July 9, 1999

Applications for Support Service Grant program
The MGH Diversity Committee, chaired by James J. Mongan, MD, president of the MGH, recently announced that the Support Service Employees Grant program now is accepting applications. The Support Service Grant program was developed to help employees fulfill career goals while improving current job performance or advancement into other positions. In addition to financial assistance, grant recipients receive individualized support from a designated mentor. To apply, an employee must have worked at the MGH for at least two years in a support service position, be benefits eligible and in good standing. Applications are due Aug. 10. To request an application, contact Nancy Marttila at 4-3055.

Summer outings for families of residents and fellows
Spouses and children of MGH resident physicians and fellows are invited to afternoon gatherings July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 11 and 18 at various locations. Those interested in attending need to send their name, address, phone number, department name and the number of adults and children attending to Dorothee Rodkey, 11 Beatrice Circle, Belmont, Mass., 02478. For more information, call (617) 484-6310.

PeopleSoft training
PeopleSoft online requisition classes are being offered through Dec. 28, Tuesdays, 8:30 am to noon, in Founders room 643. All participants should have a working knowledge of Windows software. To sign up for training, call 4-1388.

Deadline extended for award
The deadline for nominations for the Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award, presented by the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center, has been extended to July 31. Any professional caregiver who has direct contact with patients in any setting where patients receive care in Massachusetts is eligible for the award, which will be presented at the center's annual dinner in October, along with a $5,000 prize. Requests for information and nomination forms can be sent by mail to the Schwartz Center at 100 Charles River Plaza, Suite 600; by fax at 6-7661 or by calling 4-6416.

Cancer Center support program
The Cancer Center Patient and Family Support Program (PFSP) will offer a seminar called "Managing Multiple Causes of Nausea and Vomiting in the Cancer Patient" July 13, 11 am to noon. Nina Grenon, MSN, RN, CS, and Elizabeth Johnson, RN, MSN, OCN, will facilitate the seminar "Handling the Effects of Radiation on Speaking and Swallowing" led by Tessa Goldsmith, MA, CCCSLP, July 13, noon to 1 pm. Both seminars will be held in the Cancer Resource Room on Cox 1 July 14. Kimberly Halloran, PT, will give a workshop in body mechanics for family members and caretakers of those with cancer noon to 1 pm. This workshop will be held in the White 10 Physical Therapy Gym. For more information, call 4-1822.