For his dedication “to the respiratory health of his community, state, country and world,” Timothy Morris, M.D., Clinical Service Chief for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest, is the California Thoracic Society’s (CTS) Outstanding Clinician, 2008.

The annual Outstanding Clinician Award (OCA) is designed to honor unsung heroes who demonstrate the highest level of excellence in the clinical care of patients affected by respiratory diseases and breathing disorders. Morris was chosen for the award based on his care of patients in the ICU, on the hospital wards, in the clinic and in the community.

The American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI – the entity overseeing the certification of physicians specializing in Allergy and Immunology) has elected Stephen I. Wasserman, M.D. as the organization’s president-elect. Dr. Wasserman will assume his duties as President on January, 1, 2010.

He succeeds retiring president John W. Yunginger, M.D.

Jamie Janis, Programmer Analyst at Gibbs, was selected by the Power of Excellence Standards of Performance Team as Employee of the Quarter. Jamie’s dedication to recycling has made him a role model. Because there was no recycling program at Gibbs, Jamie took it upon himself to begin and maintain one. He developed a computer spreadsheet that lists several charities to which the proceeds from the program are given. Everyone has an opportunity to make suggestions for other charities and the recipients are listed on a rotating basis. Other employees have been so inspired they even bring recyclables in from home. Jamie has obtained recycling bins which he empties himself every evening, using his personal resources for the sake of keeping our planet green. Congratulations, Jamie, and thank you!