• MGH educates about bioterrorism
  In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the recent reports of anthrax cases – both feared and actual –  MGH clinicians and administrators are offering information to educate employees and the public about bioterrorist agents, as well as highlighting the hospital's planned response to any crisis.

• It's just a little pinch: MGH offers flu shots
  MGH Occupational Health Services (OHS) staff members believe that it is more important than ever for MGHers to recognize the significant risk of contracting the flu, and they encourage all employees and staff to take precautions to prevent flu infection.

• Return to standard time
  Standard time returns at 2 am Sunday, Oct. 28. Remember to set clocks back one hour.

• 2001 MGH United Way campaign aims to make a difference
  Beginning this week, MGHers will have the opportunity to make a contribution to their own neighbors in need through the 2001 United Way campaign at the MGH.

• Strategic planning effort charts future of Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare
  Members of Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare (DF/PCC) – a collaboration in adult oncology at the MGH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), BWH and affiliated community hospitals – are in the process of developing a strategic plan with a vision for becoming a cancer center of the future.

• A magical evening at the Storybook Ball
  Wizards, witches and wands abounded at the annual Storybook Ball held Oct. 19 at the Four Seasons Hotel to benefit MassGeneral Hospital for Children. The popular fictional character Harry Potter – a young boy who possesses special powers as a wizard – set the theme for the magical evening.

• MGHers support American Heart Walk
  During the fall season, when charity walks take place practically every weekend, MGHers are out in full force, lending their support to good causes. A large team of more than 100 MGH employees, family members and friends put on their walking shoes for the annual American Heart Walk Sept. 29.

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