Week of August 12, 2024
Michael Garcia
Chief Executive Officer
Houston Methodist Sugar Land
It’s the Monday after the Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and I have to admit I’m sad it’s over. We witnessed so many amazing performances of athleticism and teamwork. I personally enjoyed track and field (the 4x400 relays in the rain), sport climbing (4.75 seconds to climb a wall) and artistic swimming (if you can moonwalk in water, email me). All of these sports showcased dedication, precision and a drive for excellence – the same commitment we have to excellent patient care.
As the Summer Olympics end, many of us are also experiencing another important milestone: the start of the school year. With some students already back in class and others beginning this week, I know it's a busy time for many HMSL families. It is also a reminder that our learning never ends.
I want to encourage each of you to register now for Pathway to Unparalleled. This year’s interactive program will begin next week, on Thursday, August 22, and is designed around unparalleled quality. One of the reasons we are one of the top hospitals in Texas is because of the quality of service we provide to our patients. I hope you make it a priority to register in LMS for a 90-minute session before sessions end in October. Your participation is important as we renew our commitment to deliver the best care possible to our community.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Let’s make this season one of growth and continued excellence.
Michael Garcia
Chief Executive Officer
Houston Methodist Sugar Land
Win Sugar Land Space Cowboys Tickets
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital proudly supports March of Dimes and they want you to enjoy a fun night at Constellation Field, watching the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Click here to enter a contest for two vouchers. You can redeem your vouchers for free tickets to a 2024 Space Cowboys game. The deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 15. Winners will be contacted Friday, August 16.
National Relaxation Day Booth
Did you know Thursday, August 15 is National Relaxation Day? Employee Wellness is inviting you to celebrate the day and relax! Join them in Brazos BC from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a variety of relaxation areas. Take 15 minutes out of your day to slow down, move your body and relax. Earn 500 HealthyDirections+ points.
Children's Clothing Swap Event
You are invited to a Children's Clothing Swap Event where you can give and receive clothing items for your little ones! The event is hosted by MOMs ERG, with support from the Fathers in Health Care ERG. Please gather any outgrown, gently used and laundered clothing to swap for sizes you need. We are supporting children of all ages and will accept newborn to high school sizing. Any items left will be donated to the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. Click here for more information.
BRING WHAT YOU HAVE:
Wednesday, August 28 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brazos Conference Room BC
TAKE WHAT YOU NEED:
Thursday, August 29 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brazos Conference Room BC
Back & Neck Pain Seminar
You don't have to live with back or neck pain. HMSL is hosting a free back & neck pain seminar next month on Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m. in the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center. Dr. Christopher Sy with neurosurgery, Dr. Marvin Chang with pain medicine and Marcela Rojas Roman, DPT, with physical therapy will come together for the informative session. Click here for more information, including how to register!
Back-to-School Shoe Drive
Thank you for another successful back-to-school shoe drive in support of the Fort Bend Rainbow Room. HMSL ACNO Sally Shen presented their leaders with 72 pairs of shoes for children they serve. Thank you to everyone who donated!
FPR Deadline Approaching
You have less than two weeks to complete your annual staff focal point review (FPR) in-service modules. Employees can access their annual FPR in-service modules by logging into MARS, selecting the LMS SuccessFactors tile and then navigating to their My Learning Assignments window. The deadline to complete your Houston Methodist System FPR in-services is Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Pathway to Unparalleled
Employee sessions will begin Thursday, August 22 and continue through October. All Houston Methodist employees are strongly encouraged to attend and to register as soon as possible. Click here to register for a class between August 22 and September 19. Click here to register for a session between September 10 and October 25. Classes at HMSL tend to fill up quickly, so register now!
Nursing Exhibit at HMSL
Beginning Thursday, September 12, HMSL will host a traveling exhibit called "Pictures of Nursing: The Zwerdling Postcard Collection". It will be set up across from the Main Starbucks. This exhibit from the National Library of Medicine features historical nursing postcards from 1893-2011, illustrating the nursing profession through various artistic styles and cultural perspectives. The exhibit, which is also touring other Houston Methodist hospitals, will be on display until Friday, September 20.
New ERG: Alliance for Visible and Invisible Disability
The roster of Houston Methodist employee resource groups (ERGs) now stands at 11 with the addition of the Alliance for Visible and Invisible Disability (AVID). The group’s mission is to create a community across Houston Methodist to provide support, education and advocacy for everyone regardless of ability or disability and promote an environment that is inclusive and accessible for all. The group’s general membership meetings begin on September 11 and are scheduled to be held on the second Wednesday of each month thereafter. Contact AVID to learn more or to join the AVID ERG.
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Why are vaccines important? They help provide protection from infectious diseases and can lessen the severity of illness. Click here to read about others raising awareness or celebrating this month.
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, August 15: Deadline to enter contest for Sugar Land Space Cowboys tickets. Enter here.
Wednesday, August 21: Deadline to complete FPR in-service modules in LMS.
Thursday, August 22: Pathway to Unparalleled sessions begin
Friday, August 23: Deadline to complete bariatric sensitivity module in LMS
Monday, August 26: Deadline to enter CPAM photo contest. More information.
Wednesday, August 28 - Thursday, August 29: MOM ERG Children's Clothing Swap Event. More information.
Monday, September 2: Labor Day
Monday, September 9: Deadline to nominate 2024 Excellence in Nursing Award. More information.
Thursday, September 12: Back & Neck Pain Seminar. More information.
Thursday, September 12 - Friday, September 20: National Library of Medicine Traveling Art Exhibit across Main Starbucks
Monday, September 30: Deadline to complete DIY Health Track.
Sunday, October 13: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Half Marathon. Register here.
Monday, October 21: 2024 CV Nursing Conference. Register here.
Saturday, October 26: 2024 Houston Heart Walk. More information.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Monday, August 12 - Wednesday, August 14: @ Tampa Bay Rays
Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18: vs. Chicago White Sox
Tuesday, August 13 - Sunday, August 18: @ Tacoma Rainiers
Saturday, August 17: vs. New York Giants (preseason)
Wednesday, August 14: Def Leppard and Journey, Minute Maid Park
Friday, August 16: Barry Manilow, Smart Financial Centre
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It’s what you’re made of. Not the circumstances.”
- Unknown
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