November 11, 2005

What's Happening

Partners patient safety newsletter
The first issue of the Partners patient safety newsletter "Safety Net" now is available online. It features tips and information about how to keep patients safe and can be accessed at intranet.partners.org/ClinicalAffairs/content/Newsletter/Current.pdf.

PCWD website launch
The Partners in Career and Workforce Development (PCWD) has launched its redesigned website, which features new information about health care careers and higher education. PCWD will host an information table Nov. 16, from 11 am to 1 pm in the Main Corridor next to Coffee Central. Cookies and cider will be served. For more information, visit www.partners.org/pcwd.

Burr Scholarship for Occupational Therapists
Applications are being accepted for the Burr Scholarship for Occupational Therapists for Partners occupational therapists in post-professional programs at the MGH Institute of the Health Professions. All applications must be received by Nov. 19. For eligibility requirements or to access an application, visit www.mghihp.edu/Admissions/financialaid.html.

CNY blood drive
The MGH Bloodmobile will host a blood drive Nov. 16, from 8:30 am to 2 pm at CNY. The Bloodmobile will be parked on 13th St. in front of CNY Building 149. All employees are welcome, and an ID badge is necessary to donate. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Susan Murphy at (617) 724-6518.

EAP healthy lifestyle seminar
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will host "How to Be a Healthier You" Nov. 17, from noon to 1 pm in the Thier Conference Room. The seminar will teach participants about nutrition, fitness and stress reduction. The panel includes Lillian Sonnenberg, DSc, RD, LDN, manager of MGH Ambulatory Nutrition Services, and Kate Brill-Daley, general manager, Michelle Connelly, massage therapist, and Joe Dankese, personal trainer, all of The Clubs at Charles River Park. Admission is free. For more information, call (617) 726-6976.

MGH basketball league
The MGH fall/winter basketball league will begin Dec. 5. The league is open to both men and women, and all players must be MGH/PHS employees. For more information or to register, send e-mail to Larry Washington at llwashington@partners.org.

Last week to donate to the MGH United Way campaign
There still is time to make a donation to the MGH United Way campaign, which comes to an end Nov. 18. To donate directly online, visit www.massgeneral.org/unitedway. Anyone who donates will be entered into the weekly raffle drawing and the grand prize raffle. Donations must be received by 5 pm Nov. 18. You'll never miss it, and they'll never forget it. Give today!