(1) Self-Care Challenge: 10-Minute Workout (Institute Wide)
(2) Confronting Xenophobia and Supporting Our Asian Community During COVID-19
Thursday, April 9 (Institute Wide)
(3) Virtual Student Town Hall – Monday, April 13 (Students)
(4) Greeting Gratitude and Cultivating Compassion: Intentional Self-Care (Institute Wide)
(5) COVID-19 and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (Faculty & Staff)
(6) Virtual Bone Marrow Drive (Institute Wide) 
(7) Faculty Promotion Workshops –Thursday, April 30 (Faculty) 
(8) EAP/SAP Daily Stress and Resilience Sessions (Institute Wide)
(9) Marathon Postponed (Institute Wide)


(1) Self-Care Challenge: 10-Minute Workout (Institute Wide)
From Kerry Kearns, Office of Student and Alumni Services and Amanda Tarbet, Office of the Provost

Take a brain break and get your heart pumping by doing a 10-minute workout at your desk, in your living room, or by taking a quick jog around the block. What’s your favorite 10-minute workout? Share it with us via Instagram @IHPStudentLife #IHPSelfCare or email Student Life.

(2) Confronting Xenophobia and Supporting Our Asian Community During COVID-19
Thursday, April 9 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

With increasing attacks against Asians and Asian-Americans, the MGH Radiology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the MGH Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the MGH Office for Equity and Inclusion will conduct the expert panel and discussion “Confronting Xenophobia and Supporting Our Asian Community During COVID-19” on Thursday, April 9 Noon–1:00 p.m. via Zoom. This virtual panel and discussion will provide a historical, national and local perspective on xenophobia in the context of COVID-19.


(3) Virtual Student Town Hall – Monday, April 13 (Students)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services

The next Student Town Hall with President Paula Milone-Nuzzo will be held via Zoom on Monday, April 13 at Noon. This is an opportunity to continue our conversation about ongoing initiatives at the IHP, in particular, updates and issues related to the COVID-19 virus. If you have questions before, during, or after the Town Hall, please submit them via Institute Input.


(4) Greeting Gratitude and Cultivating Compassion: Intentional Self-Care (Institute Wide)
From Jennifer Rodriguez, Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation

Attend "Greeting Gratitude and Cultivating Compassion: Intentional Self-Care" for a reminder of what is good and brings joy during the pandemic; a short gratitude and mindfulness practice; and tips and resources for maintaining a self-care plan as a clinician, student, staff, or faculty at the IHP on Monday, April 13 at Noon via Zoom. RSVP by Sunday, April 12.


(5) COVID-19 and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (Faculty & Staff)
From Sarah H. Welch, Office of Human Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many employees with sudden, unexpected changes to their child care needs. Remember, changes in the cost or need of child care is considered a qualifying life event, which allows you to adjust your existing Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account election. If you need to make adjustments to your Dependent Care FSA contributions in light of COVID-19 you can find details in the child care section of the COVID-19 Employee FAQs.


(6) Virtual Bone Marrow Drive (Institute Wide) 
From JP Bonadonna, Student Government Association 
 
The SGA Community Outreach Committee is partnering with Be the Match to host a Virtual Bone Marrow Drive. Although we are all adhering to stay-at-home practices, there are still ways to assist our community. While the chances of finding a bone marrow match are 77% for white Americans, these numbers are drastically reduced for racial minorities - 57% for American Indian and Alaska Native, 46% for Hispanic or Latinx, 41% for Asian or Pacific Islander, and 23% for Black or African American. Simply register online or by texting MGHIHP to 61474 and a kit will be sent to your home. Don't forget to spread the word to classmates, friends, and family.


(7) Faculty Promotion Workshops –Thursday, April 30 (Faculty) 
From Peter Cahn, Office of the Provost 

All faculty interested in learning more about academic promotion are invited to join a workshop on Thursday, April 30, 11:00 a.m.–Noon, via Zoom. The chair of the Appointment and Promotion Committee will review the process for applying and share how the committee makes its recommendations.


(8) EAP/SAP Daily Stress and Resilience Sessions (Institute Wide)
From Jennifer Burke, Office of Human Resources

The EAP/SAP is offering free mini-sessions (10 minutes) to learn new relaxation techniques and help stay present. Employees, students, and household members, please take a minute to pre-register and join us for as many as you wish. Be well!


(9) Marathon Postponed (Institute Wide)
From Christopher Bjork, Office of Development 

The 2020 Boston Marathon has been postponed to September 14. However, Team IHP runners Kim Erler, PhD ’17, an assistant professor of occupational therapy, and Jordan Griffiths, SLP ’19, remain committed to continue training so they can run the race. Follow their stories and support their fundraising efforts.
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