Toys for Tots Drive at BWH, Dec. 5-7
The BWH community is invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for our BWH Toys for Tots collection for children up to 12 years of age. Toys should be nonviolent in nature. Visit the 75 Francis St. lobby anytime between Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Thursday Dec. 7, to drop off your donation. Look for the red sleigh when making your donation.

Brigham Health LGBT Holiday Party, Dec. 14
All staff are invited to attend the 2017 Brigham Health LGBT & Allies Holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 14, 5:30-8 p.m., at Hyatt Regency Boston, 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, the chance to win a raffle prize (one-night stay at Hyatt Regency) and networking opportunities with LGBT colleagues & allies from Brigham Health, Massachusetts General Hospital and other Partners HealthCare institutions. RSVP by Sunday, Dec. 10, at surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTHolidays.

Sock Donations Needed Through Dec. 15
The BWH Clinical Documentation Program and the Department of Quality and Safety are hosting a sock donation event to benefit the Friends of Boston’s Homeless. The BWH community is invited to donate new men’s or women’s socks at the Brigham, now through Friday, Dec. 15.

Holiday Decoration Policy Reminder
No natural trees, wreaths or laurel decorations are permitted in the hospital due to fire safety concerns. In addition, decorations cannot be applied to any passageway doors. Electric lights are allowed if they are labeled by a recognized testing agency. View the full policy on BWHPikeNotes.org.