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Help Select BRIght Futures Fund Prize Winner
Three finalists are addressing innovative themes in their research with the hope of receiving the first-ever $100,000 BRIght Futures Prize. The winner will be determined by you, the rest of the BWH community and the public. Visit BWHPikeNotes.org to learn more about the finalists, and cast your vote by Nov. 1.
Changing Health Care Landscape Forum
The next open forum with hospital leadership will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 5–6 p.m., in the Bornstein Amphitheater, with BWH Chief Medical Officer Stanley Ashley, MD; BWFH Chief Medical Officer O’Neil Britton, MD; and BWH Chief Medical Officer Jessica Dudley, MD.
Boston Kidney Health Seminar
BWH is teaming up with HMS and the Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program to host “Boston Kidney Health Series,” a conference about kidney disease and treatment, support and prevention options. Oct. 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., in the Shapiro Breakout Room. To RSVP, call 617-264-3060.
Connected Health Symposium
Partners HealthCare’s Center for Connected Health will host its 2012 symposium, “Innovations to Build Value, Accountable Care and Patient Engagement,” Oct. 25–26, at the Park Plaza Hotel. The event will feature keynote speakers, panels, debates and product demos. Discount for Partners employees. For more information, visit symposium.connected-health.org.
Write to a Mission Hill Student
The Center for Community Health and Health Equity seeks employees to volunteer as pen pals for second and third graders in nearby schools. Volunteers will receive one letter a month from their pen pal and write one letter a month back. Call Pamela Audeh at 617-264-8740, or e-mail paudeh@partners.org for more information.
Providing Care for a Loved One
BWH Social Work’s Caregiver Committee will provide a half-day seminar for family members who provide care for loved ones at home. The seminar will include a panel with a physician, social worker, caregiver and elder/family law attorney, a short film and more. Nov. 3, 1–4 p.m., in the Shapiro First Floor Breakout Room. To RSVP, call 617-732-5500, ext. 32716.