August 25, 2006

Cancer Center celebrates

More than 100 MGHers celebrated the one-year anniversary of the MGH Cancer Center Support Staff Development Program at a barbecue luncheon Aug. 3. The program began in June 2005 to provide educational opportunities and wellness workshops to Cancer Center support staff — including medical assistants, phlebotomists, office assistants, patient care coordinators, clinical research coordinators and administrative assistants who work with cancer patients, their families and friends. The development program includes monthly luncheons with members of the Cancer Center leadership team, as well as support groups that give employees an opportunity to openly discuss the challenges and unique concerns associated with working with cancer patients and their families. The program also offers regular grand rounds to educate Cancer Center staff members about topics such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials. During the past year, more than 150 Cancer Center employees have participated in the program.

For more information about the program, contact Lisa Couto at (617) 724-8864 or send e-mail to mghcancercnteducation@partners.org. To view a complete calendar of Cancer Center events, visit intranet.massgeneral.org/cancer/staff.htm.