One of my favorite New Years Eve rituals is to monitor the celebrations that occur throughout the world. On New Year’s Eve I often find myself thinking about who is ringing in the New Year and what this holiday means to them. And of course, any reason for beautiful fireworks makes me happy!
Below are a few of my favorite pictures from celebrations across the globe.



How do you ring in the New Year? Feel free to share your thoughts, goals and aspirations for this upcoming year!
Shreya Pereira
Health Information Specialist, Patient Services
Images: money.blogdig.net, www.modney73.com and mindthegapcanada.wordpress.com
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What a year it has been! We are thrilled to have been able to offer this online community for patients and families all over the country and world. There are many exciting things to come in 2011 and we wanted to give you a sneak preview on some of the topics, stories, and themes coming your way. Stay tuned.
• New Year! New Research
• Ambiguous Loss
• Body Image
• Pet Therapy
• Meningiomas, malignant gliomas, and other specific tumor types
• Humor and Laughter
• An interview with Oncofertility
• Giveaways
• And so much more!
What topics would you like to see the Patient Services Team cover in 2011? Post them here.
Patient Services Team