December 28, 1998

New public parking rates
Public parking rates in the MGH front garages will increase by $1 starting Jan. 1. This will affect the reduced rate parking program as well. The new rates are: 0 to 1 hours, $4; 1 to 2 hours, $5; 2 to 3 hours, $6; 3 to 24 hours, $6 with validation. For more information, call 4-3786.

Education series about complementary medicine
The third in a series of educational programs about complementary medicine called "Nutritional Supplements and Herbal Remedies: Help or Hype?" will take place Jan. 6, noon to 1 pm in the Wellman Conference Room. A buffet lunch will be provided starting at 11:45 am. Guest speakers are Susan Cummings, MS, RD, of MGH Nutrition Service and Andrew Nierenberg, MD, of MGH Department of Psychiatry. Sponsored by the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center and the MGH Women's Health Associates, the series provides MGH clinicians an opportunity to learn more about complementary medicine approaches that can be incorporated into patient care. To register, call 4-5001, then enter 1364479.

Shuttle bus holiday schedule
The Partners shuttle bus service will not run Jan. 1 because of the New Year's holiday. Regular service is scheduled for Dec. 31. For more information, call Partners Transportation Services at 6-2250, then press "2" for a customer service representative.