Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
The JHH Medical Nursing Diversity Council, led by Ron Langlotz and Marian Asiedu, held its annual Back to School Drive to support local students. They collected 82 backpacks full of supplies as well as extra school supplies that were divided between Henderson Hopkins and Collington Square schools. We could not have done this without all […]
National Nurses Week occurs every year from May 6-12 in honor of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, known to be the founder of modern nursing. Nurses have an immeasurable impact in each of arm of our tripartite mission. From creating teachable moments for our trainees, to being compassionate care givers, to contributing to clinical patient […]
This week, providers from the Division of Gastroenterology who were redeployed to work for the Johns Hopkins COVID Call Center are wrapping up their duties. For four months, the group learned and adapted to constantly-changing policies and expanded roles. Starting in May, the GI group was the sole source of providers for the center, which […]
No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
National Nurses Week occurs every year from May 6-12 in honor of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, known to be the founder of modern nursing. Every year, we honor and thank our nurses for their many varied contributions to our patients, department and all of Hopkins. This year, we are especially grateful for the flexibility […]
Your Opinion Counts: 2020 Gallup survey to be held March 16 to April 5, 2020. Make sure you take the survey! Did you know? DOM Leadership Rounds has begun. Nurses and leaders from the Department of Medicine have begun rounding on unit huddle boards (Meyer 8 & Nelson 7). We are measuring lunch breaks compliance […]
DAISY Awards The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an international program that honors the superhuman work nurses do for patients and families every day. Meyer 8 Madeleine Steinberg Caro Anyangwe Mae Teklehiwot PCCU Maria Tina Concepcion Allan Calahatian Cora Lehet Sherrell Apugo Nelson 3 Grace Kessler Nelson 5 Rachel Hampton Nelson 6 Shekia Edwards […]
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is almost upon us, I am excited for the holiday season to begin. I have so much to be thankful for this year. While I am thankful for my family, I’m also thankful for my Hopkins family--the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with, and the patients we serve […]
Happy Fall 2019! As we prepare for the changing colors of the leaves and the bite of the cool crisp air, I want to thank you for your support and commitment to the patients we serve. During my weekly rounds, it is easy to see the passion you possess for nursing. Medicine nurses care for […]