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What's the scoop?
It happened in May
Children's Hospital Boston's employees were excited to hear about the newly increased MBTA pass subsidy. The hospital will fund 50 percent beginning this July. Children's also offers free shuttle services for North Shore and Back Bay commuter railers, as well as Longwood Express shuttles to Ruggles and JFK at no cost to Children's employees. Call ext. 5-6251 or stop by the Parking and Commuter Services Office for more information.
In fiscal year 2005, 740 volunteers contributed 64,873 hours of service to Children's Hospital Boston, many of whom were honored at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner (right) on May 11 at the Inn at Longwood. One hundred twenty-five volunteers, staff and guests celebrated as 26 volunteers, who have served at Children's for a multiple of five years, received awards. Chris Pappas and Fred Feldmesser were also honored for 25 years of service, and Scott Freedland and Jack Stuart for 20 years of service. The 8th Annual Bob Groden Distinguished Service Award was presented to Stephen Griffin. And seven Customer Service Awards were also presented to volunteers in the Surgical Liaison Program.
In celebration of World Asthma Day (left), Children's hosted a Community Health Fair on May 10 in the PEC. The afternoon combined activities that informed and entertained kids with asthma and their families. Children's nurses, the American Lung Association, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Allergy Foundation provided information and interactive demonstrations on relevant medications and delivery devices. Community Asthma Programs Manager Amy Burack, RN, MA, AE-C, and Pamela Kelly, PNP, from Children's Healthy Link Asthma Program, co-chaired the event.
On May 22, Children's partnered with the Martha Eliot Health Center, ABCD Head Start, BuckleUpBoston!, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts Minority State Police Officers' Association and HOPE Talent Search Program to hold a car seat safety clinic in Jamaica Plain (right). Technicians spent four hours checking and properly fitting over 60 seats.
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