August 11, 2006

What's Happening

New Women's Health Directory
The MGH Women's Health Education Committee recently launched the online Women's Health Directory to help women of all ages find information about the health services and resources available at the MGH. The directory includes
information about a variety of women's health care services, including cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, mental health, aging and wellness and support. To access the directory, visit www.massgeneral.org/womenshealth.

Louie's Run to benefit MIND Institute
The third annual 5K Run/Walk Louie's Run will take place Aug. 20 at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, Mass. The walk will begin at 9:45 am, the run will begin at 10 am and a Kids' Fun Run will begin at 9:30 am. All proceeds from the event will benefit the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders (MIND). For more information or to register, visit www.louiesrun.com or call race director Paul Corrcia at (508) 636-3718.

Mind/body infertility workshops
The MGH Fertility Center is offering free mind/body fertility workshops Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5:15 to 7:15 pm. The workshops are for both individuals and couples dealing with infertility and will cover teaching, discussion, and practice of meditation and other complementary medical techniques. For more information or to register, call (617) 726-8868.

Senior HealthWISE events
The MGH Senior HealthWISE lecture series will offer "Community Updates from City Councilor Mike Ross" Aug. 17, from 11 am to noon in the Haber Conference Room. Ross will discuss current legislative issues and initiatives. Senior HealthWISE will also host a one-hour water aerobics session "Plunge Into Fitness" Aug. 21, from 11 am to 1 pm at the outdoor pool at The Clubs at Charles River Park. Lunch will be served. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the exercise session, call (617) 724-6756.