Celebrating the Holy Season of Ramadan At sundown on or around March 10, Muslims around the world will begin observing the holy season of Ramadan. This is a time to purify the body, mind and spirit while focusing on charity and generosity toward neighbors. This Ramadan season, Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services is reinstating its annual Iftar. Physicians and staff … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of March 4
Ramadan Reflection Ramadan is considered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting, prayer, personal reflection and focus on their communities. Ramadan takes place during the ninth month in the Islamic calendar based on the lunar cycle, or phases of the moon. This year it is scheduled to be observed March 10 through April 8. … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of February 26
Black History Month Profile: Henrietta Lacks Throughout Black History Month, the Black Ties for Culture employee resource group (ERG) presented a series of profiles spotlighting the achievements of African American health care pioneers. Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman who died of cancer in 1951 at age 31, was the unknowing source of one of the most … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of February 19
Black History Month Profile: Dr. Charles Drew In recognition of Black History Month, the Black Ties for Culture employee resource group (ERG) presents a series of profiles throughout February spotlighting the achievements of African American health care pioneers. Born in 1904 in Washington D.C., Dr. Charles Drew earned an undergraduate degree from Amherst College in … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of February 12
Black History Month Profile: Marie Maynard Daly Throughout February’s celebration of Black History Month, the Black Ties for Culture employee resource group (ERG) presents a series of profiles spotlighting the achievements of African American health care pioneers. In 1947, Marie Maynard Daly became the first African American to earn a PhD from Columbia University in 1947 and … [Read more...]