For Employees

September 2019 - Progress Notes

UMC & UMCP's Employee Newsletter

Different Name, Same Great Care

Growth
UMC Ambassador Stories: Jesse Cruz

Growth
Supporting a Safe Community

Safety/Quality
Always Nurse

Teamwork
August 2019 Graduates

Growth
Blood Drive Success

Stewardship
Honoring Our Physicians

Service

Enter Our Contest

Answer the questions below (answers are easy if you read the articles) in an email to Kawanna.Mccormick@umchealthsystem.com, and your name will be put into a drawing for a $50 gift card. Good luck! This month's winner is Stephanie Besco, MICU.

What did the UMC Southwest Cancer Center change its name to?
What services does the UMC Adult Oncology Symptom Management Clinic offer?
Who are our two “Always” nurses with top recognition?
How many units of blood did we collect at both locations during our blood drive?

Bonus entry: Recognize someone for a job well done on our Manage Up page and submit proof in the form of a screenshot or photo.

*To take a screenshot after submitting, press control and print screen at the same time, then right click to paste into your entry email. A photo taken with a cell phone and inserted into an email is acceptable, as well.

Announcements

Advanced Practice Provider of the Quarter

Clayton Womack, NP

TTUHSC Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

"Clayton is a wonderful provider who gives excellent care, comfort and support to pediatric patients and their families. He is quick to give details and is always available to answer questions. He makes every scary situation better!"
Attending of the Month

Victor Test, MD

Texas Tech Physicians, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

"Dr. Test takes service to our patients to the next level, always making sure a patient is deeply comforted in whatever they are facing! Beyond that, he is an advocate for nursing staff and an asset to this community."
Employee of the Month

Alex Garcia

Utilities Management

"Alex is always eager to share his gift of music with our patients! Most recently, he has played for our cancer patients multiple times. We are so thankful for him and his willingness to make this difference in our patients' lives."
House Staff of the Month

Rahul Varman, MD

TTUSHC Dept. of Otolaryngology

"Dr. Yarman recently came back to see a patient, after finishing up and leaving for the day. He thoroughly explained diagnosis, discharge plan and medications so the patient would feel comfortable going home. He truly makes a difference with his care!"