October 11, 2002

What's Happening

The MGH ProTech Program
The MGH ProTech Program now is recruiting departments and staff to provide department tours and share their job experience with small groups of students who will be visiting the MGH Oct. 24. ProTech is part of the MGH Community Benefit Program and organizes tours, rotations, job shadow days, speakers and internships to expose Boston public school students to the MGH and the many career opportunities available in the health care field. For more information, send an e-mail to gkagan@partners.org or call the ProTech Office at (617) 724-8326.

OWC research seminar
The MGH Office for Women's Careers (OWC) will host a presentation entitled, "Enhancing the Professional Development Environment at MGH for Women Faculty," Oct. 21, from 8 to 9:30 am in the Walcott 2 and 3 Conference Rooms. Janet Bickel, associate vice president for the Association of American Medical Colleges, will be the guest speaker. All MGHers are invited. Breakfast will be served following the seminar. For more information, call (617) 724-5229 or send e-mail to womens.careers@partners.org.

Partners proteomics symposium
MGHers are invited to celebrate the opening of the new Harvard Medical School-Partners HealthCare Center for Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics facility at a symposium Oct. 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the Hotel at MIT, 20 Sidney St. in Cambridge. A reception and tours of the new facility will be offered following the symposium. To attend, send e-mail to jskim@partners.org.

Domestic violence awareness
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the hospital's Domestic Violence Working Group will present a seminar focusing on the response of the Asian community to domestic violence Oct. 17, from noon to 1 pm in the Walcott 2 and 3 Conference Rooms. Lunch will be served at 11:45 am. For more information, call (617) 724-0054.

CRP training program
The Clinical Research Program is sponsoring "Conducting Clinical Research Studies" for clinical research coordinators with less than six months experience Oct. 30, from 8:30 am to 5 pm in the Wellman 101 Conference Room. Lorraine Ellis, president of Research Dynamics, will provide instruction on the basic duties of research coordinators involved in investigational drug or device studies. The course awards 8.4 contact hours for nurses. Registration is required. To register, call (617) 726-1669 or visit http://crnet.mgh.harvard.edu.

Case management seminar
The MGH Case Management Department will offer a lecture Oct. 15, from 10 to 11 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. Louis Feuer, a nationally recognized lecturer, author and health care management consultant will present, "Dealing with the Changing Health Care Times: It's Time to Break the Rules." For more information, call (617) 724-8252 or (617) 724-8561.

Longwood Symphony Orchestra benefit concert
The Longwood Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Boston's orchestra of the medical
community, will perform a concert Oct. 27 benefiting the Sharing Foundation, a humanitarian organization established to help improve the quality of life for orphaned and severely disadvantaged children in Cambodia. The concert will begin at 3 pm at Jordan Hall in Boston. The presentation will feature guest conductor Charles Ansbacher, British actor Nigel Gore, soprano Elizabeth Keusch and music from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors and $20 for all others. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the LSO at (617) 536-2412.

Avon Breast Evaluation Center opens
The MGH is hosting a celebration marking the dedication of the new Avon Breast Evaluation Center Oct. 16 at 4 pm in the WACC cafeteria. The new center offers MGH patients early detection and swift treatment, key factors in lowering the death rate from breast cancer. Refreshments will be served at 4 pm. A speaking program will begin at 4:30 pm, and tours of the new center will be offered at 5:15 pm. For more information, call Aidan Parkinson at (617) 726-2516 or send e-mail to aparkinson@partners.org.

Ellis Antique Show
The MGH will be participating in the 43rd annual Ellis Antique Show, one of the country's premier antique shows, Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 at the Castle at Park Plaza in Boston. For the second year, the antique show will benefit MassGeneral Hospital for Children. The show will highlight 45 antique dealers representing the finest in American and European furniture, ceramics, glass, silver, prints, paintings, rugs, books, jewelry and folk art. The cost of the show is $10 for MGHers who present their hospital ID badge.