Leadership meeting offers update on hospital's
2004 budget, Magnet recognition and other activities Despite financial challenges such as decreases
in reimbursement and external cost pressures, the MGH was able to balance
its operating budget for fiscal year 2004, according to Sally Mason
Boemer, vice president for MGH Finance, who gave a presentation about
the FY '04 budget at a leadership meeting held
Sept. 24.
MGHers display talent at annual POPPS Fair Mike Neville from MGH Police and Security was
among the winners of this year's annual amateur photography contest
for his heartfelt photo of his daughter, Catherine Grace, 4, making
friends with a dolphin .
Blood vessel development interacts with fat formation The physiological processes of angiogenesis,
the growth of new blood cells, and adipogenesis, the development and
growth of fat cells, appear so closely interwoven that interfering with
one process also halts the other.
Strategic planning spotlight: Workforce Issues
Task Force Since the MGH embarked on an intensive strategic
planning effort several months ago to determine the future direction
of its clinical programs, members of seven task forces have been meeting,
planning and preparing to make preliminary recommendations to the Strategic
Planning Steering Committee. Hotline will be highlighting the work of
some of these task forces during the upcoming weeks.
AMMP recognizes excellence through leadership The Association of Multicultural Members of
Partners (AMMP) held its annual scholarship and recognition ceremony
Sept. 18 in the Walcott Conference Room. Six MGHers were awarded with
scholarships.
Ether Day celebration Ether Day will be celebrated at the MGH Oct.10,
from 2 to 3:30 pm under the Bulfinch Tent. During this special celebration,
employees will be recognized for their length
of service.
October
3, 2003