Month: May 2018

Mercy Health Paves Way for Other West Michigan Employers in Workforce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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“What should be important for us as a community, is when individuals come into your door, you start talking to them about their career path,” said Shana Welch, Executive Director of Talent Acquisition, Trinity Health Michigan Region, who addressed a group of West Michigan CEOs and hiring directors during a Talent 2025 workshop hosted by … Read more Mercy Health Paves Way for Other West Michigan Employers in Workforce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

“Best and Most Compassionate Doctor” Jamie Caughran Receives Brilliance Award

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Described by one of her patients and nominator as the “best and most compassionate doctor I have ever encountered,” Jamie Caughran, MD, FACS, Medical Director of Oncologic Surgical Subspecialties, Comprehensive Breast Center in Grand Rapids, is honored with the Brilliance Award from West Michigan Woman under the category of Team Player. Caughran received the award … Read more “Best and Most Compassionate Doctor” Jamie Caughran Receives Brilliance Award

“Best Friends of Nursing” – Entire Respiratory Therapy Team Named as Friends of Nursing for May 2018

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Rather than simply listing an individual, Critical Care Nurse Kari Feringa and many others nominated an entire department, the respiratory therapy team, as Friends of Nursing. The Respiratory Therapy team was honored by nursing leadership at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s in May 2018. An excerpt from the nomination is below: “I nominate our Respiratory Therapist … Read more “Best Friends of Nursing” – Entire Respiratory Therapy Team Named as Friends of Nursing for May 2018

Lifestyle Improvements and Self-Care Help Both Go a Long Way in Preventing Disease

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June is Men’s Health Month and Mercy Health would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to care for yourself, and your loved ones, by reminding you, or the men in your life, of the importance of taking the necessary steps to jump-start positive lifestyle changes that will improve all aspects of well-being:  body, … Read more Lifestyle Improvements and Self-Care Help Both Go a Long Way in Preventing Disease

Farm-to-Table: Helpful Questions to Ask at the Farmer’s Market

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Who doesn’t love going to a farmer’s market on a Saturday morning and returning home with delicious local fruits and vegetables? But are you sure they’re local? Are you sure you got the best “bang for your buck” when it comes to cost, freshness and flavor? Mercy Health Lacks Cancer Center Oncology Dietician Liz Weber, … Read more Farm-to-Table: Helpful Questions to Ask at the Farmer’s Market

We Welcome Three Deacons and Seminarian to Mercy Health Saint Mary’s for Summer Program

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For its fourth consecutive year, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s welcomes deacons and a seminarian as part of a ten-week summer program to minister to patients hospitalized at Mercy Health. Andrew Ayers, Robert Mulderink and Michael Goodwin, all from the Grand Rapids Diocese, were ordained by Bishop David J. Walkowiak earlier in May to transitional deaconate, … Read more We Welcome Three Deacons and Seminarian to Mercy Health Saint Mary’s for Summer Program

Congratulations to May 2018 DAISY Awardee, Tim Petersen, Nurse from Hauenstein 2

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Tim Petersen, RN, from the Intensive Care Unit, Hauenstein 2, at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, was nominated for the DAISY Award by a patient’s family member from earlier in 2018. What made Petersen’s ceremony even more special was the presence of Barnes family, who founded the DAISY Foundation and DAISY Award. The Barnes family and … Read more Congratulations to May 2018 DAISY Awardee, Tim Petersen, Nurse from Hauenstein 2

Stroke Patients Now Have 24-Hour Window for Neurointervention Care at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s for Acute Stroke Treatment

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Patients who experience acute strokes can now be treated through neurointervention treatment up to 24 hours after their last known well time at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, which includes the use of RAPID software. RAPID (Ischemaview) is a software package that helps clinicians determine if neurointervention is a viable option for that patient. This technology … Read more Stroke Patients Now Have 24-Hour Window for Neurointervention Care at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s for Acute Stroke Treatment

Mercy Health Executive Chef Bryan Nader, CEC, Presents Delicious Summer Recipes

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Quinoa Salad Ingredients 2 cups, cooked quinoa 1 cup diced mango ½ cup diced red pepper ½ cup shelled edamame 1/3 cup chopped red onion ¼ cup coconut ¼ cup sliced toasted almonds ¼ cup raisins 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro Dressing: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. lime juice Zest of 1 lime 1 … Read more Mercy Health Executive Chef Bryan Nader, CEC, Presents Delicious Summer Recipes

Part Two: Someone Who Speaks Their Language

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Mercy Health’s Language Services Provides Language Assistance for Every Patient in Every Setting Editor’s note: Mercy Health News has developed a two-part series on the important work our certified interpreters provide to our patients and colleagues. (Read Part One) Together with the advanced technology of Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) and access to 200 more vendor … Read more Part Two: Someone Who Speaks Their Language

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