Young Professionals ERG Hosts First General Meeting The first meeting of the Young Professionals employee resource group (ERG), Houston Methodist’s 10th ERG, is scheduled for Thursday, February 2 from noon - 1 p.m. The virtual meeting is open to all employees. This ERG seeks to provide opportunities for members to apply leadership skills and a platform to access available … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of January 16
(PHOTOS: Hong Zhao Headshot and Lunar New Year Image) The Lunar New Year (January 22) is an important traditional holiday for our colleagues whose ancestry is rooted in Asia. It celebrates ringing in 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit according to the traditional 12-year cycle. Many celebrations, including lantern parades, festivals and parties, begin the day before the New … [Read more...]
Revised Policy on Patient and Guest Disruptive Behavior
Please read the message below first sent by HM President and CEO Dr. Marc Boom on January 6, 2023: At Houston Methodist, we pride ourselves on treating everyone as a person of sacred worth and value. This includes our patients, visitors and colleagues. With our I CARE values in mind and with a strong desire to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone at Houston … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of January 9
Event Celebrates MLK Day Rice University President Reginald DesRoches will be the featured speaker during the systemwide in-person and virtual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to noon. The program begins with remarks by Houston Methodist President & CEO Dr. Marc Boom, with leadership at each hospital offering … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of January 2
Use Your 2023 DEI Personal Day Eligible employees may begin using their 2023 DEI Personal Day PTO hours to celebrate days that are special to them or other members of their faith, race, nationality or anything else that makes them unique. Please note that unlike standard PTO, the hours do not roll over to the next year, so don’t forget to use your personal day before the last … [Read more...]