MGH
team makes advance toward cross-species transplantation Researchers at the MGH Transplantation Biology Research
Center have made an important step toward inducing the human immune system to accept
transplanted organs from another species.
On
the road to becoming a Baby-Friendly hospital The MGH recently received a certificate of intent to
become a Baby-Friendly Hospital, part of a worldwide effort to encourage, promote and
support breastfeeding in maternity hospitals.
National
Materials Management Week In honor of the tireless efforts of individuals
across the country in the materials management field, the MGH will recognize National
Materials Management Week, Oct. 5 to 9.
British
ambassador scopes out CIMIT Following a successful visit by His Royal Highness Prince
Andrew to the MGH in July, the British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher
Meyer, visited the MGH this week to learn more about the multidisciplinary collaborations
of the Center for Innovative Minimally Invasive Therapy (CIMIT).
Working to
squash the millennium bug Like many organizations, the MGH and Partners are looking
to outwit the "millennium bug," a technological glitch that could wreak havoc in
computer-controlled systems at the start of the year 2000.
"May
I Help You?" pilot program inaugurated at the MGH The MGH inaugurated the "May I Help
You?" program this week to help patients and visitors comfortably find their way. The
program is a collaboration of the MGH's Customer Service and Volunteer departments.
A
model of success The aisles of the O'Keeffe Auditorium were
transformed into runways Sept. 24 for the first fashion show presented by Images, the MGH
Hair and Skin Care Center.
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