UV Safety Awareness Month July is known as Ultraviolet Safety Awareness Month. During this time, the mission is to spread awareness about how important it is to protect our eyes and skin from the side effects of UV rays. Doctors at Houston Methodist recommend to wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply it every two hours and after swimming or sweating. They also … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Masking Update: June 2023
Please read the message below which was first sent as an email from HM Executive Vice President Roberta Schwartz on June 12, 2023: As the number of patients with COVID-19 continues to drop we are easing our masking requirements even further. While we are relaxing the restrictions, we must also keep protecting our most vulnerable patients. We hope the new recommendations are … [Read more...]
June Employee Resource Group Events
There are several Employee Resource Group (ERG) events in the month of June. ERGs are employee-created and led, voluntary groups that join together based on common interests, backgrounds or demographics to help create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Wednesday, June 7 Noon - 1 p.m. Women in Academic Medicine presented by Women’s Empowerment Alliance. Join us for a … [Read more...]
Learn about the Employee Morale Committee
The HMSL Employee Morale Committee started in 2020, born during the trying time of the pandemic in order to help recognize employees continuously going above and beyond and to help boost morale across campus. The committee hands out awards based on nominations from other employees when someone is seen going above and beyond for a patient or co-worker. How does the … [Read more...]
June 2023 Departmental Celebrations
Men's Health Awareness Month Men's Health Month is celebrated every June. The goal is to encourage boys and men to take charge of their health by implementing healthy living decisions. The month is all about encouraging the men in your life to eat right and exercise, plus raising awareness of preventable health problems. Migraines and Headache Awareness Month The headache, … [Read more...]