Memorial Hermann Health System

There’s still time to register for the 3rd Annual Neuroscience Symposium coming up this Friday, Nov. 15. Join us to learn about advances in treatment of adult patients with an array of emergent neurological conditions and traumatic injuries to enhance clinical practice. Register for free today. #EmergencyMedicine #TraumaMedicine #Neuroscience #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuingEducation

Memorial Hermann Health System has been named one of the Top Workplaces 2024 by the Houston Chronicle. Ranked 20th among large companies with 500 or more local employees, Memorial Hermann was the highest ranked health care organization in that category. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UNphzO. #TopWorkplaces #Houston

Today, we paused to honor the veterans who serve our community every day as valued members of our team at Memorial Hermann through special flag ceremonies and events led by our Veterans and Employees Together in Service (VETS) Employee Resource Groups and our campus equity, diversity and campus Culture Committees. These veterans' dedication, courage and commitment to service extend beyond their military careers, making a lasting impact on our organization. On this Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude to them—and to all veterans nationwide—for their sacrifices and their role in protecting our freedom.

Memorial Hermann is excited to announce six nurses are recipients of this year's Texas Nurses Association District 9 - 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses Award. This award recognizes nurses who not only are making a difference in the lives of their patients but are also driving innovative improvements and creating a culture of care at Memorial Hermann. Join us in congratulating these individuals for their achievements.

Bryan W. Sisk, DNP, MPH, RN, NE-BC, CENP, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, has been named to Becker’s list of ‘Chief Nursing Officers to Know’ for 2024. This is the second consecutive year that Sisk has received this recognition, which highlights nursing leaders who are addressing staffing shortages, advancing patient care and developing pathways for the next generation of nurses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YB0wId.

Memorial Hermann Health System is excited to announce the grand opening of Memorial Hermann Sports Park-Cypress, a new comprehensive sports medicine and human performance facility on the campus of Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. The 50,000 square foot facility is a collaboration between Memorial Hermann and Athlete Training and Health (ATH), to provide a full range of medical care and athletic training for professional athletes, youth athletes and adults. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YAWzTL.

The Good Samaritan Foundation's Excellence in Nursing Awards recognize and celebrate nurses in Greater Houston who excel in their fields. We are excited to spotlight the amazing Memorial Hermann nurses who received awards this year. Meet Lori, who received the prestigious recognition of being one of few Gold Recipients for this year's awards. Lori graduated from nursing school in 1996 and moved to San Antonio to work as a trauma nurse. In San Antonio, Lori was trained by her director and now mentor of almost 30 years, Jamie. Lori moved back to the East Coast, but after many years of encouragement from Jamie, Lori moved back to Texas to join Forensic Nursing Services at Memorial Hermann in 2015. As a forensic nurse, Lori's patients are a constant source of inspiration. "Our role extends beyond patients care," she says. "Forensic nursing is the intersection between nursing and justice and we are advocates for our patients who are victims of trauma and violence. We provide compassionate care, comfort and do our best to set them on a path of healing but the patients and families are resilient on top of it all." While some days are more emotional than others, Lori says she could not imagine doing anything else and is excited that the award will bring attention to the forensic department and her incredible colleagues. "I am deeply amazed by my nursing counterparts in every walk of life and to be recognized by my colleagues, the ones that inspired me every day, is the ultimate award," she says. Start a nursing career with Memorial Hermann and start making a difference, https://bit.ly/45Im8ER. #Nursing #Houston #EmployeeHighlight

As Memorial Hermann celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month, meet Angelica Rivera, a social worker who says finding a community of support while living with a disability has helped her grow, both personally and professionally. “When I was younger, I was taught that I wouldn’t be hired if I told others about my disability, that people would treat me differently,” she says. “To me, Disability Employment Awareness Month is a chance to educate everyone on apparent and non-apparent disabilities and how we all can be inclusive of others around us, become advocates for others and empower those who are a part of the community. It means the change we so desperately need to see.” When she began working at Memorial Hermann, she not only found resources to help her in the workplace, but also network of others living with disabilities through Memorial Hermann’s Allies for the Improvement of Disability Experiences (AIDE) Employee Resource Group. “I joined AIDE when I was looking for resources and others that could help me while I was submitting disability accommodations for my lupus and fibromyalgia,” she says. “While I was reaching out for help, I came across the offer to become the membership leader and jumped at the opportunity to be an advocate for others like me.” She says having support has helped her transform her perspective about her disability and empowered her to be an advocate for others in her roles as a social worker and as a member of AIDE. "I am glad to know that with AIDE, there are people wanting to support me,” she says. “Having chronic pain is something I battle with on a daily basis, and it is a fight I work hard to overcome daily to show up for my patients as a social worker,” she says. “AIDE has given me an opportunity to strengthen my mission as a social worker, build a network of others who aren't scared of disabilities and cultivate skills as a leader.” Now, she’s using what she’s learned to help others and is looking forward to making more progress as part of AIDE. “We are committed to creating a culture at Memorial Hermann that recognizes disability diversity, promotes acceptance and respect of others, is mindful with actions and language around disabilities, and breaks down social stigmas about people with disabilities,” she says. #DisabilityEmploymentAwareness #EmployeeHighlight

The Memorial Hermann Institute for Nursing Excellence is gearing up for the second annual Nursing and Clinical Innovation Summit coming in April 2025. We invite you to submit an abstract online for a podium or poster presentation and showcase your clinical and professional excellence initiatives and innovative programs to attendees from leading health systems from across the country. Submissions are due by Nov. 14: https://bit.ly/4eabudS. #Nursing #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking

As someone living with multiple sclerosis, Amanda says it’s important for everyone to recognize all disabilities exist, both visible and invisible. “I am much more aware that some people have a disability that people see, but that does not mean you necessarily know what is going on,” she says. “Others may seem ‘normal’ and have an invisible or less obvious disability. It’s all about being inclusive at work (and in life), not jumping to conclusions.” That’s why she joined Memorial Hermann’s Allies for the Improvement of Disability Experiences (AIDE) Employee Resource Group to help educate others about living with a disability and to support her colleagues in the workplace. “My disability is invisible, so I have been very open about having multiple sclerosis and limitations that may arise when I am exposed to triggers,” she says. “Partly because I feel like I should educate others about warning signs that may be MS, but also because I don’t want anyone perceiving that I am not giving something my all. I believe this is a common concern for many with a disability, especially in the workplace.” As Memorial Hermann celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month, Amanda encourages others to take time to learn more about the disability community. “I encourage others to speak to that person in their life with a disability and find out if there are triggers or concerns that they have,” she says. “Be aware and sensitive. Kindness is the best action to take.”