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Week of June 20, 2016


CU168 will publish monthly in July and August. Weekly publication will resume in September.
The UV Light That Kills Germs, Spares Skin 
A specific wavelength of UV light that can kill drug-resistant bacteria without harming skin may be a safe and cost-effective way to prevent surgical site infections.
 
Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Health
Mailman School experts discussed issues such as heat waves, Zika, and food insecurity at the Health and Climate Colloquium.
 

Hormone Makes Old Mice Run Like Youngsters
A hormone made by the skeleton has a big influence on muscle activity and exercise capacity, a new CUMC study finds.
 

Nursing Home Practices and UTI Prevalence
A Columbia Nursing-led study of prevention practices to reduce UTIs in nursing homes suggests that since most UTIs are not catheter-related, extra prevention focus is needed elsewhere.

CUMC in the News
NPR - June 10, 2016
Mother Jones - June 11, 2016
Reuters - June 9, 2016
 

Announcements


On June 29, Haven Avenue will be open as a plaza and closed to vehicular traffic between 169th Street and Fort Washington Avenue. The Allan Rosenfield Building and Neurological Institute parking lots will be temporarily closed; parking for these cars will be temporarily relocated to the 100 Haven Ave. parking garage and another NYP-operated lot, respectively. Street parking along Haven Avenue, between 169th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, also will be unavailable.

Quick Tips Quick Tipsfrom Human Resources
Tip: Show your ID to save on bicycle purchases

Are you looking to purchase a bicycle, or do you need a tuneup or repair? Several local bicycle shops offer a discount if you bring your Columbia ID! Visit the website of the Office of Work/Life to see participating locations.

Photo of the Week
The Summer Haven festival, a celebration of community, culture, and wellness, brought a vibrant array of activities, entertainment, local foods, and health education to the CUMC campus last Tuesday. 

Submit a photo of the week by email and find more community photos on our Instagram feed @ColumbiaMed.

Video Feature
Columbia Honors Orlando Victims
 
On June 15, the Columbia University community gathered on Low Plaza for a remembrance event and show of solidarity for Orlando. Low Library was lit in rainbow colors last week to honor the victims of the attack.

Featured Events


Integrative Neuroscience Seminar: “Neuroscience Meets Technology - A Vision of the Future of Brain Health” with Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD
6/24/16, 11 a.m., Seventh Floor Conference Room, Kolb Annex, 40 Haven Ave.

CUMC Employee Appreciation Lunch
6/29/16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave.  More »

For more events, please visit the CUMC calendar.
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