In this week's issue: "the one hundred gala raises $1 million," "Community event focuses on women's heart health," "Bangladesh Minister of Health visits MGH," "A new chapter for the Warren Library," and more.
Stories in the 06/15/2012 Issue of Hotline
The flash of cameras and a red carpet entrance greeted guests at the Westin Boston Waterfront June 7 as the MGH Cancer Center celebrated its fifth annual the one hundred gala.
In September, the Warren Library will transition from a physical space in the Bulfinch Basement to a mobile source of paperback books, magazines and other materials operated by Volunteer Services.
On June 8, the Bangladesh Minister of Health and Family Welfare, A. F. M. Ruhal Haque, MBBS, met with MGH staff members to discuss longstanding collaborations between Bangladesh health care services and various MGH departments.
More than 90 staff and community members gathered at the MGH Revere HealthCare Center to celebrate Community Health Day.
In General awards and honors
Since launching a unique, cost-free recycling program two years ago, the MGH Vincent Obstetrics & Gynecology Labor and Delivery Unit has distributed more than 6,000 supplies to resource-limited health care facilities worldwide, including to countries such as Haiti, Sudan and Uganda.
MGH Leadership Academy instructors gathered in the Trustees Room June 5 for a special celebration honoring their commitment to the program, which has provided continuing education opportunities for managers since it was created seven years ago.
MGH Police and Security was honored with a Patriot Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an organization of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Some 40 clinical nurse specialists and advanced wound care specialists attended a product fair in May at the Schrafft Center in Charlestown.

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