December 16, 2019 –Here’s a quote I read last week that I want to pass along. This was posted by the nursing staff at St. Anthony’s Health Center: “Yes, I’m a patient, but don’t avoid me just because I’m ill. Be the friend, the loved one, you’ve always been. Weep with me when I weep. Laugh with me when I laugh. Don’t be afraid to share this with me. Call me first but … [Read more...]

December 9, 2109 – I’m in awe of how resilient our patients and families can be when faced with illness and crisis and I’m grateful for how you care for them and help them navigate what can be the worst time in their lives. I’m reminded how the simple things can mean the most when people are ill, like brushing their teeth, washing their face, bringing a warm blanket, … [Read more...]

December 2, 2019 — The season of giving is upon us. There may be a chill in the air and the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin spice (love those pumpkin spice lattes). Whatever traditions you celebrate this season, take a moment to reflect on the gifts you have received this year from family, friends, patients, guests and co-workers. What gifts did you give? Gifts come in a … [Read more...]

November 25, 2019 – This is the week of giving thanks and celebrating with grateful hearts, all that we have received. I love this quote from Melody Beattie, “gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.  It turns what we have into enough, and more.  It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.  It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … [Read more...]

November 18, 2019 – Last week 20 of our HMSL staff attended the 5th Annual Regional Shared Governance Conference.  The conference theme was leading healthcare transformation through mindfulness.  I’m grateful Maria Gordon, James Nguyen, Julie Pickle and Mary Harris presented the HMSL Magnet Champion’s work on creating a benefit mindset to promote mindfulness in practice. The … [Read more...]