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Weight Management Program Offers Employee Discount BWH employees can 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.
New Web Site for Friends of BWH Visit www.friendsofbwh.org for Friends of BWH news, sponsorships, events and upcoming lobby sales. View the calendar directly at www.friendsofbwh.org/calendar.asp
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: Jan. 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 17, 19, 23, 25, 30 VALIC (800-892-5558, ext. 88452) Jan. 3 TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) Jan. 27 Fidelity (800-642-7131)
5 Critical Care Journal Club 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Anesthesia Conference Room Journal Article: “Surviving Sepsis” All critical care staff are invited to participate. To join, e-mail mpennington@partners.org.
5 & 19 MAFCU Fiscal Fitness Program Ongoing; first and third Thursdays MAFCU office, 221 Longwood Ave. 1 - 5 p.m. Certified credit advisors provide free assistance to MAFCU members in developing spending plans and resolving credit problems. A bilingual counselor is available Jan. 5.
10 Quality Rounds “Developing a Comprehensive Stroke Program at BWH” Noon-1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Rm. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME credit and nurse contact hours.
11 Quit Smoking Classes Wednesdays starting Jan. 11 5-6 p.m. Kessler Library This eight-week course will help those who have made a New Year’s resolution to stop smoking. To register, call ext. 2-8983.
BookTalk: While Waiting for a Heart 1:00-2:00 p.m. Kessler Library Psychologist and psychotherapist Juana Power began writing a collection of poems, “While Waiting for a Heart,” as she recovered strength after the implantation of her Bilateral Ventricular Assist device. Join her as she reads poems and discusses her experience.
Jan. 23 “Good Medicine, Bad Politics and the Media” with Ellen Goodman 12-1:30 p.m. / One Brigham Circle, 4-002B
The Office for Women’s Careers presents Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Ellen Goodman. Please RSVP to Sandra Gould at ext. 2-6443.
25 Database Seminar: Weight Loss 9-10 a.m. Kessler Library As part of National Healthy Weight Week, Sally Gore, Resource Librarian, University of Massachusetts Medical School, will lead a MedlinePlusGoLocal database searching seminar for education materials on weight loss. CEU’s available.
31 Managing Emotional Eating 6-7 p.m. Kessler Library Registered Dietician Marc O’Meara leads program. To register, call ext. 2-8103.
Training for Managers and Supervisors Eppinger Conference Room 1-3:30 p.m. Join EAP staff members for an informative presentation on how to use the Employee Assistance Program both as a management and employee resource. To register, call Maureen at ext. 2-6017.
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