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Now Underway! Staff Survey: Make a Difference—Your Voice Counts BWH is now conducting its third Staff Survey. Visit www.bwhpikenotes.org to complete the survey online.
BWH Quit Smoking Classes June 3 - July 22 6-7 p.m One class will be offered from June 3 to July 22, 6-7 p.m., at Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center. $80 for the eight-week session. Contact Jennifer Kelley at ext. 2-9697.
Book Talk: National Cancer Survivors Day Kessler Library Monday, June 7 1-2 p.m. A variety of inspiring books available for cancer survivors will be introduced.
Jerry Lewis Comes to BWH Bornstein Amphitheater Monday, June 7 2 p.m. Lewis will present a discussion about managing chronic pain for all BWH clinicians and other interested staff. The event is being sponsored by Medtronic, and hosted by Edgar Ross, MD, and the BWH Pain Management Center.
Quality Rounds Reducing Healthcare Associated Infections: ”The Next Big Quality Movement” Tuesday, June 8 12-1 p.m. Large Anesthesia Conference Room Deborah S. Yokoe, MD All physicians, nurses, administrators and staff are invited to attend. CME credit offered. Approved for 1.2 contact hours for nurses.
BWH 24th Annual Service Awards Ceremony Thursday, June 10 5 p.m. Cabot Atrium Reception to follow inPod B Cafeteria, 6 - 7 p.m.
Network Pride Luncheon Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Employee Association PB 101 classroom Thursday, June 10 12-1 p.m. All are welcome. Hosted by BWH’s Department of Organizational Development, Training and Diversity Management. For more information, call ext. 5-3148.
EAP Work/Life Seminar Series:Elder Care Eppinger Conference Room Thursday, June 10 12:30-1:30 p.m. Barbara Moscowitz, LICSW, MGH Senior Health
AMMP Annual Career Day Friday, June 11 11 a.m. - 4p.m. AMMP is an employee network, supported by hospital administration for initiatives promoting the advancement, retention, and development of all BWH employees into leadership roles at all levels and areas of the Partners organization.
Learn More about Personal Finance Monday, June 7 (Basic Banking) Monday, June 14 (Basic Credit) 4:30-6 p.m. Bornstein Amphitheater Call ext. 2-8134.
Blood Donor Center Events June 1-18 Father’s- Day Donate and get a free card. Also enter a raffle to win a Home Depot gift certificate. June 14 Celebrate Flag Day- Donate and get a free flag. June 15 Strawberry Shortcake will be served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 30 Fourth of July- Donate and receive cool treats from June 30 to July 2. Call ext. 2-6620 or walk-in. All blood types are needed.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) One Brigham Circle June 15, 17, 22, 24 6-9 p.m. Presented by BWH Security. RAD training at BWH is available to all female employees. The class size is limited to 12 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit the RAD website (www.rad-systmes.com). To register, email class instructor David Corbin (dcorbin1@partners.org).
MAFCU Mini Cooper Raffle The Medical Area Federal Credit Union is holding a raffle for a 2004 Mini Cooper to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. Tickets are $20 each and are on sale at MAFCU’s branch office at 221 Longwood Avenue. Visit www.medareafcu.org for more details.
Basic Life Support (In Spanish) One Brigham Circle, Nursing Professional Development Wednesday, June 16 8 a.m.-1 p.m. This course will be taught entirely in Spanish, by instructors fluent in both Spanish and English, and all course materials will be in Spanish. $25 fee. Contact Joanne Dupuis, RN, MS at ext. 2-8632.
Tax Deferred Retirement (TDA) Savings Program Looking to save on taxes now and put money away for retirement? Call to make an appointment with one of the following representatives, who will be outside the BWH Cafeteria on the following dates: June 15 TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) June 28 Fidelity (800-642-7137) June 9, 14, 21 & 28 VALIC (800-892-5558, ext. 89284)