Partners loses
health care "visionary" H. Richard Nesson, MD, who helped oversee the
formation of Partners HealthCare System, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Oct. 18 at
his home in Chestnut Hill. He was 66.
MGH to lead
major national study of bipolar disorder The MGH has been chosen by the National Institute of
Mental Health as the coordinating center for a national research study into the treatment
of bipolar disorder, more commonly called manic-depressive disorder.
Schwartz
Center hosts a musical evening Approximately 900 guests enjoyed a special
performance by Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, and his wife
violinist Lucia Lin, at the third annual Schwartz Center dinner Oct. 13 at the Westin
Hotel.
MGHers continue
the Ether Day tradition Pieces of MGH history reveal themselves each year on
Ether Day as the hospital applauds its employees some who have worked at the MGH
for more than half their lives for their years of service.
It's just a little
pinch Flu vaccine will be available to MGH and Partners
employees beginning Nov. 3. This year's program has the theme "It's Just a Little
Pinch," helping to remind employees that staying well during flu season is fast and
simple.