April 23, 1999

IHP graduate classes
The MGH Institute of Health Professions – an accredited graduate school that educates nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and clinical investigators – will again offer a wide selection of courses for nonmatriculated students this summer. Courses may be taken to satisfy prerequisites and to earn graduate or CEU credit. Full-time MGH and Partners-affiliated employees may take their first class at half-price tuition. For a brochure outlining dates and times, call 6-3140.

Schwartz Center Rounds
The next Kenneth B. Schwartz Center Rounds, which will mark the second anniversary of the discussion series, will take place April 30, noon to 1 pm, in the Walcott Conference Room. The topic of this month's rounds will be "A Conversation with a Long-term Cancer Survivor: When Communication Works and When it Fails." Lunch will be served starting at 11:45 am. To register, call 4-6862.

IBD symposium
Experts from the MGH will be among the many speakers giving presentations at the annual inflammatory bowel disease symposium, Reaching for the Cure, May 2, 7:30 am to 2:15 pm, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge. All are welcome to the program. To register, call (781) 449-0324.

Free skin cancer screening
MGH Dermatology will host free skin cancer screenings May 11, 5 to 7:30 pm, in the Dermatology Surgery Unit, ACC 481. Screenings, which will be given by hospital dermatologists, will be available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 6-1869.

MGH Angel Fund hosts a day at Whalom Park
The MGH Angel Fund, supporting Lou Gehrig's disease research, will hold a benefit at Whalom Park, May 8, noon to 9 pm, and May 9, noon to 5 pm. The amusement park, located at 10 Lake Front Ave., Lunenberg, Mass., will donate proceeds from its regular ticket admissions to the MGH fund. Mary Richardson, of WCVB Channel 5, will be at the park May 9 to take part in the event. All are welcome, and tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, call (781) 279-1422.

Cycle for MS
The MGH Missing Links Cycling Team is gearing up for its 10th annual MS Great Mass Getaway – a two-day 150-mile cycling tour from Boston to Provincetown, June 26 and 27. Proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information about the ride or the MGH Missing Links team, e-mail Sam Roberts at samuelroberts@msn.com or call 661-3561.