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The window for BWH’s triennial, unannounced Joint Commission survey opens Aug. 6. The Joint Commission will visit the hospital sometime between then and Feb. 6, 2013, notifying the hospital upon the first day of the survey.Visit the Continual Readiness page on BWHPikeNotes.org for more information, or contact kschoppee@partners.orgor dtouhy@partners.orgwith questions.
If you’ve got a way with words, BWH needs your help in crafting a catchy, meaningful slogan for this fall’s United Way campaign. The 2011 campaign will be especially focused on promoting the United Way’s work to support families, so slogans should reflect this family focus as well BWH’s strong commitment to the most vulnerable and underserved communities. If you pen the winning slogan, you’ll receive a prize and the satisfaction of seeing your slogan everywhere from PikeNotes to the television screens around campus. Send slogan suggestions to BWHUWC@partners.org by Aug. 12.
Partners Harvard Medical International and Partners International Medical Services are working together as Partners International, the arm of Partners HealthCare developing and enhancing health care and academic institutions worldwide. By blending the unique strengths of each entity, Partners International is poised to offer exciting opportunities to those at Brigham and Women’s Hospital looking to gain international experience. Visit BWHPikeNotes.org to learn more.
Millions of people travel every year to destinations where they are exposed to health risks not experienced at home. You can have a safer, healthier trip by contacting the BWH Travel Clinic, run by Dr. James H. Maguire, a leading expert in tropical medicine and parasitology. Call 617-732-8881 for more information regarding your travel medicine needs.