Cranes,
construction on Cambridge Street With the recent demolition of several buildings on Cambridge Street,
passersby heading toward the hospital from the Charles St./MGH MBTA
station now can clearly see the construction of the new Yawkey
Center for Outpatient Care.
Keep
the motor running: New van offers patients a ride Thanks to a contribution from Thomas Flatley, president of the Flatley
Company, a new specially equipped van has been purchased by the MGH
Charlestown HealthCare Center to enhance the health center's community
outreach program, primarily devoted to seniors in the community.
Field
of dreams: A young patient has time of his life A MassGeneral Hospital for Children patient got a rare treat Aug.
23 when he became an honorary official team member of the Super Bowl
champs – The New England
Patriots – for one
night. Joe Meade, 12, has been treated at the hospital for an illness
called chronic granulomotous disease, which results in a weakened immune
system causing extended hospital stays.
Introducing
the MGPO's new medical director The Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO) welcomed
its new medical director, Gregg Meyer, MD, Aug. 26. Meyer succeeds James
Richter, MD, who was the first medical director
for the MGPO.
Making
a difference the MGH way MGHers make a difference every day in the work they do. A select
group recently was recognized at a special reception Sept. 5 to celebrate
their achievements through the MGH Making a Difference grant program.
The program offers an award of up to $5,000 to support employees' ideas
for improving patient care service.
September
20, 2002