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Quarterly TB Screenings BWH staff with birthdays in April-June, who have not yet had their TB screening this year, should do so by June 30. Call ext. 2-6034 with questions.
World Asthma Day Tuesday, May 3 6-8 p.m. One Brigham Circle, 4th Floor Conference Room Partners Asthma Center Free Spring Symposium: Modern Asthma Therapy: Are Our Medications Safe?
5th Annual Medical Housestaff Awards Thursday, May 5 12:30-1:30 p.m. Carrie Hall Sponsored by Departments of Medicine and Nursing
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:
May 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 20, 23, 35, 31 VALIC (800-892-5558, ext. 89284) May 3 TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) May 17 Fidelity (800-642-7131)
Treasures Party Lobby Sale Thursday, May 5 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Cabot Atrium Featuring unique handcrafted jewelry.
Grief at Work May 5 and 19 Noon-1:30 p.m. Partners EAP offers a drop-in support group lead by a professional counselor. Call ext. 2-6017 for location.
Blood Donor Center Events May 2-31 Donors receive a BWH first aid kit May 2-31 Pathology Blood Drive Goal 50 donations. Donating lab/non-lab employees entered to win a mystery raffle May 2-6 Donate in honor of Mom or Mom-to-be and receive a free Mother's Day card and Sears gift card raffle entry. May 17 Late Night at the Donor Center Open until 7 p.m. May 16-27 Donate in memory of someone you know and receive a free special tribute card.
MAFCU Member Fiscal Fitness Program May 5 and 19 1-5:30 p.m. Medical Area Federal Credit Union, 221 Longwood Ave. Call ext. 2-8134 with questions.
BookTalk: Curing MS Monday, May 9 1-2 p.m. Kessler Library Join Howard L. Weiner, MD, for an introduction to the science behind the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and a message of hope in his new book, Curing MS.
Free Melanoma/Skin Cancer Screening May 9 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dermatology, 221 Longwood Ave. May is the American Academy of Dermatology's National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Call ext. 5-7280 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through May 6 for appointments or information.
Quality Rounds: Transforming Care at the Bedside: Patient Centered Innovations Tuesday, May 10 Noon-1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Rm. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME credit and nurse contact hours.
Longwood Bike Night Tuesday, May 10 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enders Auditorium, Children's Hospital, 320 Longwood Ave. Children's Hospital, MASCO and the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition invite current and prospective bike commuters. Call 617-355-3501 with questions.
Live Surgery Webcast: Carotid Artery Stenting Wednesday, May 11 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kessler Library or www.brighamandwomens.org/surgerywebcast Watch our leading surgeons treat a stroke-causing blockage in the main artery of the neck in real-time. During the live webcast, BWH experts will provide information about the procedure and answer questions e-mailed by viewers.
Nourishing Your Newborn Thursday, May 12 Noon-1 p.m. Eppinger Conference Room Germaine Lambergs, MGH Lactation Consultant, will present the “latest and greatest” on breastfeeding to new, expectant and potential parents. Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program, ext. 2-6017.
HR Road Show May 12 and 26 7-8:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 pm Reps from HR available outside the Cafeteria
Asthma and Allergies Tuesday, May 24 9-10 a.m. Kessler Library As part of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Lynda Cristiano, MD, will lead a lecture about symptoms and treatments.
Database Seminar: Arthritis Information on NetLibrary Thursday, May 27 9-10 a.m. Kessler Library In honor of National Arthritis Month. CEUs available to nurses. Space limited. Call ext. 2-8103.