June 18, 2004

What's Happening

Computer training summer schedule
Partners Information Systems Training has released the Summer Computer Workshop training schedule for Microsoft Office 2000 applications. Classes will be held at the MGH Training and Workforce Development Office, 100 Charles River Plaza, second floor. Schedules, course descriptions and information on registration can be found at http://is.partners.org/training or by calling (617) 724-1240.

EPA seminar
The MGH Employee Assistance Program will sponsor "Eldercare," a seminar addressing issues related to caring for aging family members June 24, from noon to 1 pm in the Burr Conference Rooms 5 and 6. Barbara Moscowitz, LICSW, will offer community resources aiding in caring for elders. For more information, visit http://www.eap.partners.org or call (617) 726-6976.

McGovern memorial golf tournament
The Atrial Fibrillation Foundation will host a golf tournament Sept. 16, in memory of its founder, Brian A. McGovern, MD. McGovern served as the co-director of the MGH Cardiac Arrhythmia Service until his untimely death. The tournament will be held at the Nicklaus Course at the Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass. For more information, call Muriel Corcoran at (617) 726-1095.

Senior HealthWISE seminar
MGH Senior HealthWISE will sponsor "Glaucoma: Diagnosis and Management" June 21, from 4 to 5 pm in the Walcott Conference Rooms, for seniors 60 and over. Laura C. Fine, MD, of Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, will provide education on screening for glaucoma, risk factors, signs of progression and various treatments. For more information, call (617) 724-6756.

Memorial service
A memorial service will be held for Maria Carmen Alfonso, RN, June 22 in the MGH Chapel, at 5 pm. A reception will follow in the Trustees Room located on Bulfinch 2. Alfonso died earlier this year at age 55 from a chronic illness. She began her nursing career at the MGH in 1979.