September 13, 2021
A Weekly Newsletter for Faculty and Staff of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health
News & Events
UK@Work Survey September 13-24
The Office of Work-Life and the division of Human Resources are facilitating the bi-annual UK@Work survey beginning today. The survey will be available through Friday, September 24.

Employees will receive an email from UKatWork@willistowerswatson.com today (Monday the 13th of September). That email will contain a link to the survey. This link will be unique to you, so please do not forward it to someone else. It's also important to note that your responses to the survey will be kept confidential.

This survey is a vital part of the university's efforts to improve the culture and needs of the campus, from the whole of the university to the colleges, divisions, and departments.
Meet the New Communications Director!
Chris Carney begins his time with the College of Public Health as of today, Monday September 13. Chris is the college's new Communications and Marketing Director.

Chris comes to us from the Gatton College of Business & Economics, where he has worked as their MBA Recruitment Director. Chris will work to help the college tell our story.

Welcome Chris!
Faculty Council Membership
David Fardo, Department of Biostatistics, has been elected as chair of Faculty Council for the 2021-22 academic year.

Representatives from the other departments are:
  • Epidemiology – April Young
  • Health, Behavior & Society – Corrine Williams
  • Health Management and Policy – Dana Quesinberry
  • Preventive Medicine & Environmental Health – Scott Prince

Faculty Council meets once per month on the fourth Tuesday at 8:00 am (currently via zoom). Questions, concerns, or issues can contact their department representative.

Minutes, agenda, and other useful information related Faculty Council may be found on its SharePoint site HERE.
17th Annual TCOM Conference to Take Place October 6-8
The Center for Innovation in Population Health will be involved in an international event, the 17th Annual TCOM Conference. We would like to officially invite you to attend this fully virtual conference, which will take place October 6 – 8, 2021.
 
This conference is centered on TCOM (Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management), which is a conceptual framework for managing systems, organizations, and programs whose mission is to help people change their lives is some important way. This was developed by our own IPH Center Director, Dr. John Lyons
 
All University of Kentucky staff and faculty are able to receive access to this event at a discounted rate. Currently at $180, you would be able to attend the event for $72.00 (60% discount). You may use the following discount code to purchase your ticket for the 3-Day event: UKSTAFFGMTESK
 
UKHealthcare CECentral certifies this event for 16 hours of general* continuing education credits: www.cecentral.com/live/20883
 
We look forward to your attendance for the 17th Annual TCOM Conference, October 6–8, 2021.
 
Quick Hits from UKNow
Research & Reports
Richard J. Charnigo, PhD (Biostatistics), is a co-author on "Effects of maternal controlled exercise on offspring adiposity and glucose tolerance". Other co-authors include Kristen M. Platt (College of Medicine), Jenna Przybylowski (College of Medicine), Sara Y. Ngo Tenlep (College of Medicine), Leryn J. Reynolds (Old Dominion University), and Kevin J. Pearson (College of Medicine).
Radmila Choate, PhD (Epidemiology), is a co-author on "Self-reported COPD Medication Use and Adherence in the COPD Foundation Patient-Powered Registry Network". Other co-authors include Cara B. Pasquale (COPD Foundation, Inc), Gretchen McCreary (COPD Foundation, Inc), Richard A. Mularski (Oregon Health & Science University), William Clark (COPD Foundation, Inc), MaryEllen Houlihan (COPD Foundation, Inc), Elisha Malanga (COPD Foundation, Inc), and Barbara P. Yawn (University of Minnesota).
Adam Dugan, PhD, (Biostatistics), is a co-author on "Changes in physical activity during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic". Other co-authors include M. Ryan Mason (Kinesiology and Health Promotion), James H. Hudgins (Kinesiology and Health Promotion), Marilyn S. Campbell (Kinesiology and Health Promotion), Martha J. Biddle (College of Nursing), Mindy J. Ickes (Kinesiology and Health Promotion), and Lance M. Bollinger (Kinesiology and Health Promotion).