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Wednesday, October 29 Town MeetingHosted by BWH President Gary L. Gottlieb, MD, MBA11 a.m., Bornstein AmphitheaterAll are welcome to learn more about the hospital’s improvement initiatives, including the FY 2004 financial plan, Service Excellence initiatives and its dedication to improving the quality of work life. An open Q&A session will also be part of the meeting. To pre-submit questions, email BWHBulletin@partners.org
October is Domestic Violence Awareness MonthPassageway will have information available outside the BWH Cafeteria on 10/9 & 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call ext. 2-8753 or the EAP at 866-724-4327 for more information..
Monday 6 A New Location for FitcorpFitcorp will open its new location at HMS’ New Research Building, featuring brand new equipment and improved amenities.Call 617-375-5600, ext. 238 for more information. October 29All are welcome to a FREE workout for the day. Test out the center’s services and enjoy games, raffles and prizes.
Wednesday 8 Women and Depression1 – 2 p.m.Eppinger Conference Room 210, Tower l Randy Glassman, MD, will address the unique faces of depression in the lives of women today. Call ext. 2-6017. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch.
Thursday 9 Screening for Mental Health-National Depression Screening Day11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Sponsored by the EAPBayles Conference Room Employees may walk in for the 15-minute self-administered test. Mental health professionals will be available to confidentially review and discuss the tests.
Tuesday 14 Quality Rounds: “Massachusetts Efforts to Improve Patient Safety”12 - 1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Room – Connors Center, L1Presented by Paula Griswold, executive director, MA Coalition to Prevent Medical Errors; Dedie Wieler, RN; director, Safety & Quality, Faulkner Hospital; and Erin Graydon-Baker, MS, RRT, manager, BWH Patient Safety. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME credit offered.
Tuesday 14 ID Theft: What’s It All About12 - 1 p.m.Sponsored by the Medical Area Federal Credit Union (MAFCU)One Brigham Circle, 002E/002GPresented by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Come find out how identity theft occurs, how you can tell whether you are a victim of identity theft, how to manage your personal information and social security number, and what to do if your identity is stolen. October 30 – November 6Medical Area Federal Credit Union Fall Car SaleOffering low rates and convenient payments with payroll deduction. Call MAFCU’s Loan Line at ext. 2-4185 or 800-556-2328 (press option 2) or visit www.medareafcu.org
Monday 27BookTalk: Learning to Master your Chronic Pain1 – 2 p.m.Kessler Health Education LibraryBWH clinical psychologist Robert N. Jamison, PhD will provide an introduction to his book Learning to Master your Chronic Pain. Call ext. 2-8103 to register.
Monday 27 Looking to save on taxes now and put money aside for retirement?The 403(b) tax deferred retirement savings program (TDA) offered through BWH provides the opportunity to do both. Call and make an appointment to see a representative from the named companies, who will be outside of the Cafeteria on the given dates: VALIC: (1 800 892-5558 Ext. 89284) October 7, 14, 22, 29 Fidelity: (1 800 642-7131) October 28
Be a Book BuddyVolunteers are needed to read to Tobin School students once a month on Tuesdays beginning 10/21. An orientation will be held on 10/16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Tobin School. Lunch will be served. Interested volunteers should call ext. 2-5759.
Blood Donor Center Events for OctoberDonate before 10/16 and be entered into a Spooky World raffle. Also, enjoy the Center’s Oktoberfest, 10/21-23. Plus, 10/31 will be an all-day Halloween party. Blood type O is especially needed right now. Call ext. 2-6620 for an appointment or walk-in.