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In the face of far-reaching federal policy changes, the Mailman School community explored how to advance public health science and policy at a daylong teach-in. 
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Columbia Nursing has responded to the growing need for accessible health care by opening three faculty practices—the latest in Washington Heights—led by nurse practitioners.
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Solving a 60-year-old medical mystery, a team of researchers has discovered what causes kidney and urinary tract problems in people with DiGeorge syndrome.
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Today’s Columbia dental students have found in the College of Dental Medicine a school that embraces scientific and technological advances.
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Bill Gates and Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, DPhil, chat about Dr. Mukherjee’s latest book, “The Gene.”
Next week, Dr. Mukherjee will deliver the annual Alexander Ming Fisher lecture in the P&S Alumni Auditorium; see the events section below for details.
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The Ice Rink
Did you know that the medical center once had its own ice skating rink? Starting in the late 1930s, the medical center’s tennis courts, then located along 165th Street next to the Eye Institute, were flooded to allow skaters to frolic when the temperatures dropped below freezing. The practice continued until the tennis courts were demolished in 1960 to make way for the hospital’s Central Services Building.
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The Affordable Care Act and Form 1095-C
For the tax return filing season, Columbia University will mail Form 1095-C to employees’ homes by March 2. This form will provide confirmation that you received an offer of group health coverage from Columbia University and will include certain details of the coverage offered. If you prefer to receive Form 1095-C electronically, you must opt in here.
Although Form 1095-C is not required to be included with your 2016 tax return, it contains information that might be helpful in preparing your return, and you should retain it with your tax records. To ensure you receive this form, please log in to http://my.columbia.edu with your UNI and password and make sure your address is current.
For questions about accessing Form 1095-C or your eligibility to participate in the University’s group health coverage, please contact the Columbia Benefits Service Center at 212-851-7000 or hrbenefits@columbia.edu.
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Heart Month Events in February
 For National Heart Month, the cardiology team at ColumbiaDoctors is organizing activities throughout February to promote heart health. Events are free and open to the public, though seating may be limited.
Feb. 7: Healthy Cooking Demo
Feb. 13: Dr. Oz - The Good Life
Feb. 14: Love Your Heart Day
Feb. 23: Salud a tu Corazón
Feb. 28: Know Your Heart Score Screening
HSL Website Redesign Survey
The Health Sciences Library is in the beginning stages of a website redesign and is seeking user feedback. You can participate in the survey here.
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Patient Data Privacy and Protection Awareness Week
This week around the world, industries are raising awareness  about the importance of protecting personal data. For health care organizations, this is especially crucial. Every employee has the responsibility to keep patients’ data private and protected. This includes:
- Accessing patient information only if there is a business need
- Not disclosing patient information on social media without authorization
- Encrypting all electronic devices used to access or store patient information
If you are aware of any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of patient information, please notify the Office of HIPAA Compliance immediately at hipaa@cumc.columbia.edu.
Additionally, CUMC workforce members must complete annual HIPAA training by April 30. The training modules can be accessed here.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation in keeping CUMC’s data protected. |
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To protest a potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act, P&S students held a “Do No Harm” teach-in in conjunction with the #ProtectOurPatients movement at other medical schools around the country. Students discussed their concerns about a repeal’s impact on patients, read a statement from the CUMC deans regarding access to health care, and shared action items on sticky notes.
Submit a photo of the week by email and find more community photos on our Instagram feed @ColumbiaMed.
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Featured Events
Precision Medicine: Ethics, Politics, and Culture: “Precision Medicine, Privacy, and Family Relations” with Jacqueline Chin, DPhil
2/9/17, 5-8 p.m., New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Dr., Room 6602 More »
CUMC Black History Month Program: “Medical Apartheid” with Harriet A. Washington
2/9/17, 6-8 p.m., Bard Hall Lounge, 50 Haven Ave., first floor More »
Russ Berrie Pavilion Exhibition Series: “Uday K. Dhar: From Purusha to Paradise”
Ends 2/10/17, Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion, 1150 Saint Nicholas Ave., first floor lobby More »
The 39th Annual Alexander Ming Fisher Lecture: “A Son Confronts His Father’s Death” with Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, DPhil
2/13/17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium in the Black Building, 650 W. 168th St., first floor More »
For more events, please visit the CUMC calendar.
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