Light boxes for mild winter depression: UW researchers based at Harborview Medical Center are recruiting participants who have mild winter depression for a study on the effectiveness of bright-light boxes used in the workplace. Subjects should not have major depression or be taking mood-altering medications, and should be in good health. The free, three-week study will include two weeks using a light box. For more information, contact Linda Floyd at 731-2436.

Dr. Alvin Thompson, clinical professor emeritus of medicine, has received this year’s Laureate Award from the Washington State Chapter of the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. The award recognizes his service to the College, both regionally and nationally, and his service to the Pacific Northwest medical community and numerous community organizations in the Seattle area. Thompson has been president of the Washington State Medical Association and the King County Medical Society and has chaired the Washington State Association of Black Professionals in Health Care since 1980. Although retired from private practice since 1994, he remains active in medical and health policy issues. ¶