Video: What’s New at NEOMED
President John Langell shared news from around the University at the Sept. 25 campus update. Among the highlights:
- Kudos to Corrie Stofcho, M.D., who was elected as member-at-large on the Central Group on Student Affairs (CGSA) Steering Committee for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and to Jordan Cinderich, who was elected chair of the Higher Education Networking Group of the American Society for Quality.
- A major gift was received from the Timken Company in support of the new Medical Innovation Center (MedIC). Look for more information soon in The Pulse.
- The University Hospitals board of directors approved a new affiliation agreement with NEOMED at their meeting. Look for more information soon in The Pulse.
- The local community in Rootstown and Ravenna has been approved as a Joint Economic Development District. This could impact taxes for residents.
Following his remarks, Dr. Langell introduced Kunal Amin, Pharm.D., COO of NEOMED Health Care, who shared information on upcoming flu immunization clinics. He noted, the flu shots are required for all NEOMED employees. Proof of immunization will be shared with HR for those who receive the vaccines on site. Dr. Amin reminded the audience that all employees and dependents using SummaCare have no copay for using NEOMED Health Care services.
Frank Beck, D.D.S., dean of the Bitonte College of Dentistry, shared an update on the progress of accrediting the new College. The Higher Learning Commission will conduct a site visit Dec. 11-12. Dr. Beck welcomed Jean Fox, newly hired associate dean for clinical affairs, noting that the College now has three employees.