MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Monthly Quote: April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden.
Mental Health Awareness Dates
Counseling Awareness Month National Autism Awareness Month National Alcohol Awareness Month National STD Awareness Month Child Abuse Prevention Month Parkinson’s Awareness Month Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2‐8 Week of the Young Child 10‐16 World Homeopathy Awareness Week 25‐29 National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2 World Autism Awareness Day 7 World Health Day 11 World Parkinson’s Day 22 Day of Scilence 25 Parental Alienation Awareness Day 27 Administrative Professionals Day
Music Therapy We have found music to be therapeutic to us all. Please keep them coming & we’ll create a playlist for the clinic! Chris August ‐ "The Maker" Official Music Video ‐ YouTube
Pet Therapy Each month we will spot light our fur babies!! Please send a picture of your pet to
[email protected] This month we have Callie’s pet 😊
This is Addison and she is a solid black German shepherd. Her parents are trained attack dogs from Germany and have my many titles between them. Addison is not a trained attack dog and likes to spend her days chilling by the pool and loves to visit her friends in the pig barn. She is 8 years old but still acts like she is a puppy. I used to show pigs and steers when I was in high school, so now we also raise pigs. Every summer we have about 5‐ 7 litters of little piglets running around.
Department News & Events
All COVID-Related Occupancy & Space Restrictions including Facial Covering Requirements ARE NO LONGER IN EFFECT Begin April 1st, 2022
Presentation at Casa de Amigos st On April 1 we did Anger Management presentations at Casa de Amigos. Thank you Ms. Marquez, Dr. Zhang, Dr. Rila, Dr. Chaudhari, Dr. Jain and Dr. Trivedi for all your hard work!
New Patient Orientation Beginning in April we started regular New Patient Orientations. We will be holding two sessions every other Tuesday which will give our new patients all the necessary information they will need and provide a time for them to complete all the necessary paperwork in order to get an appointment. We hope this new procedure will help us to better serve our valuable patients and shorten their waiting time. Psychiatry Leadership TEAM Meetings for PSS's Every other Tuesday we are having psychiatry leadership team meetings for our valuable PSS’s. During this team building time they discuss clinical operations, suggest improvements and also discuss possible solutions to concerns that come up during the course of the business day. (need a picture for this meeting) QR Code for Our Clinic Website If you want to know more about our services, get paperwork online or give some suggestions to enhance your clinic experience, please scan our QR code which will link you to our website.
Clinical Operation/Updates
All correspondence has to be documented in CERNER especially when you call and talk to your patient.
A friendly reminder: establish a process for entering notes within 24 hours (or same day) and don't forget to enter the charge as well. Another suggestion is to glance that you're documenting on the correct FIN.
Just a friendly reminder, as patients are referred to our clinic, we are adding a chart alert to notify you (the provider) that your patient is a referral. When you see the alert….. Please be sure to send a follow up letter to the referring physician so they know their patient is receiving care.
Please utilize
[email protected] for any questions, concerns, etc rather than individual emails or going to front desk. If you're curious if your patient is here, please check cerner first (then email pbadmin if questions)
Resident/Fellow Updates:
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Google Spreadsheet for CL Billings
We created a Google spreadsheet for submitting CL billings. Billings will be sent to the billing office every Thursday. Please add your billings to the spreadsheet on time.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wEWyz2F5O E_4_LKjxk4aduGsay5dazUbBQGHcytl4rY/edit?usp=s haring
When you’re on CL weekend call, billing should be added to spreadsheet within 1-2 days (preferably 24 hours).
Mark Your Calendar The School of Medicine invites you to mark your calendars for the
31st Annual Permian Basin Virtual Research Day Friday, May 6th, 2022
https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/96048141988?pwd=WFJaSTUrZHVNMG5najNqN2RkT1BaQT09
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Samuel Prien, Ph.D.
Director of the Clinical and Research Laboratories and Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Topic: “The Road Less Traveled: Patents and Commercialization in a University Setting”
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Deadline: Monday, March 7th, 2022 For more information please contact
[email protected]
Please save the date
Graduation Resident and Fellow Awards June 7th, 2022 6:00PM CST Congratulations doctors!
Residents Retreat Day in March Hiked to Lake Colorado City State Park.
Updated Journal club schedule for April 2022
April 4th (Mond)- Dr. Ming April 6th (Wed)-Dr. Varela, Dr. Vora April 7th (Thur)-Dr. Nandakumar April 11th (Mond)-Dr. Khan April 13th (Wed)-Dr. Dr. Shrestha April 14th (Thur)-Dr. Agha April 18th (Mond)- Dr. Varela April 20 (Wed)-Dr. Rizvi, Dr. Kodi April 21 (Thu)-Dr. Agha April 25 (Mond)-Dr. Shrestha April 27 (Wed)-Dr. Madia, Dr. S Nabi April 28 (Thursday)-Dr. Kodi April Duty Roster PGY – 1 Dr. Trivedi – Oceans Dr. Husain – BSSH Dr. Aljumaili – BSSH Dr. Chao – RC/IP Dr. Kubosumi – FM Dr. Hassan – FM April Duty Roster PGY – 2 Dr. Madia – OP Dr. Chaudhari – Oceans Dr. Chapman – VA Dr. Nabi – CL Dr. Vora – CL Dr. Yousefzadeh ‐ Neuro April Duty Roster PGY – 3/PGY ‐ 4 OUT PT
APA MindGames 2022 Dr. Rizvi, Dr. Vora and Dr. Trivedi completed the game on April 3rd. The results will be released in 2 weeks.
“All About Me”
Get to know our doctors! This month we have Dr. Chapman
ALL ABOUT ME 1. What Medical School did you graduate from? When? TTU HSC SOM 2. What was the hardest course you took? Organic Chemistry 3. What do you want others to know about your family? I love them 4. Do you have any pets? If not, what pet would you want to have? 2 cats and a dog 5. What’s your favorite color? Least favorite color? Favorite – purple; least favorite- red
6. What is your favorite Holiday or Festival or Custom? Halloween and 4th of July (it’s a tie) 7. What are your future goals? Be a phenomenal doctor and live a life of joy
Resident/Fellow Led Committee Updates
Qi/QA Committee (Chair – Dr. Kodi, Dr. Yousefzadeh) No Update from this committee
Research Committee (Chair – Dr. Kodi, Dr. Yousefzadeh) Google spreadsheet for research updates https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s8Ou4H_BAy‐ aYIB5oHxe1tGffPBO7KFHD7LYnqpoNGg/edit?usp=shar ing Abstract Presentation Presenting one study at at the American Psychiatric Association 2022 meeting in June 2022 “The Role of Fluvoxamine in the Treatment of COVID‐ 19: A Review and Pooled Analysis” Presenting two studies at European Psychiatric Association 2022 meeting
1) Bullying victimization in children and adolescents and its impact on academic outcomes 2) Bright Light Therapy for MDD in Children and Adolescents: a narrative review of literature Manuscript accepted in March 2022 Trivedi, C., Adnan, M., Shah, K., Mansuri, Z., Jain, S. Psychiatric Disorders in Hospitalized Homeless individuals: A Nationwide Study. Accepted. Primary care companion for CNS disorders Manuscript was published in the J Nerv Ment Dis. 2022 Mar 30. Titled, The Association of Psychological Stressors With Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: Findings From the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2017‐2019 Ramu Vadukapuram 1 , Gaurav Chaudhari 2 , Chintan Trivedi 2 , Darshini Vora 2 , Aksha Memon 3 , Deepali Giri 4 , Faria Tazin 5 , Preetam Reddy 2 , Zeeshan Mansuri 6 , Shailesh Bobby Jain 2
Education Committee (Chair – Dr. Chaudhari, Dr. Madia, Dr. Zhang, Dr. Reddy) No Update from this committee Digital And Social Committee (Chair ‐ Dr. Chapman) Website – Dr. Shrestha, Dr. Hassan Community Service – Dr. Khan Newsletter – Dr. Hassan, Dr. Reddy, Dr. Shrestha, Dr. Vora, Dr. Husain Dr. Zhang, Dr. Chaudhari, Dr. Trivedi presented at Casa de Amigos
Spotlight: Dr. Saad Was Part of A Panel Aired Live on PBS Station
Dr. Saad was part of a panel that aired live on our PBS station on Thursday, March 31st. The show was about Teenagers in the Permian Basin. There were representatives from the Midland and Odessa Police and Sheriff’s departments, the director of Recovery who deals with sex trafficking, Centers for Children and Families, Counselors from MISD and ECISD and the director of Springboard Center. Dr. Saad represented Texas Tech Psychiatry and did a great job! Here he is pictured with the Director of our Permian Basin PBS station and program moderator, Becky Ferguson
Community Education:
Bone Tired: How to Cope with Parenting Stress for Raising A Child with Autism
Autism is a disorder that affects many aspects of a person's life and because it is still poorly understood from a biological standpoint, it can cause a lot of distress for family and parents of people with autism. No parent is ever prepared to hear that a child is anything other than happy and healthy and an ASD diagnosis can be particularly frightening. While it is true that ASD is not something a person simply “grows out of,” there are many treatments that can help children acquire new skills and overcome a wide variety of developmental challenges. When you’re looking after a child with ASD, it’s also important to take care of yourself. Being emotionally strong allows you to be the best parent you can be to your child in need. Please join Dr. Agha, PGY‐3 and we will discuss how to cope with parenting stress that comes with raising a child with autism.
Where: ZOOM When: Monday, April 11th 12pm – 1pm Zoom Link: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/8753365524 Meeting ID: 875‐336‐5524
Topic: Not A Doom Loop: The Vicious Cycle of Addiction Drug addiction costs more than $700 billion a year in increased health care costs and claims approximately half a million life each year in the USA. Drug addiction changes the structure and function of the brain causing individual to enter a vicious loop. Individual is forced to use more drugs because of the altered brain chemistry which further worsens the problem. Join Abid Rizvi, PGY‐4 as he offers information about the science behind addiction and the ways to break free of this vicious loop of addiction.
Where: ZOOM When: Friday, April 29th 12pm – 1pm Zoom Link: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/8753365524 Meeting ID: 875‐336‐5524
Mental Health Minute on Facebook Texas Tech University HSC‐Psychiatry Residency at the Permian Basin@ttuhscpsychiatrypermianbasin April Topic – Autism
What are signs and symptoms of Autism? How Autism is diagnosed? What treatment for Autism? Adults with Autism
Featured Admin
Get to know your Admin and clinical staff! This month we feature Debbie!
Special Announcements:
May your Big Day be cheerful and happy! Apr. 16th Dr. Chaudhari Apr. 22nd Dr. Nandakumar Apr. 25th Kim
Happy Birthday to Dr. Rizvi’s Daughter Residents joined her birthday party
Psychiatry life style(cook book) -submit yours Your favorite dish, a native dish, or a healthy one!
Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese & Cherry Tomato
FOR THE HERB CREAM CHEESE ‐ 4 Ounces (1 Brick) Cream Cheese, Softened to room temperature 1/4 Cup Ranch Dressing (Yes, good old Hidden Valley) 2 TBS Dill (can use other spices... Thyme is excellent also) 3‐4 Long Cucumbers. skinned and Slice into thirty 1 inch slices 15 Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half Additional Sprinkle of Salt (to Taste, Careful, little goes a long way) Additional Sprinkle of Spice (same as used in Cream Cheese) for Garnish Additional Sprinkle of Paprika OR a Cajun Spice Mix (optional) for Garnish (and an extra kick if you use the Cajun Mix)
First, Make up the HERB CREAM CHEESE, in a stand mixer, mix the softened Cream Cheese with the Ranch dressing and herbs. Mix until well combined. Spoon into a piping bag with a star tip. Prepare the Cucumber, remove peel, Using a fork, score the sides. Slice into 1 inch pieces. Using a melon Baller, remove a portion of the center of one side of the piece of cucumber, leaving a half moon crater. Pipe the Herb Cream Cheese into the crater. Enough to stick out of the top about 1/2 inch. Add a half Cherry Tomato partially buried into the Herb Cream Cheese Sprinkle additional salt, herbs and spice mix for additional color. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve Chilled and ENJOY!
Reading/Watching Recommendations
Welcome to share any suggestions for colleagues or staff
Recommended Video from Kim 7‐Day Mindset Challenge: Stop Complaining! | Jack Canfield ‐ YouTube
COMMUNITY RESOURCES Feeling Stressed or Anxious? It's understandable in times like these. But FREE help is available thanks to the generosity of local foundations. The BasinMD App has experienced counselors available to help you manage stress and anxiety. The virtual visits on your smartphone or computer allow safe, discreet and effective care while maintaining social distance.
Simply download, sign up, and reserve your appointment with a licensed counselor of your choice. Just before the appointment begins a coupon code box will appear to add the code to reduce the cost to $0. The coupon code is BH001 and it can be used multiple times over six months while funding is available. A credit card is required for appointment reservation, but will not be charged when the coupon code is applied.
https://www.midlandbhi.org/
https://www.211.org/ 2-1-1 Texas Permian Basin Community Calendar http://workforcepb.org/resources/2‐1‐1‐texas‐permian‐ basin‐information‐and‐referral/
Local Mental Health Resources fromMMH Mental Health Team
FYI Prescribers: ‐ Town & Country Pharmacy in Odessa does liquid preparations of Clonidine (0.1mg/ml)
STAY TOGETHER Program The program is a 90 day program, with meetings currently done over zoom/phone (due to COVID). The Family Support Specialists meet with the families on either a weekly or biweekly (once every two week) basis for an average of 35‐45 minutes. The program is also divided by age group with separate curriculums for ages 0‐7 and ages 7‐17. Work via self referral, please call 1‐800‐922‐7829 (main High Sky number, please ask for Jade, leave a voicemail if the call isn't answered and she will call back within 24‐48 hours in most cases).
For more information: https://www.highsky.org/programs/stay‐together/
Centers for Children and Families Offers Free Parenting Class How do I register? Call [(432) 570‐1084] or come by the Centers office [3701 Andrews Hwy] to complete the registration form. At that point, you will choose which dates you want to attend.
What will I be learning? Child Development Communication & Building Self‐Esteem Consequences vs. Discipline Co‐parenting
For more information, please contact: (432) 570‐1084 Location: 3701 Andrews Hwy, Midland, TX 79703
First 5 Permian Basin Provides Free Programs to support families in both English and Spanish For more information, please contact 432‐552‐4025
Home Autism Therapy Alye Pearce M.S.Ed. 432-230-4696
[email protected]
Autism Academy A new company coming to Odessa for Autism services. They are accepting applications. If anyone is interested in looking into their services, they can go to this link: https://caprockbehavior.com/appointment‐ request/
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Every home in the United States is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. These tests give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required). COVID-19 self-tests (also referred to as home tests or over-the-counter tests) are one of many risk-reduction measures, along with vaccination, masking, and physical distancing, that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading COVID-19.
Self-tests can be taken at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results. You can use selftests, regardless of vaccination status, or whether or not you have symptoms. Follow all the manufacturer’s instructions for performing the test. COVID Home Tests | USPS
Test to Treat
The new nationwide Test to Treat initiative provides quick access to free treatment for COVID‐19. Through
this program, people can get tested and – if they are positive and treatments are appropriate for them – receive a prescription from a health care provider, and have their prescription filled all at one location. People can continue to be tested and treated by their own health care providers who can appropriately prescribe these oral antivirals at locations where the medicines are distributed. A call center 1‐800‐232‐0233 is available every day from 8:00 am to midnight ET to get help in more than 150 other languages. Find Location
Free Support Groups Apr. 4th ‐ Jun. 3rd Depression Group Adults Every Monday 6pm‐7pm Adolescent Every Tuesday 6pm‐7pm Anxiety Group Adults Every Wednesday 6pm‐7pm Adolescent Every Thursday 6pm‐7pm Grief Support Group ‐ Adults Every Wednesday 4:30pm‐5:30pm Location: 2301 W Michigan Ave Midland, TX 79701 Registration: Please call Chang Liu, LMSW at 432‐620‐1193 or email at
[email protected] to register. *LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE*
Parent to Parent Support Group Location: First Baptist Church Date: 3/21, 4/18,5/16,6/20,7/18, 8/15,9/19,10/17, 11/21, 12/19 Time: 6:30pm Contact Lisa McGee with Mental Health for questions or details 432‐221‐2008
Mental Health Deputy 432‐550‐1100 or 570‐3300 Midland PD 432‐685‐7110 If you have any items to add to next month’s newsletter, or if you have suggestions for how to improve the newsletter, increase communication/awareness, please email it to
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