The Division of Hospital Medicine will host Grand Rounds featuring Michelle Bauer, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, who will present “Substance Abuse in Older Adults: When Does it Stop?” on Thursday, May 21 at 12 p.m. in the UMH Seminar Centers A and B, on the first floor. By attending this lecture, participants will be able to measure epidemiology of substance abuse in older populations, discover available screening tests and their relevance for older patients, and implement appropriate strategies to assist older patients with substance abuse and comorbid disorders.

The lecture is designed for family practitioners, emergency physicians, surgeons, internists, and hospitalists. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 credit. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.cme.med.miami.edu.

The Ophthalmology Department presents Arthur Salomon, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, and Chemistry at the Center for Genomics and Proteomics, Brown University, who will discuss ”High-Throughput, Quantitative Phosphoproteomic Dissection of Immunological Signaling Pathways Using Mass Spectrometry” on Thursday, May 21 at 12 p.m in Retter Auditorium.

Attend a panel on Thursday, May 21 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. titled “Swine Flu: Facts and Forecasts.” With concern over the H1N1 flu still high, this panel will provide the latest information on the outbreak, prevention tips, and how it is being addressed in the community. Join moderator José Szapocznik, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, with discussant Lillian Rivera from the Miami-Dade County Health Department, for a thought-provoking panel. Opening remarks will be given by Pascal Goldschmidt, executive vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Miller School of Medicine. Other presentations by UM faculty include John C. Beier, Diana M. Lopez, Gordon M. Dickinson Jr., Claude Earl Fox. amd David A. Lubarsky, as well as  Fermin Leguen from the Office of Epidemiology and Disease Control at Miami-Dade County Health Department. The event will be held at Sylvester Comprehensive Care Center, room 1301, and will be simultaneously broadcast to Conference Room 989 in the Clinical Research Building. No RSVP is required. For more information, call 305-243-8217 or e-mail [email protected].

On Thursday, May 21 at 12:15 p.m., the Medical Wellness Center will host “The Female Hormone Symphony Seminar” in the Educational Classroom. Gail Marshall, nurse practitioner, will discuss natural approaches to healthy hormone balance. She will also speak on key nutrients for hormone health and symptoms indicative of hormonal imbalance. Reserve your spot by calling 305-243-7600.

Attend the Division of Hospital Medicine Grand Rounds featuring Orlando Silva, associate professor of hematology/oncology, who will present “Breast Cancer Prevention Strategies” on Thursday, May 21 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Central, second-floor auditorium.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers “‘No’ is Not a Four-Letter Word,” a seminar for those interested in understanding the importance of setting appropriate limits. Our struggles to set limits are frequently tied to past experiences and the desire to not disappoint others.  How often do we regret committing to things we feel coerced into doing because we do not know how to appropriately set a limit?  How often do we fail to say “no” to dysfunctional habits or behaviors, even though we know they do not support our health or benefit us?  Join us to explore how setting limits can open paths to independence and goal attainment.

• Miller School Campus: Tuesday, May 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 155 Dominion Parking Garage.
• Coral Gables campus: Thursday, May 21 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 139 Max Orovitz Building.

To register, visit ulearn.miami.edu. For more information, call 305-284-5110.

The Center for Nonprofit Management Workshop presents “The Law: Avoid Common Legal Pitfalls” with Lynn Washington, Esq., of Holland and Knight LLP, on Thursday, May 21 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Storer Auditorium in the School of Business Administration.

Nonprofit agencies often face legal challenges very different from those encountered in the business or corporate world. Learn how you can:

• Protect your organization and yourself
• Understand basic nonprofit legal issues
• Handle ethical dilemmas with sense and grace
• Steer clear of common legal pitfalls
• Avoid conflicts of interest

To register online, visit nonprofit.miami.edu, e-mail [email protected] , or call 305-284-6673.

The Office of Research Information Management is offering a Velos Patient Management Workshop for team members, coordinators, research nurses, and all study personnel to learn how the system will help them manage patients. The workshop will include a hands-on module that will cover patient enrollment, patient status management, and patient calendars. The workshop will be held on Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Dominion Towers, tenth-floor training room. Registration is required through ULearn. For more information, e-mail mailto:[email protected].

Spring has returned and nature beckons discovery and exploration—even in art form. The annual two-part UM Student/Master of Fine Arts Exhibitions are viewable at the Lowe Art Museum. Also on view: UM’s Faculty Exhibition, featuring Carsten Meier’s Naturell. A preview and reception for the juried student exhibition and Naturell will be held Friday, April 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will be highlighted with a special lecture by Meier. A preview reception for the MFA exhibition, on view from May 14-June 14, will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Both receptions are free and open to the public. Regular admission to the Lowe (not including special events) is $10; $5 for seniors and non-UM students; and free for Lowe Art Museum members, UM students, faculty and staff, and children under 12 years of age. For more information, call 305-284-3535 or visit www.lowemuseum.org.