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Fall 2005 Computer Training Schedule Partners Information System Training has posted the BWH Fall 2005 Schedule for Microsoft Office 2000 computer training. Visit http://is.partners.org/training
Help Yourself...Help The Environment…Help Friends of BWH MAFCU 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Raffle Purchase locations: MAFCU, 221 Longwood Ave. and 75 Francis St. Gift Shop Ticket price: $30 each or 2 for $50 Proceeds benefit Friends of BWH to support enhancements to the NICU and ED. Nov. 17 drawing. Visit www.medareafcu.org
Friends of BWH Lobby Sales in October 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cabot Atrium Oct. 10-14: The Book People from Scholastic Books Oct. 20: Sterling Silver Jewelry by Cindy Carter Oct. 27-28: Fantasy Marionettes by Irene & Hank
MAFCU and MASCO Lunchtime Series Noon - 1 p.m. MASCO, 375 Longwood Ave., 5th Floor Conference Room Bring your lunch and sit in on free informative sessions. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged-call 617-525-6782. Oct. 19: All about Financing Your Home Oct. 26: Credit and Budgeting Nov. 9: Preventing Identity Theft
Tax Deferred Retirement (TDA) Savings Program Looking to save on taxes now and put money aside for retirement? Call to make an appointment with one of the following representatives outside the BWH Cafeteria on the following dates: Oct. 3, 6, 12, 14, 17, 19, 28, 31 VALIC (800-892-5558, ext. 89284) Oct. 4 TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) Oct. 28 Fidelity (800-642-7131)
BookTalk: Threads of Hope Monday, Oct. 3 1 - 2 p.m. Kessler Library Author Beth Rotondo will discuss her book, Threads of Hope: An Offering for Those Who Grieve
Schwartz Rounds •“Clinical Narratives: How Do They Change the Work We Do?” Tuesday, Oct. 4 Noon - 1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Rm. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME, CEU and Risk Management credit will be given.
MAFCU Fiscal Fitness Program Ongoing; first and third Thursdays Oct. 6 & 20 1 - 5 p.m. MAFCU office, 221 Longwood Ave. Certified credit advisors provide free assistance to MAFCU members in developing spending plans and resolving credit problems. A bilingual counselor is available Oct. 6.
Critical Care Journal Club Thursday, Oct. 6 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Anesthesia Conference Room “Creating Collaborative Practice: Rounds in the ICU - Patient and Family participation” All critical care staff are welcome. E-mail mpennington@partners.org
Physician Assistant Recognition Dinner Thursday, Oct. 6 6 - 8 p.m. 15 Francis Street Lobby
Opening of the BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) Tuesday, Oct. 11 5 p.m. Bornstein Amphitheater Reception to follow in the PBB Rotunda Welcome the newly named board of directors at the BRI's official opening event.
Breast Cancer Update Tuesday, Oct. 11 6 - 7 p.m. Bretholtz Center, Kessler Library In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BWH's Karen Flaherty, NP, will discuss screening, risk assessment, modalities and statistics. CEUs will be provided to BWH nursing staff. Call ext. 2-8103.
HR Road Show Oct. 13 & 27 7-8:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m HR representatives will be outside the Cafeteria with forms and benefit materials.
Women's Health Forum 2005 Saturday, Oct. 15 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sheraton Boston Hotel Visit www.brighamandwomens.org/whd. Staff interested in volunteering should e-mail cpessotti@partners.org For information on a Partners employee discounted fee, call 1-800-BWH-9999.
“Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain” Monday, Oct. 17 4 - 6 p.m. New Research Building Presented by the Harvard Center for Neurodegeneration & Repair. Presenters include BWH's Dennis Selkoe, MD, and Peter Lansbury, PhD, with a guest appearance from actor David Hyde Pierce. Visit www.hcnr.med.harvard.edu for details.
Quality Rounds: “OB Innovations in Teamwork and Critical Communication” Tuesday, Oct. 18 Noon - 1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Rm. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME credit and nurse contact hours.
Employee Flu Vaccination Program Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 45 Francis St. Lobby Quarterly TB Screenings will also be offered during this time. Call ext. 2-6034.