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Up For A Challenge? BWH-MGH Blood Donor Challenge Aug. 29 - Sept. 16 BWH encourages all hospital staff to donate blood as part of this friendly competition. T-shirts, coffee cards and raffle prizes are available to those who participate. Call ext. 2-6620 for an appointment or walk in.
Weight Management Program Offers Employee Discount BWH employees receive a 50 percent discount on the initial fee at the BWH Program for Weight Management, which offers medically-supervised weight loss for individuals at least 15 pounds over their recommended weight. Call ext. 2-8500 or visit www.brighamandwomens.org/weightmanagement/
Help Yourself...Help The Environment…Help Friends Of BWH MAFCU 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Raffle Purchase locations: MAFCU, 221 Longwood Ave. and 75 Francis St. Gift Shop Ticket price: $30 each or 2 for $50 Proceeds benefit Friends of BWH to support patient care enhancements to the NICU and Emergency Department. The drawing will be held Nov. 17. For more information, visit www.medareafcu.org
Friends of BWH Lobby Sales in September 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cabot Atrium Sept. 8 & 9: KT's Clothing Sept. 15 & 16: US Borne Books, Sparkles, Island Shirt Works and Dreaming about Giraffes Sept. 29 & 30: Jewelry is Fun
221 Longwood Ave., 1 - 5 p.m. Ongoing; first and third Thursdays, MAFCU office Certified credit advisors provide free assistance to MAFCU members in developing spending plans and resolving credit problems. A bilingual counselor will staff Sept. 1.
Sept. 8 & 22 7 - 8:30 a.m. and 2 - 3:30 p.m. HR representatives will be outside the Cafeteria with forms and benefit materials.
BookTalk: I Hate Strawberry Jam Sept. 12 1 - 2 p.m. | Kessler Library Please join author Judy Joseph for an introduction to her children's book, I Hate Strawberry Jam. With the loving support of parents, teachers and a very special grandmother, the storyteller learns about grief and eventual healing after the death of loved ones.
Spanish Courses for the Healthcare Provider Sept. 12 - Nov. 21 $75 for BWH employees $150 for others One Brigham Circle, 4th Floor Conference Room Register by e-mailing ODTraining@partners.org Sept.13- Dec. 13 Section A: Beginner Spanish For those who have had no previous exposure to Spanish. 12 Tuesday sessions, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sept.15-Dec. 22 Section B: Continuing Spanish For those who have had an introductory course or equivalent experience. 12 Thursday sessions, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Quality Rounds: “A Multidisciplinary BWH Team Approach to Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management” Tuesday, Sept. 20 Noon - 1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Rm. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME credit and nurse contact hours.
Quarterly TB Screenings at 850 Boylston Sept. 19 & 20 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 850 Boylston St., 5th Floor Conference Room All staff with birthdays in July, August and September who have not completed their required annual TB screening, must do so by Sept. 30. Call ext. 2-6034 for more information.
Addiction: What Does That Mean? Sept. 27 6 - 7 p.m. Kessler Library To register, call ext. 2-8103.