August 9, 2002

What's Happening

Science fair mentors needed
The MGH/Timilty Partnership is recruiting MGHers to participate in the science fair mentoring program. The program will run at the MGH on alternating Fridays from October through January with students from the James P. Timilty Middle School in Roxbury. No science background is necessary. For more information about how to participate and become a mentor, call the MGH/Timilty Partnership at (617) 724-3210 or send e-mail to Timilty@partners.org

PCS award nominations
Nominations now are being accepted for the Anthony Kirvilaitis Jr. Partnership in Caring Award. The award recognizes Patient Care Services (PCS) staff in nonclinical roles who exemplify the values of reliability, responsiveness, creativity and flexibility. Any MGH nonclinician who is part of the PCS staff — operations associates, operating room assistants and patient care coordinators — may be nominated by colleagues. All nominations must be received by Aug. 23. Awardees each will receive $1,500 and will be acknowledged at a ceremony and reception. For more information, contact Nancy DeCoste at (617) 724-8610.

HOPES seminars
The MGH HOPES (Helping our Patients and Families through Education and Support) program will offer several classes and seminars this month. Diane Doyle, RN, an oncology nurse practitioner, will hold a class on breast cancer and its effect on body image and intimacy Aug. 19, from noon to 1 pm. Paula Rauch, MD, child psychiatrist, will offer "Parenting with Cancer," Aug. 13, from 11 am to noon. Robin Delaney, RN, and J.C. Thakral, RTT, will offer "Introduction to Radiation Therapy," Aug. 14, from noon to 1 pm. All events will be held in the Cancer Resource Room on Cox 1. Seminars and drop-in support groups are free. No prior registration is required. Creative Expressions/Poetry Workshops and drop-in yoga classes will resume in September. For more information, call the Cancer Resource Room at (617) 724-1822 or the HOPES program at (617) 72-HOPES.

Annual amateur photo contest
The MGH Photography Department encourages all MGH and Partners-affiliated employees to submit photos for the fifth annual amateur photo contest. Contestants may submit up to two photographs each, which should not be matted, mounted or framed. Photos should measure no larger than 8 by10 inches. Prizes will be awarded. Entry forms are available in the Photography Department. All entries must be submitted with completed entry form by Sept. 13. All submissions will be displayed. Winners will be announced Sept. 26 at the Police, Outside Services, Parking and Photography Fair under the Bulfinch Tent.

Confidentiality table
Information about patient confidentiality will be on display in the Main Corridor Aug. 13 and 15, from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information about the display, call Eileen Bryan at (617) 726-6360.