January/February 2001, Volume 13, Number 1

In this issue:

• "I Care" — Individual commitment to service leadership
• From the Director — Opening up the lines of communication
• Reaching out for mental health — Closing the gap between mental health research and services
• Streamlined patient billing system on tap for UI Hospitals and Clinics
• Open Hearts Cruise Gala 2001 — February is American Heart Month
• NewsWorthy — Significant news events
• Adrienne Drapkin — Medical Museum director's amazon adventure
• ILDP-Moving UI Health Care forward through partnership networks — Faculty and staff celebrate the completion of leadership program
• Christmas Past — Staff and volunteers deliver toys, gifts, and treats
• Protecting Babies — January designated Birth Defects Prevention Month
• I gave at the office — Donating blood at the DeGowin Blood Center
• Hospital conveniences not only for patients — Hospital amenities; shopping, beauty, postal, library, financial
• Above and Beyond — Recognizing people who demonstrate their commitment to excellence and service
• Patriot Award — U.S. Department of defense award presented to Steve Long
• Milestones — Appointments, honors, retirements
• Ahead of his time — Richard L. Lawton, M.D. was a pioneer in the field of organ transplantation and organ donation
• Roasted Twice — Tom Kisker, M.D. is guest of honor at two roasting celebrations