What's Happening

Taxi stand and Main Entrance changes beginning Aug. 13
Beginning Aug. 13, the MGH taxi stand will be located at the corner of North Grove and Parkman Streets, a few feet away from the current location at the Main Entrance “White Ramp.” Sidewalk and street construction will be underway near the entrance through August and will include the installation of a fence along the Wang side. This fence will keep pedestrians under the covered Wang sidewalk and away from ambulance traffic. Renovations are designed to keep patients and the MGH community safe during the estimated four years of construction of the Building for the Third Century.

Fall HR course offerings
MGH Training and Workforce Development has finalized its fall HR Course Offerings, which include courses for managers and those open to all staff. Topics include: improving communication; presentation and writing skills; time and
project management; and understanding hospital finances. Request enrollment for classes through PeopleSoft Employee Self Service (ESS). For more information, access http://is.partners.org/hr/training/pds/mgh/index.html, or call (617) 724-3368.

Four Seasons Run of Hope
The Four Seasons Boston will sponsor the annual 5K Run of Hope Sept. 9 at the Esplanade. Registration begins at 8 am, the Fun Run/Family Walk begins at 10 am, and the 5K race begins at 10:30 am. Prizes will be awarded to the leading runners, and the top fundraiser will receive a trip to the Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma in the Bahamas. All proceeds will benefit cancer research and care at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children. For more information or to register, visit www.fourseasonsrunofhope.com.

Senior HealthWISE events
MGH Senior HealthWISE will offer “Volunteering at the MGH” Aug. 16, from 11 am to noon in the Haber Conference Room. Paul Bartush and Wayne Newell of MGH Volunteer Services will discuss opportunities for volunteering at the MGH. Lunch and a discussion will follow. Registration is required. Senior HealthWISE also will offer free hypertension screenings and blood pressure checks Aug. 20, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the West End Civic Association Community Room at One Emerson Place. For more information or to register for the volunteering presentation, call (617) 724-6756.

Have You Heard?
The Audiology Department at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary will host a free seminar, "Have You Heard?" Sept. 15 from 9 am to 12:30 pm in the Meltzer Auditorium of the MEEI. Lectures will focus on current treatments for sensorineural hearing loss and scientific discoveries paving the way for powerful new therapies. This seminar is for anyone interested in learning more about the ear and hearing, what’s new in research and treating hearing loss. For more information or to
register, call 617-573-3265 or access www.meei.harvard.edu.

Conversations with Caregivers Eldercare Series
As part of its Conversations with Caregivers Eldercare Series, the MGH Geriatric Medicine Unit will host “Homecare to Long-Term Care: Understanding Resources” Aug. 14, from 5:15 to 6:30 pm in the Blum Center. Joanne R. Wooldridge, RN, care manager for MGH PrimeCare, will present. For more information, call (617) 726-4612.