The University and Medical Center communities are shocked and saddened by the killing of Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz, who died on July 21. Mark Gestring, chief of the division of acute care surgery, led the team that performed an emergency operation on Officer Mazurkiewicz. “As the region’s only level one trauma center, our teams have to be ready for everything, all the time,” Gestring said. “Still, it’s important to acknowledge the enormous toll events like this take on all of us.” Gestring noted that the killing of Officer Mazurkiewicz was a highly visible example of the gun-violence epidemic in Rochester.
Strong Memorial Hospital is being lit in blue through Monday, August 1, in honor of Officer Mazurkiewicz, and University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong’s Emergency Department will be lowered on August 1.
In today’s issue:
Information on workplace safety resources and new crisis de-escalation training
University IT offers guidance on Outlook’s “@Mention” feature
Research study opportunities for dementia caregivers
Workplace safety: important available resources, new crisis de-escalation training
The University offers a variety of online and in-person programs to all employees, including emergency preparedness, active shooter awareness, and programs to support overall well-being. New nonviolent crisis intervention training will begin to roll out at UR Medicine starting this week. The training is provided by the Crisis Prevention Institute, a company offering the “gold standard” of de-escalation training used at academic medical centers across the nation and internationally. Learn more.
Understanding the new Outlook ‘@Mention’ feature
A new feature called “@Mention” is now active in University mail, Microsoft accounts, and for Medical Center and affiliate accounts that moved to Microsoft Office online. It enables you to type the @ symbol and someone’s name in the body of an email or meeting invite to tag them and optionally add them as a recipient of the message or invite. Learn more about the new feature and how it can be best used.
Cam Schauf, director of Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations, retires in August. Read about Schauf’s passion for sustainability and how he worked to improve it by engaging with students, creating Dining Team Green, and building a strong management team in this week’s Go Green blog post.
Join the Office of Total Rewards for a webinar on Wednesday, August 3, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT to learn about refinancing your home loan, and how refinancing to a lower interest rate or to a shorter or longer term may help you reduce your monthly mortgage payment or the amount of mortgage interest you pay over time. This webinar will be conducted by a representative from Citizens Bank. Register today to reserve your place.
Are you caring for a loved one who has dementia? “Improving Well-Being for Older Adult Family Dementia Caregivers” is a research study investigating brief programs to reduce stress, and improve the health and well-being of dementia caregivers. You may be eligible if you are age 55 or older and are caring for a loved one who has any type of dementia. Participation is free and you would receive up to $200 for being in the study. For more information, call: (585) 275-6835 or email mindbody@urmc.rochester.edu.
Students, alumni, and faculty from the School of Nursing and the Medical Center recently won several National Black Nurses Association and Rochester Black Nurses Association awards and scholarships, including the 2022 Nurse Researcher of the Year and two spots on the Under 40 list. Read more about the winners here.
Face masks are optional for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. Patient care areas, as well as University shuttles and transportation, continue to require masking. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).
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