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Blood Donor Center Events Feb. 1-28: All donors receive a BWH sweatshirt. Feb. 1-14: Raffle: One dozen red roses and a box of chocolates. Feb. 15: Late Night Tuesday (extended hours, 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Feb. 22: George’s Birthday Celebration: Serving Cherry Pie.
BookTalk with Dr. Joseph Murray “Surgery of the Soul” Monday, Feb. 7 1-2 p.m. Kessler Library Hear about the remarkable autobiography of one of the 20th century’s most honored surgeons.
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: Feb. 8 • TIAA-CREF •(800-842-2004) Feb. 18, 22 • Fidelity • (800-642-7131) Feb. 9, 11, 14, 15, 23, 25 • VALIC (800-892-5558, ext. 89284)
Quality Rounds Insights from IHI Collaboratives: Lessons Learned from IMPACT and Pursuing Perfection Tuesday, Feb. 8 12 noon-1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Room Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME credit offered. Approved for 1.2 nurse contact hours.
EAP Training for Managers and Supervisors Tuesday, Feb. 8 1-3 p.m. Eppinger Conference Room To make an appointment, call ext. 5-6782.
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, Feb. 9 Noon Bornstein Amphitheater Ashes will be available throughout the day in the BWH Chapel.
Identity Theft Thursday, Feb. 10 11 a.m. – noon Bornstein Amphitheater Presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and BWH Security. Learn how to protect yourself from ID theft and find out what to do if you are a victim.
Research Community Meeting: “Brigham and Women's Hospital Biomedical Research Institute” Thursday, Feb. 10 Noon NRB Rotunda Lunch provided RSVP by Feb. 7 to rcouncil@rics.bwh.harvard.edu
Joan’s Jewelry Sale Feb. 10, 11 & 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cabot Atrium A portion of the proceeds will benefit Friends of BWH.
Fifth Annual Education Celebration Department of Medicine Friday, Feb. 11 Noon Bornstein Amphitheatre Recognizes both housestaff and faculty for their excellence as mentors and teachers. Keynote address, “Professionalism and the Role of Physicians in Quality of Care,” by Christine Cassel, MD, MACP, president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Grief at Work Thursday, Feb. 17 Noon-1:30 p.m. Partners EAP offers a drop-in support group led by a professional counselor for all who are dealing with loss. For location and information, call ext. 2-6017.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Friday, Feb. 18 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Outside the BWH Cafeteria Sponsored by the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, and the Center for Cardiovascular Disease in Women.
National Women’s Heart Day Friday, Feb. 18 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Shops at the Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St. Sponsored by The Sister to Sister Everyone Has a Heart Foundation. For information, visit www.sistertosister.org.
Single-Again Financial Seminar Tuesday, Feb. 22 Noon-1 p.m. Anesthesia Conf. Room EAP and MAFCU are co-sponsoring a financial information session for those in the process of divorce or separation. Learn more at www.eap.partners.org or call 1-866-724-4EAP.
Get Real About Eating Disorders Tuesday, Feb. 22 9-10 a.m. Kessler Library Call ext. 2-8103 for more information.
Database Seminar: Heart Health on SkolarMD Wednesday, Feb. 23 9-10 a.m. Kessler Library, Call ext. 2-8103 for information.