUARY 28 TO OFFER SECURE TEXTING FOR PROVIDERS

The new Vocera Collaboration Suite will allow providers to securely communicate and collaborate in real-time using personal mobile devices. Designed to improve collaboration across all regions, the new platform features a searchable directory, secure communication of personal health information, the ability to view physician availability and create a favorites contact list, message forwarding, and image attachment capabilities. Learn More >

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE NEWS

From Translation to Transplant

Since its launch in 2006, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Hispanic Transplant Program ? the first of its kind in the U.S. ? has dramatically increased access to liver, kidney and pancreas transplants for this high-risk population. Learn More >

Online Physician Transparency Reporting Now Systemwide

More than 900 physicians are included in the new Physician Transparency Reporting program on , with 98 percent receiving a star rating of 4.5 or higher based on patient feedback. Learn More >

Flu Cases On the Rise

Influenza rates are climbing, with more than 200 cases recently reported across the health system. View rates for each region on NM Interactive. Learn More > NMI

MyNM Mobile App Now Available

Download the app for personal use and to help you discuss the new offering with patients, which allows them to view test results, receive messages from their care team, find a physician and more. Learn More >

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New Physician Lab Coats to Arrive Soon

Physicians who ordered by December 31, 2018, will receive their new coats in late February. To learn more, check out the Physician Lab Coat FAQ. Learn More >

Congratulations to All Northwestern Medicine "Top Doctors"!

Join us in congratulating all Northwestern Medicine physicians who were recently recognized as Chicago area "Top Doctors" in the January issue of Chicago Magazine. Learn More >

More Northwestern Medicine News

PHYSICIANS YOU NEED TO KNOW

To help welcome Northwest Region physicians to the health system, we introduce here some of the region's leaders and newest additions.

Timothy Havenhill, MD

Orthopadic Surgeon and Vice President, Operations, Centegra Physician Care

With an impressive list of leadership positions, Dr. Havenhill is passionate about making change for the better and excited to lead Northwest Region physicians in providing seamless care across Northwestern Medicine. Learn More >

Jenny Yoo, MD

Endocrine Surgeon, Centegra Physician Care

With the addition of the legacy Centegra Health System, Northwestern Medicine welcomes its fifth endocrine surgeon, Jenny Yoo, MD, with Centegra Physician Care Surgical Associates in Crystal Lake. Learn More >

Mohammed Mubbasheer Shaik, MD

Hospitalist and Medical Director, Internal Medicine Hospitalist Program, Northwestern Medicine Northwest Region Dr. Shaik comes to Northwestern Medicine from St. Mary's Hospital in Hobart, Indiana, and will join the Northwest Region in his new position on April 1. Learn More >

More Physicians You Need to Know

POLICY AND PROGRAM UPDATES

Planning for the March 24 Epic Upgrade

The Epic upgrade will provide new and enhanced functionality to improve patient care and safety, ease navigation, boost clinician productivity and increase patient access. Learn More >

New Breast Density Legislation Now In Effect

A law requiring physicians to inform patients about breast density and the cancer risks associated with having dense breast tissue is now in effect across the state. Learn More >

Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

New tools offer important information for clinicians who prescribe antibiotics. Learn More >

Gadolinium-Based MR Contrast Agents Update

The FDA has issued a new class warning for GBCAs used for MRI, which includes MRI centers to provide a medication guide the first time an outpatient receives a GBCA injection. Learn More >

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CLINICAL TRIALS AND RESEARCH

Recommendations for Management of Penicillin Allergy

A review article in the January 15 issue of JAMA recommends best practices for evaluation and guidance and tools to help determine appropriate management for penicillin allergies. Learn More >

Mitochondria Linked to Autoimmunity

Northwestern Medicine scientists demonstrated that a specific mitochondrial protein complex is essential to the immunosuppressive activity of regulatory T-cells, findings with potential significance for a wide variety of autoimmune diseases. Learn More >

Full-Body Scan Could Improve Chemotherapy Effectiveness

A new full-body scan could help clinicians to better assess toxicity during cancer treatment, according to a Northwestern Medicine study. Learn More >

New Gene Associated With Glioblastoma Discovered

Scientists have identified a gene ? called isocitrate dehydrogenase 3-alpha ? that promotes glioblastoma tumor growth. Learn More >

More Clinical Trials and Research

FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEWS

$13.5 Million Grant Supports Creation of Cognitive Assessments App

Northwestern was recently awarded a five-year, $13.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to create a platform of app-based tools, called the MobileToolbox, to remotely assess cognitive function. Learn More >

Student Committed to Surgical Research, Global Health

Medical student Liam Kane discusses his orthopaedic surgery research fellowship, his interest in global health and what he loves about Feinberg. Learn More >

McNally Elected to National Academy of Inventors

Elizabeth McNally, MD, PhD, the Elizabeth J. Ward Professor of Genetic Medicine and director of the Center for Genetic Medicine, has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Learn More >

Breakthroughs Podcast

Listen to the people behind the science. Our Breakthroughs Podcast series highlights the powerful collaborations and extraordinary discoveries happening at Feinberg. Learn More >

More Feinberg School of Medicine News

CME OPPORTUNITIES

Fifth Annual Endocrine Fellows Foundation Research Forum

2 pm Thursday to 10 am Sunday, January 24-27 ? San Antonio, Texas

First Annual Conference in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Friday, February 8 ? CDH Auditorium

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Latest Clinical Updates in Heart Disease

Friday, February 15 ? Ruth's Chris Steak House, South Barrington

Management of Diabetes in the Ambulatory Setting: Challenges and Opportunities for Personalized Care

6 ? 7 pm Wednesday, February 27 ? NMH Feinberg Pavilion ? Third Floor, Conference Room A

Simulcast to the following locations:

CDH Auditorium Delnor Hospital 351 MOB ? Conference Rooms 1 and 2 Kishwaukee Hospital ? Conference Room 3 LFH Pavilion A ? Conference Rooms B and E

Geriatric Emergency Medicine Elder Abuse Conference

Thursday, March 21 ? Feinberg Pavilion, Pritzker Auditorium

More CME Opportunities

NM IN THE NEWS

A roundup of recent media coverage featuring experts from Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Sets Record With 54 Heart Transplants in 2018

Featuring Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Can Topical Drugs Help Prevent Breast Cancer?

Featuring Northwestern Medical Group Breast Surgeon Seema Khan, MD

Chickenpox in Adults: A Higher Risk of Complications

Featuring Deborah S. Clements, MD, program director, Northwestern McGaw Family Medicine Residency Program at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center

Central DuPage Hospital Opens New Advanced Heart Failure Center

Featuring Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Fertility Clinic Now Open in the West Suburbs

Featuring Northwestern Medicine

For more, visit NM In the News on .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds NMI Noon - 1:00 pm Feinberg Pavilion, Conference Room A

New Patient Safety Goals Thursday, January 24

PHYSICIAN RESOURCES

Welcome New Physicians Find A Doctor Regional CMOs & CNEs Academic Affairs NMI

Topic TBD Thursday, February 28

Regional Medical Group Grand Rounds NMI 7:30 - 8:30 am

NMH Medical Staff Minute CDH Medical Staff Minute LFH Medical Staff Minute

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CDH Auditorium Broadcast live to Delnor Board Room

COPD: Current Treatment Guidelines Tim McGee, DO Thursday, January 31

Advanced Heart Failure: Close to Home Nicholas Furiasse, MD Thursday, February 28

Delnor Medical Staff Minute Feinberg School of Medicine FSM Magazine NM Interactive (NMI)

CDH Medical Staff Chicago Sports Gala Saturday, February 2 Butterfield Country Club

NMH Medical Staff Quarterly Meeting Thursday, February 21 4:30 ? 6:00 pm NMH Feinberg, 3rd Floor Conference Room A

Epic 2019 Upgrade Sunday, March 24

NUFSM Calendar of Events

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