August 20, 1999

Schwartz Center rounds
All MGH caregivers are invited to the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center Rounds Aug. 27, noon to 1 pm, in the Walcott Conference Room. The topic of this month's rounds is "Are We Connecting with Our Patients or Are We Too Damn Busy?" Lunch will be served starting at 11:45 am. To register, call 4-6862.

English and GED preparation classes available
The MGH and Jewish Vocational Service's Workplace Education Program are sponsoring several adult education classes beginning in September. Registration for GED preparation, English as a Second Language and Reading and Writing in English classes will take place Aug. 23 through 25, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Partners Training Center, 185 Charles River Plaza, second floor. New pre-GED students will be asked to take a GED assessment test. For more information, call Jim Ward at 4-3976.

Golf tournament to benefit Angel Fund
The second annual Angel Fund Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 20 at the Heather Hill Country Club in Plainville, Mass. Cost is $75 per golfer and includes lunch. Proceeds benefit the Angel Fund at the MGH, which provides money for Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) research. For more information, contact Mary Hartley at (508) 642-0638 or send e-mail to mmcshart4@aol.com.