JUNE 1, 2022 —Houston Methodist Sugar Land security is dedicated to the protection of all people and property on the hospital campus. We want to make sure everyone is aware of a current criminal trend known as "bank jugging" that is rising in the Houston area. "Bank jugging" is when a suspect or suspects observe customers entering and exiting a bank or credit union using the … [Read more...]
Uvalde School Shooting: How to Help
MAY 27, 2022 — Below are entities currently raising money for victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. While many people have asked how they can help, you are not required to donate. First State Bank of Uvalde (Donation instructions at top of page) University Health - Uvalde Victims Relief Fund (Medical cost relief) United Way - United With … [Read more...]
Dr. Marc Boom Addresses Uvalde Tragedy
Please read the email below from Houston Methodist President and CEO Marc Boom, M.D. MAY 25, 2022 — I know many of you, like me, are reeling and grieving today following the tragic news of yet another mass shooting, this time all too close to home in Uvalde, Texas. The shooting left at least 19 elementary school children and two teachers dead. The magnitude of this … [Read more...]
May 2022 Above and Beyond Award: Nicole “Nicki” Olmstead
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...]