September 24, 1999

Cancer Center seminars
The Cancer Center Patient and Family Support Program (PFSP) is offering "Managing Lymphadema [arm and leg swelling] through Exercise," Sept. 27, noon to 1 pm; "Parenting in Challenging Times: Drop-in Support Group for Parents," Sept. 28, 11 am to noon; "Sexually Speaking: An Interactive Discussion about Intimacy Issues while Living with Ovarian Cancer," Sept. 28, noon to 1 pm. All seminars are held in the Cancer Resource Room on Cox 1. Registration is not required for these free seminars. For more information, call 6-7432.

Timilty mentors needed
The MGH/Timilty Partnership opens doors to the world of science for minority students. MGHers are invited to support the hospital's efforts by becoming a science fair mentor for the Science Connection Program. For more information, call 4-3210 or visit http://timilty.boston.k12.ma.us/mgh/Scvolunteers.htm

New ultrasound suite
The construction of a new eight-room ultrasound suite was recently completed on White 2. This improvement of the facility is part of Radiology's master space plan. The new suite will be open for operation starting Oct. 4. All outpatients scheduled for ultrasound examinations should take the Blake/Ellison elevators to Blake 2 Radiology Reception where they will be directed to the new ultrasound suite. For more information, call 4-0217.

Deadline extended for Partners in Excellence Award
The deadline for nominations for the Partners in Excellence Award has been extended to Sept. 27. Nominations can be submitted through in-house mail: Partners in Excellence Award, Partners Employee Programs, Human Resources, 185 Charles River Plaza, or by fax to 4-0931. Nomination forms can be obtained through supervisors, the mailroom, online at http://is.partners.org/hr/employee/pep.html or by calling 4-0928. Online nomination forms cannot be submitted electronically. For more information, call 6-2230.

Lecture about managed care policy issues
The Department of Radiation Oncology and the MGH Cancer Center are sponsoring a lecture series about nonclinical issues in health care. The Sept. 29 lecture will cover managed care policy issues and will be held in Lawrence House, 5 to 6 pm. The lecture can be viewed by satellite at Emerson Hospital. The guest speaker will be Nancy Turnbull, MBA, of the Harvard School of Public Health. For more information, call 6-8150.

Legal issues in domestic violence
Christina Harms, judge for Norfolk Probate and Family Court, and James Ptacek, assistant professor of Sociology at Suffolk University and author of "Battered Women in the Courtroom: The Power of Judicial Responses," will speak about legal issues in domestic violence. The program will be held Oct. 7 in the Wellman Conference Room, noon to 1 pm. Lunch will be served. For more information, call 4-0054.

Jimmy Fund walk
MGHers are invited to join the MGH Running Club for the Jimmy Fund walk Oct. 17. The walk benefits cancer research. Registration materials are available at Blake 1096, by calling (800) 632-3562 or visiting www.jimmyfund.org. For more information, call 670-1858 or send e-mail to Kate Ulbricht at kulbricht@partners.org.

Schwartz Center annual dinner
Mitch Albom, author of "Tuesdays with Morrie," will be the keynote speaker at the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center's annual dinner, Oct. 19 at the Westin Hotel in Copley Place. The dinner also will feature a performance by singer Judy Collins. For more information or to help with the event, call Sara Sewall at 4-9433.

Clinical research coordinator training session
The Clinical Research Program is sponsoring "Conducting Clinical Research Studies," presented by Lorraine Ellis, MBA, Oct. 6, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Wellman 101. The program will include instruc- tion in the roles of research staff, good clinical practice, the study initiation process, ongoing study activities, closing a study and Food and Drug Administration audits. For information or to register, call 4-2900.

Career development series
Mass. Medical Society, Harvard Medical School and several other local organizations are sponsoring a career development series for physicians in postdoctoral training, junior faculty and residents. The first lecture will cover how to run effective meetings, Oct. 19, 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm at the Longwood Galleria Conference Center. The speaker will be Harry L. Greene II, MD, executive vice president of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Pre-registration is required and dinner will be served. To register, call (800) 843-6356. For more information, call 432-1847.

MGH Marathon Team 2000
The MGH Marathon Team will have a limited number of pre-approved marathon numbers for the Boston Marathon on April 17, 2000. Team members must raise a minimum of $2,000 to support MGH Pediatric Cancer Research and Clinical Services. To join the MGH Marathon Team, call Chris Lojko at 4-2818.