February 25, 2005

What's Happening

Menopause program
The MGH Women's Health Coordinating Council will host "Menopause and Your Health" March 10 from 5:30 to 8 pm at the Yawkey Center. The program is designed to help women better understand the facts about menopause and current treatment options. The registration fee is $25, and scholarships are available. For more information, send e-mail to Mary Ellen Heike at mheike@partners.org or call (617) 724-8044.

Eating disorders public forum
The Harvard Eating Disorders Center at MGH will sponsor the ninth annual public forum entitled "Beyond Beauty: Image, Style, and Substance" March 1 at 7 pm, at the Gutman Conference Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Heather Unruh, from WCVB-TV Channel 5's EyeOpener and HealthBeat, will serve as moderator. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, call (617) 724-1744.

Medical terminology courses
Partners Corporate Training will offer two 10-week medical terminology courses. Medical Terminology I is open to MGHers wishing to gain a basic understanding of the subject. Class will be held every Monday beginning March 7, from 4:45 to 6:45 pm. The fee is $70 and includes the textbook. Medical Terminology II classes will be held every Wednesday and will begin March 9, from 4:45 to 6:45 pm. The fee is $50. All classes will be held at 100 Charles River Plaza. Registration is due March 4. To register or for more information, call (617) 724-3368.

Quit smoking programs
The MGH Quit Smoking Service will offer evening and afternoon group smoking cessation programs. The evening program will start March 8 at 5:30 pm and the afternoon program will start March 10 at 2 pm. These seven-session, weekly group programs include information about preparing to quit, coping with stress without cigarettes, preventing weight gain and tips for not smoking again. For more information, call Amy Asare at (617) 726-7443.

Coping with memory loss
MGH Senior Health will host "Getting Started: What To Do When Your Family Member Has Memory Loss" March 8 from 1 to 3:30 pm at 100 Charles River Plaza. The program, presented by trained Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers, is designed to inform family members about how to get a diagnosis, understanding difficult behaviors and communication problems and available local resources. The program is free, but registration is required. For more information, call (800) 548-2111.

Blood Donor Center raffle
Any donor who gives blood at the MGH Blood Donor Center or the MGH Bloodmobile during the month of March will be entered into a drawing for a trip to Las Vegas. The trip includes two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, two nights at the Imperial Palace and two free tickets to a show at the Riviera Hotel. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (617) 726-8177.