Pike Notes- BWH Bulletin - For and about the People of Brigham and Women's Hospital
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August 7, 2000
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In This Issue:
Partners Teams with New National Research Alliance
MBTA Construction Alert
New DFCI President Named
Hospital Media Policy Reminder
BWH Welcomes Nancy Kruger
Save the Date September 16
Ask Yourself: What is BWH's No Smoking Policy?
Starfish Award Recipients
Pike Notes
New Spanish Language Edition of
Our Bodies, Ourselves
BWH will host the Boston launch of the Spanish-language edition of the groundbreaking book about women’s health, Our Bodies, Ourselves, called Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas. Special guests include co-authors Maria Morison Aguiar and Ester Shapiro, PhD, as well as Judy Norsigian, co-founder, Boston Women’s Health Book Collective. Please join us Wednesday, August 9 from 5-6:30 p.m.in the Carrie M. Hall Conference Center.
Staff Perks/Activities
Red Sox Game
Wednesday, September 6, 7:05 p.m.
Fenway Park
Join your BWH friends and colleagues at Fenway Park on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:05 p.m. Cheer for the Red Sox as they take on the Oakland Athletics. Tickets are $13 for right field boxes and $8 for lower bleachers. Tickets will be sold in front of the BWH Cafe on August 15, 17, 22 and 24 from 7:30-8:30 a.m., 12-1:00 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Tickets are for BWH employees only. Contact Derek Czerwinski at ext. 6584 or via e-mail at
dczerwinski@partner.org
for details.
BWH Basketball Teams
Staff and employees are encouraged to form teams of ten to 12 players that will compete against other hospital teams in the 2nd annual BWH Internal Basketball League. The season begins the first week in October. All interested participants should contact Derek Czerwinski at ext. 6584 or via e-mail at
dczerwinski@partner.org
for details.
Tax Deffered Annuities
Looking to save on taxes now and put money aside for retirement?The 403(b) tax deferred retirement savings program (TDA) offered through BWH provides you an opportunity to do both. If you are not already participating and would like information on how to get started, or if you are currently contributing but would like to review your asset allocation or have other questions about your investment options, call and make an appointment to see a representative from Fidelity Investments, TIAA-CREF, and/or VALIC, who will be at the Connors lobby (lower level) on the following dates:
August 8 and 29;
September 12 and 27
VALIC (1-800-892-5558 Ext. 89465)
August 9; September 13
TIAA-CREF (1-800-842-2004)
August 17; September 21
Fidelity (1-800-642-7131)
Reminder
The pilot Employee Referral Program will run until October 31, 2000. For a copy of the Employee Referral Form or more specific information on the guidelines of the pilot program, contact Human Resources Department (x5790) or your HR generalist.
Employee Perk
Don’t miss out on tickets for Seussical The Musical, a new musical which weaves together many of Dr. Seuss’s most famous stories and characters in unexpected ways. Tony Award-winner Andrea Martin leads a cast of 29 in bringing the world of Dr. Seuss off the page and onto the stage. Tickets are $67.60 (regular price is $74.36). Purchase tickets at the BWH Perks Office, or call ext. 6584. A limited amount of tickets are available.