Contact:  Katherine Jackson




                        PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

           U.VA. HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES HAVING FUN AT WORK


     Gone is the traditional appreciation day picnic on the lawn
for University of Virginia Health Sciences Center employees. 
Picture this instead.  More than 10,000 employees are eligible to
participate in "hospital olympics" during NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK,
MAY 8-12.  

     Some activities include:
     Monday, May 8. Noon. BED PAN RELAY.  McKim Hall Picnic Area.
     Tuesday, May 9. Noon. WHEEL CHAIR OBSTACLE COURSE.  McLeod   
                           Hall Patio.
     Friday, May 12. NOON. WATERMELON SEED SPITING AND PIE EATING. 
                           Cafeteria Patio.

     More serious events include an outstanding employee
recognition program, employee health screenings, hospital tours and
cafeteria specials.

     Hospital Week is intended as a way to say thanks to employees
for their efforts throughout the year.  Previously, the celebration
was centered around picnics and ice cream socials, but this year
organizers decided to introduce some fun to the festivities.

     
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                                                      May 4, 1995