Magnet Virtual Site Visit Update | New ERGs | The Ensemble Theatre | Neuro Grand Rounds | COVID-19 Updates
Week of Feb. 14, 2022
Virtual Magnet Site Visit Update
The HMSL virtual Magnet site visit was an empowering experience for our staff, physicians, board members, executive team, and community partners who attended 66 meetings during the three-day site visit. Learn more.
The Ensemble Theatre
Houston Methodist’s Center for Performing Arts Medicine and the Office of Community Benefits are proud to partner with The Ensemble Theatre, the oldest and largest professional African American theater in the southwest. Learn more.
New Employee Resource Groups
The Office of DEI is proud to announce the formation of three new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Arab Heritage, Moms of Methodist, and Women’s Empowerment Alliance. Learn more.
Neuroscience Grand Rounds
On Feb. 23, join neurosurgeon, Tsz. Y. Lau, MD, who will be presenting Do No Harm, Do Know Harm: Scientific Approach to Cerebrovascular and Complex Cranial Surgery. Learn more.
Booster Vaccine Mandate
All staff and physicians are required to get a booster dose by March 1. Please review the FAQ brochure with additional information. Click here for instructions on submitting documentation if you received your booster outside of Houston Methodist.
We have a new graphic to help you better understand the process to get your booster record uploaded if necessary. Learn more.
COVID-19 Cases in the Hospital
We created a chart that reflects the confirmed number of positive COVID-19 cases in both ICU and Med/Surg through Sunday, Feb. 13. View the chart.
You can find the most up-to-date COVID-19 data for our system by clicking here. Houston Methodist has made this data public and it is updated daily on our website.
IMPORTANT DATES
February is:
- Black History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time to recognize their culture and central role in U.S. history.
- National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, reminding us that early detection is one of the most powerful weapons we have against cancer. Click here to see the services we offer.
- Heart Month, where we can help raise awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and largely preventable.
Monday, Feb. 14: Deadline for nominating someone for an I CARE award.
Tuesday, Feb. 22: Hand Hygiene Bonus payout for eligible employees.
Tuesday, Feb. 22: Black Ties for Culture & Hispanic LatinX Alliance present Virtual Poetry Slam.
Tuesday, March 1: Deadline for all employees to receive booster vaccine (non-management).