Last modified: 11 May 2000
| January 23 7:30 p.m. | Donor Potential in New England Christine Buckley of the New England Organ Bank will share the results of a two-year study on organ donor potential in New England. |
| February 27 7:30 p.m. | Liver Allocation Policies Richard Freeman, M.D., transplant surgeon at New England Medical Center and member of UNOS' Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee, will discuss new policies for liver allocation in the U.S. |
| March 20 7:30 p.m. | Preparing for Surgery Peggy Huddleston, author of the book Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster, will explain how to use mind-body techniques to enhance healing as you prepare for and go through surgery. |
| April 24 7:30 p.m. | Open Forum Chapter officers will talk about what's happening in the chapter and give you an opportunity to ask questions. This meeting will also provide plenty of time for members to talk about what's on their minds and to get acquainted with other members. |
| May 22 7:30 p.m. | Psychological Effects of Transplantation Owen Surman, M.D., psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, will discuss the psychological impact of transplantation on patients and families. |
| June 26 7:30 p.m. | Heart Transplantation Gilbert H. Mudge, Jr., M.D., cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, will talk about the heart transplant process, from evaluation through surgery and on to recovery. |
Location: The meetings described above are held at the Lahey Clinic, Mall Road, Burlington, MA. Check at the front desk for meeting room. TRIO New England sponsors meetings at several other locations, including Vermont, Maine, and Rhode Island. For information on these meetings, please call the office.
More information: Meetings are open to the public and are free. Members should check their monthly newsletter for schedule changes. Others can call the office at 617-224-1270 to confirm meeting time, place, and agenda.