This event seeks to raise the awareness about the importance of clinical research, celebrate the many clinical research volunteers who have participated in numerous studies across the Commonwealth, elucidate clinical trials and how they work, discuss why society continues to need clinical research, inform community members about benefits and risks of participating in clinical research as well as the connection between primary care and clinical research.

In addition, there will be a Speakers Series as well as an educational and interactive health fair that is designed to edify community members on all aspects of health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle improvements.

This event is free and open to the public.

Mr. Diaz is self taught and specializes in mural art, spray can art, and illustration. Art has been of significant importance to him from an early age and his fascination with art started with his fondness for comic books. As a young child, Mr. Diaz would often spend time creating his own comic books. From there, his interest with art grew and he developed his artistic niche in mural art and a spray can art while in high school. Today, he continually explores different artistic forms including digital photography and abstract painting.

Diaz’s artwork has been exhibited throughout the Boston community. In early 2000, he joined Mayor Menino’s Boston Youth Clean-up Corps (BYCC) Mural Crew and has painted several murals in the various Boston neighborhoods and locations including a mural that still stands in Roslindale Village. Recently, Mr. Diaz was commissioned to paint the store floor for Got Sole 1981, a new skateboard and urban apparel boutique, in Jamaica Plain.

Diaz says of his work, “I am constantly trying to improve my techniques. I learn to get better at my craft by trial and error. My artwork ranges from colorful and vivid abstract works to very gritty street art styled canvases that I believe possess great beauty yet reminds people that things are not as nice and pretty until you look deeper. I am so excited to showcase this art collection to the public. There is something for everyone to relate to!”

This event is free and open to the public.

Register Now!
To register to donate, please e-mail us at EOHHSgivesblood@state.ma.us or call (617) 348-5408 and provide the following information:
• Full name (please spell if leaving a voicemail)
• Agency
• Desired day/location
• Preferred time (appointments are available in 15 minute intervals)
• A phone number and/or e-mail address where you can be reached

Fourth Annual Commonwealth Employees Blood Drive
August 8 – August 15, 2011

City Site Name Address Room Day Time
Boston Department of Public Health 250 Washington Street Public Health Council Room Mon 8/8 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hyannis Barnstable HHS Center 181 North Street Conference Room Mon 8/8 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Shrewsbury Glavin Regional Center 214 Lake Street Multi-Purpose Room Tues 8/9 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Taunton Taunton State Hospital 60 Hodges Avenue Recreation Building Tues 8/9 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Boston McCormack Office Building 1 Ashburton Place Ashburton Café Wed 8/10 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Westfield Western Mass Hospital 91 East Mountain Road Auditorium Wed 8/10 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wrentham Wrentham Developmental Center 131 Emerald Street Graves Auditorium Thur 8/11 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tewksbury Tewksbury Hospital 365 East Street Events Room Fri 8/12 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Boston McCormack Office Building 1 Ashburton Place 21st Floor Fri 8/12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Boston Massachusetts
State House 24 Beacon Street Great Hall Mon
8/15 10:00 am –
3:00 pm

All Donors Will Receive…
• A newly designed commemorative Commonwealth Blood Drive t-shirt
• A coupon for a FREE box of 6 chocolate covered fruits from Edible Arrangements
• A free Big E ticket (Westfield drive only)
• Entry in the Blood Donor of the Game drawing (a pair of Red Sox home game tickets, recognition at the game and a commemorative souvenir)

Thank you again for your continued support!
Commonwealth employees, with supervisory approval, can receive up to 4 hours of paid leave time to donate blood through the Massachusetts State Employee Blood Program (MSEBP). Employees who are unable to participate at one of these locations may donate under the MSEBP at any blood collection site in Massachusetts.

Please join State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez in honoring the Jamaica Plain Artist Association with an opening night reception on Wednesday May 18th, 4:30-6:30pm, Room 130 of the State House. This show is free and open to all!