CMail 4.22.19

CMail

Weekly employee newsletter for
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

4/22/2019

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Letter from the CEO

Good afternoon!

For the past few years we’ve placed a high importance on making sure you, our teammates,
have avenues to effectively share your voices. We understand the importance of having a voice
in the decisions that affect YOUR work, which is why Conroe now has numerous committees,
meetings, councils and groups, including:
• Unit-based councils
• Night Shift Council
• Nursing Committee
• Shared Governance Council
• Power of One nomination opportunities
• One-on-one meetings with leaders
• Reoccurring staff meetings
• Voice Boxes
These groups are always looking to grow… if you have an interest in joining any of the
committees listed, please let your department leader know! They can get our in touch with the
proper contact to join.

Matt

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Hospital Announcements

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March of Dimes 2019

The March of Dimes educates medical professionals & the public about
best practices, based on research for mothers and babies. Past research
affecting our practice today include:
- Polio Vaccine
- Folic Acid Vitamins during pregnancy
- Surfactant Therapy to promote infant lung function
- Assigning Apgar scores after birth

Join our team by following the link below:
https://www.marchforbabies.org/Fundraising/Team/?TeamEventId=2
868969
The Houston March of Dimes walk will be Sunday April 28th at the
University of Houston campus. Join us & help raise funds to support
these moms & babies.

Nacho night
The Nightshift Council is
hosting a Nacho Night
benefitting the
March of Dimes!

Night shift employees

can buy nachos from the

Pharmacy Department

(2 doors down from the Pharmacy
Service Window on the 1st floor)

THURSDAY, April 25 Chili Cheese Nachos
11 pm to 3 am with Jalapenos – $5

Pickles & Ice Cream Fundraiser

Satisfy Your Craving for a Cause

Conroe’s Cafeteria will serve
fried pickle chips on Fridays &
have extra ice cream every day!
100% of fried pickle chips sales &
ice cream sales from now until

April 26 will go toward our
hospital’s fundraising total for the

2019 Houston March for Babies.

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Webinar Opportunity: 8
The Education You Want, the Skills You Need

Just as children across the country are getting ready for summer vacation, you might
be thinking about going back to school. But if you’re concerned about how you’ll be
able to afford it, your Bright Horizons® benefit can help. Tune into our upcoming
webinar to learn how - review the information below and register today.

Your Tuition Assistance Benefit: The Education You Want, the Skills You Need
Tuesday, May 7, 1 p.m. Eastern time / 10 a.m., Pacific time

Are you hungry to learn new skills? Or, are you trying to figure out how to get the
degree you’ve always wanted or accelerate your career? We’ll help you learn how
you can continue your education, save money on tuition and other fees, get expert
coaching and a customized plan, and use your benefit to your advantage. Join our
webinar to learn more.

Contact HR to learn more.

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Webinar Opportunity:
Successful Scholarship Strategies

May 1, 2019 at 3 p.m., Eastern time

You may be counting on scholarships to reduce your child’s college costs… especially
if you aren’t eligible for need-based aid. Are you — and your student — overwhelmed
by the many options out there? This webinar (suggested for parents/guardians of
9th-12th graders) will teach you how to:

• Understand the difference between college-based and privately funded scholarships
• Strategically develop a college list to maximize college-based scholarship funding
• Identify the best sources of outside scholarships and avoid scams
• Organize the scholarship application process
• Fit scholarships into an overall college finance plan

Contact HR to learn more.

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Webinar Opportunity:
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Latest Research and Treatment

Tuesday, April 23, at noon, Eastern time

As research on Autism Spectrum Disorder continues, new insights emerge about diagnosis and
treatment. April is National Autism Awareness Month and a great time to review the latest
findings.

Topics covered will include:
• Findings from current ASD research
• Modern approaches for social skills training
• Emerging methodologies in speech and language therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT),
sensory integration, and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• The evolving role of medication and nutrition, parent guidance and parent training programs.

To register, log in or create your account at https://hca-brighthorizons.torchlight.care [firsttime
employer code: HCA]. Then, click the green “Attend a Webinar” button from your homepage.

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Power of One Q1 2019 Nominations Due April 19

It’s important that YOU are part of
recognizing excellence at our hospital!
We want to identify the employees that
exemplify the Gulf Coast Division Standards
of Behavior. Six winners are selected each
quarter, one for each of the Standards of
Behavior: Teamwork, Integrity, Safety,
Ownership, Respect and Communication.

Every winner, plus the person who
nominated them, will receive care
recognition points.
This is an important opportunity for you to
nominate a worthy individual!

Nominations can be dropped off in Human
Resources.

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Café Menu

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Week of 4/22

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Entrées: Eggplant Parmesan, Entrées: Popcorn Shrimp, Entrées: Ginger Scented Flank Entrées: Chicken Breast
Beer Battered Fried Cod, Chicken Fried Steak w/ Gravy, Steak, Seared Salmon with Parmesan, Cheese Manicotti
Sautéed Chicken Marsala Provencal Roasted Chicken Tropical Fruit Salsa with Two Sauces, Rosemary
Sides: Italian Mixed Vegetables, Sides: Aztec Vegetable Sides: Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Pork Chop
Roasted Zucchini, Toasted Orzo, Medley, Broccoli Rabe w/ Sautéed Broccoli & Garlic, Sides: Buttered Egg Noodles,
Wild Rice Blend Garlic, Herb Roasted Carrots, Cajun Roasted Russet Potatoes Sautéed Green Beans,
Soup: Creamy Tomato Basil, Mashed Potatoes Cilantro Lime Rice Mashed Potatoes, Breadsticks
Chicken and Rice Soup: Chicken Tortilla, Soup: Chicken & Dumplings, Soup: Beef Barley Soup,
Italian Wedding Navy Bean Soup Poblano Corn Chowder

Friday Saturday Sunday Hours

Entrées: Fiery Szechuan Shrimp, Entrées: Meat Lasagna Entrées: Southwest Breakfast
Asian Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Sides: Spinach & Caramelized Salisbury Steak 7 – 9:30 a.m.
Sides: Fried Rice, Lo Mein Shallots, Steamed Broccoli Sides: Mixed Vegetable,
Noodles, Vegetable Egg Roll, Crowns, Green Beans w/ Red California Mixed Vegetables, Lunch
Capri Mixed Vegetables, Pepper & Garlic Chile Corn Mashed Potatoes, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Asian Stir-Fry Mix Soup: Chicken Vegetable Dinner Rolls
Soup: Minestrone Soup, Soup with Orzo Soup: Beef Vegetable Soup Dinner
Steak & Potato Soup 2 – 8 p.m.

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Birthdays

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Stephanie Donahoe – 04/22 Shirley Ealy – 04/24 Elizabeth Nalley – 04/27
Darla McAdams – 04/22 Jenny Simmons – 04/25 Shelby Mclain – 04/27
David Drury – 04/22 Traci Cargile – 04/25 Meredith Parsons – 04/28
Ora Currier – 04/23 Kristine Shilling – 04/25 Mary Finn – 04/28
Annette Krivda – 04/24 Maribel Villanueva – 04/26 Albert Wofford – 04/28

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Above all else, we
are committed to the
care and improvement
of human life.

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