Freed said a new vaccine for bacteria streptococcus pneumonia, which is common in children under age 2 and the leading cause of meningitis, is due out this summer. He also reminds adults to get their 10-year tetanus boosters and annual flu shots. The Second Annual Betty Ford Breast Cancer Symposium for the Patient is on July 29 at the Power Center. The keynote speakers are actors Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker. Experts from U-M and nationwide are discussing the latest advances in breast cancer research and treatment, the role of nutrition and complementary therapies, and other related topics.
Space is limited.
Quality Improvement stories wanted Quality Month 2000 will be celebrated on Oct. 10 with a Quality Carnival featuring storyboards and displays of Quality Improvement success stories. Deadline for applications and nominations is Aug. 8 . In the event of rain, the venue is the Hospital lobby. The new campus address for both offices is 1500 Medical Center Drive, Box 0759. All phone and fax numbers are unchanged.