Calendar
Please see the general Web portal for more events.
You can submit calendar items and announcements to Valerie Hope Goldstein by e-mail at vgoldste@bidmc.harvard.edu
Mon., Dec. 5 through Fri., Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or by appointment)
Windows of Hope Annual Holiday Sale
Shop early for holiday items, including scarves, hats, gloves, jewelry, lotions and books, at Windows of Hope, a specialty shop for cancer patients located on Shapiro 9. Most winter items are 20 percent off of our already discounted prices! Proceeds help benefit cancer patients at BIDMC. Information: (66)7-1899
Fri., Dec. 9, Noon to 1 p.m.
FREE Friday Talks at BeWell: Relaxation Techniques
BeWell Conference Room
Experience some respite from the holidays’ chaos by attending the next BIDMC Employee Talk at BeWell. During this Friday session, you will learn and practice several relaxation techniques, including conscious breathing exercises, chair yoga, mindfulness and guided imagery. These relaxation techniques have the ability to reduce tension and anxiety almost immediately.
To register, please call BeWell at (66)7-4695.
SAVE THE DATE!
Thurs., Dec. 15, 3 to 5 p.m.
Employee Holiday Appreciation Event
Ullian Dining Area (east campus)
Farr Cafeteria (west campus)
Join others in the BIDMC family for snacks and performances by our own BIDMC Inspirational Singers, the Harry Fix Trio and Stephanie and Friends. Holiday snacks will be delivered to night shift staff on patient floors, and off-site locations will hold events at varying dates and times.
ID badge required!
Thurs., Dec. 15, 4 p.m. (presentation), 5 p.m. (book signing and reception)
“Notable Books at the Countway Library” Series
Presenters: Julius Richmond, MD,
professor emeritus of health policy, Harvard Medical School, and
Rashi Fein, PhD, professor emeritus of medical economics, Harvard Medical School, will discuss their book, The Health Care Mess: How We Got Into It and What it Will take to Get Out.
Location: Fifth Floor, Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, 10 Shattuck Street, Boston (presentation – Minot Room; book signing/reception – Lahey Room)
Information: Rosalyn Vogel at rvogel@hms.harvard.edu