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Join one of BWH’s 12-week weight loss groups led by BWH dietitians this fall. One group meets Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 17, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m, at the Surgery Education Conference Room. Another group meets Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 14, 12:15 – 1 p.m., in the Fishbowl Conference Room at 850 Boylston St. The cost is $150 for Partners employees. To register, call ext. 2-6054.
Attend “Communicating Effectively with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients,” on Oct. 24, 2 – 4 p.m., in Carrie Hall for recommendations on and technical assistance to enhance communication with patients. Jonathan O’Dell, of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, is a guest speaker. Hosted by BWH Interpreter Services and the Center for Bioethics.
Marilyn Givens King, DNSc, RN, presents, “Carrie Hall and the Professionalization of Nursing Education: A Case Study of the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing,” on Monday, Oct. 22, 5 – 6 p.m., in Carrie Hall Auditorium. A reception follows in the PBB Rotunda.
The Blood Donor Center is looking for winter sponsors for blood drives. Contact the center at blooddonor@partners.org or ext. 2-6620 to request a sponsor kit if you know an organization, business or school that might be interested in hosting a drive.
The New England Patriots host a blood drive Nov. 10 at the Dana-Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium. For more information, contact blooddonor@partners.org or ext. 2-6286.