Parking Changes | Passover | Astros Home Opener | March of Dimes Award | HMSL in the News | Top Nurses
Week of April 18, 2022
Important Parking Changes
Effective today, April 18, a number of parking spaces in the Main Garage will be closed off so that work can be done to the garage. They will impact Level 1 physician and emergency department parking, Level 2 physician and public parking, as well as public parking on Level 3. This will last through August. Please keep this in mind as you are planning your drive into work.
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Celebrating PassoverPassover takes place April 15-23. It is a week-long observation in the Jewish faith commemorating the exodus and freedom from slavery of the Israelites in Egypt. The celebrations often include family gatherings and ritual meals called Seders, where the story of the Israelites’ dramatic departure from Egypt is shared through stories, psalms, songs and special foods, including matzoh, a form of unleavened bread. For Orthodox Christians, Passover is known as Pascha and will be celebrated on April 24. |
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Astros Home OpenerThe Astros host the Los Angeles Angels tonight, April 18, for their home opener. If you're wearing Astros gear today, post a photo of you or your department on Chris' Corner. Houston Methodist employees are eligible for ticket discounts through YouDecide. If you have never used the site before, use the code MTH052 to register. $3 of every ticket purchased here will benefit the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center and $2 will benefit the Houston Methodist Concussion Center. |
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March of Dimes Fundraising Award
Houston Methodist Sugar Land came in 3rd place as a Top Corporate Team in Fort Bend County for our March of Dimes fundraising efforts in 2021. The team raised $14,227. Thank you to those who made this possible! To get involved in this year's fundraiser, click here.
"This is an amazing feat during a pandemic, and we could not have done it without all of you at Houston Methodist Sugar Land!"
- Cristina Martin, Childbirth Center Director and HMSL March of Dimes Senior Executive Team Leader
HMSL in the News
Shelby Jacobs, a Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Sugar Land athletic trainer who works at Boling High School, was interviewed by Fox 26 Houston after she saved the life of an athlete. The freshman collapsed during his athletic period. Shelby administered five rounds of CPR before he was breathing again. He returned to school just one week later. You can watch that interview here. Way to go, Shelby!
Top Nurses Recognition
Two HMSL nurses have been recognized in the 2022 Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses program as part of the Top 150 Outstanding Nurses list. Mary Harris and Gretchen Belmarez are among 30 Houston Methodist nurses who made the list. You can view the entire list here. Congratulations, Mary and Gretchen!
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Main 6 West Patient: "The entire staff, nursing + ER + doctors were outstanding. I received great care. I had to deliver them cupcakes to say thank you for the excellent care. There was a house cleaner named Ararya who prayed with me and I so appreciate her. Great experience at Houston Methodist Sugar Land."
Brazos 5 Patient: "Excellent care by all that I encountered! Nice job! I also liked the new food options!"
Main 4 East Patient: "I had an excellent stay. Very caring and comforting. This hospital was excellent. The professionals were attentive and helpful."
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, April 19: Building Resilience Through Self Care. Intuitive Self-Mastery Coach Allah-mi Basheer discusses her 5-point approach to self-mastery designed to increase awareness and control over thoughts, behaviors and emotions that activate and sustain one’s stress response. Click here to register.
Wednesday, April 20: Spiritual Diversity Speaker Series: Exploring Ramadan: A Blessed Month. Join us to learn more about how our Muslim colleagues are observing this holy season. Click here for Zoom information.
Friday, April 22: March Against Delirium. Join us to learn how mobility is vital to the safety and quality of life for older patients. Click here for information.
Friday, April 29: System Patient Safety Symposium. This event spotlights methods and best practices to create a culture of safety for both patients and health care providers based on trust, communication and development. Click here to register.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Things To Do:
Monday, April 18: Astros Home Opener vs LA Angels, Minute Maid Park
Tuesday, April 19: The Bachelor Live On Stage, Smart Financial Centre
Friday, April 22: Tig Notaro, Wortham Theater Center
Saturday, April 23: John Mayer, Toyota Center
Things For Laughs
Monday, April 18: National Animal Crackers Day
Tuesday, April 19: National Garlic Day
Thursday, April 21: National High Five Day
Saturday, April 23: National Picnic Day
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Don't let a printer know you're in a hurry. They smell fear."
- Unknown