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Kids Play Away Anxieties Anyone who has sat in a doctor's waiting room probably has tried to pass the time and relieve the anxiety by reading a magazine. But magazines are not much comfort to a child, especially one who can't yet read. Now the Departments of Pediatrics and Surgery have set up a play program for children waiting to see doctors in the urology and orthopaedics clinics. "It's just a beginning," said Susan Gravely, recreation therapist in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic and supervisor for the new Surgical Clinic programs. Ease Anxiety "The objective in this program is to ease the anxiety of the child and parent by working out misconceptions and fears through play," she said. "The children are able to familiarize themselves with the medical equipment they will come in contact with while being examined by such activities as putting casts on dolls." Skolaut Elected ASH P Treasurer Milton W. Skolaut, director of Pharmacy Services, has been elected to serve another three-year term as treasurer of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP). Skolaut, who was approved by the ASHP House of Delegates at its May 18 session during the Society's Annual Meeting, has served as treasurer of the organization since 1%8. Skolaut served as president of ASHP from l%3-64. He has served as chairman of numerous ASHP committees and as a faculty member for several ASHP-sponsored continuing education programs. A past president of the Maryland Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Skolaut also has been an active member of the North Carolina Society of Hospital Pharmacists. WANTED —Baby crib in good condition. Call 596-8847. FOR SALE-Off-season bai^gain, buy now, saw and split as your time and energy permit: three full cords, 16,500 lbs. or 384 cu. ft. of mixed hardwood logs, 6 ft. long, delivered; limited amount for limited time; full load $170, Vi load $90 (55% of usual price for cut and split firewood); cash upon delivery. Call 489-5506, between 9 and 11 p.m. weekdays. Intercom is published weekly for Duke Uni versity Medical Center employees, taculty, staff, students and friends by the medical center's Office of Public Relations, Joe Sigler, director; David Wilhamson, medical writer; William Erwin, Comprehensive Cancer Center medical writer; Miss Annie Kittriell, secretary. Editor Mrs. Ina 1 ried Public Relations Assistant John Becton Dr. Stephen Osofsky, associate professor of pediatrics and chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, added, "What a child knows is far better than what the child imagines. With the help of playing doctor, the child becomes genuinely familiar with what is ahead of him. From the physician's point of view, we find a very prepared child." Pam Falls, head nurse in orthopaedics, and July Carlson, head nurse in urology, said the play program adds a dimension to the "team approach to total patient care." Both said they have seen improvements in the cooperation of the children with the medical staff during examinations and treatment. More Positive Experience Redecoration in the clinics is part of the effort to make the children's experience in the hospital- more positive. Gravely said. The hospital's carpenter and paint shops built and painted large red and white doghouse toy boxes for the urology and orthopaedics clinics. A new sign for the pediatric walk-in clinic shows a green girl and boy walking under a rainbow. The design symbolizes the care and concern for children of all races. Gravely said. f FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS—Dr. Susan C. Dees, professor of pediatrics (allergy) at Duke, recently received the fifth annual Clemens von Pirquet Memorial Lectureship Award from the Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University Medical Center. Presenting the award are Dr. Joseph A BellantI (left), director, the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Immunology at Georgetown, and Dr. Robert Scanlon, clinical professor of pediatrics. This award is given by the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Immunology in conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics and the Allergy Society of the Greater Washington Area. The lectureship honors an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of clinical allergy. This year Dees spoke on "Evolution of the Concepts of Food Allergy." Clemens von Pirquet, an Austrian-born pediatrician of the late 19th century, is considered the "father of allergy." He pioneered in the field and contributed to it as both a researcher and clinician. The Georgetown lectureship is sponsored by the Schering Corporation. Georgiade New President of Association DR. NICHOLAS G. GEORGIADE Trading Post FOR SALE-Maple crib; bookcase; girl's 26" five-speed bike; single bed, complete; two mahog. end tables; Smith-Corona electric typewriter; ,RCA solid state stereo; den sofa; Remington typewriter, portable and tab^; oak rught stand; twin size linens, diapes; crib mattress; Pinto wheels and covers. Call 471-1023, or see at 3000 Omah St. CAR POOL—Riders wanted to form car pool to and from Burlington, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.*5 p.m. Contact Jack Wray, box 3112 or call 227-7892. FOR SALE—Hotpoint electric stove; 9 X 12 and 6x9 braided oval rugs; super 8 movie camera with zoom lens; blood pressure cuff; stethoscope; ophthalmoscopes & otoscopes, new, with batteries and extra bulbs; new 360T Honda motorcycle, less than 350 miles. Call 383-2857, after 6 p.m. FOR SALE-1972 VW squareback stationwagon; new radial tires, 56/)00 miles, auto, transmission; super condition. Call 471-1775, nights and weekends. FOR SALE—22-foot Holiday camper, self-contained, excellent condition. Call 682-1168, Mon.-Fri., before 5 p.m. FOR SALE—1972 Jayco Swinger pop-up camf)er: stove and sink swing outside or can be set up iiuide; hard top, 12-foot trtuler base, 20 feet when set up; Dr. Nicholas G. Georgiade, professor and chief of the Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery at Duke, is the new president of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Georgiade, who has specialized in facial and breast reconstruction since joining the Duke faculty in 1953, was installed as president of the world's oldest society of plastic surgeons at its 56th annual meeting in Chicago. For the past 12 months, the Lowell, Mass., native has served as president-elect of the organization which is limited to about 300 members. Prior to that, the surgeon excellent condition. Call 596-3952, after 6 p.m. or 682-5661 weekdays before 5:30 p.m. FOR SALE-'68 Olds 88; 350 V8, PS, AC, 20 mpg (hgwy); 90,000 miles; $625 or best offer. Cjdl 684-1303 (Central Campus Apts.) FOR SALE—1975 Plymouth Gran Fuiy Brougham; white with white vinyl top; fully equipped; excellent condition. Call 383-3259. WANT TO BUY-Used window fan or room air conditioner. Call 732-8203, ni^ts, or 682-5431, ext. 252, "Bill," days. FOR SALE—Moving, must sell 35 species of house plants, all in day pots with saucers. Also, light garden tmit with three 40" fixtures, bulbs; 125 watt g^be fixture and bulb; boards; blocks; watering can; soils; muter, fertilizers; etc. CaU 489-0141. FOR SALE—1970 Plymouth Satellite with full power; also 1%5 E)odge Dait, auto, air, radio. Call 596-6913, after 5 p.m. FOR SALE—Kawasaki 350 trail and street bike, in very good condition, with ramp; $600. Call 477-4276. FOR SALE—Body cycle exerciser with mat; folds easily to be stored; $5. Call 489-3729, after 5:30 p.m. FOR SALE-1972 Toyota Corolla, 4 speed, good condition; $875. Call 489-1034. held posts as secretary and vice president. A member of more than 25 professional and honorary societies, Georgiade is a consultant to the U.S. Army and Air Force, the Veterans Administration and the National Institutes of Health. He is a contributing author and editor of seven textbooks in his field and has published more than 175 scientific papers. As president of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, he said he plans to lead the group toward greater involvement in medical education and a closer relationship with the federal government in determining national health manpower needs in the surgical specialty. Georgiade received his undergraduate education at Fordham University, a doctorate in dental surgery at Columbia University in 1944 and his M.D. degree at Duke in 1949. He is a past president of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery. Radiology Students Begin Program Eight students are erurolled in the radiologic technology certificate program which begins today. After successful completion of the two-year program, they will be eligible to take the national board examination sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Three of the entering students are from Durham. They are Nan P. Cole, Christine J. Pickard and Scott Stone. Others zue Douglass Featherstone, Butner; Sydney Franklin, Raleigh; Andrea J. Frucht, Carrboro; Kimberly S. Holloway, Bahama; and Gail M. Fallon, Sevema Park, Md.
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