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Tuesday, April 29 Interested in becoming a Patient Care Assistant? PCA Training Program Find out about the BWH PCA Training Program on Tuesday, April 29, between 2 and 5 p.m. in the Nursing Administration Conference Room, Tower 1. For more information, contact Beverley Sobers at 617-525-3112.
Wednesday, April 30 Farewell Reception for Matt Van Vranken Cabot Atrium, 2 - 4 p.m. All staff and employees are welcome to attend and wish BWH’s outgoing executive vice president and chief operating officer a fond farewell. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, May 6 Schwartz Rounds “Putting Advance Directives Into Action in the Surgical ICU”12 p.m.Anesthesia Conference Room - Connors Center - L1 Participants include: Gyorgy Frendl, MD, Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine; Diane Conboy, RN, Nursing; and Lynda Ketcham, LICSW, Care Coordination.
Tuesday, May 6 Asthma in Men and Women: Similarities and DifferencesSpring Asthma Symposium, Partners Asthma Center6 - 8 p.m.Thorn Conference RoomCelebrate World Asthma Day. Come join us for presentations by Partners Asthma Center staff and for informal discussion with Q&A.
Friday, May 9 Weight Watchers at Work7:30 a.m.Duncan Reid Conf. RoomA new series of 12 weeks will begin on May 9, with meetings every Friday in May. The fee for the series is $130. BWH contact is Sandra Gould (ext. 2-6443).
May 11-17The BikeWeek Commuter Challenge 2003“The Lord of the Roads: The Two Tires”The BikeWeek Commuter Challenge is a competition between businesses in Boston and Cambridge to see who can get the most employees and students registered to ride their bikes to work/ school at least one day during National BikeWeek. Participants have the chance to win a new FREE bike and other great prizes. Sign up for the challenge on CommuteWorks’ website at(www.masco.org/ commuteworks). Call 617-632-2796 with questions.
Sunday, May 11 Mother’s Day CompensationMother’s Day is one of the most difficult days to staff the hospital. This coming Mother’s Day, BWH is pleased to offer time and a half to all BWH non-exempt (hourly) employees who are scheduled and work between the hours of 11 p.m. the evening prior to Mother’s Day and 11 p.m. on Mother’s Day.
Monday, May 12BookTalk : The Lifetime Health Journal1 – 2 p.m. Kessler Health Education Library, Bretholtz Center for Patients and FamiliesFree Golf Conditioning Clinic open to all employees with Golf Pro Andrea Ackerman from City Golf. Sign-up required. Call 617-375-5600, ext. 210.
Tuesday, May 13 Quality Rounds: “Patient Safety Research at BWH - An Overview”12 – 1 p.m.Large Anesthesia Conference RoomPresented by: Dr. David Bates. All are welcome. CME credit offered. Approved for 1.2 contact hours for nurses. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m.
Looking to save on taxes now and put money aside for retirement? May 27, • Fidelity • (1 800 642-7131)May 22, • TIAA-CREF • (1 800 842-2004) May 6, 14, 21 & 28 • VALIC • (1 800 892-5558, ext. 89284)The 403(b) tax deferred retirement savings program (TDA) provides you an opportunity to do both. Call and make an appointment to see a representative from the listed companies, who will be outside the Cafeteria on the following dates in May:
May 14, 21, & 28 Let MAFCU Help You Get Financially Fit Medical Area Federal Credit Union is offering a three-part financial education series on May 14, 21, and 28, in the Thorn Conference Room A, 12 - 1 p.m. Topics include: Get Fiscally Fit; Take Your Credit Pulse; and How to Improve Your Credit Score. You may sign up for individual sessions or attend all three. To register, contact Sarita Ledani at 617-732-8134 or via email (sledani@partners.org).
Wednesday, May 21 Work/Family Wellness: Who’s Driving Your Bus?12 - 1 p.m.Thorn Conf. Rooms B&CCEU’s available for nurses This seminar is focused on rejuvenating your spirit and bringing more fulfillment and joy into your life. For more information contact, The Employee Assistance Program ext. 2-6017. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Thursday, June 12 BWH Service Awards 5 p.m.Cabot Atrium