September 12, 2003

What's Happening

TV series to feature MGH
"Mavericks, Miracles and Medicine," a four-part television miniseries about the greatest moments in the history of medicine, will air Sept. 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 pm on the History Channel. Hosted by actor Noah Wyle, this four-part series will focus on the heart, brain, transplants and infectious diseases. The MGH is featured throughout the series.

MGPO forum
The MGH community is invited to attend the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO) quarterly meeting forum "Health Care Costs and Trends: The Employer Viewpoint," Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 7 pm in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. For more information, call (617) 724-9080.

Women in science lecture
In commemoration of Women in Medicine Month, the MGH Office for Women's Careers (OWC) is sponsoring "Women in Science: Shattering the Glass Ceiling" Sept. 15, from noon to 1:30 pm in the Ether Dome. Elga Wasserman, MD, a scientist, lawyer and author, will discuss possible causes for the limited number of women at a senior level and suggest steps that institutions can take to remove these barriers. CME credits are available. For more information, contact the OWC at (617) 724-5229.

Research symposium
The MGH Cutaneous Biology Research Center will hold a research symposium entitled "Epigenetic Mechanisms and the Stem Cell Paradigm" Sept. 22, from 9 am to 5 pm at the Museum of Science. For more information, visit
www.mgh.harvard.edu/cbrc/cbrc_symposia.htm

Call for creativity
The Healing Arts team for MassGeneral Hospital for Children is seeking creative people to share their love for music, dancing, painting, drawing, sculpting, photography or any other arts and crafts. This creativity will be showcased at the Healing Arts Celebration, a gala art show and benefit Oct. 3. For more information, call (617) 724-5991 or send e-mail to shettmer@partners.org

Safety fair
MGH Police and Security, Outside Services and Photography will sponsor the annual crime prevention and safety fair Sept. 25, from 11 am to 3 pm under the Bulfinch Tent. The focus will be community policing, and the event will offer a variety of demonstrations, displays and tables featuring important literature on safety topics. All entries from the photo contest also will be on display.

CRP workshop
The Clinical Research Program and the Partners Human Research Committee are sponsoring "How to Write Research Consent Forms that Subjects Understand — A Plain Language Workshop,"Sept. 30, from noon to 4 pm in the Walcott Conference Rooms. There is a $50 fee for the course, and enrollment is limited. Registration is required. To register, visit http://crnet.mgh.harvard.edu or call (617) 726-1669.

Senior HealthWISE seminar
The MGH Senior HealthWISE education seminar program will offer "Community Resources: Where to Go and Whom to Ask" Sept. 15, from 4 to 5 pm in the East Garden Dining Room. Ruth Grabel of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Elder Health Programs, will provide information about state programs for seniors. For more information, call (617) 724-6756.