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In This Issue:
TB Test Solution Available
The national shortage of TB test solution is over. Occupational Health Service has resumed annual TB testing. As a reminder, annual TB testing is for all new hires, as well as employees with a high risk for exposure to TB, which includes all clinical staff, physicians, nurses and lab staff who handle TB specimens. Learn more at BWHPikeNotes.org.
Ways to Help Oklahoma
A devastating tornado ravaged Oklahoma City on May 20, taking innocent lives and destroying homes, schools and buildings. Dozens of people were killed, with the death toll expected to rise. If you’re looking for a way to help residents in Oklahoma, visit BWHPikeNotes.org to view a list of relief organizations working in the area.
CME Accreditation Update
The Partners Office of Continuing Professional Development will soon celebrate its first anniversary of providing CME credit for Partners HealthCare-affiliated institutions. To learn more about its services or to view the fee structure, visit BWHPikeNotes.org. The deadline for in-hospital rounds and conference series proposals is June 3 for activities starting July 1, and July 15 for activities starting September 1. To obtain a proposal form, email cflood@partners.org.
Prostate Health Discussion, May 29
Join BWH, the Center for Community Health Education Research and Service, and the Prostate Health Education Network for an evening discussion about prostate health. May 29, 6–7:30 p.m., at the Whittier Street Health Center, 1290 Tremont St. A light dinner will be served, and attendees will be entered to win $50 raffle prize gift certificates. For more information or to RSVP, call 617-264-8750. View the event flyer at BWHPikeNotes.org.
AMMP Networking Event, May 30
The Association of Multicultural Members of Partners (AMMP) is hosting its sixth Annual Networking event, “AMMP Career GPS,” May 30, 4–6 p.m., in the Shapiro Breakout Room. Wanda McClain, vice president of Community Health and Health Equity, will be the keynote speaker, with special guests from Workforce Development, Geoff Vercauteren and Amy Zydanowicz. RSVP by emailing bwhammp@partners.org.
Service Awards, June 6
The BWH community is invited to attend the 33rd Annual Employee Service Awards ceremony, which honors employees who have worked at the hospital in increments of five years, June 6, at 4 p.m., in the Cabot Atrium. A reception will follow in Pod B Cafeteria. Learn more at BWHPikeNotes.org.