The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to announce the formation of three new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Asian Heritage Black Ties for Culture LGBTQ+Allies ERGs are employee-led, voluntary groups who join together based on common interests, backgrounds or demographic to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. These groups provide safe, … [Read more...]
I CARE Recharge 2021
Our annual I CARE Recharge Week will be Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12. This year’s I CARE Recharge will focus on celebrating and expressing gratitude for our employees' outstanding commitment to our I CARE values through the past year. During the week, all employees will receive a daily encouraging email, a specially written I CARE Recharge song and guided meditation … [Read more...]
Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Awarded Grant
A research team comprised of pharmacists across the HM System specializing in oncology and formulary management (Isha Rana, PharmD; Zhili “Lilly” Fu, PharmD, BCOP; Erika N. Brown, MS, PharmD, BCOP; Rodrigo De La Torre, PharmD; Cynthia El Rahi, PharmD BCOP; Hanna Zaghloul, PharmD, BCOP) submitted a proposal for an investigator-initiated study in response to the National … [Read more...]
TB Screening Deadline Extended for Employees with January Birthdays
Employees born in January, February and March have been notified by email that they are due to complete their annual health evaluation. We have extended the deadline for those employees with January birthdays to Wednesday, Feb. 10, due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. Employees who do not complete the health evaluation and any applicable required steps will be held to policy … [Read more...]
The COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
In an effort to keep everyone updated with our vaccine plan, below is part of an email sent out to patients. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is our best shot at ending this pandemic. Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines (the only two available so far in the U.S.) are among the most effective vaccines ever produced — both about 95% effective after two doses. That’s equal to the … [Read more...]