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Quarterly TB Screening October 30 - November 7 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 45 Francis Street Lobby TB screenings will be offered for all staff with birthdays in October, November and December who have not completed their annual screening.
All Saint’s Day Catholic Mass Service November 1 12 p.m. BWH Chapel
Lily Kravitz Nursing Studies Award Deadline Reminder: November 1 is the last day for BWH Nursing staff to submit clinical research or evidence based project proposals. Visit http://www.brighamandwomens.org/cne/news/awards.asp or email dlancaster@partners.org
Grief at Work November 4 and 18 First and Third Thursdays of the month, 12-1:30 p.m. Tower 2 Conference Room Partners EAP is now offering a drop-in support group led by a professional counselor for all who are dealing with loss. For information, call ext. 2-6017.
BWH Gift Shop Employee Jewelry Sale November 2, 3 & 4 Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the BWH Gift Shop special employee jewelry sale, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. All jewelry will be 20% off for employees.
National Health Information Technology Week November 7-13 BWH recognizes the work of its health information management (HIM) professionals, who maintain and protect the health information of Americans nationwide.
Blood Donor Center Events Nov. 11 • Veteran’s Day Pancake Breakfast • 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 16-18 • “Thanks for Giving” desserts served starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 22-26 • $100 Simon Gift Card Raffle (closed 11/25 for Thanksgiving)
Quality Rounds: “How Do We Engage the Late Majority?” Tuesday, November 9 12-1 p.m. Anesthesia Conference Room, L1 Presenter Thomas Henry Lee, Jr., MD, CEO, PCHI will discuss the challenge for Quality Improvement at BWH and Partners. Lunch will be served at 11:45. CME credit offered. Approved for 1.2 nurse contact hours.
Karsh–A Biography in Images with Estrellita Karsh Monday, November 8 Kessler Health Education Library, 1-2 p.m. Join Mrs. Estrellita Karsh, wife of renowned portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh, for a special guided tour of original prints in the Bretholtz Center and the Nesson Pike.
Tax Deferred Retirement (TDA) Savings Program Looking to save on taxes now and put money aside for retirement? Call to make an appointment with one of the following representatives, who will be outside the BWH Cafeteria on the following dates: Nov. 2, 4, 10, 12, 15, 17, 23 & 30 • VALIC (800-892-5558 ext. 89284) Nov. 16 • TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) Nov. 19 • Fidelity (800-642-7131)
BWH Endoscopy Center Open House 850 Boylston St, 2nd Floor Thursday, November 11 6-8 p.m. All are invited to tour the facilities, meet the staff, enjoy refreshments and learn about endoscopy services.
EAP Work/Life Seminar: Who’s Driving Your Bus? Emergency Department Conf. Room, Room BP101 Thursday, November 11 12-1 p.m. A humorous and insightful seminar that will help you take your life in the direction you choose. Nursing CEUs available. Call 1-866-724-4EAP or visit www.eap.partners.org
GLBT Health Forum Bornstein Ampitheater, Monday, November 15 1:30-5:00 p.m. Experts in the field address the question, “What are the current health concerns and outcomes for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender population?” Reception to follow in the Cafeteria Pod B. Call 617-525-3148 for more information.
Great American Smoke-Out Thursday, November 18 7 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-6 p.m. Bretholtz Center Free quit smoking resources and lung function screening offered. Sponsored by The BWH Quit Smoking Program, BWH Pulmonary & Critical Care Division and Partners Asthma Center. Call ext. 2-8983.