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Medical Editor Paula Zimlicki was invited to read one of her poems at the Women’s History Month poetry reading at the Baton Rouge Gallery on March 11. Paula read her poem, “Women Do,” in which she explores how women take care of their families and friends during times of loss and illness. Christy Millien and Sarah Hill, imaging services, have earned the advanced certification in mammography designation by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The ARRT is the national registry organization of X-ray technologists. Upon completion of radiology school, a student sits for this national registry to earn the Registered Radiologic Technologist Certification. There are advanced certifications that a technologist can earn including the Advanced Certification in Mammography.
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Lilly Oncology on Canvas March 30 - May 6 Main Lobby Woman’s Hospital
Presented by Eli Lilly and Company in partnership with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Retirement Reminder By Therese Bourgoyne All paperwork for the Cash Balance Retirement Plan distribution must be completed and turned into Human Resources no later than 4:30 pm, Monday, April 16.Questions can be directed to Brian Watkins, extension 8731 or Therese Bourgoyne, extension 8143.
On Saturday, March 17, Woman's Hospital central services department hosted Sterile Processing techs and OR nurses from area facilities for a day-long seminar on the care and handling of surgical instruments. The event was sponsored by Cardinal Health/V. Mueller and OnSite Services. Attendees enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day themed buffet-style continental breakfast and lunch while receiving hands-on training with specialty instruments. Hat’s Off to All the NUR Users!
Implementation of computerized nursing documentation began Tuesday,
March 13 in the Postpartum, Antepartum and Labor and Delivery
departments. The Meditech NUR module allows nurses and other care
providers to view and update patient information. Mobile carts are being
used to provide point of care nursing documentation in all areas. Desktop computers are available at each nurse’s station.
Race for the Cure
The mobile coach was on-site for interested participants to tour.
Special thanks to all the volunteers for their help and to Lynn Griggs and Carol Reed for coordinating the volunteers!
March of Dimes
Nursing Career Ladder Program New
Applicants: Maintained Status: Val Adamo, RN III, PACU/AICU Advanced Status - RN II to RN III: Kelley Coco Puig, RN III, Mother/Baby |
Woman’s Hospital
Oncology staff invites you to view Lilly Oncology on Canvas: Expressions
of a Cancer Journey.
More than 40 pieces from the 2006
international art competition are featured in the hospital's main lobby.
“The painting (left) shows my friend Lucy. After learning she had cancer she first
thought her days were numbered, but the painting shows how she looked
out at the world and decided to keep her spirit strong,” said Isabel
Quinones-Martin, Lilly winner and artist of
The
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure took place on Saturday, March 10. Over
140 Woman's Hospital employees volunteered for the event. Volunteers
helped with registration, volunteer recruitment and registration,
distribution of water
and food items as well as many other areas. We also gave out
information regarding hospital services to the 8,000 people that attended.
