The New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis International consists of the Kiwanis Clubs in the six New England states and the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. Together, we are serving the children of the world!
You may have read in the news yesterday that Tufts Medical Center is planning to close Tufts Children’s Hospital (article below for your reference). This change is subject to regulatory approval but can go into effect as soon as July 1, 2022. The New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis and the Kiwanis Foundation of New England want to have full transparency regarding the closing of Tuft’s Children’s hospital; however, no information is known at this time. Hospital staff and our district were informed of this on January 20; the same day that it was reported to the media. From what we’ve learned yesterday, this change would include the closure of the pediatric trauma unit at Tufts and the likely end of our 41-year partnership: the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI).
This being so new, KFNE is very early in discussions about the future of KPTI. However, everyone agrees that our trauma prevention programs (including Key Clubby Bears, Early Childhood Injury Prevention Kits, and Kiwanis Family Safety Days/Bike Rodeos) will continue, whether in partnership with a new hospital or otherwise.
While we navigate these new developments, we will provide our members with updates as we have them. Our district and foundation are committed to childhood injury prevention and other child safety initiatives.
Although this news has been shocking to many in the Kiwanis Family who have worked with KPTI for many years, we hope it will be the start of a new chapter for us and we will continue to grow in our impact of preventing and treating pediatric traumatic injury.
In Kiwanis Service,
Governor Gayla Bartlett and KFNE President Dave Peterson
The organization said it will refer children who need hospitalization to Boston Children’s Hospital, its longtime competitor and the dominant pediatric hospital in the state.
This workshop is intended as an introductory session on inclusive language, an overview of pronouns, and creating safe spaces for brave conversations during meetings. Join Karl, the District Social Change & Equity Chair as they explore these key concepts. The content provided during this session serves as a starting point for individuals to begin exploring how to promote a sense of belonging with those they work and partner with.
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Dear Kiwanis Members,
You may have read in the news yesterday that Tufts Medical Center is planning to close Tufts Children’s Hospital (article below for your reference). This change is subject to regulatory approval but can go into effect as soon as July 1, 2022. The New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis and the Kiwanis Foundation of New England want to have full transparency regarding the closing of Tuft’s Children’s hospital; however, no information is known at this time. Hospital staff and our district were informed of this on January 20; the same day that it was reported to the media. From what we’ve learned yesterday, this change would include the closure of the pediatric trauma unit at Tufts and the likely end of our 41-year partnership: the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI).
This being so new, KFNE is very early in discussions about the future of KPTI. However, everyone agrees that our trauma prevention programs (including Key Clubby Bears, Early Childhood Injury Prevention Kits, and Kiwanis Family Safety Days/Bike Rodeos) will continue, whether in partnership with a new hospital or otherwise.
While we navigate these new developments, we will provide our members with updates as we have them. Our district and foundation are committed to childhood injury prevention and other child safety initiatives.
Although this news has been shocking to many in the Kiwanis Family who have worked with KPTI for many years, we hope it will be the start of a new chapter for us and we will continue to grow in our impact of preventing and treating pediatric traumatic injury.
In Kiwanis Service,
Governor Gayla Bartlett and KFNE President Dave Peterson
Article from the Boston Globe: www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/20/metro/tufts-medical-center-will-close-its-pediatric-hospital-after… … See MoreSee Less
Tufts Medical Center will close its pediatric hospital after more than a century of treating sick kids – The Boston Globe
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"A Conversation on Inclusive Clubs"
This workshop is intended as an introductory session on inclusive language, an overview of pronouns, and creating safe spaces for brave conversations during meetings. Join Karl, the District Social Change & Equity Chair as they explore these key concepts. The content provided during this session serves as a starting point for individuals to begin exploring how to promote a sense of belonging with those they work and partner with.
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It’s been very difficult with Covid and our zoom attendance is low, any ideas on how to improve attendance. Appears to be the same 10 to 15 people. We are all zoomed out!
Zoom is great because we all can get together
Like that never force your ideas!
Great job Karl
Thank you both. Great work.
Hello from Manchester
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