• I do solemnly swear . . .
  Governor Mitt Romney had the distinction to appoint the MGH's newest trustee, Henri Termeer, at a special swearing-in ceremony Sept. 13 at the State House. Termeer – who is chairman, president and chief executive officer for the Boston-based Genzyme Corporation – is the latest governor-appointed trustee as detailed in the hospital's original charter.

• New poster helps address disparities
  The MGH Committee on Racial and Ethnic Disparities – formerly known as the MGH Disparities Committee – soon will distribute its first poster and launch a new website to help educate the MGH community about disparities – or differences – in health care.
  

• Building on a legacy: Will and Denise McDonough Endowed Fund established
  The sports world lost a legend in January 2003 when Will McDonough, a sports reporter and columnist for the Boston Globe, died of a heart attack at age 67. McDonough, who was an MGH patient, was known across the nation for his informative and often exclusive sports reporting.
  

• MGH Chelsea celebrates present and past employees
  The MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center hosted an end-of-summer cookout Sept. 10 to show its appreciation to employees and staff.The entire MGH Chelsea staff was treated to an array of food and live music. The cookout was funded through the Summer Fun Employee Recognition program, which was developed by the MGH Strategic Planning Committee's Workforce Taskforce.

• Chalking one up for the arts
  Employees from MGH Senior Health had the opportunity to showcase their creative abilities
  Aug. 19 during the Boston "Chalk One Up for the Arts" Festival, held at Boston City Hall Plaza.
  

• Countdown to opening of Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
  The new Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care will be opening its doors to patients and staff Oct. 12. The building will be the new home for many MGH departments –such as MGH Orthopædics, Rheumatology, Women's Health Services, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Child Psychiatry and Radiology. The MGH Cancer Center will be relocating to the new center in December. In addition, the new center also will offer many amenities to those who traverse its halls.
  

• Charles Street/MGH T station to get new pedestrian path
  Relief is coming for those unable or unwilling to use the pedestrian overpass that currently
  connects the hospital to the temporary Charles Street/MGH T station. A new pedestrian path is being constructed between the temporary station and the hospital to provide a safe crossing at street level.

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