This message was first sent as an email from Marc Boom, MD, President and CEO of Houston Methodist on March 9, 2023: As you may have seen in my President’s Letter this past month, Houston Methodist is bringing back Family Fun Day. The event will take place from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at NRG Stadium, and we have signed, sealed and delivered a true music legend to … [Read more...]
March 2023 Departmental Celebrations
Registered Dieticians National Registered Dietician Day is celebrated on March 8 this year. According to the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, registered dietitians serve as our country's food and nutrition experts and are committed to improving the health of their patients, clients and communities. HMSL is lucky to have six dieticians on staff that do nutrition … [Read more...]
Complete New Blood-Borne Pathogen in LMS by March 24
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 — Houston Methodist is focused on patient safety and employee safety. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently updated its guidelines on Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure Education to include annual education for all health care workers. This year you will see two changes implemented to meet this requirement. You have been assigned a … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Volunteer of the Quarter, Year
FEBRUARY 2023 — Volunteer Services is excited to announce a way to consistently recognize our volunteers across the hospital. Please read about the Volunteer of the Quarter and Volunteer of the Year awards below. Volunteer of the Quarter The nomination forms for Volunteer of the Quarter are available beginning Monday, February 6th. Hard copy forms will be available … [Read more...]
Shining Star Award 2022: Elba Aceves
JANUARY 23, 2023 — The Professional Development Council awarded Elba Aceves with the 2022 Shining Star Award. Coworkers and patients alike commend her for her I CARE Values and warm smile. Here are what the nominations said: "She truly deserves to be recognized for the shining star that she is. Her continuous smile and kind words are so genuine and embracing. Every time … [Read more...]