November 4, 2005

What's Happening

Optical coherence tomography symposium
The Wellman Center for Photomedicine, the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Division and the Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology will co-host "Optical Coherence Tomography Symposium: Advanced Capabilities for Clinical Practice and Basic Research" Nov. 7, from 8:15 am to 5 pm in the third floor Conference Center of the Simches Research Center. This symposium is approved for CME category I credit. For more information or to register, visit cme.med.harvard.edu/courses/optical.

Working and breastfeeding presentation
The MGH Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will sponsor a work/life seminar on working and breastfeeding Nov. 8, from noon to 1 pm at VBK Room 401. Germaine Lambergs, RN, IBCLC, MGH lactation consultant, will teach expectant and nursing mothers about breast feeding basics. For more information, contact (617) 726-6976.

EatWISE, Eat Smart lecture
The MGH Senior HealthWISE program will host a six-week nutrition workshop for seniors 60 years and older on Thursdays, beginning Nov. 10, from 1 to 2 pm at the West End Library. The series will feature hands-on exercises, group discussions and cooking demonstrations. Admission is free, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call (617) 724-6756.

Nominations for psychotherapy award
The Endowment for the Advancement of Psychotherapy is seeking nominations for the Award for Leadership in the Advancement of Mental Health to honor those who have made a significant contribution to the understanding of psychotherapy. To request a nomination form, send e-mail to advancepyschotherapy@comcast.net or to boriordan@partners.org. Completed forms can be sent to Beverley O'Riordan, WACC, Room 812; by e-mail to advancepsychotherapy@comcast.net or by fax to (617) 492-7133. All nominations must be received by Nov. 15.

14th annual pediatric memorial service
The MGH Comfort and Support After Loss Team will be holding the 14th annual Neonatal, Pediatric and Obstetric Memorial Service Nov. 6, from 2 to 4 pm in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. The service is for parents, staff and families to honor the lives of children who have died. For more information, contact Fredda Zuckerman at
(617) 724-3177.

Simches Research Center reception
A reception celebrating the opening of the Richard B. Simches Research Center will be held Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 pm on the third floor. At 2:15 pm, there will be a short program featuring Peter Slavin, MD, president of the MGH; David Torchiana, MD, chairman and chief executive officer of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO); and Rick Bringhurst, MD, senior vice president of Medical Services and Research for the MGH and the MGPO. Light refreshments will be served. An MGH badge is required to be admitted. For more information, call Sunayana Jhalani-Dyer at (617) 724-7835.

Menopause and health presentation
The MGH Women's Health Coordinating Council will host "Menopause and Your Health" Nov. 15, from 5:30 to 8 pm at the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care. The program will help women understand menopause and treatment options. The
registration fee is $25, and scholarships are available. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Heike, RN, at (617) 724-8044 or at mheike@partners.org.