Vol. 24, No. 6		April 1, 2002

Contents
	An Alternative to Heart Transplants - FDA's Pending Approval Helps Patients Take Heart
	Former AMA President Heads TAMU Health Science Center
	Researchers Discover Adult Stem Cells in Blood Capable of Generating Organ Tissue
	April Seminar Focuses on Newest Methods to Reduce Flood Damage
	Discovery Suggests New Treatment Option for Cardiomyopathy
	First Video Conference Beamed to Italy from New Denton A. Cooley Building
	Virus Affecting Monkeys Found in Human Lymphoma Samples
	Critical Organ Shortage Highlights State Senate Testimony
	Mastering the "Art" of Volunteering - M.D. Anderson's Volunteer of the Year Has Given Nearly 6,000 Hours
	Sorority Brings Holiday Cheer to HCPC Patients
	"Mr. July" Honored as Volunteer of the Year
	Busy Mother, Grandmother and Mentor Makes Room for Volunteering
	April 3 Book Signing Features Volunteer's "Moments with the Pen"
	Hospice Adds a Different Perspective to Volunteering
	Volunteer Gives Time to Help ER Staff Who Saved His Life
	Bound for Medical School, Volunteer Plans for the Future
	Disabled Doesn't Mean Unable - Paralyzed Veteran Volunteers Time to Help Others
	Multiple Sclerosis Doesn't Inhibit Volunteer from "Speeding Along"
	Patriotic Luncheon Benefits Patient Programs - Celebrates the Red, White and Blue
	"Triangle of Service" Supports Hospital Patients and Staff
	Volunteer Painters Brush Away Patients' Fears
	Flexibility is Key for Honored Volunteer Duo - Help Where Need is Greates - and With a Smile
	Volunteering "Icing on the Cake" at St. Luke's
	Rooms Make Hospital Feel Like Home - Family Rooms Seek Volunteers
	Volunteering - Heart & Soul
	Hospital Employees Stay Involved by Volunteering Time After Hours
	Sexagenarian Circles Texas Raising Funds for Texas Children's Cancer Center
	"Dynamic Duo" Devotes Time to Volunteers - Honored as Shriner's Hospitals' 2002 "Volunteers of the Year"
	New Women's Health Network Focuses on Research/Education Collaborations
	April Symposium Highlights Advances in Cardiac Medicine
	FROM THE PRESIDENT
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