Main Pavilion needs new and Higher Waiting area chairs, many complaints have come to the staff about how low the chairs are. We speak on it, but nothing has changed, can we figure something out on this. I will get with our facilities team and see if we can address these complaints. We are currently in the middle of several construction projects on campus, but we will look … [Read more...]
June 2024 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...]
5S Journey – SHINE Phase Begins
A new initiative is never easy – especially one that involves every function, department and unit in the hospital. It requires a great deal of coordination and training, not to mention hard work. But here we are … coming up on the fifth month of our 5S journey. And throughout SORT and STORE, we’ve made incredible progress. It’s impressive to walk through the hospital and see … [Read more...]
HSML Celebrates Cath Lab Reopening
After two years of planning and nearly a year of renovations, Cath Lab Room 1 is now officially reopened. Interventional cardiologists Dr. Ellis, Dr. Koo and Dr. Wickramasinghe joined cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Patel, CNO Janet Leatherwood, cath lab director Emily McAfee, cath lab manager Jena Trahan, cath lab RNs and technologists, heart center RNs and others from the … [Read more...]
Michaela Taylor named ICU Director
The following leadership announcement was first sent out via email from Chief Nursing Officer Janet Leatherwood on Friday, May 10, 2024. Please join me in congratulating Michaela Taylor, MSN, RN, CAPA, NE-BC as she transitions from interim ICU Director to ICU Director, effective immediately. You may recall reading of Michaela’s transition to ICU in early April. Michaela’s … [Read more...]