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In This Issue:
Friends of BWH Lobby Sales in November 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cabot Atrium Nov. 2: D&D International Jewelry Designs Nov. 17: Bag Ali Handbags and Accessories Nov. 29: Jewelry, glass home items, painted accessories, Arbonne skin care products. (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
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, who will be outside the BWH Cafeteria on the following dates: Nov. 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 VALIC (800-892-5558, ext. 89284) Nov. 8 TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) Nov. 22 Fidelity (800-642-7131)
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Quarterly TB Screening All staff with birthdays in October, November and December are required to complete their annual screening by Dec. 31. Employee Flu Vaccination Program Check www.bwhpikenotes.org for a list of locations and times.
2 Wednesday Memorial Service for MaryJune “MJ” Souza, RN Bornstein Amphitheater 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the CWN-6 Solarium.
3 Thursday Critical Care Journal Club 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Anesthesia Conference Room "Sedation in the ICU's: Should We Be Waking Our Patients Up? All critical care staff are invited to participate. To join, e-mail mpennington@partners.org
Oct.3 &17 MAFCU Fiscal Fitness Program Ongoing; first and third Thursdays, MAFCU office, 221 Longwood Ave. 1 - 5 p.m. Certified credit advisors provide free assistance to MAFCU members in developing spending plans and resolving credit problems. A bilingual counselor will staff Nov. 3.
9th Annual “On My Own Time ” Employee Showcase Nov. 7-10 / 75 Francis St. Lobby Visit a showcase of employee hobbies and interests as your colleagues exhibit their special talents beyond the walls of BWH. Celebrate staff diversity and take pride in the creativity of the BWH community.
Nov. 9 : Noon - 2 p.m. / Bornstein Amphitheater All are invited to enjoy lunchtime entertainment by your colleagues.
Nov. 10: 3 - 4 p.m. / 75 Francis St. Lobby “Meet the Artist” reception 4 Friday Memorial Service for Jamie Winshall, MD Bornstein Family Amphitheater 2 p.m. Service is followed by a reception in the Cabot Atrium.
8 Tuesday Quality Rounds “Innovations in Communication and Patient Flow: Obstetrics Service Excellence and Patient Transport and Bed Turnaround.” Noon - 1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Rm. Lunch at 11:45 a.m. CME credit and nurse contact hours.
Nov. 9 -12 Time Management Seminar 1:30 p.m. Emergency Medicine Classroom (NH-234) Sponsored by the Office for Women's Careers.
9 Wednesday MAFCU and MASCO Lunchtime Series: Preventing Identity Theft Noon - 1 p.m. MASCO, 375 Longwood Ave., 5th Floor Conference Room Bring Your lunch. Walk-ins are welcome but space is limited. To register in advance, call 617-525-6782.
10 Thursday HR Road Show 7 - 8:30 a.m. & 2 - 3:30 p.m. HR representatives will be outside the Cafeteria with forms and benefit materials. MAFCU Meet Your Credit Union Day Outside Cafeteria 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stop by if you need assistance with your account or would like information about MAFCU.
15 Tuesday “Quitting for Good” 6 - 7 p.m. Kessler Library Pragati Ghimire-Aryal, MBBS, MPH of the BWH Quit Smoking Program will share techniques to increase your chances of becoming smoke-free.
17Thursday Great American Smoke-Out 7 a.m. - Noon; 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Bretholtz Center, 75 Francis St. Free smoking cessation resources and non-invasive lung function screenings will be available. Sponsored by the BWH Quit Smoking Program, Pulmonary & Critical Care Division and Partners Asthma Center. Call ext. 2-8983 for more information.
30 Wednesday Database Seminar: Smoking Cessation 9-10 a.m. Kessler Library Limited to 12 participants; please call ext. 2-8103 to reserve a space. Nursing CEUs will be credited.