Doctor's Day | Donate for Life | I CARE Recharge | March of Dimes | Ramadan | Transgender Day of Visibility
Week of March 28, 2022
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Celebrating Doctors' DayMarch 30 marks Doctors' Day, when we honor the hard work and dedication of our amazing doctors. Click here to send them a high-five to celebrate. |
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April is Donate for Life MonthApril is dedicated to celebrating those who have saved lives through the gift of organ donation. The lights of Houston Methodist Sugar Land will be lit green in their honor. |
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I CARE Recharge on Display
Thanks to everyone for participating in our annual I CARE Recharge Week! The exercise helped bring us together after a challenging time to recommit to our I CARE values and each other. The results from the activity are on display outside the Main Pavilion Conference Center. We encourage you to stop by and read the inspiring commitments from your colleagues.
March of Dimes Gift Baskets
Has your department created a basket to donate to the March of Dimes (MOD) fundraiser yet? This is a fun way to get the entire department involved in this great cause. Read more about how you can create them as well as the fun part: how to win one! Houston Methodist Sugar Land will be raising money for MOD through the month of April.
Ramadan Begins April 2
At sundown on or around April 2, our Muslim colleagues will begin observing the holy season of Ramadan. From sunup to sundown each day they fast from food and beverages, including water. It is a time for purification of the body, mind, and spirit. Ramadan is also a season of charity and generosity toward neighbors. On May 1 at sundown, they will break their month of fasting on the last day of Ramadan, called Eid al-Fitr.
Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day celebrates the transgender community and raises awareness of discrimination they face. Houston Methodist is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community, and stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Click here to request more information about the LGBTQ+Allies employee resource group.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, President Biden sent out a warning recently encouraging everyone to strengthen their defenses against potential cyberattacks. As an organization, Houston Methodist continues to closely monitor our IT systems. We are also reminding everyone to be mindful of potential threats. When it comes to cybersecurity, we all play a role in keeping our patient and Houston Methodist data secure. Click here for tips on staying cyber safe, along with other news from IT.
COVID-19 Cases in the Hospital
Last week, from March 21 to March 27, Houston Methodist Sugar Land saw 47 COVID-19 patients, none were in the ICU.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
From a Main 6 East patient: "My stay at Methodist was pleasant (not that I like being sick enough to be hospitalized). The entire staff was professional but pleasant especially the nurses for my room, Rm. 556."
From a Brazos 6 patient: "Everyone I came in contact with treated me as family. Great facility."
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, March 30: Practicing Mindfulness. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for a “no fuss, no frills” group practice session on mindfulness. No lecture or video requirements, just dedicated time to practice and focus on your wellbeing. Click here to join, no pre-registration is required.
Thursday, March 31: Join us for a digestive health webinar led by gastroenterologist Dr. Anam Omer. Click here for more information and to register.
Thursday, March 31: Community Ambassador Survey will close. If you are interested in serving as an educator, influencer, and informal navigator with our community to help guide them to cancer care at Houston Methodist Sugar Land, fill out this survey.
Monday, April 4: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and the Spiritual Care team invite you to a special ceremony honoring the Sweetwater Chapel, as it is set to close. Read more about the closure and service here.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Monday, March 28: Rockets vs Spurs, Toyota Center
Monday, March 28: National Black Forest Cake Day
Tuesday, March 29: National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
Friday, April 1: Comedian John Crist at Smart Financial Centre
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?”
- Robin Williams