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Thursday, July 7 Patient Care Assistant Training Program Call to register for a 30-minute assessment BWH and Bunker Hill Community College will sponsor a free 15-session course for qualified applicants interested in becoming a PCA. Classes meet every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Sept. 22. For registration and qualifications, call 617-525-3056 or e-mail bwhwfd@partners.org.
July 7 and 21 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 will staff July 7.
Monday, July 11 BookTalk: Yoga, Meditation and Relaxation 1 - 2 p.m. Kessler Library Explore the Kessler Library's collection of meditation and yoga books and try a few relaxation methods to ensure a peaceful summer.
Tuesday, July 12 Special Schwartz Center Rounds Noon - 1 p.m. (lunch served at 11:45 a.m.) Anesthesia Conference Room In recognition of the 10th Anniversary of the Schwartz Center at MGH, join the discussion, Behind the White Coat and the Johnny: What Fosters Compassionate Patient-Caregiver Relationships?
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: July 7, 11, 13, 19, 21, 26, 28 VALIC (800-892-5558, ext. 89284) July 12 TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) July 22 Fidelity (800-642-7131)
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. The drawing will be held on Nov. 17. For more information, visit www.medareafcu.org
July 14 and 18 HR Road Show 7-8:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. HR representatives will be outside the Cafeteria with forms and benefit materials.
Thursday, July 14 Boston's Mammography Van Joslin Diabetes Clinic parking lot at Longwood Ave. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. DFCI sponsors free annual mammograms offered to women 40 or older. Call 617-632-1974 to schedule an appointment. All forms of insurance are accepted.
July 21 and 22 Friends of BWH Lobby Sales 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Cabot Atrium Featuring jewelry and accessories from Roz's Road Show.
Monday, July 25 English for the Healthcare Professional Assessments will be held July 25, Aug. 31 and Sept.7 Employees interested in advancing their English skills and enhancing their careers should attend. The 15-session course will meet weekly for two hours to develop everyday English, vocabulary and interpersonal communication tools. Call 617-525-3056 or 617-525-3112.
Tuesday, July 26 Media Highlights: BWH Kidney Transplantation 50th Anniversary 1-2 p.m. Kessler Library View a collection of media coverage generated from the 50th anniversary of the world's first successful human organ transplant at BWH. Featuring segments from the Today Show, CBS News Weekend Edition and local Boston media outlets.
Wednesday, July 17 Database Seminar: Eye Safety 9 - 10 a.m. Kessler Library As part of Eye Injury Prevention Month, Margaret Michaud of MGH's Treadwell Library will lead a search on the Partners Libraries Magic Catalog for information on eye safety. CEUs awarded to BWH nursing staff. Registration is limited. Call ext. 2-8103.
July 30 - August 7 Quarterly TB Screening 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cabot Atrium Annual screening for employees with birthdays in July, August, and September. Call Occupational Health at ext. 2-6034 for more information.