The Daily Utah Chronicle

Gov’t Monies Will Help Med School, but not Nurses, Others

By By Fred Thaller • March 29, 2002

The U School of Medicine currently ranks dead last in terms of amount of financial support per student from the state when compared with other public medical schools in the United States. "We've been working with the [state] Legislature over the past year or two in an effort to make them understand that we're very underfunded here," said Dr.

Diabetes Resource Center Opens

By By Fred Thaller • March 28, 2002

If you build it, they will come! And come they did yesterday to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Utah Diabetes Center in Research Park. A host of dignitaries and U officials showed up to celebrate the opening of U Health Science Center's newest crown jewel.

U Offers Eating Disorders Workshop

By By Fred Thaller, By Fred Thaller, and By Fred Thaller • March 27, 2002

Anorexia entered the public consciousness when well known pop singer Karen Carpenter died of the condition, an affliction she kept secret during her all-too short life. After Carpenter died, her family publicized eating disorders and encouraged others to seek help for the problem.

Annoying Roommate? Mine Was Worse

By By Fred Thaller • March 25, 2002

Have you ever had that roommate from hell experience? If so, I would like to hear from you. I just had my first experience with someone like that. I'm convinced that this person is Satan's younger brother or first cousin, at least. By way of a warning and lesson learned, let me tell you what happened.

Amos, Kopecek Honored for Contributions

By By Fred Thaller, By Fred Thaller, and By Fred Thaller • March 25, 2002

Amos to Receive Award The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) will honor Linda Amos, associate vice president for health sciences, for her contributions to nursing. Amos was nominated for the award by several deans and administrators of nursing colleges throughout the United States for her contributions to AACN, nursing education and the advancement of the nursing profession.

Studying Genetics of Heart Defects Gets U Prof Honors

By By Fred Thaller • March 25, 2002

U Professor Anne Moon won the 2002 Ross Award in Research by Young Investigators from the Western Society for Pediatric Research. The award honors Moon for her research in identifying genes that cause heart defects. Moon, assistant professor of pediatrics at the U School of Medicine, said the award includes $1,000 and a plaque.

U Prof Gets $1.1M NIH Grant to Study Urinary Problem

By By Fred Thaller • March 20, 2002

Dr. Peggy Norton, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the U, is the principal investigator on a five year study of two surgical treatments for urinary incontinence, a seldom discussed health problem of women. Urinary incontinence is a major problem among women.

Favorite Nurse Honors Available

By By Fred Thaller • March 18, 2002

It's that time of year again. You get the chance to nominate your favorite nurse for special recognition at the Seventh Annual Honors for Nursing Recognition and Reception scheduled for May 1, 2002. This program was established by members of the Faculty and Alumni Association of the U College of Nursing, to honor nurses, nurse educators and those who support the nursing profession throughout the community.

Dunn Positioned to Lead 2008 Paralympic Congress in Beijing

By By Fred Thaller • March 18, 2002

College of Health Dean John Dunn has been contacted by Chinese Olympic officials about possibly leading the Paralympic Congress prior to the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. According to Nancy Parker, spokeswoman for the College of Health, Dunn is an expert in physical activity for the disabled and on sports' role in improving quality of life for people with disabilities.

U Diabetes Center Holding Fun Run

By By Fred Thaller • March 18, 2002

The Utah Diabetes Center 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, March 23 will kick off a week long celebration to introduce the community to its new facility for diabetes patient care, education and research. The center, part of U Hospitals and Clinics, will also host an open house, tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.