May 4, 2007

MGHers take their children to work

Nearly 300 young "MGHers-in-training" visited the hospital April 27 for the annual Take Your Child to Work Day sponsored by MGH Human Resources (HR). MGH staff and employees who registered in advance had the opportunity to bring their children to the hospital, where the kids could see their parents' workplaces firsthand.

The daylong event's theme was "Revolutionizing the Workplace," and families spent the morning touring the hospital and learning about the MGH's long and distinguished history. The kids enjoyed a visit to the helipad, the MGH Police and Security Dispatch Center and The Clubs at Charles River Park. They also had the chance to participate in an MGH version of "Bingo" and "Twenty-five Thousand Dollar Pyramid Meets Family Feud" — games hosted by MGH HR. In the afternoon, children and parents alike learned important health tips at the Children's Health Fair and explored the Ether Dome with Shelly Riley of Visitor Education Programs. Children received an MGH backpack and baseball cap to remember their special day with their parents at the MGH.

From left, Nicole Croteau, RN, of Blake 10, Kerriana Hall, Kalyn Hutchins and Denise Hall of MGH Emergency Services at the Children's Health Fair.