May 20, 2022 — The Employee Morale Committee awarded Surgical ICU Nurse Nicole "Nicki" Olmstead with the Above and Beyond Award for the month of May. She was nominated after coordinating a personal pet visit for a patient in SICU. Here's what the nomination read: "Nicki led a group of interprofessional employees in executing a personal pet visit for a patient in the SICU. … [Read more...]
Happy Nurses Week and Hospital Week From Dr. Boom
Please read the following email from Houston Methodist President and CEO Dr. Marc Boom originally sent May 6, 2022: Today marks the beginning of National Nurses Week around the country, followed by Hospital Week when we celebrate all health care workers. The last few years have highlighted the very special role nurses play in health care as they’ve tirelessly battled … [Read more...]
Patient Experience Week 2022 Wrap Up
MAY 2, 2022 —Thank you for your participation in this year's patient experience week. It was a great time for self-reflection and focus on our unparalleled care for our patients. Your responses, including Wednesday's photo challenge, were thoughtful and there were plenty of them. We have compiled just a few below and invite you to read them. Monday: I CARE Values and Patient … [Read more...]
A Prayer For Mother’s Day
MAY 2, 2022 —The prayer below is offered up by our Spiritual Care Department for Mother's Day. Our Creator, On this day we remember the women that have gone before us. For their love, their sacrifice and their joy, we give thanks. On this day, we remember those who were like mothers to us. For their gift of themselves and all they gave us, we give … [Read more...]
May Professional Celebrations
Read below to learn more about the different departments and professions celebrating the work they do this month. Thank you to everyone for the work you do. Oncology Nursing Month According to the Oncology Nursing Society, this specialty seeks to reduce the risks, incidence, and burden of cancer by encouraging healthy lifestyles, promoting early detection, … [Read more...]