Week of December 4, 2023
HMSL Earns Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
HMSL has just received certification from DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center – the only one in Fort Bend County! The designation reflects the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events, which means we can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication. Families no longer have to be transferred to the Texas Medical Center – they can receive the same level of care right here in Fort Bend County. We all know minutes count when it comes to stroke treatment. Click here to read more about the designation.
HMSL in the Media
HMSL neurologist Dr. Jinal Shah was recently featured on KAVU to talk about Parkinson's. One of his patients is the morning meteorologist for the station and he invited Dr. Shah on to talk about living with the condition. Dr. Shah stressed the importance of not losing hope. You can watch the segment here.
Magnet Thanks and Giving
Thank you to those who donated to the Magnet Council's food drive. They were able to drop off 38 boxes filled with food for ABC 13's Share Your Holidays food drive. The food went FBISD Share Your Dreams program and the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry.
Order Your Starbucks Ahead of Time
Save time and skip the coffee line! We are excited to launch mobile ordering for all three Starbucks locations! Your time is valuable. In order to make it easier and faster to order from Starbucks, MyEatz will offer online ordering starting Wednesday, Dec. 6. Download the app to order ahead and even schedule your coffee for pickup at a later time. Search myeatz in the app store. Please note, Main Starbucks and Sweetwater Starbucks locations are closed on weekends and holidays.
Unlock Rich Tapestry of The Levant
Join Arab Heritage ERG from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 for an insightful talk delving into the cultural, historical and geopolitical intricacies of The Levant region. Click here to join the meeting. Meeting ID: 220 997 724 652 Passcode: PaqXEo
HMSL Blood Drive
Donate blood and save a life this holiday season. The next HMSL blood drive will be Friday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Main AD. Eligible donors will receive a Kyle Tucker jersey (while supplies last). Click here to schedule an appointment.
Shared Governance Interprofessional Fair
Mark your calendars - the Shared Governance Interprofessional Fair starts next Monday, Dec. 11. The fair will feature housewide councils from across HMSL. You can talk with council leadership and find out how to get involved. The drop-in fair will be at the Garden Café. The fair dates are:
- Monday, Dec. 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Women's ERG Event - Men as Allies
Please join the Women’s Empowerment Alliance ERG on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at noon. December’s honored speaker will be HMSL’s very own CEO Chris Siebenaler as he talks about Men as Allies. The meeting will be virtual on Teams. Click here to join the meeting
Interested in HM Cypress?
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital is scheduled to open in 2025. If you are interested in working at HM Cypress Hospital in the future, fill out the form on the Cypress microsite. Completing the form on the microsite is not a formal application or a commitment to accept a future job if offered. Continue to check the website regularly for open positions.
Enjoy your DEI Personal Day
Time is running out to use your 2023 DEI Personal Day PTO hours. Eligible employees may use their DEI PTO hours to celebrate days that are special to them or other members of their faith, race, nationality or anything else that makes them unique. Don’t forget to use your personal day before the last day of the final pay period of 2023, which is December 16, 2023.
Headspace Meditation
Are you ready to transform the holidays into moments of peace with guided meditations? Download Headspace today. It is your personal guide to meditation and mindfulness, stress reduction and improve focus.
- Text: HEAD to 45991 or visit work.headspace.com/ houstonmethodist/member-enroll
- Create a new account: Enter your HM email address to receive the one-time verification link.
- Verify your enrollment via the email link and download the Headspace app.
How to Disable NameDrop Feature on iPhones
Police departments across the country have sent out privacy warnings about Apple’s latest iOS 17.1 update for iPhones. The update includes a feature called NameDrop that allows for contact information to be shared easily. NameDrop lets you share your contact information just by bringing two iPhones close together. However, security experts warn that this feature can lead to users unintentionally sharing their contact information.
To disable this feature, go to Settings > General > Airdrop. There, you'll see Bringing Devices Together. Slide the toggle left to the off position. Remember to also change these settings on your children’s phones.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Breast Care Center Patient: "The breast center staff is wonderful and caring. The center is pretty and I love the garden."
MRI Patient: "I'm claustrophobic and I needed help with catching my breath. Timothy was attentive and assured me I would be ok."
Endoscopy Patient: "While having a colonoscopy is not the most pleasant thing that anyone would like to do, if I'm going to have a colonoscopy, I want to go to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. The facility and staff are great!"
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, Dec. 5: DIY Class - Wreath Making. More information.
Thursday, Dec. 7: Employee Health Clinic closed from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7: Payout date for 75% PTO Sell
Thursday, Dec. 7: Hanukkah starts
Friday, Dec. 8: HMSL Blood Drive. More information.
Monday, Dec. 11: Rainbow Room Toy Drive Drop-Off Event. More information.
Monday, Dec. 11: Shared Governance Interprofessional Fair begins. More information.
Saturday, Dec. 16: Last day to use 2023 DEI personal day hours
Saturday, Dec. 16: 2023 HMSL Holiday Party. More information.
Monday, Dec. 25: Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 26: Kwanzaa begins
Monday, Jan. 1: New Year's Day
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Wednesday, Dec 6: Woodz, Smart Financial Centre
Sunday, Dec 10: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Toyota Center
Friday, Dec. 8 - Sunday, Dec. 10: Jurassic Quest, NRG Center
Sunday, Dec. 10: @ New York Jets
Wednesday, Dec. 6: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Friday, Dec. 8: @ Denver Nuggets
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers."
- Rosalynn Carter