***Families, caregivers, patients, staff and students are welcome to attend these sessions***

November 14th Session- 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A

Presented by: Alice Williams, M.S., LBSW

Topic: Holidays and Self-Care

Overview: Having a family member or loved one who is ill or needs extra help, can cause additional stress during the holidays.  Caregivers, families, and healthcare workers are encouraged to join us for a discussion on practical tips for alleviating some of these stressors.  A Holiday Stress Assessment will be provided and there will be an emphasis on adjusting expectations to keep the holiday season a time of togetherness and joy. 

Please encourage caregivers, family members and patients to attend! 

"Time-Out “is a weekly educational/support session for caregivers and family members of UTMB patients, to support them in their adjustment and maintenance of their caregiving role.  These sessions will not be tied to a specific diagnosis- all caregivers and family members are welcome.  The hope is that these sessions will provide a chance for them to have “time out” to relieve some stress, have a little fun, build on care giving skills, decrease burnout and affirm that they are not alone in the role of caregiving.

These sessions are facilitated by UTMB students and staff and will occur every Wednesday at 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A.  Sessions will last around 30 minutes and will address topics that falls into the following categories: Relaxation, Self-Care, Discharge Planning and Medical Topics.  

If you have questions or are interested in facilitating a session, please contact Savannah Parks at sjparks@utmb.edu or 409-266-7542.

UTMB is proud to participate in the American Cancer Society’s 43rd annual Great American Smokeout® event on Thursday, Nov. 15. We encourage our faculty, staff and students to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives – not just for a day, but year around.

Most of us know all too well the devastating impact tobacco can have on people’s health. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for 29% of all cancer deaths. Yet, 37.8 million American adults still smoke. The most important thing smokers can do to improve their health is to quit smoking.

At the same time, we know addiction to nicotine in cigarettes is one of the strongest and most deadly addictions one can have. Quitting is hard. It takes commitment and starts with a plan, often takes more than one quit attempt, and requires a lot of support. Getting help through counseling and/or prescription medications can double or triple the chances of quitting successfully. Our colleagues at the American Cancer Society are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support while you attempt to quit. To find out more, visit cancer.org/smokeout or call 1-800-227-2345.

EVENT 1: Special Lecture, Friday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Levin Hall Main

"A Survivor's Story: Dual Citizenship at the Ebola Virus Disease Bedside"

The GNL is pleased to present a very special lecture by someone with a unique perspective on Ebola: Dr. Ian Crozier, an infectious disease physician who contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone during the 2014 outbreak and was airlifted back to the states where he spent six weeks at Emory Hospital with severe Ebola virus disease and multi-system organ failure. You may recall Dr. Crozier's story, as he has personally been an important research subject as someone who survived the deadly disease.  His personal experience incuded a sight-threatening uveitis, which led to new informaton about the virus remaining in the eye several months after clearing the blood.  Dr. Crozier fortunately regained his sight and maintained his commitment to those with Ebola.  He has just returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was again on the front lines treating victims of the current Ebola outbreak there. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE LECTURE.

EVENT 2: GNL Open House*** Friday, Nov. 16, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m., Galveston National Lab 

GNL Open House*** with Guided Tours, Special Displays and "Birthday Cake"  

If you've ever wanted to see inside the Galveston National Lab to learn what it's all about, this is your opportunity to go "behind the scenes" with a 30 minute tour. All employees and students are welcome.  ***IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE: Staff and students who do not have GNL access and who want to attend this open house event must register in advance and provide a UTMB ID number or driver's license information no later than 12 Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 14th.  Email Connie Holubar cjholuba@utmb.edu, Director of Operations to make reservations. Please provide your UTMB Employee ID in your email for reservations.

The Medical Surgical Shared Leadership meeting is open to ANY nurse clinician working in the medical-surgical areas. Please come join us and make positive impacts to your practice, your patients, and your community!

Medical Surgical Shared Leadership meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month. To accommodate staff participation, we are having two meetings. Please come and bring a friend to one of the two offerings.

Next Date:  Tuesday, November 27, 2018

0730-0830- Jennie Sealy 10.926

1300-1330- Jennie Sealy 11.926

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