Congratulations to the coworkers who received the 2020 Coworker Scholarships. This year, $103,000 was awarded to coworkers pursing higher education. Furthering our education is one way we can improve ourselves. We try to provide encouragement to those wishing to do so, and when possible, provide assistance as well. Infirmary Auxiliary Nursing ExcellenceShaQuina Swope Vogel Nursing… View Full Post
This month’s Harvest is a catch-all phrase. It’s a word that describes many varieties of one vegetable. Its summer squash! Summer squash, as you may have imagined, is squash grown and harvested in the summer months. Unlike winter squash, summer squash has a thin, soft skin that is edible. There are several varieties of summer… View Full Post
Dr. Brian Bean, a hospitalist at the Infirmary, was recognized as a Service Hero for displaying the value of COMPASSION. Dr. Bean was recognized as a Service Hero for the care he provided to an especially challenging patient. The patient was transferred to 3N during the night and was unable to be comforted. The patient… View Full Post
Blood donation is especially important right now. However, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled, resulting in the loss of thousands of blood units. The Arkansas Blood Institute will be at the Infirmary on Tuesday, Aug. 11. You can help save a life when you donate. Tuesday, Aug. 1110am-3pmVincent dePaul Room All donors will receive… View Full Post
The latest well-being challenge encourages participants to slow down and learn to be still. Registration for the Top of Mindfulness Challenge begins Monday, Aug. 3. The challenge continues Monday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 13. Mindfulness is a way to quiet your mind and take a break from the events around you. It’s about slowing… View Full Post
The annual coworker survey is now live, and leadership wants to hear from you! On Aug. 3, all coworkers hired before April 5, 2020 will receive a link to the survey from SMD. The survey will remain open until Aug. 24. You can also take the survey by visiting MyEmployeeExperience.org. You will login using your… View Full Post
The Arkansas Blood Institute is bringing its bloodmobile to North on Wednesday, Aug. 5. You can help save a life when you donate. Wednesday, Aug. 59am-1pmNorth parking lot All donors will receive a limited edition Camper Tshirt as well as a free voucher to Magic Springs. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow and… View Full Post
Samantha “Sammie” Elkey, a patient tech on 3NW / oncology at the Infirmary, is the latest recipient of the Honey Bee Award. The award recognizes an outstanding non-licensed nursing care team member (PCT, MHT). Sammie was nominated by a patient who called her a “breath of fresh air” and thanked Sammie for holding her hand… View Full Post
