March 24, 2006

What's Happening

Spring 2006 computer training courses
Partners Information Systems is offering Microsoft 2000 training courses. Registration for all courses is required. To view a complete schedule and course descriptions or to register, visit is.partners.org/training or call (617) 724-1229. Completed registration forms can be faxed to (617) 724-1402.

Senior HealthWISE events
MGH Senior HealthWISE will host free hypertension screenings March 27, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the West End Branch Library at 151 Cambridge St. The Senior HealthWISE lecture series also will host "Healthy Feet" March 28, from 11 am to noon in the Walcott Conference Rooms. Jordana Szpiro, DPM, a community podiatrist, will present. For more information about both events, call (617) 724-6756.

Allied health and technologist job fair
MGH Human Resources is hosting an allied health and technologist job fair April 8, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, second floor. Departments represented will include Anesthesia and Critical Care, Pharmacy, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, and Vascular Surgery. The fair also will feature on-site interviews, free parking and refreshments. For more information or to register, visit www.mghcareers.org.

Be Fit meditation session
The Be Fit program will host a meditation session for Be Fit survivors March 30, from 12:15 to 12:45 pm in the Bigelow Amphitheater. The session will cover stress reduction techniques including diaphragmatic breathing, meditation and mindfulness. For more information, call (617) 726-2900.