TAMHSC releases new safety mobile app

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Kendall Cherry

Caught in an emergency and need to think fast? There’s an app for that.

The Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is proud to announce the launch of our new safety and security mobile app, HSC eduSafe, available for both Apple and Android phones and tablets.

HSC eduSafe app screenshot

HSC eduSafe app screenshot

HSC eduSafe features access to emergency procedures, easy signup for the HSC Alert text message service, security escorts and parking maps for each of the TAMHSC campuses. Users can now access essential emergency procedures anywhere, at any time, without a Wi-Fi or data connection.

From a suspicious person to natural disasters, HSC eduSafe will help you handle any situation. Previously, these instructions were only available online or in bulky flipcharts. But with our new app, these procedures are now accessible on your mobile phone.

Witness something questionable on campus? HSC eduSafe also presents a form allowing users to report any hazardous conditions directly to TAMHSC officials. This form can also be submitted anonymously, if desired.

Walking on campus and feeling unsafe? Our app allows users to request a security escort to walk them to any building or parking lot on campus. A direct phone line will connect you to your campus security desk, where campus security will send an officer to assist you.

Need to locate a parking lot on campus? HSC eduSafe features maps of all on-campus parking lots and buildings.

Users can also manage their TAMHSC parking account by paying citations, appealing citations or purchasing permits directly through the app.

 

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Kendall Cherry

kcherry@tamhsc.edu  |  


The Texas A&M Health Science Center provides health education, outreach and research through its colleges and campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Houston, Round Rock, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen.

ACPE appoints dean to global commission

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Cheri Shipman
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The dean of the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy has been appointed to an influential organization that has a global impact on pharmacy schools.

Indra Reddy, Ph.D., professor and founding dean of the TAMHSC-Rangel College of Pharmacy, has been appointed to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) International Commission. This is a three-year appointment effective Feb. 1, 2013, through Jan. 31, 2016.  “Globally, there is a tremendous need to optimize and advance the quality of pharmacy education and practice with an ultimate goal to improve patient care” Dr. Reddy said. “I am very excited for this opportunity and I am looking forward to serving in this capacity.”

The ACPE Board of Directors established the ACPE International Services Program (ISP), the mission of which is to promote, assure and advance the quality of pharmacy education internationally to improve patient care through safe and effective medication use. The ISP activities and programs are supported and guided by the International Commission. The expert members serving as commissioners are drawn from around the world and approved by the ACPE Board of Directors.

 
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Cheri Shipman

cshipman@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu  |  


The Texas A&M Health Science Center provides health education, outreach and research through its colleges and campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Houston, Round Rock, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen.

TAMHSC joins Texas Alzheimer’s consortium

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Scott Maier

(AUSTIN, TX) – The Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (TCADRD) has announced that the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) has been elected to full membership and participation in the prestigious Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC).

The TAMHSC will provide expertise in research, care and education that complements existing consortium members – Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

“This is a great day for our medical research institution to have a role in the advancement of care and cure for this terrible disease that affects so many Texans,” said Clint P. Hackney, TCADRD vice chair and Texas A&M University alumnus.

TAMHSC faculty currently are studying Alzheimer’s development and working on markers for earlier detection, as well as testing specific drugs to prevent or eliminate the disease. Research also is being done on the impact from lifestyle and the environment, outside of genetics and biology.

“We are pleased to be part of the Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium and share our knowledge and expertise,” said David S. Carlson, Ph.D., TAMHSC vice president for research and dean of the School of Graduate Studies. “Alzheimer’s not only affects the individual but also puts a tremendous strain on caregivers and our society, and our faculty are committed to finding how to prevent, treat and perhaps even eradicate this devastating disease.”

 
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Scott Maier

samaier@tamhsc.edu  |  (979) 436-0614


The Texas A&M Health Science Center provides health education, outreach and research through its colleges and campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Houston, Round Rock, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen.

Central Texas submits Medicaid waiver plan

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Scott Maier

Group photo at event

Following federal approval for a waiver that allows Texas to provide cost-saving Medicaid improvements, the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) has taken a leading role in two of the state’s new regional healthcare partnerships (RHPs) – one in Central Texas, the other in the Brazos Valley area.

Each partnership must submit a regional health care plan to participate in the waiver. The plans include projects that are driven by a regional health assessment and identify participating public entities and performing providers. The projects are meant to transform health care in the region with incentive projects that that develop infrastructure, innovate and redesign programs, improve quality and make population-focused improvements.

On Dec. 12, the plan for RHP 8 – Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, Milam, Mills, San Saba and Williamson counties – was signed and certified at the TAMHSC Round Rock Campus, then submitted to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for formal review and approval. A similar signing occurred in November in Bryan for the plan for RHP 17 – Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Montgomery, Robertson, Walker and Washington counties.

Pictured in the Dec. 12 signing are, from left, front row, Cynthia Guerrero, Williamson Cities and Counties Health Department (WCCHD); Anita Martinez, WCCHD; Janice Ehlert, TAMHSC; Lindsay Pollok TAMHSC; Jeff Madison, Little River Healthcare; Dr. Lee Ann Ray, TAMHSC.

Second row: Dr. Chip Riggins, WCCHD; Cynthia Long, Williamson County Commissioner; Terry Browning, Rockdale Hospital District; George DeReese, Little River Healthcare

Third row: Bride Roberts, WCCHD; Kathy Pierce, Williamson County

Fourth row: Eldon Tietje, Central County Services; Bonnie Scurzi, Bell County Public Health District; Rita Kelley, Bell County; Carol Ellis, Burnet County.

Not all participants in the RHP 8 plan are pictured. A copy of the plan is available online at http://www.tamhsc.edu/1115-waiver/rhp8.html

 

 
Contact Information

Scott Maier

samaier@tamhsc.edu  |  (979) 436-0614


The Texas A&M Health Science Center provides health education, outreach and research through its colleges and campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Houston, Round Rock, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen.

Facilities & Construction receives AssetWorks award

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Scott Maier

The Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Office of Facilities and Construction recently received the 2012 AssetWorks Achievement Award during the 16th Annual AssetWorld Conference in Chattanooga, Tenn.

From left, Mark Cervenka, Clay Hanks and Charlie Lindahl.

The highest honor AssetWorks bestows each year, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in facilities and workplace management through the use of innovative and/or pioneering technologies or best practices that improve efficiency, productivity and service delivery while leveraging the company’s AiM ™ computerized maintenance management system.

The award was a team effort at the TAMHSC led by Clay Hanks, director of operations and facilities management; Mark Cervenka, manager of facilities and construction; Corey Losinski, former assistant director of facilities and construction; and Charlie Lindahl, senior systems analyst.

AssetWorks Inc. is a leading provider of software solutions to asset- and infrastructure-intensive businesses.

 
Contact Information

Scott Maier

samaier@tamhsc.edu  |  (979) 436-0614


The Texas A&M Health Science Center provides health education, outreach and research through its colleges and campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Houston, Round Rock, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen.

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