November 27, 1998

A tribute to H. Richard Nesson, MD

MGH employees and staff are invited to a tribute to the life and accomplishments of H. Richard Nesson, MD, Dec. 4, 4 pm, in the Cabot Atrium, BWH, 45 Francis St. Nesson, who died in October, was a founding architect of Partners HealthCare System, serving as its first CEO from 1994 to 1997 and then as president from 1995 to 1997. A reception will be held in the Lower Atrium immediately following the service.

United Way deadline extended
The deadline for returning United Way pledge cards has been extended to Dec. 10. Pledge cards can be returned through departmental United Way representatives; by mail to Pamela Bingham-Freeman of Community Benefits, CRP-600; or deposited in drop-off boxes located in the Main Lobby, WACC Lobby, Payroll on Clinics 1, security desk at CNY Building 149 and at each of the MGH health centers. For more information, call 4-6424.

Domestic violence vigil
The MGH community is invited to a service of remembrance and healing for those affected by domestic violence Dec. 4, 12:15 to 12:45 pm, in the MGH Chapel. For information, call 6-2220.

Children with disease
The Friends of the MGH Cancer Center will host the next of its DIALOGUES discussion series, Dec. 8, at 5:30 pm, in the Walcott Conference Rooms. The topic will be "Kids With Bad Diseases." All are welcome. To reserve a space, call 6-1063.

MGPO quarterly meeting
All MGPO physicians and employees are invited to attend the organization's quarterly staff meeting, Dec. 2, 5 to 6:30 pm, in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. For more information, call 4-9080.

World AIDS Day
Nursing staff of the MGH Infectious Disease Unit will host a table in recognition of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 9 am to 5 pm, in the Central Lobby. Information will be available about HIV testing and treatment, clinical trials and programs for people living with HIV. For information, call 4-8015.

Industry budget preparation
The Clinical Research Program will sponsor "Industry Budget Preparation" Dec. 11, in the Wellman Conference Room. The presentation, which looks at the budget process from the perspective of the industrial research sponsor, takes place 11 am to noon. An interactive workshop will follow from noon to 1:30 pm. Registration is required for the workshop only. For registration or for more information, visit the CRP web site at www.crnet.mgh.harvard.edu or call 6-3310.

Repair tag sweepstakes
To provide better, more timely service to broken equipment, MGH Biomedical Engineering will sponsor a sweepstakes, encouraging appropriate use of the yellow "repair request" tags. To enter the contest, attach completed "repair request" tags to equipment and leave for pickup. All tags will be entered into a monthly drawing – the next takes place Dec. 14. Prizes include movie passes and gift certificates. To order additional "request repair" tags, call Standard Register at 4-1717.