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Presque Isle Downs & Casino's gross slot-machine revenue dropped by 15.9 percent in March compared with March 2012.
The $12.65 million in revenue was down from the $15 million from the same month one year ago, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported.
But March's revenue did mark an improvement over the $10 million in slot-machine revenue from February, when revenue slumped 28.1 percent from February 2012.
The Erie casino has faced competition from Horseshoe Casino Cleveland since that facility opened May 14. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has not yet released the March slots report for Ohio casinos.
Mike Tamburelli, the casino's vice president and general manager, said in a statement that bad weather affected March's revenues. "There were 16 out of 31 days with snow or freezing rain compared to only four days of inclement weather last March,'' he said.
Tamburelli said floor improvements at the casino are continuing.
Presque Isle Downs has taken out what it called 311 underperforming slot machines, opening up floor space. The casino added 18 new slot machines in March, and this month will add more than 100 new slots, he said.
Also, the casino's first public slots tournament will be held today and continue every Thursday in April, he said.
Statewide, the gross revenue from Pennsylvania's 11 casinos was $229.3 million, the second highest amount recorded since the state's first casino opened in 2006, the board said.
Yet, the revenue declined by 1.6 percent from March 2012 -- the month that represented the largest revenue total in Pennsylvania casino history. The total revenue haul that month was $233.15 million.
In comparing just the 10 casinos operating in March that also were open for a full month in March 2012, revenue declined by 3.9 percent. Valley Forge Casino Resort operated for only one full day in March 2012, the board said.
Tax revenue from the state's 11 casinos totaled $123.4 million for the month.
Excluding Valley Forge, nine of the 10 casinos showed revenue declines in March, compared to March 2012. The exception was Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, which had a 2.8 percent increase.
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EAST PALESTINE - The East Palestine Fire/EMS Department is trying to do something about its aging ambulances and lack of emergency medical technicians.
Fire Chief Brett Todd fielded questions from Councilman Fran Figley and others during a special safety committee meeting Monday.
Mostly, Figley wondered why the department wants a new ambulance when it is already dealing with a lagging EMT roster.
Todd told council last year a new ambulance was needed to replace the oldest one currently being used as back-up. The department has three ambulances, with the oldest roughly 15 years old and at 116,000 miles.
He said the plan is to replace it and rotate all three to extend the life of the remaining two, which are 2005 and 2006 models and have about 50,000 to 60,000 miles each.
The new ambulance would cost about $130,000, he said.
Figley, after first claiming he received a backlash from the most recent council discussion, said he is not out to "attack the fire department," but didn't feel spending the money on a new ambulance was necessary.
Two weeks ago during the City Council Finance Committee meeting he questioned why the fire department needed a $400,000 annual budget.
"I was not specifically talking about the fire department. I was talking about the $400,000 the fire department spends," he said Monday. "I'm not hostile toward the fire department."
Several times during the meeting he asked Todd to explain the need for the ambulance.
Todd said in the event the other two ambulances are already on a call, the third may be needed but is not always reliable. He said the department relied on the New Waterford department to respond to calls 20 times last year.
Figley questioned the matter of "reliability" and mentioned his own personal vehicle has 271,000 miles and "starts every time I turn the key."
Mayor Margo Zuch told Figley she witnessed first-hand the department needing the third ambulance earlier that day and it wouldn't even start.
"If your car doesn't start you don't have somewhere to go, but if an ambulance doesn't start they have someone waiting for them," she said.
Figley suggested the department alert the Negley and New Waterford departments to be on stand-by if the local department already has the two ambulances in service and a new call comes in, but a member of the East Palestine department replied Negley and New Waterford are not on-call departments.
The village has mutual aid contracts with those departments, and those contracts assist with equipment needs.
But Todd isn't pleased with the New Waterford ambulances.
"They bought cheaper ambulances the last time they bought ambulances, and we have not been satisfied," he said.
He and Village Manager Pete Monteleone explained they are looking into the new ambulance being paid for using capital improvement money available, not fire levy funding.
Voters approved a 1.5-mil, five-year levy in 2009 that generates $78,000 a year for the department.
Finance Director Traci Thompson said an ambulance could be purchased using the levy money, but Todd is also wanting to buy a new brush truck that is estimated to cost $150,000.
She added a levy renewal is slated for the November ballot, and funding has historically been put toward new fire trucks. A renewal does not result in a cost increase for tax payers.
Monteleone explained the capital improvement money targeted for the new ambulances would come from the pay off of a State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan in 2015.
The village is paying $98,000 a year on the loan.
Councilman Don Elzer asked if money targeted for a new ambulance could be used to pay EMTs instead, but Monteleone said capital improvement money cannot be put toward personnel.
Elzer argued a new ambulance won't be worthwhile if there aren't enough emergency responders available to take the additional call.
He said he believes more people would be attracted to being EMTs if they were paid better.
The department's basic and advanced EMTs and paramedics work on a volunteer on-call basis.
Todd explained the EMTs and paramedics work 12-hour shifts, with two hours stand-by payment guaranteed if no calls come in. However, if calls do come in, the stand-by payment goes away and they are only paid for the hours they are on the calls.
He added recruitment and retention isn't just about the money. In most cases, people have jobs and can't dedicate the time. In other cases, people find they can't deal with the emotional side effects.
Council later approved the estimated 2014 budget, with no changes to the fire department's allocation. The budget is only an appropriation at this time and will not be finalized until later this year.


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November 27, 2012, 09:54 PM
Can anyone tell me the difference between plated and fmj and the benefits of either or lack of. I have been using fmj for awhile now
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November 27, 2012, 10:16 PM
FMJ are more expensive, yet can be driven to higher speeds. copper plated have a thin copper plating with a softer lead core. You are supposed to load copper plated midway between lead hardcast and FMJ data. if you push the copper plated too hard, it can shed its thin jacket. however I have no problems pushing 125gr copper plated 357's out at near max load data.
November 27, 2012, 11:04 PM
Reefinmike is mostly right on.
Some plated bullets can be driven to 38 super speeds (1400+ FPS). Berry's make some "TP" (Thick plating) bullets that can be loaded to max loads +.
The plated bullets are usually softer, so taper crimps on straight-wall pistol cartridges need to set to just remove the belling so the bullet won't be damaged.
Realize that the Speer Gold Dot hollow point bullet (1300fps in 9mm) is a plated pistol bullet.
December 1, 2012, 04:37 PM
You are supposed to load copper plated midway between lead hardcast and FMJ data. if you push the copper plated too hard, it can shed its thin jacket.
I've had this experience in a magnum revolver, where the plating all wound up in the forcing cone. Not pretty. They should be OK in most autoloading pistols and moderate revolver loads.
December 1, 2012, 06:33 PM
Another difference is that plated bullets fully encapsulate the lead, whereas a jacketed bullet has exposed lead either at the fore or aft end. Some ranges require fully encapsulated bullets, or you may want that feature for yourself if you are already having health issues and don't wish to compound your troubles.
December 1, 2012, 09:45 PM
If you are asking about .45 ACP, any 230 Gr RN plated bullet out there can take anything the .45 ACP can dish out.
The same is 99% true for 9MM as well, and the Berrys HBRN-TP plated bullets can certainly take anything the 9MM can dish out.
I haven't pushed any .40's hard yet. Well, not real hard.
Autos are easier on plated bullets than revolvers, simply because the bullets do not have to traverse throats/forcing cones.
December 2, 2012, 10:59 AM
I think it is important to mention that not all plated bullets are created equal. Some companies use thicker plating than others. Berry's and Ranier have the thinnest plating out there and they recommend lower data for that reason. Powerbond and Xtreme have some of the thickest plating out there just under Speer TMJ. My experience has shown that Speer TMJ is pretty much a jacketed bullet. Xtreme and Powerbond should be able to take anything you can dish out velocity wise but some revolvers will still shave them at the forcing cone.
December 2, 2012, 11:14 AM
I've only used Berry's plated bullets in 9mm and 38Super but was not impressed. Yes, they are a little less expensive than jacketed bullets, but are more "fiddley" to load (gotta watch your FPS limits, can't crimp too much or damage the plating), etc.
Most importantly to me, I found them to be less accurate than either jacketed or even good cast bullets in my case. Some guys swear by 'em; YMMV.
December 2, 2012, 06:39 PM
I find them just as easy to load as lead, jacketed, or moly plated bullets. In autos the proper crimp cannot damage them. In revolvers a taper crimp is better than a roll crimp (where you have to be careful), as it is so much easier on the plating, and as longdayjake posted, some have a thicker plating than others.
December 2, 2012, 07:57 PM
I've been using Berrys 200 gr hp in my .45 acp. Taper crimp and I've used 6gr of Unique and had no issues although 5.5gr is the most accurate. Proper bell and crimp.
Also use .40 and 9mm from Berrys.
December 2, 2012, 08:25 PM
Full metal jacketed bullets are a cut and shaped copper jacket, with a pressure swaged lead core, which is occasionally bonded- but not often.
Plated bullets are a cast lead bullet, electroplated with a thin copper veneer used to prevent leading from an otherwise soft lead bullet when shot at standard (jacketed or near jacketed) velocities.
December 2, 2012, 08:46 PM
This is the first time I have heard of a plated bullet being cast in the core. In fact, I have seen how the cores are made and they are not cast. They are made the same way a core for a jacketed bullet is made.
December 3, 2012, 07:36 AM
Cut rod Swaged plated bullets eh ? I stand corrected.
December 3, 2012, 10:17 AM
Yep, a lot of companies claim that their plated bullets are double struck. Double struck means they are swaged as a core and then they get swaged again after they are plated.
40 rod
December 5, 2012, 10:53 AM
I bought a case of .45acp some years ago They seemed just fine for a couple of years . Then when I was shooting the last couple of boxes I started to have a lot of misses and found big chunks of jacket/plating in front of the fireing line. even though the ammo had been stored properly , the bullets were starting to flake apart . I now prefer jacketed bullets.
December 5, 2012, 12:15 PM
Interesting. I have plated bullets that are much older than that and shooting fine in 9MM, .40, & .45. I don't see how plating can "go bad" after a time. Perhaps it was just coincidence you shot some bad ones last.
What brand?
December 5, 2012, 02:39 PM
If the bullets did not show any signs of corrosion, i would have to say they were not made properly and/or the plating was damaged in reloading.
Without some outside influence, metals have a very loooooooooong shelf life.
December 5, 2012, 03:16 PM
I have used them for 9mm, .45, and .30 carbine, all worked great. But I have recently been turned on to Delta Precision, if you buy bulk they sell FMJ for cheaper than most plated bullets.
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Gwyn No. Though the maze remains the same, some of the elements shift about.
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Gwyn There's a lot of cider, to compensate.
Rachael But will you reach it in time?
Gwyn No good hanging around. Let's go in.
Rachael It's no good. Your health indicator is flashing. You're done for.
Gwyn Only one thing for it. Reincarnate. And in a single player game you could always use the ability to create a second character, before the first one dies.
Rachael I'm a-maze-d you're not mapping this.
Gwyn You think I've got time to get out the old graph paper? Anyhow -- there are too many things that change during the game. Doors. Walls that disappear. Much better to get to know the sort of pitfalls that each level holds in store.
Rachael Most exits seem to be on the edges of the screens...
Gwyn ...or in the centre.
Rachael If you don't fight for some time, exits appear everywhere, anyhow.
Gwyn I've never stood still long enough. Inactivity makes all the invisible walls melt, releasing whatever lies behind them.
Gwyn Are you running away?
Rachael No, just checking ahead.
Gwyn You couldn't get far. The two characters have to be within the screen area.
Rachael I know. The only opportunity I get for a moment's peace is when you've left a maze. Then I can run around, picking up any bits of treasure you missed.
Gwyn Getting picked up by any wandering monsters we neglected to kill, more like. Co-operation's the name of the game now. So it's side by side and keep firing till we've cleared the generator.
Rachael Look -- another potion.
Gwyn Better let me have it. I can do more damage when I use it with the magic key.
Rachael It could give me extra armour or fight power or shot speed... I'm going to pick it up.
Gwyn Not if I shoot it first!
Rachael Hey! Not fair! I thought you said we were co-operating.
Gwyn Yes, but I reckon it's of more use to us if I have it to clear a crowd of grunts, say.
Rachael Then why didn't you say so. It'll be less powerful because you got it by shooting rather than picking it up.
Gwyn We're both pretty low.
Rachael Use magic then.
Gwyn It won't clear enough of those demons to get us to safety.
Rachael Not for both of us...
Gwyn What do you mean?
Rachael When the going gets tough, the tough get going. As soon as you're dead I'm running for the exit. So long sucker...
Gwyn I'm reincarnating if you make it ... and I might use you for a bit of target practise!
THYRA THE VALKYRIE Rachael This is me, Thyra - and no jokes about the thize of my thighs, right! Best protected warrior, with my shield, but I'm not that strong when it comes to throwing anything more then a tantrum. I can junk generators with my trusty sword and can even summon up a Iittle magic with the right potions.
MERLIN THE WIZARD Gwyn My Celtic roots made me a natural for Merlin. No good in a bout of arm wrestling, but goodness, gracious, great balls of fire shoot from my fingers with devastating results. Using potions is my main skill and I can clear a whole screen with magic - jus' like that.
THOR THE WARRIOR Rachael He's mighty Thor - no thurprithe, ath hith thkin absorbs twenty percent of the damage. He's so butch that he's also a winner when it comes to ranged and close combat - and I wouldn't mind a bit of that with him, knoworrimean!!! But I'd have to love him for his body, because he's a total klutz when it comes to magic.
QUESTOR THE ELF Gwyn Good elf to you, because Questor sets out on the quest with leather armour. He's not got much when it comes to putting shot - or should that he shooting a put? His hand to hand's a bit dodgy too, but his magical ability will do for most monsters and generators.
GHOSTS Who ya gonna call? Anybody with fire power, because they only hurt if they touch you. Ghosts tend to queue up to attack, so just blast away straight down the line.
GRUNTS So called because of their conversational power. These dummies go for brute force, so try and shoot them before they get close enough to join you to their club... a big one with a nail through itl
DEMONS Sneaky, they tend to lurk round corners and will spit fireballs at you. When you close in they prefer to bite, but this is less damaging than their incendiaries, So be offensive.
LOBBERS Little green men who toss rocks over walls. Best way to deal with the cowardly little tossers is with a well aimed missile, because they try to run away.
SORCERERS These strobe on and off worse than a disco light, and when you can't see them, you can't shoot them. Unless you're very lucky, missiles will be more miss than hit, so get a grip on these goons.
DEATH The big D is a big problem. Only a magical potion can do for him what he'd do for you. He'll drain 200 points before he's had enough. When cornered by him, activate a second character, who'll appear where Death was, destroying him!
PICK UP A POTION As well as giving you then chance to use magic, potions can have other useful side effects. Extra armour, magic power, shot speed or power, and fight and pick up power can all lurk in these bottles. But be careful not to blast them in your attempts to destroy any nearby nasties!
AMULETS Found on the lower levels, wearing one of these charming charms gives you the Sorcerer invisibility effect, which means you can run around without the monsters realising you're there.
TRANSPORTERS No, not train spotters - though you might find one in the very last level! They can get you into sealed rooms. Of course, whether you want to go into sealed rooms is another matter, as they often contain some really nasty problems!
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Robert H. Vought Jr.
He was predeceased by his father, mother and stepfather, Charles E. Vought.
Robert is survived by his companion, Deb Miller; a son, Robert H. Vought III of Cowlesville, N.Y.; a daughter, Candice Vought of Cowlesville, N.Y.; a stepson, Edward C. Rice II of Montoursville; a stepdaughter, Mandy Shortall of South Carolina; two grandchildren, Ryan and Adam; and a special nephew, David A. Prentiss.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date and burial will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.


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TED Reaches out to the Proles
Featuring super-lovely production and a cast of all stars, TEDTalks emerges from its walled garden with a serious web presence. "Each year, TED hosts some of the world's most fascinating people: Trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses. The talks they deliver have had had such a great impact, we thought they deserved a wider audience. So now, for the first time, we're sharing them with the world at large." via Signal vs. Noise and Ethan Zuckeman and friends at Active Living By Design (who kicked our geeky asses at Ultimate last week).
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From this morning's readings:
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will thwart." Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.
For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth; but God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong… ( 1:18-27, RSV)
I always find this passage challenging and encouraging. I find it challenging because I am a pretty rational person, and was attracted to Catholicism because it is based on solid philosophical and theological assumptions. These verses remind us that no matter how well we explain the faith, or think we understand it, there are always going to be elements to our belief that will come across to outsiders as either scandalous or absurd or both. The crucifixion of Jesus is scandalous and absurd, by worldly standards. Modern pundits even poke fun of it. We shouldn't be surprised, because the same happened in Paul's day. I find this passage encouraging because it reminds us that Christ himself is God's power and wisdom. Our faith truly is sacramental and incarnational, because it is ultimately about a person, not a system of principles. The principles, philosophy, etc, that result are based on the person of Jesus. This is why I don't think an enlightenment-style Christianity works, because there are elements of Christianity that are foolish when analyzed from a purely rational perspective. We Catholics and Orthodox have a word for this: mystery. This is why we speak of becoming a Catholic as a type of initiation; the process is more than just learning a few principles, and giving an intellectual consent. Initiation implies partaking of a mystery that can be partially grasped, but not fully understood.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavaliers have played eight and a half games without Shaquille O'Neal and Zydrunas Ilgauskas now and they have lost just one time, and that was a game they played without LeBron James.
Is it because O'Neal and Ilgauskas are really overrated, superfluous or non-impactful?
Not exactly.
It is because Anderson Varejao is going through the most prolific offensive streak of his career to fill in the gaps left by the missing centers.
Sunday Varejao earned plenty of praise for his usual energetic play. His ability to keep loose balls alive and chase down rebounds was invaluable. The Cavs had a season-high 27 second-chance points and Varejao had six of those 17 difference-making offensive rebounds in the Cavs' 104-93 victory over the Boston Celtics.
He also gave his standard defensive effort, being effective on pick-and-roll defense as well as smashing up against the Celtics' various big men who were trying and failing to score much in the paint.
"I thought one guy completely dominated the game and that was Varejao," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "With loose balls, activity, getting under our skin."
But while all of that is important to the Cavs efforts, it is Varejao's standard. What isn't is what the Brazilian is doing to replace the missing O'Neal, who was a staple of the offense before a thumb injury knocked him out three weeks ago.
After making 6-of-8 shots against the Celtics, Varejao is now shooting a sizzling 75 percent (47-of-63) in the nine games since O'Neal went down. He's even shooting 71 percent from the foul line (17-24), which is rather strong for a guy with a 60 percent career average.
He's averaging 12.3 points plus nine rebounds in that span.
"I've been practicing my jump shots working on finishing around the basket and building up my confidence," Varejao said. "It is just sort of happening for me. I've been playing with a lot of energy for years and running pick-and-rolls for years, it is just finding the space and making the basket."
Jamison feeling good: Antawn Jamison returned to the lineup after missing a game and a couple practices with a stiff left knee. He didn't shoot well, going 6-of-17 from the field and 1-of-7 from 3-point range, but finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. He said the knee is feeling better and he's not planning on missing any more games because of it.
"There's no problem, this is the best it has felt after a game in a while," Jamison said. "It's just something I'm going to have to pay attention to."
Sore eye: James suffered a scare when Kevin Garnett poked him in the left eye on a drive to the basket in the third quarter. James initially was in some pain and the Cavs had to take a timeout to allow him to get some treatment.
"I was lucky to be able to finish the game off," said James, who had a headache after the game from the hit. "It stayed blurry for about 15 minutes."
LeBron on Shaq: Some fans have been nervous that O'Neal hasn't been around the team for the last two weeks as he recovers from thumb surgery at home in Orlando. James said he is sure O'Neal is taking care of himself and staying in shape.
"I'm giving him his space," James said. "He knows how to police himself, literally. He'll be fine. He knows what is at stake. He's not going to jeopardize himself or our team by doing something that may hurt him when he comes back. He's fine."
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 7, 2016) – On his 45th birthday, University of Kentucky employee Jimmy Thomas got some dire news. After weeks of feeling under the weather, Thomas was diagnosed with leukemia on Sept. 8 of last year.
"The news from my doctor telling me that I had leukemia was shocking and devastating," Thomas said. "As many times as I've visited friends and family in Markey, I never thought in a million years that I myself would be a patient there."
Thomas underwent several rounds of chemotherapy at the UK Markey Cancer Center. As the months passed, the prognosis looked good: his cancer appeared to be in remission. After being off of work for 11 months, he was finally cleared to return to his job.
But on Aug. 12, a mere few weeks after returning to UK, his routine bloodwork and a bone marrow biopsy showed that leukemia had come back. Thomas was readmitted on Aug. 22. This time, he'll need a bone marrow transplant to beat the cancer if he can get back in remission. As an African-American — a population that only makes up roughly 7 percent of the bone marrow registry – Thomas knows that finding a bone marrow match will be difficult for him.
For the second year in a row, Thomas will spend his birthday as an inpatient at Markey. But to make the day as special as possible, his family came up with a plan: since Thomas cannot leave the hospital, they're bringing the party to him.
On Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., Thomas's friends, family, UK coworkers and others will gather at the Markey courtyard to sing "Happy Birthday" to Thomas as he sits on the balcony of the inpatient floor. Attendees have been asked to wear orange, bring orange balloons or carry orange signs in honor of National Leukemia Awareness Month in September.
Immediately following the serenade, Thomas's family, along with a representative from Be The Match, will be in the Combs Atrium with a supply of bone marrow registry kits from the Be the Match registry. Testing only requires a sample of cells, taken with cotton swab on the inside of the cheek. The kits will be mailed back to Be the Match and added to the registry.
Joining the registry is not a guarantee that you will be asked to donate – some people are never called; others may be called multiple times as a potential donor. Additionally, medical research shows that younger donors are best for patients and provide the greatest chance for transplant success. Because of this, doctors request donors in the 18 to 44 age group more than 95 percent of the time and the cost for this age group to sign up on the registry is free. Potential donors age 45 and older can participate but must enroll online and are required to make a $100 payment to cover the cost to join the registry. Potential donors over the age 44 are also able to join the registry through another donor site, DKMS, for a slightly lower fee of $60.
Though there's no guarantee that any participants in their bone marrow registry drive will be a match for Thomas, he hopes the event will at least help raise awareness about bone marrow donation and the need for minority donors. While he says that dealing with the disease itself and side effects from chemotherapy are hard, knowing that he might face difficulty finding a bone marrow match is even harder.
"I guess the hardest part of it all is knowing that my best chance of survival is a bone marrow transplant and knowing that there's such a low percentage of finding a possible match because I'm African-American," Thomas said. "I encourage, plead, and beg not only African-Americans, but everyone to sign up on the National Bone Marrow Donor registry. There still might not be a match out there for me after people sign up, but at least it will give someone else a better chance for a life-saving match."
Visitors are welcome to attend both Thomas's birthday serenade in the Markey courtyard and the ensuing bone marrow registry drive at 6 p.m. Thursday evening. Public parking is available in the UK HealthCare garage on the corner of South Limestone and Transcript Avenue.
If you are interested in joining the Be the Match registry but are unable to attend the drive, visit Be the Match for information on requesting your own testing kit.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2016) – In the late 1990s, University of Kentucky Professor Douglas Andres found that mutations in a protein known as RIT1 could initiate cancer development in laboratory models.
RIT1 works as a molecular switch. In response to signals from outside the cell, it turns on fundamental cellular activities, and then turns them off again to ensure they don't continue unchecked.
"Proteins like RIT1 control everything from how cells differentiate to how they grow," Andres said. "In a disease like cancer, they often get broken in the 'on' position. The cells that have RIT1 mutations constantly grow, even though they don't receive the necessary signals from the environment."
When Andres applied for funding to follow up on his findings, his application was declined. The reviewers of his grant wanted evidence that RIT1 mutations might actually promote cancer development in people. Unfortunately, searching for RIT1 mutations in human tumors was, at that time, a difficult undertaking. The technological advances required to successfully complete this mission would not be made until several years later.
But Andres didn't lose hope. "I never really give up on anything," he said.
Just over a year ago, his patience was rewarded – Alice Berger, a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Professor Matthew Meyerson at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, provided the evidence he needed. Working collaboratively, the research teams led by Andres and Meyerson showed what Andres had hypothesized all along: RIT1 mutations present in human lung cancers can transform non-cancerous cells into cancerous ones.
Now, after waiting more than 15 years, Andres has finally been awarded the funds to expand upon his initial discovery. Specifically, the breakthroughs gained from his collaboration with Meyerson helped him secure a two-year, $150,000 grant from the Kentucky Lung Cancer Research Program.
"With the grant we received, we will push the work forward," Andres said. "We hope this will lead to greater understanding of RIT1 mutations and how tumors containing them may differ from other lung tumors."
Ultimately, Andres hopes to use the insight obtained from these efforts to develop new tests that can diagnose RIT1-mutant lung cancers in patients. The awareness gained from such efforts could potentially lead to the development of therapies that specifically kill cancer cells containing RIT1 mutations.
"Each time that we gain fundamental insight into a problem – that is an exhilaration," Andres said. "Sometimes it happens in six months of work, or, in this case, it's taken 15 years between our initial discovery and our ideas actually coming to fruition."
UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, go to: uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2016) – The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Dr. Gerhard Hildebrandt was honored at the American Cancer Society (ACS) Belles & Beaus Ball held Aug. 6.
Hildebrandt, chief of the Division of Hematology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation at UK, was chosen as one of the 10 honorees this year for his support of the ACS Lexington Hope Lodge via patient referrals, participating in dinner groups and being an outspoken advocate of ACS lodging programs. Additionally, Dr. Hildebrandt is a member of the Lexington Leadership Council "Stay Well" Committee which works to promote cancer prevention methods in the central Kentucky community.
Honorees are selected by the Belles & Beaus Executive Board based on specific criteria, including community outreach in the greater central Kentucky area; dedication to community, wellness, education and quality of life; and their talents and achievements their health care and professional careers.
"Dr. Hildebrandt is committed to making Kentucky a healthier Commonwealth, and has recruited colleagues and staff to advance medical possibilities here at home," said Mark Filburn, UK HealthCare Ambulatory Director for Cancer Services. "He resonates hope and compassion to all patients, families and friends entering our care center, and I can think of no one more deserving for this distinction."
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2016) – The Pet Therapy Program run through the Volunteer Office at UK HealthCare gives volunteers the chance to let man's best friend brighten the days of people who need it most. Developed in the past few years, the program has volunteers and pets that visit patients in the Markey Cancer Center and the Kentucky Children's Hospital.
Kathryn Allen and Bosco, her three-year-old golden retriever, are two participants in the program. Allen and Bosco spend two hours a week visiting patients at Markey. When Allen began the program, she knew she wanted to work at the cancer center. Her own work as a physician's assistant helped Allen see the need to cheer up patients when they are going through a stressful experience. After seeing a story on another therapy dog used in hospice care, Allen said she was "really moved by the story," and decided to get involved in UK's program.
For the past year, Allen and Bosco have been working with Love on a Leash to complete the certification process to participate in pet therapy. First, Allen had to decide if Bosco had the right disposition to work closely with patients who range in age and severity of health issues.
It's important that pet therapy animals are obedient and have a gentle disposition. The certification process officially began with Bosco receiving a Good Citizen certification from the American Kennel Club. After that step was completed, a pet can begin working with Love on a Leash where they are observed for 10 visits where they serve a therapeutic role. Bosco was observed visiting nursing homes, at reading programs with children at local libraries and visiting the Veteran Affairs hospital. Pet handlers must also ensure their pet's immunizations are up-to-date.
On Friday mornings, Allen and Bosco spend their time visiting patients at Markey and they start their day by stopping at the nurses' station in the Ben F. Roach Building and getting the names of patients that would like a visit. Bosco spends five to 10 minutes visiting patients and comforting them by letting them pet him. Allen said she sees the change in patients' mood immediately. "Every time they see the fluffy dog with his tail wagging they perk up," Allen said.
During a visit to Markey, Bosco and Allen stopped to visit Judith Wilson, a patient from Russell Springs, Kentucky. Wilson has her own pet, a seven-year-old Dachshund, who she's been missing since she's been staying in Lexington. Wilson said when she heard the dog was coming to visit, she got excited and was looking forward to the visit. The visit was a nice change from the way days typically go for a patient staying for an extended period of time. "It helps patients, especially if they're here for a while. It's a nice change and it's especially nice if you have pets of your own," Wilson said.
While the therapy program is very rewarding Allen says potential volunteers should consider what department they'd like to work in and how their dog may function in those situations. Allen also noted that walking around and interacting with patients is very tiring for the pets, but she said Bosco loves it and it makes her feels good to see her family pet bringing joy to patients, as well as doctors and staff when she walks down the halls.
For more information on becoming involved with the Pet Therapy Program contact the volunteer office at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, go to: uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 2, 2016) – UK HealthCare's University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is No. 1 in Kentucky in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings released today. It also is the only hospital in the state rated as High Performing in cancer. The complete rankings for 2016-17 are now available at http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals.
In addition to being named as top hospital in Kentucky, UK HealthCare is nationally ranked No. 45 in Geriatrics and "High Performing" in six specialty areas including: Cancer, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
UK HealthCare also ranked as high performing – the highest rating – in eight out of nine types of Common Adult Procedures and Conditions including: Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Lung Cancer.
"This acknowledges the exemplary work of our health care team in providing the highest quality patient care in the Commonwealth," said Dr. Michael Karpf, UK executive vice president for health affairs. "We are committed to being one of the premier academic medical centers in the country and dedicated in serving those who need complex medical care without ever having to travel far from their home."
To be recognized as a Best Hospital this year, a hospital had to have been categorized in the American Hospital Association annual survey database as a general medical-surgical hospital and had to earn either at least one national ranking in the 12 data-driven specialties or at least four ratings of "high performing" across the 12 specialty rankings and nine rated procedures and conditions.
"This honor belongs to our physicians, nurses and staff," said Dr. Phillip K. Chang, UK HealthCare chief medical officer. "Every day and every night, they go above and beyond to make sure our patients get the best possible care."
The U.S. News Best Hospitals analysis includes multiple clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. Scores are based on a variety of patient outcome and care-related factors, such as patient safety and nurse staffing.
In February 2016, UK HealthCare achieved Magnet Status – the highest institutional honor awarded for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. This designation factors into the U.S. News Rankings and impacted this year's score.
"Our entire interprofessional team is proud of our Magnet designation and its impact and significance for UK HealthCare and the patients we serve," said Colleen Swartz, UK HealthCare chief nursing executive. "The team's work has been exemplified in the production of superb clinical outcomes as well as excellence in patient and family centered care and are well deserving of this recognition based on their hard work, commitment and scientific approach to care across the continuum."
UK HealthCare has seen the number of patients who are 75 or older nearly double in the past 10 years. This volume and the level of care for these patients attributed to the national ranking in geriatrics. Additionally, the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare are home to the only National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded Alzheimer's disease center in Kentucky with the prestigious UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, and Markey Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated center in the Commonwealth.
"Our goal is to provide the safest and highest quality patient care to those who come to us from every county in Kentucky, as well as from many other states, by providing them the expertise of integrated, multidisciplinary teams working to solve the most complex health issues," said Bo Cofield, UK HealthCare vice president and chief clinical operations officer. "I congratulate our entire UK HealthCare team on this tremendous accomplishment and commend their work and dedication to patient care in the Commonwealth."
UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, go to: uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 26, 2016) – The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has received nearly $200,000 in funding for a new two-year training program designed to prepare UK undergraduate students from Appalachian Kentucky to pursue cancer-focused careers. Administrators of the program are now recruiting applicants.
Led by Markey Director Dr. Mark Evers and Markey Assistant Director for Research Nathan Vanderford, the two-year program will provide its students with research and clinical experience at the state-of-the-art facilities of the cancer center and the UK College of Medicine. Students will also participate in outreach activities to educate the residents of Appalachian Kentucky communities, who are plagued by disproportionately high cancer incidence and mortality rates, on cancer screening and prevention strategies.
"The program is geared toward getting undergraduate students interested in pursuing cancer-focused careers and then using their knowledge and passion to have an impact on their home communities," Vanderford said. "The students can use their education to train others in their communities, and to provide meaningful research and clinical care innovations that can reduce cancer in Appalachian Kentucky."
The UK Markey Cancer Center Training in Oncology Program will accept four students this year. Current UK freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are natives of one of the 54 counties of Appalachian Kentucky and are majoring in one of many life or health sciences subjects are encouraged to apply. Students are expected to commit two years to the program and will be paid for their work plus some tuition to cover the cost of taking a cancer-related course each semester.
Students can find more information (including which counties are eligible) or submit an electronic application at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/114923.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 26, 2016) — Bladder cancer accounts for 5 percent of all new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. with nearly 77,000 new cases annually; 1,100 people died of bladder cancer in Kentucky between 2010 and 2014.
The bladder is composed of an inner lining called the urothelium and an outer muscle that contracts to empty urine. Cancer cells that grow into tumors normally start within the urothelium. Generally speaking, these tumors are classified as low- or high-grade. Low-grade tumors may recur but have a lower chance of invading the bladder wall while high-grade tumors can behave much more aggressively, invading the muscle wall and potentially spreading to the lymph nodes and throughout the body.
Risk factors: Cigarette smoking is one of the greatest risk factors that can contribute to the development of bladder cancer. Tobacco use in Kentucky is considerably higher than the national average. Because of this, Kentucky is disproportionally affected by a large number of people who develop bladder cancer. Other risk factors include exposure to certain industrial chemicals, and bladder cancer has been associated with people of certain professions including mechanics, painters, miners, hair dressers, and truck drivers.
Caucasians are about twice as likely to develop bladder cancer when compared to African-Americans and Hispanics. Bladder cancer is also more common in men, and the risk for bladder cancer increases with age.
Symptoms: One of the most common symptoms is blood in the urine. Often, patients do not have any pain so they delay seeking evaluation from a doctor. Also, this blood may not be visible to the patient and can sometimes only be detected through specialized tests of the urine. Other symptoms such as urinary burning and frequency can mimic a urinary tract infection.
Screening/Evaluation: Currently, there are no formal bladder cancer screening recommendations; however, patients at higher risk for developing bladder cancer may benefit from tests that check for blood in the urine.
If you have symptoms or blood in the urine and are at risk for bladder cancer, your doctor may recommend a procedure called a cystoscopy. During this procedure, a small scope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder, allowing the doctor to evaluate the inside of the bladder for tumors.
Treatment: The optimal treatment for bladder cancer is patient-dependent and can be influenced by the grade and stage of the original tumor, evidence of spread of cancer as seen on radiology studies such as CT scans, and certain patient specific factors. Low-grade tumors are often treated by a combination of endoscopic surgery and intravesical therapy (instilling medication into the bladder via a catheter). High-grade, invasive tumors often require a combination of chemotherapy and surgery. Radiation treatment may be an option in select situations.
People diagnosed with bladder cancer often require life-long surveillance through imaging tests and cystoscopies due to the risk of recurrence of these tumors.
Dr. Andrew James is a urologic oncologist with the UK Markey Cancer Center.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2016) – In a commentary published in the July 22 issue of Science, Nathan Vanderford, assistant director for research at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, describes his path to landing a nontraditional faculty position at UK. Science is one of the world's most prestigious research journals.
Many new doctorate recipients are unaware of their nontraditional career options and of the challenges they may face when pursuing them. Vanderford, who applied for dozens of non-research jobs after earning his doctorate, knows this all too well. In his commentary, he recounts some of the obstacles he encountered during his own job search, and the realization that helped him to ultimately attain the position he holds today.
In 2009, Vanderford secured his initial opportunity at the Markey Cancer Center as a science writer and editor and, from there, he took on leadership roles that contributed to his transition into a unique tenure-track faculty position. Along the way, he made it a personal goal to help other scientists learn what some never do.
"It's important for the science community, and especially the trainees in the community, to understand all the career options available to Ph.D.s," Vanderford said. "Too often, Ph.D.s think it's a straight shot between training and landing a job, but there's usually a lot of twists and turns. If they remain vigilant, they can build rewarding careers in many different fields."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2016) – Standing in front of a group of rowdy young children, eastern Kentucky native Melissa Hounshell only has to do one thing to grab their attention – bring out Mr. Gross Mouth.
Aptly named, Mr. Gross Mouth is a prop set of teeth and gums beleaguered by various medical problems caused by smoking and/or poor hygiene – rotting teeth, tongue cancer, lesions, and more. The kids excitedly voice their shock and disgust as Hounshell runs through all the bad habits that might lead to such a set of teeth in real life.
"Kids love how shockingly gross 'he' really is," Hounshell said. "Especially the tongue. They love to pass around the tongue!"
As the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Community Outreach Director, Hounshell spends her days traveling the state, partnering with businesses and programs in local communities to raise awareness and educate the public about cancer risk factors and screenings.
One of her latest endeavors is a youth outreach program called Get Fit, Be Smart, Don't Start. Using eye-catching props like Mr. Gross Mouth, it's geared toward educating young children and encouraging them to take an interest in their parents' health in addition to their own.
In a region where many adults avoid cancer screenings out of fear of what they might find, Hounshell notes the importance of getting children involved.
"We feel like it's really important to work with children in the state," Hounshell said. "What we're really trying to do is reach that younger population and change that mindset, to make them understand the importance and value of health and wellness throughout their lives, not just when they're 40, 50, 60 years old."
Overall, the youth program emphasizes a healthy lifestyle encompassing a good diet, staying active, avoiding smoking and tobacco products, and even the dangers of distracted driving. But considering Kentucky's No. 1 ranking in both cancer incidence and mortality in the country, the likelihood of these children having some connection to cancer in their family is high, and Hounshell hopes her message of prevention sinks in.
"I encourage kids many times to go and talk with their parents or grandparents about either stopping smoking or getting mammograms or colonoscopies, because so many times a child can ask someone to do something and they'll do it," Hounshell said. "Whereas if a physician says, 'It's time for your mammogram,' the patient might ignore it. But if her granddaughter comes and says, 'You know, you really need to have a mammogram,' she may listen."
Hounshell's passion for cancer education comes from a very personal place. An only child, she saw both parents suffer from cancer, with her father – a smoker – succumbing to lung cancer just 11 weeks after diagnosis. Her mother, a non-smoker, later battled breast cancer, celebrating six years of survival this month.
"This is very personal to me, it's not just a job," Hounshell said. "That's why I work at Markey. Because I understand -- I truly understand – the value of a wonderful cancer center, but I also understand how harsh cancer can be."
Markey's outreach program as a whole has one overarching goal: to reduce cancer rates in the state. Though it will take more time and a lot of data to see the program's overall success, Hounshell says every small positive anecdote that gets back to her keeps her driven: a middle-schooler who saw how much tar goes into the body from a half pack of cigarettes a day and vowed to ask her grandmother to quit; an older man who picked up a free Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) at a Markey screening event that led to the discovery and treatment of a pre-cancerous polyp; the countless young children who have pledged to ask their parents not to text and drive.
"It's not necessarily about the big numbers, but a change in mentality," Hounshell said. "It's more about the long-term impact, maybe in 10 years we look back and can say, 'These kids have helped change the way we think about cancer.'"
Much of Hounshell's travels have taken her to the eastern half of the state, where the cancer rates are particularly dire. However, with the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network growing and expanding into Western Kentucky, she's prepared to travel anywhere in Kentucky to improve cancer education and offer information on screenings to those who need it.
"I work with a lot of affiliate partners, but you don't have to be an affiliate with our screening and outreach program," she said. "I'll partner with anybody as long as they're passionate about getting Kentuckians screened for cancer."
For more information about bringing a UK Markey Cancer Center outreach program to your community or business, contact Melissa Hounshell at email@example.com or 859-323-2034.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 14, 2016) – University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Dr. Rachel Miller is one of 13 recipients of this year's National Cancer Institute Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award.
These awards recognize and support outstanding mid-career clinical investigators at NCI-designated cancer centers who are working to improve the lives of people with cancer through extensive involvement in NCI-funded collaborative clinical trials and whose leadership, participation and activities promote clinical trials and research.
Miller, part of Markey's gynecologic cancer team, was nominated for the award by Markey Director Dr. Mark Evers. She was officially recognized as a recipient yesterday at the NCI's Clinical Trials and Translational Research Advisory Committee meeting.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 5, 2016) – A renowned researcher who specializes in the development of drugs to combat pediatric diseases has been named the dean of the University of Kentucky's highly ranked College of Pharmacy, Provost Tim Tracy announced today.
R. Kiplin Guy is currently chairman of the Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Guy is expected to assume the dean's position Oct. 1.
"In Kip Guy, we have found someone who has an exemplary reputation as innovator and academic entrepreneur, identifying dozens of novel applications for drugs in clinical trials that could lead to breakthroughs in combating pediatric diseases," Tracy said. "Equally impressive is Dr. Guy's understanding of health care systems, pharmacy's role in this changing health care environment and how best to position the College and its graduates to continue to make an impact of the health of people."
At St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Guy created the Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics, where he held the Robert J. Ulrich Endowed Chair.
He also has held secondary appointments as adjunct professor of pharmaceutical chemistry for the University of California San Francisco; adjunct professor of biochemistry for Vanderbilt University in Nashville; and adjunct professor of pharmaceutical sciences and pathology for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
"I am honored and excited to be selected to lead the UK College of Pharmacy with its strong tradition of excellence in the practice of pharmacy, the teaching of pharmacy, and research in the pharmaceutical sciences," Guy said. "As we move forward in a changing healthcare world our professional and research practices are increasingly interdisciplinary and collaborative. To thrive we must be nimble and constantly seek ways to better carry out our work. I look forward to leading the school in capitalizing on such opportunities presented by UK and UK HealthCare and to helping the College to continue driving how pharmacists and pharmaceutical researchers think and work. I am also personally very excited about the potential to continue and grow outreach efforts that enhance care for underserved people in the Commonwealth."
His research focus is chemical biology and preclinical drug discovery and development for neglected diseases, especially those that affect children..
Much of his work has focused on pediatric cancers and malaria. In recent years, he has led the team that discovered and developed a new drug candidate for malaria that is currently in Phase 1 trials. The Chemical Biology and Therapeutics group, built and led by Guy, has collaboratively repurposed drugs for clinical trials for ependymoma, leukemias, medulloblastoma, and other pediatric cancers.
Guy earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Reed College in Portland. He earned a doctorate in organic chemistry at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, Calif., followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in cellular biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
"Our search committee, led by Trish Freeman of the College of Pharmacy and Dean Scott Lephart of the College of Health Sciences, did an outstanding job in conducting a national search to find the right person to lead this important college," Tracy said. "In Kip Guy, we have found the right leader, at a pivotal moment, as we seek to continue our role as one of the country's leaders in pharmaceutical research and education."
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2016) – The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center hosted an official Cancer Moonshot Summit on Wednesday in conjunction with the national Moonshot Summit held in Washington, D.C. Markey was one of 32 American Association of Cancer Institute centers to host a summit. Across the nation, more than 270 groups hosted their own events and receptions related to the Cancer Moonshot initiative.
Established by President Barack Obama during the 2016 State of the Union address and led by Vice President Joe Biden, the goal of the Cancer Moonshot is to double the rate of progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care over the next five years and to ultimately end cancer.
"The Moonshot cannot be achieved by one person, one organization, one discipline or even one collective approach," Vice President Joe Biden said. "Solving the complexities of cancer will require the formation of new alliances to defy the bounds of innovation and accelerate the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and — ultimately — a cure. It's going to require millions of Americans speaking up and contributing what they're able. That's what the Cancer Moonshot Summit is all about."
At Markey, more than 100 people attended the summit, including cancer physicians, researchers, staff, patients, caregivers, philanthropists and others who play a role in cancer care. Attendees were divided into 11 groups to facilitate discussions on barriers to cancer research and care, ultimately developing a list of specific problems and suggested solutions to send on to the White House.
"This has just been a phenomenal event," said Dr. Mark Evers, director of the UK Markey Cancer Center. "Everybody coming together to talk about the problems we now face in cancer care and how we deliver cancer care is just really unique. Here at Markey, we wanted to look broadly at the initiatives of the Cancer Moonshot, but we want to tailor it to some unique challenges we face here in Kentucky."
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 13, 2016) – In most work environments, teambuilding exercises usually don't require actual physical activity.
But for the UK HealthCare employees participating in this weekend's second Survive the Night Triathlon, bonding will form over 140.7 miles of swimming, biking and running through the night into the early morning. Developed by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center radiation oncologist Dr. Jonathan Feddock (an avid triathlete himself), the event is a relay that allows up to 10 people to take on different sections of the race, playing to their personal strengths.
Team Running on Vapor, comprising nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists who work in the brachytherapy suite with Feddock, is taking a second go-round at the overnight triathlon after competing last year. Team members Robbie Campbell and John Fletcher competed last year and say they're looking forward to a repeat performance.
"We had a really good time last year," Campbell said. "We developed a lot of camaraderie as a department."
"We don't really see each other until lunch or a break," Fletcher added. "With this event, you got to see everyone in a completely different environment."
Pharmacy resident Beth Cady, captain of Team Sun Shall Shine, heard about the event through the Bluegrass Cycling Club. As a former high school teacher and coach, and an athlete herself, Cady decided to gather a team of pharmacy specialists from the UK Markey Cancer Center, UK Transplant Center, and other parts of UK HealthCare to enter the competition this year. Cady says her team has two main objectives going into the race.
"Our goals are to complete something none of us have ever done, and also to just be an inspiration to others," Cady said. "We're just looking to have fun and spread a positive message."
Team Sun Shall Shine's inspiration comes from someone very close to the UK pharmacy community: Shane Winstead, who served as a pharmacy specialist for UK HealthCare for more than 20 years and continues to mentor young pharmacists at the university. Diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in January 2015, Shane's positivity in light of a dire situation has rallied everyone around her.
"Her personality, her positive attitude, and her zest for life have been very infectious," Cady said. "She's been a driving force in our department. We were looking for some way to honor her, but also to exemplify the life she's been living for the past two years."
Cady's group also has a special secret weapon. To further energize their team, Shane's daughter Madison -- an elite swimmer who will enter UK as a freshman this fall -- will swim a few laps at the beginning of the race. Due to her training for the Olympic trials, the swimming will be more symbolic than competitive, but it's one more way the team is honoring Shane and showing their strength as not just co-workers, but as family -- or "pharmily," as they affectionately call themselves.
"So Madison's going to swim a few laps followed by a few of us not-so-qualified swimmers," Cady said. "But we've got some triathletes on our team. We're not necessarily looking to win, but we feel like we're gonna do a darn good job out there."
Beginning this Friday at 7:30 p.m., teams Running on Vapor and Sun Shall Shine will take to the pool on UK's campus alongside 22 other teams to kick off the Survive the Night Triathlon.
While the teams trickle in to the finish line at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday morning, the Lexington Cancer Foundation is also hosting its annual Roll for the Cure bike event at Commonwealth to raise awareness and funds for cancer care. Participants can choose the length of their ride: 95, 50, 35, or 10 miles through Kentucky horse farms, or a short Family Fun ride around the stadium. The longer rides will include rest stops at Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve.
All proceeds from both Survive the Night and Roll for the Cure will benefit the UK Markey Cancer Center, providing funding for patient care, research and more.
Knowing that this event was created by a Markey doctor and directly benefits the patients at the cancer center is another reason Campbell felt compelled to compete again this year.
"It's really motivating to see Dr. Feddock put himself out there for his patients," Campbell said. "It feels like we're all taking some ownership of the hospital."
"I'm sure everyone knows at least someone in their life who has been affected by cancer," Cady said. "So we wanted to raise awareness, potentially fundraise, and just do something good."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 6, 2016) — This Friday, hundreds of patients, friends and family of patients, and University of Kentucky faculty and staff will gather in the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center courtyard to participate in "Expressions of Courage," a creative exhibit celebrating the work of those who have been affected by cancer.
This year's event will feature the creative work of more than 40 participants.
Exhibits include visual art, poetry readings, dance exhibitions, and vocal and instrumental performances by patients, survivors, and friends and family.
Art displays of survivor contributions will go on display Wednesday in the Combs Atrium Building of the UK Markey Cancer Center. The official celebration begins Friday late morning with a full schedule of events, including:
· 11 a.m.: Registration and viewing of art exhibits
· 11:30 a.m.: Lunch for all attendees
· Noon: Welcoming remarks
· 12:15 p.m.: Keynote speech by cancer survivor Dr. Tim Mullett
· 12:45 p.m.: Vocal and literary performances
· 2:45 p.m.: Closing remarks
This event is open to the public and all are welcome to come view the artwork and performances.
The Comprehensive Breast Care Center Receives Prestigious Accreditation The Comprehensive Breast Care Center at the UK Markey Cancer Center has undergone a transformation over the past year and a half. The CBCC performs a full range of services, including
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'Colon cancer is a silent killer' Survivor Anna Arthur talks about the importance of screenings In our culture, many women shy away from telling others how old they are. As a 14 year survivor of colon cancer, Lexington resident Anna
Markey Announces High Survival Rates for Many Cancers LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2011) — New data officially released today shows University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center patients who have certain types of cancer have higher survival rates than patients with
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By Vickey Mouze, U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii Public AffairsJuly 23, 2012
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii has a new commander and new command sergeant major.
Col. Daniel Whitney took command from Col. Douglas Mulbury, outgoing commander, USAG-HI. Also, Command Sgt. Maj. Philip Brunwald took responsibility of the garrison from Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Williamson during a combined USAG-HI ceremony, here, July 17.
Debra Zedalis, region director, Installation Management Command-Pacific, said that Mulbury had made customer service a priority during his tenure, leading the garrison in its support of Army Force Generation requirements. These requirements included "outstanding mobilization, deployment, redeployment, reintegration and reset from more than 12,000 active and reserve component forces," Zedalis said.
Both the departments of Defense and Army recognized customer service during Mulbury's tenure. Those awards include the 2011 Secretary of the Army Superior Quality of Life Award for the garrison's Blue Star Card program, which supports Army families during deployment and run by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Also, the garrison received the Secretary of the Army's 2011 "Natural Resources Conservation Team Award" and the 2012 Secretary of Defense team award for Natural Resources Conservation, both awarded to the Oahu Army Natural Resource Team, Environmental Division, Directorate of Public Works, USAG-HI.
Being good stewards of the land is just one part of running a garrison.
"A garrison exists solely to provide base operations services to Soldiers, civilians and families," Zedalis said.
Mulbury called the job of garrison commander "the most difficult job I have had in my Army career."
He oversaw services for 90,000-plus customers across the garrison's 22 installations and training areas on Oahu and the Big Island.
"But it's also been the most rewarding," Mulbury said. "Not a day went by that the garrison team didn't positively contribute to Soldier readiness, installation readiness, Soldier-family well-being, and maintaining our natural resources, so our Soldiers could properly train here."
Mulbury said that two of the most important things that Soldiers want to know are "where am I living and where are my kids going to school."
He thanked Island Palm Communities for providing 7,000 homes and the Hawaii Department of Education for providing schools.
"We have great partnerships that contribute everyday to the betterment of our Soldiers and family members," Mulbury said.
He also thanked the Native Hawaiian Advisory Council, stating, "You serve the Army well in your advice, and we appreciate all the efforts you've done to increase the interaction between the Army in Hawaii and the Native Hawaiian community."
Mulbury leaves to become the chief of staff for the 25th Infantry Division, here, while his command sergeant major, Williamson, will retire after more than 30 years of service.
During Whitney's remarks, he said he plans to follow the advice of one of his former brigade commanders and to "take a great unit and make it better."
"Thanks to Doug (Mulbury) and his team, Command Sgt. Major Brunwald and I will take a great unit and make it even greater," Whitney said. "This organization will continue to provide world-class support to U.S. Army-Pacific, 25th Infantry Division, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, as well as other Army players and joint players."
Whitney thanked the outgoing commander and his wife, Renee, for their support and friendship during his family's permanent change of station. "Your family has provided world-class sponsorship."
He also thanked James Duttweiler, deputy commander, USAG-HI, and wife, Kathy, for helping him to make a smooth transition into the garrison. He also thanked his children for "sharing your parents with the Army."
Whitney was commissioned as an infantry officer in 1989. He has served in a variety of operational and staff assignments, including as garrison commander at Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Before his arrival in Hawaii, he served as the chief of staff for the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C.


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Tens of thousands of Americans will be in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to attend the "Restoring Honor" rally, led by talk show host Glenn Beck.
The rally is designed to honor America's heroes and heritage. Beck plans to speak from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He will be joined on stage by Sarah Palin, Dr. Alveda King (a niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), and country music recording artist Jo Dee Messina.
However, Beck is drawing heat from some civil rights leaders about the timing of his event.
Saturday is the 47th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial, and Beck's critics said his message doesn't fit into Dr. King's unifying legacy.
"His attitude and his hatred of other people who don't agree with him is so obvious and blatant that there's no place for that in this spot right here," said opponent Doug Kralowetz.
"I just don't understand the timing," Tanya Phillips, another Beck opponent. "I think everything is deliberate and I just want more unity for America."
Rev. Al Sharpton and others have planned to stage marches near the memorial to celebrate King's legacy.
Beck said it's pure coincidence that his rally is on the same date. He tried to get a date in September, but he said it wasn't available.
"It's not necessarily political," said Beck supporter Jack Fitch. "It's not racial. It's not anything. Its just the direction our country headed down the wrong path."
Beck said the rally is simply about honoring great American heroes, America's heritage, and the hope for its future -- and the idea that America must remain virtuous to remain free.
Many Tea Party groups are supporting the event. The grassroots movement has proven its skeptics of a year ago wrong. It has become a powerful force in the midterm elections, knocking out a handful of incumbents through primaries.
In an effort to keep politics out of his rally, Beck is asking participants to leave their trademark and sometimes notorious signs at home.
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July-August 2010 Issue of UNCCD News Focuses on Decade for Deserts
16 August 2010: The Secretariat of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has released the July-August 2010 issue of UNCCD News, which┬Āfocuses on┬Āthe launch of the UN Decade for Deserts and the Fight Against Desertification (UNDDD).┬ĀThis special issue contains statements from 15 leaders, pledging their commitment and the backing of their organizations to the Decade.
Among the leaders, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon┬Ānotes that "By providing sustained assistance to local communities, we can preserve or recover millions of hectares of land, reduce vulnerability to climate change and alleviate hunger and poverty for one-third of humanity." Achim Steiner, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), indicates that "A renewed partnership has been established with the Secretariat of the UNCCD, UN Development Programme (UNDP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and other partners to work collectively on the UNDDD."
Kiyo Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, UN Department of Public Information (UNDPI), indicates that UNDPI will "work to ensure that desertification is embraced by the discussions on the Millennium Development Goals [MDGs], on climate change, on the green economy and on the road to Rio+20." Olav Kjorven, Assistant Administrator and Director, Bureau for Development Policy, UNDP, states that "UNDP is committed to supporting dryland countries' efforts to implement the UNCCD, which offers an opportunity to make progress on the MDGs specifically in drylands."
Ahmed┬ĀDjoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), highlights that "This initiative is an excellent opportunity to promote synergies between the three Rio Conventions (CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC), because biodiversity loss and desertification are interrelated."┬ĀChristiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, states that UNDDD "will be a major opportunity for the international community to strengthen the ability of countries to sustainably manage their lands, support them in their activities to halt land degradation and desertification and enhance the benefits for climate and sustainable development." And Christian Mersmann, Managing Director of the UNCCD's Global Mechanism, emphasizes that the Decade "signals a political and strategic opportunity to recast the image of deserts and drylands as productive ecosystems at the macro-economic heart of countries' development." [The Newsletter]
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