12:00 pm, Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Basic Science Auditorium Room 2.212, Basic Science Building

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

January 16th Session- 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A

Topic: Patient and Caregiver Zen Hour

Overview: Caregivers, family members, and patients are invited to participate in the Caregiver Zen Hour which offers relaxing and comforting activities to decrease stress and allow time for themselves.  Activities include: pet therapy, aromatherapy, adult coloring, conversations with Pastoral Care, inspirational reading, and a massage chair.

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.

Best Care Lunch & Learns

Best Care is alive and well at UTMB. Would you like to learn more about the many initiatives that make up our efforts to achieve Best Care at UTMB Health?

Beginning Wednesday, January 16, join UTMB Health System executive leadership for a series of Lunch & Learns that will provide an in-depth look at our major areas of focus for improvement, as well as the areas in which we are outperforming many of our academic medical center peers.

The following Best Care Lunch & Learns will be held in Levin Hall Dining Room at noon on the dates provided below:

Presentations will be streamed live online and video recorded. Viewing information can be accessed at http://intranet.utmb.edu/best-care/BC_LunchLearns.asp

Boxed lunches will be provided.