November 2, 2001

Presentation on patient care after Sept. 11
MGHers are invited to attend a special presentation, "Cultural Conflict, Patriotism and Professionalism: Caring for Patients and Each Other After Sept. 11," Nov. 14, from 4:30 to 6 pm in the Walcott Conference Room on WACC 1. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (617) 724-4136, ext. 4, or send e-mail to mgirotto@partners.org.

EAP Work/Life seminar
The MGH Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will sponsor a Work/Life seminar, "Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys," Nov. 8, from noon to 1 pm in the Wellman Conference Room. The seminar will address methods of facilitating emotional health in pre-adolescent and adolescent boys. For more information, contact the EAP at (617) 726-6976.

North End Children’s Center preschool program
The North End Children’s Center, which joined the Partners system in 1999, currently is accepting children 33 months of age and older for preschool placement. For more information, call Tim Clifford at (617) 725-0396.

MGH Burn Center tribute and benefit
Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame musician Solomon Burke will perform at a benefit concert in honor of Newton firefighter Ray McNamara, Nov. 19, 6 pm at The Roxy club at 279 Tremont St. in Boston. McNamara, who was badly injured in a 1993 explosion and treated at the MGH, will join Burke on stage for a special performance. Tickets are $50 for patron attendees and $100 for donors. All net proceeds will benefit the Sumner Redstone Burn Center at the MGH. Checks and money orders – made payable to the Ray Mac-MGH Benefit Concert – should be mailed to 600 Atlantic Ave., Suite 1200, Boston, MA 02210. For more information, contact Dan Rabinovitz at (617) 371-1000.

Eating disorders symposium
The MGH Neuroendocrine Unit will host a fall symposium, "Eating Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Update," Nov. 9, from 9 am to 1 pm in the O’Keeffe Auditorium. Topics will include "Primary Care Perspectives on Patients with Eating Disorders," "Nutritional Counseling and Eating Disorders" and "A Patient’s View." Space is limited. For more information or to register, call Nila Misra at (617) 726-1427.

CCFA support group
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) hosts a support group at the MGH for people suffering from Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease. The group’s next meeting will be held Nov. 20, 6:30 pm in the Isselbacher Library on Blake 4. For more information, contact Carrie Potoff at (617) 416-4595.