October 8, 2004

Celebrating exceptional service

The annual Ether Day celebration is a special recognition held in October on the Friday closest to the anniversary of the first use of ether as an anesthetic, which took place at the MGH Oct. 16, 1846. Ether Day also is a time to celebrate the anniversaries of MGH employees who have served at the MGH for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 60 years.

There will be a reception for MGH employees Oct. 15 under the Bulfinch Tent, from 2 to 3:30 pm. A formal dinner for MGH employees who have served for 20-plus years will take place Oct. 21 at the Marriott Cambridge Hotel.