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 who observe the holiday are invited to come together to break fast on Thursday, March 28 at 7:15 p.m. in the Houston Methodist Hospital Outpatient Center lobby. For additional information, contact Houston Methodist Global at 713.441.2340.
Going Beyond Cultural Competency
Understanding and appreciating the traditions and cultures of our colleagues and the patients and communities we serve can improve communication and help build stronger teams. The Beyond Cultural Competency learning session will help you gain the knowledge and skills to effectively recognize and appreciate cultural differences, the role empathy plays in effective communication and examine how it enables us to display our I CARE values. Click HERE to request a team learning session.
In addition to Beyond Cultural Competency, the DEI Learning courses available now include Recognizing the Impact of Microaggressions, Managing Unconscious Bias, Navigating Multi-Generational Teams and Together We Grow. Search “DEI” in the LMS to register for any DEI Learning session. For more information, email deilearning@houstonmethodist.org.
Group Activity Helps Build Stronger Teams
Would you like to learn more about your colleagues’ background, beliefs and experiences? The Flower Petals activity offers a fun and creative path toward helping team members build stronger relationships. The DEI Toolkit provides resources on numerous topics to help you and your team continue the conversation around DEI topics.
Enjoy Recipes From Around the World
Click HERE to access the revised “Around the World Cookbook.” The cookbook contains over 60 recipes representing the cultures of our employees from around the world. The cookbook celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of Houston Methodist employees, who submitted recipes that are categorized into four sections: appetizers, entrees, desserts and miscellaneous. It is available as a PDF document for you to download and enjoy.
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