Skip to contents
In This Issue:
Children's Book MonthApril 1 through April 30Help support Children's Book Month by dropping off new books in the MAFCU lobby through April 30.
iBridge Comes to BWHCome get an early look at the Human Resources and Payroll Departments’ new technology system, iBridge. Special “live” demonstrations are being offered for managers and supervisors on the following dates: Tuesday, April 2 2 – 4 p.m. Carrie HallFriday, April 12 2 – 4 p.m. Carrie HallTuesday, April 16. 2 – 4 p.m. Bornstein AmphitheaterFor further information, contact Stacey Stratton at 617-525-3120 or Janet Dussault at 617-525-3118.
Schwartz RoundsTuesday, April 212 – 1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Room“A Patient’s Family Describes Their Experience with a Medical Error” Panelists: Selwyn Rodgers, MD; Karyl Davenport, RN; the patient’s family; and Lynn Peterson, MD.
Free Body Composition Screening by FitcorpWednesday, April 311 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cafeteria.
Work/Life Seminar: “Children and Stress” Friday, April 512 – 1:15 p.m. Minot Room, 5th FloorCountway Library, HMS,10 Shattuck Street, BostonThis parent workshop will focus on some of the major causes and identify the telltale signs of stress in young children.
Weight Watchers at Work RegistrationFriday, April 57:30 a.m.Duncan Reid Conference RoomClasses begin Friday, April 12 and run for 12 weeks. A program fee of $130 is payable at registration. For more information, call ext. 2- 6443.
Partners International Office Tax Information SessionFriday, April 52 – 5 p.m. Bornstein AmphitheaterThis special session will help all non-immigrant visa holders answer questions about filing their U.S. Income Tax Return. A tax education specialist will cover the following topics:
Medical Area Federal Credit Union Special OfferSaturday, April 69 a.m. - 2 p.m. 248 Mishawum Road, Woburn, MA. Medical Area Federal Credit Union is offering up to 105 percent financing and reducing their already low interest rates at a special Enterprise Car Sale. Call 617-732-4185 for details.
Basic Medical TerminologyMonday, April 8 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. The course begins on April 8 and continues for 10 consecutive two-hour sessions in total. $50 payment is necessary to reserve space. Call 617-724-3368 for more information.
Quality RoundsTuesday, April 912 -1 p.m.Large Anesthesia Conference Room“Ensuring the Quality of Medication Use at BWH and Containing its Cost,” presented by Jerome Avorn, MD, chief, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics.
BWH Hosts Boston Heart Party EventTuesday, April 912 – 2 p.m.Connors Center LobbyThe Boston Heart Party, co-sponsored by Partners HealthCare System, offers area women the opportunity to learn about overall heart health and risk factors for heart disease and provides free screenings. A list of screening and education sites is available at www.bostonheartparty.comor by calling 800-BWH-9999.
7th Annual BWH Wellness FairThursday, April 1110 a.m. – 2 p.m. Representatives from BWH departments such as Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Dermatology will present wellness information. Free chair massages, giveaways, health screenings, and body fat analysis will also be offered. For more information, call 617-375-5600, ext. 210.
Friends of BWH HostKiss Me Kate at the Wang TheaterPerformance is May 31, 2002Call 617-732-8125 for tickets before April 15
Breakfast with Chief Operating Officer Matt Van VrankenWednesday, April 177:30 - 8:30 a.m. Space is limited. Interested employees should call ext. 2-6602.
Celebrate Clerical Support Week April 22-26Celebrate Clerical Support Week by thanking all clerical support staff for helping to make BWH one of the top hospitals in the country. All clerical support staff will receive a beach towel and meal coupon for the BWH Cafeteria. Managers will distribute these gifts in their respective departments. If you do not receive your gift, visit the Perks Office on PBB-B 303.
Work/Life Seminar:“Women, Work and Breastfeeding: Everyone Benefits”Tuesday, April 2312 – 1:15 p.m. Ware Room, 5th Floor, Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, 10 Shattuck Street, BostonJoin an informative session to discuss the benefits to mother and child of breastfeeding after returning to work.
BWPO Quarterly Meeting Wednesday, April 246 – 7 p.m., reception following from 7 to 8 p.m. Bornstein AmphitheaterGuest Speaker: Senator Thomas Birmingham, president of Massachusetts State Senate
Work/Life Seminar: “Diet and Health” Wednesday, April 2412 – 1 p.m. Ballard Room, 5th Floor, Countway Library, HMS, 10 Shattuck Street, Boston“Diet and Health: Where We Went Wrong and How to Get It Right,” presented by Walter C. Willett, MD, chairman of the Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health and Professor of Medicine, HMS.
BWH Gift Shop Spring Jewelry Sale April 25 through April 28The BWH Gift Shop will hold its spring jewelry sale with 20 percent off all jewelry and many buy-outs at 50 percent off. Gift Shop Sales are returned to BWH to enhance patient care.
BEST Program & BWH Perks Coffee Break Thursday, April 25 3 a.m. Au Bon Pain, 75 Francis St. Come enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, bagel and muffin while learning about BWH’s employee involvement programs and initiatives.
Looking to save on taxes and prepare for retirement? Make an appointment to meet with an investment representative in the Connors Center Lobby on the following dates: Fidelity – April 12: call 800-642-7131TIAA-CREF – April 10: call Marian Morgante at 800-842-2004VALIC – April 3, 16: call 800-892-5558, ext. 89284
Staff and Employees are invited to A Town Meeting Monday, April 2911 a.m. - 12 p.m.Bornstein Amphitheater Join us for a conversation with new BWH President Gary Gottlieb, MD, MBA; Chief Operating Officer Matthew Van Vranken; and Chief Medical Officer Anthony Whittemore, MD.
Save the Date: BWH Service Awards Thursday, June 205 p.m. Cabot Atrium