August 25, 2006

What's Happening

PIE nomination period
The Partners in Excellence (PIE) Awards nomination period currently is underway. Nominations can be made in the following categories: quality treatment and service, leadership and innovation, teamwork, operational efficiency and outstanding
community contributions. To nominate a colleague, visit pulse.partners.org/about/pie_about.htm, or submit a paper nomination available from managers/supervisors and HR generalists. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 22. For more information, send e-mail to partnersinexcellence@partners.org or call (617) 724-9743.

MGH history tours
The MGH Office for Visitor Education Programs now offers history tours of the
hospital on the third Friday of each month. The tour is limited to 25 people. To make a tour reservation, send e-mail with name, department and preferred tour date to mghvep@partners.org.

Run of Hope to benefit MGHC cancer research
The Four Seasons Hotel Boston will sponsor the annual 5K Run of Hope Sept. 10. The race will begin at 10 am at the Lagoon on the Esplanade in Boston. All
proceeds will benefit pediatric cancer research at MassGeneral Hospital for Children. Boston mayor Thomas Menino and New England Revolution soccer players also will be at the event. For more information or to register as a runner, visit www.fourseasonsrunofhope.com.

Senior HealthWISE events
MGH Senior HealthWISE will host a "Healthy Tips for Summer Sun" discussion group Aug. 30, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the West End Civic Association Community Room at One Emerson Place. Topics will include skin protection, proper hydration and other summer-related issues. Senior HealthWISE also will offer an "Effective Communication with Your Health Care Providers" workshop Sept. 4, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Hill House, 127 Mt. Vernon St., Boston. The workshop will cover how to prepare for a doctor's visit, including what to bring, questions to ask and how to make the best use of time. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop, call (617) 724-6756.

Employee smoking cessation program
MGH Human Resources, in cooperation with the MGH Tobacco Treatment Services, is offering a smoking cessation program for MGH employees. The group will meet Tuesdays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 31 from noon to 12:45 pm in the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call (617) 726-7443.

Spanish for Health Care classes
MGH Training and Workforce Development now is offering Spanish classes to help employees better communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Beginner I and II classes will take place Tuesdays, Sept. 19 through Dec. 5; and Intermediate I, II and Advanced classes will take place Thursdays, Sept. 21 through Dec. 7. Registration will take place by the East Garden Café Aug. 30 and Sept. 8 from 11:30 am to 2 pm. The registration deadline is Sept. 15. For more information, contact Digna Gerena at dgerena@partners.org or (617) 726-5741 or visit
www.massgeneral.org/education.html.

Change in Hotline publication schedule
Due to the Labor Day holiday, MGH Hotline will not be published Sept. 1. Hotline's regular schedule will resume Sept. 8. To submit story ideas, call (617) 726-2206, fax to (617) 726-7475 or send e-mail to Hotline@partners.org.