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The Kessler Health Education Library presents “How can we deflate medical bills?,” a talk hosted by Neel Shah, MD, of BWH’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and executive director of Costs of Care, a nonprofit organization that aims to deflate medical bills. To register, call 617-732-8103 or e-mail kesslerlibrary@partners.org
In this volunteer program, elementary school children are paired one-to-one with BWH volunteer mentors. One day each week the student and volunteer enjoy conversation over lunch and the adult reads a book aloud. Attend an information session Wednesday, Feb. 9, noon-1 p.m., OBC 4th floor, room 2G. E-mail paudeh@partners.org or call 617-732-5741 to RSVP.
In 2010, BWH was mentioned in news outlets approximately 35,000 times, highlighting the contributions BWHers make every day in providing exceptional care, conducting innovative research, teaching the next generation of health care professionals and serving the local and global community. Visit BWHPikeNotes.org/News/Multimedia/Videos to see a video of 2010 media highlights.
On Feb. 2, Boston Public high school students interested in health careers will shadow BWH staff during Groundhog Job Shadow Day. If you are interested in hosting a student, e-mail Carlen Singmaster at csingmaster@partners.org
Join the BWH community in celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Friday, Feb. 11, 2-3 p.m., in the Bornstein Amphitheater. The keynote speaker is Geoffrey Canada. AMMP and the BWH Young Professionals Affinity Group host a reception in the Pod B Cafeteria following the event. For more information, call 617-724-3965.