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Here’s to a Healthy New YearJoin Fitcorp by February 1, 2002 and receive one month free. Call ext. 2-7111 for more information.
Weight Watchers at WorkJanuary 4The program will run for 12 weeks, beginning on Friday, January 11 at 7:30 a.m. in the Duncan Reid Conference Room. The cost is $130 for all 12 weeks and includes registration materials. Call ext. 2-6443 for more information.
Looking to save on taxes now and put money aside for retirement?Take advantage of the 403(b) tax deferred retirement savings program (TDA) offered through BWH. If you are not already participating and would like information on how to get started, or if you are currently contributing but would like to review your asset allocation or have other questions about your investment options, call and make an appointment to see a representative who will be in the Connors Center Lobby on the following dates.
Schwartz RoundsJanuary 812 p.m.Anesthesia Conference Room“Supporting a Patient During Intensive Care on 9C,” presented by Craig Lilly, MD, director of the MICU, Louise Meehan, RN, Bonnie Grady, RN and a patient from 9C.
January 9Body Composition Reading11 a.m. - 1 p.m.BWH CafeteriaStop by the BWH Cafeteria on Wednesday, January 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to get a free body composition reading. Information on winter exercise, holiday foods and stress relief will also be available. Call 617-732-7111 for more information.
January 15Breakfast with Matt Van Vranken Start your morning off right with a meal with the hospital’s chief operating officer. Join Matt Van Vranken and colleagues for a small group breakfast. Take part in this unique opportunity to discuss current issues about BWH and health care in general. Seating is limited. Interested employees should call ext. 2-6602.
January 23Work/Life Seminar: Estate Planning12 – 1 p.m. Thorn Conference RoomThis seminar will provide an introduction to estate planning covering topics such as wills, power of attorney/ guardianship, trust, probate, executors and administrators. Attorney Jeffrey Bloom will address how eldercare planning can coincide with estate planning, particularly around financing nursing home costs. Information will also be included on how to access services for estate planning.
A Celebration of the Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Friday 253 - 4 p.m. Cabot Atrium, 45 Francis St.Featured Speaker: Julian Bond, chair of the NAACPReception immediately following.
Quit Smoking ClassesMake a positive lifestyle change this new year and enroll in a class that can help you quit smoking. Starting in January, group sessions will meet once a week for eight weeks. The cost of this program is $40 in addition to discounted nicotine replacement therapy. Group discussions will cover topics such as awareness about personal smoking patterns, behavioral modification, coping techniques and the importance of exercise and nutrition. For schedule information, locations and registration call 617-732-8983 or 800-BWH-9999.
MAFCU Offers New Home Equity Loan RatesA Home Equity Loan from the Medical Area Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) lets you use the equity you’ve built up in your home to access cash for home improvements, debt consolidation and more. Two competitive programs are available to meet your financial needs: