• Oh, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together....
  The weekend snowstorm provided a wintry backdrop as the MGH kicked off the first of three parties Dec. 9 to celebrate the holidays and offer thanks to those who worked so hard to keep the hospital operational during the storm.
  

• MGH recognizes employee excellence
  The WACC Lobby overflowed with MGH employees, family and friends Dec. 5 as 247 individuals and 58 MGH teams – a total of 1,900 employees – were honored and rewarded for their outstanding contributions at the eighth annual Partners in Excellence Awards ceremony.
  

• Handmade hats hung on the tree with care
  Every December the MGH Cancer Center proudly displays a holiday tree decorated with hats, and this year is no exception. Women experiencing hair loss as a result of chemotherapy or radiation treatment are encouraged to visit the tree and select one of more than 500 hats that are handmade by local community members from throughout New England.
  

• One combination of AIDS drugs appears better for starting treatment
  One specific combination of anti-HIV drugs appears to be more effective for initiating therapy than other combinations tested in a large multi-institutional study.
  

• Partners HealthCare awarded workforce development grant
  Partners HealthCare has received a three-year, $1 million grant to create health care career opportunities for low-income Boston residents and address an urgent need for skilled and educated health care professionals in nursing, radiology technology and surgical technology.
  

• Committed to nursing, scholarships awarded
  The MGH Vincent Obstetrics and Gynecology Service and MGH Nursing recently congratulated four recipients of the JM Foundation Scholarship Awards, a program that supports the professional growth of MGH Vincent support and nursing staff who are committed to a career in nursing.

• Rematch: Team MGH and Bruins Legends hit the ice
  In support of this year's MGH United Way Campaign, Team MGH will once again challenge the athletic abilities of the Bruins alumni team – the Black and Gold Legends – for a celebrity hockey game to raise money for the charity.
  

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