January 15, 1999

No shuttle service Jan. 18
Shuttle buses will not operate on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18. For more information, call Partners Transportation at 6-2250 and press "2" to speak with a representative.

MGPO special meeting
All MGPO staff are invited to attend an open discussion about Partners governance Jan. 21, 5 to 6:30 pm, in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. James Richter, MD, MGPO medical director, will moderate a panel of physicians. Discussion questions may be submitted in advance by calling 4-8098 or sending e-mail to mcassamas@partners.org.

PeopleSoft training
PeopleSoft online requisition classes are being offered through March 30, Tuesdays, 8:30 am to noon, in Founders 634. All participants should have a working knowledge of Windows software. To sign up for training, call 4-1388.

Weight management
MGH Nutrition Services once again will offer a 10-week weight management class "Winning at the Losing Game," taking place Mondays, beginning Jan. 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The class will cover such topics as nutrition, behavior modification, lifestyle changes and exercise. The class costs $185 for employees and $195 for the general public. Space is limited. To register, call 6-2779.

Coordinating clinical research
The Clinical Research Program will sponsor "Clinical Research Coordinator Workshop – Conducting Clinical Research Studies," a class for entry-level coordinators, Feb. 8, 8 am to 5 pm, in the Burr 5 and 6 conference rooms, third floor, Bartlett Hall Extension. CEUs are available. For registration materials or for more information, visit www.crnet.mgh.harvard.edu or call 6-1669.

Spaulding hosts marathon clinic
Five clinicians from Spaulding will offer a clinic to help runners train for this year's Boston Marathon. "How to Run your Personal Best" will be held Jan. 23, 9:30 to 10:30 am, at the Spaulding Neighborhood Rehabilitation Center at Copley Square, 410 Stuart St., Boston. The clinic is open to the public, but space is limited. A $5 donation to support Spaulding's Run for Rehab Marathon is requested. To register, call 573-2921 by Jan. 20.

Ethics and spirituality in hospitals
The MGH Ethics Task Force invites employees to attend its next presentation "Ethics and Spirituality in the Hospital Setting" Jan. 27, 4:30 to 6 pm, in the Ether Dome. For more information, call 4-8077.

1999 Partners calendars
Employees may pick up free 1999 Partners in Excellence Award calendars in the MGH Mailroom or at Corporate Training, 185 Cambridge St., Charles River Plaza.