As we continue to put the health and safety of our patients and employees at the forefront, your care may look different than usual. When you visit, you’ll notice our staff wearing a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) during your time with us. Check out some of what you may see them wearing and rest assured that it’s just another way we’re working to keep everyone safe and promote a healthy community for all. #DontFearOurSafetyGear
National Surgical Technologists Week is September 20-26! Surgical technologists are responsible for properly setting up the room, arranging necessary equipment, even assisting physicians during surgery, and so much more. They have some extremely important job duties, which is why we are highlighting them!
Phillip Clark is a member of the Ortho team specializing in shoulders. He has been apart of the St. Francis family or 5 years. Below is what he gained/leaned since the pandemic. Read more about Phillip: https://buff.ly/3iX5DMK
Did you know that at least 1.7 million American adults develop sepsis each year? Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening reaction to an infection in your body, and almost any infection – including COVID-19 – can result in sepsis. Check out these four ways you can #GetAheadOfSepsis and visit www.cdc.gov/sepsis to learn more about this important issue and how you can help prevent infections. #SepsisAwarenessMonth
Have you seen our newsletter? Making Communities Healthier is a quarterly newsletter filled with timely information about St. Francis-Emory Healthcare and tips to help you get healthy and stay healthy. Check out our latest issue for a glimpse inside our facilities to see how we’re keeping you safe, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
Read here: https://buff.ly/3hi6NRn
Our surgical technologists are an essential part of the operating room and every day in so many ways! Whether you are celebrating your profession yourself or with your team, YOU are essential! Thank you for all you do!
We would like to introduce Regina Lopez. She has been apart of the St. Francis family for 14 years. The best thing about working at St. Francis is the OR team being one, huge family. Happy National Surgical Technologist Week! Learn more about her here: https://buff.ly/2G0EI3S
Mental illness – including suicidal thoughts – can affect anyone. September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth – a good opportunity to get educated about this important health issue. Knowing the signs and risk factors associated with suicide can help you identify friends and loved ones who might be at risk. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or any other form of mental illness, it’s more than ok to ask for help. We provide a range of support services for our community.
Call 800.424.DOCS or Visit the Find a Provider tab at https://buff.ly/2D2a9a7? to learn more. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also available 24/7 and is free at 800.273.8255 for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. #ItsOKToAskForHelp
