November 9, 2001

Interfaith memorial service
MGH Chaplaincy will offer an interfaith memorial service of prayer, song, readings and reflection focused on the Sept. 11 tragedy, Nov. 13, at noon in the MGH Chapel. A light lunch will be provided after the service with Kosher and Halal meals available. For more information, call (617) 726-2220.

MGH Senior Health Family-Caregiver Support Program
The MGH Senior Health Family-Caregiver Support Program will sponsor "A Guide to Emotional Survival When You're Caring for Someone You Love," presented by Avrene L. Brandt, PhD, author of "Caregiver's Reprieve," Dec. 3 in the Walcott Conference Rooms on WACC 1. Refreshments will be served at 5 pm, and the program will be held from 5:30 to 7 pm. A book signing and discussion will follow. Seating is limited, and registration is recommended. To register, call (617) 724-6756.

Presentation on IRB issues
The MGH Clinical Research Program and the Human Research Committee Internal Review Board (IRB) will sponsor "IRB Issues for the Bench and Desk Scientist" Nov. 19, from 4 to 5 pm in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. The presentation will be given by Libby Hohmann, MD, chair and director of Partners' IRBs. Topics will include IRB exemptions, expedited reviews, waivers of consent and confidentiality precautions. Registration is recommended. For more information, call (617) 726-1669. To register, visit www.crnet.mgh.harvard.edu

MGH caregiver educational offerings
The MGH Center for Clinical and Professional Development will offer several classes throughout the month of November. "Caregiver Skills for the New Millennium" will be held Nov. 16, from 8 am to 4:30 pm at 185 Charles River Plaza. The program is designed to promote organizational and professional excellence in today's health care environment. "Advances in the Management of the Poly-traumatized Patient," a two-day program, will be held Nov. 29, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Nov. 30, from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Both sessions will be held at 185 Charles River Plaza. The program will address the continuum of care from resuscitation through critical illness phases of recovery. Pre-registration for all classes is recommended. For more information or to register, call (617) 726-3111.

Longwood Symphony Orchestra benefit concert
The Longwood Symphony Orchestra, "the orchestra of Boston's medical community," will perform a concert Dec. 1, at 8 pm at Jordan Hall. Proceeds will benefit The Hospitality Program, which provides free or low-cost housing in volunteer host homes to the families of patients receiving medical care at Boston hospitals. The program will feature a performance by guest pianist Judith Gordon and will be hosted by Richard Knisely of WGBH's "Classical Performances." Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $20 for all others. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (617) 332-7011.

Luncheon for senior women faculty
The MGH Office for Women's Careers will sponsor its first networking luncheon for senior women faculty Dec. 7, from noon to 1 pm in Bulfinch 222. The event is an opportunity for senior women faculty members to meet, network and improve the quality of community and collaboration. To register, call Rebecca Starr at
(617) 724-6493 or send e-mail to rstarr@partners.org