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...]
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...]
GALLERY: 2023 March of Dimes Baskets
Our March of Dimes (MOD) fundraising campaign is underway. Raffle tickets for the basket drawings are still on sale. Ticket purchases can be made online or in person via credit card, Venmo, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal. The drawing is at 1 p.m. on May 26. Click here to buy your tickets. You do not need to be present to win. There are a total of 23 baskets. Check them out … [Read more...]
Two HMSL Nurses Make ‘Salute to Nurses’ Top 15 List
Every year, in honor of Nurses Week, the Houston Chronicle releases a 'Salute to Nurses' list - honoring the best of the best nurses. This year, nine HMSL nurses made the list and two of them made the Top 15 list. Maria Cuesta, RN, BSN is a charge nurse on the night shift in the Brazos ICU. Chung-Win "Joy" Yuan Fey, RN-3, BSN, OCN is a charge nurse on the day shift in Brazos. … [Read more...]