It's official! We cut the ribbon yesterday on our new cardiac catheterization lab, which positions us as the leading provider of heart and vascular services in the region, including being the only hospital in eastern CT offering emergency angioplasty to heart attack patients.
We are grateful to our Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs team, who this week hosted The Joint Commission for an intensive four-day visit focused on our re-accreditation. Great work done house wide, but this team led the way.
Chief Medical Officer Oliver Mayorga, MD, was interviewed today by Heather Burian of NBC Connecticut. The topic? Measles. Tune in to the 5 pm news to learn more.
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, staff from our radiology department, Crossroads Diagnostic Imaging Center and
@SmilowCancer
Care Center recently wore pink to show support and solidarity for the continuing efforts to educate and increase awareness.
After a pandemic hiatus, Duke the therapy dog and his handler Tiger are back visiting patients and staff at
@lmhospital
. Rounding today he brought smiles to many faces.
With an overall average of 7.5 minutes,
@lmhospital
is crushing the “door to EKG” national standard of 10 min. Thanks to a new patient-centered initiative, patients presenting at the ED are getting the tests within the first minute of their arrival.
#myhospital
@ahahospitals
Not all heroes wear capes. We are grateful for all of our heroes on the front lines of patient care. Thank you to the
@lmhospital
ICU for your dedication and hard work!
#healthcareheroes
Congrats to our Associate of the Month, Laura Krisanda, ED technician at
@lmhospital
and Cardiology tech at Pequot Health Center. Krisanda was nominated by a colleague who notes that she always goes “above and beyond every time she steps foot through the doors of L+M or Pequot.”
A gathering of nursing mothers and hospital staff carried on a longstanding tradition at
@lmhospital
on Tuesday with the annual Walk-around-the-Hospital, a celebratory stroll in support and recognition of World Breastfeeding Week.
Our Auxiliary’s first-ever Lights of Love event runs through Jan. 15, but has already raised $10,000. Simply, people make donations, often in honor of a loved one, and the Auxiliary decorates trees with lights at the hospital’s entrance. The more donations, the more lights.
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@ynhhealth
CEO, Marna Borgstrom, arrived at
@lmhospital
for an afternoon of rounding. Employees were there to thank her before her retirement later this month after more than 40 years with YNHHS. Joining Marna (center) at the celebration were members of L+M Hospital leadership.
There are busy days and then there are busy days. Six babies have been born here today -- with more expected tonight! Fun fact, when a baby is born here, the Brahms Lullaby is played overhead. It's a wonderful sound -- especially when you hear it so many times in one day!
Debbie Dodson, RN, a nurse in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is the latest winner of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. "I was honored and humbled. I was ecstatic, really, because I couldn’t believe this was happening, and it’s an amazing award," she said.
.
@lmhospital
's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council sponsored a food & clothing drive to benefit the New London Hospitality Center & United Way’s Gemma Moran Food Bank. This month, the Nurturing Families Network at L+M kicks off its annual Toy Drive.
#myhospital
@ahahospitals
NL Police Chief Peter Reichard applauds Hannah Schukei for Going Above and Beyond. Schukei took action early Monday when she saw a toddler near the road. She called 911 and the child was taken to the hospital where Schukei remained until the child and parents were reunited.
Environmental Services Week is a time to say thanks to our housekeepers; this year, it means even more. These outstanding professionals at both
@lmhospital
&
@westerlyhosp
have risen to meet new challenges. We thank them for their commitment to our patients, visitors & staff!
.
@ynhhealth
coordinates pharmaceutical care to patients in our hospitals and through our retail and specialty pharmacies. The retail pharmacy at
@lmhospital
offers an array of services for both patients and neighbors in the community.
To show that we are united and stand in solidarity against racism and violence, our staff paused in silence today for 9 minutes to honor George Floyd and everyone who has been a victim of racism and social injustice.
.
@RunHMF
’s Summer Stride sponsored by
@lmhospital
was back in-person last Saturday. Patrick Green, L+M Hospital President and CEO, kicked-off the race with remarks thanking nearly 300 participants which included L+M Hospital staff and community members.
Kate Rock, a registered nurse in the Emergency Department at Pequot Health Center is our latest winner of the DAISY Award, an honor given to nurses who demonstrate extraordinary care for their patients. Congrats, Kate!
Beginning this week, you'll notice our team in new uniforms. And don't they look fabulous? Different colors for different areas, but all with one goal -- a consistent look for each area, and within the hospital as a whole!
Thanks to our
@lmhospital
“Rad Tech” team, including those pictured here and all the rest of the team members at L+M Hospital, the Pequot Health Center and our Crossroads Diagnostic Imaging Center in Waterford. Happy
#RadiologicTechnologyWeek
It’s been a busy week honoring the
#nurses
of
@lmhospital
. Their work makes a difference every day. Thank you to each and every one of you for all that you do.
#NursesWeek
This week we celebrate Patient Experience week, a time to recognize our Patient Experience professionals, who along with our patient care teams, are always here to support the needs and concerns of patients and families with care and compassion.
As chair of the 2020 Eastern CT Heart Walk, Patrick L. Green, president and CEO,
@lmhospital
, is leading the recruitment efforts. “It is the responsibility of every one of us to become more educated and more aware, not just for our own heart health, but of those we love.”
Patrick Green, president & CEO of L+M Healthcare, was all set for today’s
@CTFRide
. “Closer to Free is unique because we can ride our bikes together in support of the life-saving treatment provided right in our own community at the
@SmilowCancer
in Waterford & Westerly.”
#CTFRide
We have been celebrating a
#WeekofGratitude
to acknowledge all our employees for the amazing work and care they provide each and every day. From handwritten notes, to sweet treats, our staff has been expressing their gratitude in many ways.
#YNHHSGratitude
Huge thank you to those who play vital roles in the care of our patients – our Physician Assistants. Thanks for your dedication, skill, professionalism & collaborative approach as they help ensure the delivery of safe, effective
#care
for our
#patients
.
#PhysicianAssistantsWeek
Mystic first responders and community members all came to honor Oliver Mayorga, MD, chief medical officer for
@lmhospital
&
@westerlyhosp
. Dr. Mayorga leads the medical teams that are caring for an increasing number of area residents with COVID-19.
#inthistogether
#healthcarehero
This holiday season, staff at
@lmhospital
have been donating toys, gifts & food to families in need. The Labor & Delivery Recovery & Post-Partum (LDRP) staff recently “adopted” 3 families & collected toys, clothes & a variety of other items from their holiday wish lists.
.
@ynhhealth
, in collaboration with the Shiloh Baptist Church of New London, hosted a “pop-up” vaccine clinic. On hand to lend support to the effort was Patrick Green, CEO,
@lmhospital
, Nancy Hamson, YNHHS, and Laurel Holmes, L+M Hospital.
#crushcovid
.
@lmhospital
completed its 100th robotic-assisted spinal fusion surgery using ExcelsiusGPS technology. Implemented in Nov. 2020, this technological advancement allows us to care for patients across the region with more accuracy, less invasive techniques, and less x-ray exposure.
.
@lmhospital
celebrated a Week of Gratitude to recognize the challenges faced by staff. Hospital leaders visited our many teams across the hospital to thank our staff for all they do. They were provided with sweet treats, and surprises throughout the week.
#YNHHSgratitude
Former Connecticut state senator and vice-chair of
#publichealth
Gayle Slossberg recently joined
@ynhhealth
as the senior advisor on special projects, with an initial focus on disability inclusion, coordination and compliance for Yale New Haven Health
The first encounter a patient usually has when they enter our health system is with the smiling face of a Patient Access employee. During Patient Access Week, we thank everyone on our Patient Access team for helping each individual and family begin their care with us.
It’s National
#EMS
Week & we are grateful for our team of first responders & Emergency Department personnel, as well as the many men & women of our surrounding communities who answer the call to help out our neighbors. Thank you, all, for what you do!
Holiday Meals for all staff were served recently at
@lmhospital
, the Pequot Health Center in
#Groton
&
@SmilowCancer
Care Center in
#Waterford
. Thanks to everyone for all you do throughout the year, and Happy Holidays!
The Spiritual Care department for L+M Healthcare recently celebrated the accomplishments of four chaplain interns during a graduation ceremony in
@lmhospital
's Baker Auditorium. Congratulations to our chaplain interns for a job well done.
Congratulations to
@lmhospital
's Associate of the Month for October William Wielen who is pictured here with Patrick Green, President and CEO of Lawrence and Memorial Healthcare.
Visitors are currently restricted from visiting, but we still want the world to know that we’re here, we’re ready, and we’re not backing down from this. We’re together, we’re strong, and we’re compassionate in caring for each one of our patients. We are all stronger together!
It’s
#CardiacRehabWeek
& there is no better time to thank our Cardiac Rehab professionals. These outstanding teams help patients transition to an active life after following a cardiovascular event. Learn more about our Heart & Vascular Center:
#smarthearts
Volunteers are an essential part of our mission. Each year, they provide countless hours of support to our patients and staff. We recently held a recognition breakfast at Langley’s to express our thanks and appreciation.
Congratulations to Alexandra Brown, RN, Nursing Professional Development, who recently received our 365 Award, a prestigious honor given to team members who best exemplify our mission, vision and values, with a focus on our patients and each other — 365 days a year.
Huge thank you to
@KayJewelers
for an unexpected act of kindness that has brought comfort to many of our patients this
#holidayseason
. We are so grateful for the donated teddy bears for our patients at
@lmhospital
!
Congrats to
@lmhospital
's Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation team on being awarded the 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award from
@PressGaney
for achieving and sustaining excellence in patient experience. The team was recognized for ranking in the 95th percentile!
It's National Pulmonary Rehab Week, a time to thank and celebrate our highly skilled and dedicated Pulmonary Rehab professionals who work with patients with various lung conditions to help them manage their disease, and improve their health and quality of life.
Madison has worked at
@lmhospital
for many years and he knows where to shop ... especially for the
#holidays
. “I shop at the Lobby Shop because the selection is fantastic. Sometimes, I stop by just to say hi to the staff, because they’re the friendliest people around.”
It's National Radiologic Technologist Week. We celebrate and recognize our outstanding team of Radiology professionals who perform the important and technical work of capturing medical images used by our physicians to diagnose and treat our patients.
Congratulations to Venessa Jones, Patient Care Assistant in
@lmhospital
Emergency Department and Cardiac Care Unit who recently received the Patient Experience Award for
#Caring
and
#Excellence
, known as the PEACE Award.
In honor of Wound Care Awareness Month, we recognize our expert wound care team who use the latest treatments on many types of hard to heal wounds. We thank them for helping wound care patients heal with their unique blend of patience, skill and compassion.
This week was National Case Management week, a time to honor our dedicated case management professionals who work to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and outcomes both during their hospital stay and beyond.
.
@lmhospital
would like to thank Madison K., a sophomore at Fitch High School in
#Groton
, for a donation to our NICU. Madison and her family held a yard sale at their home, donating all sales to help the tiny babies & their families who are cared for in our NICU.
Saturday had a great turnout at the
@ynhhealth
#COVID19
vaccination clinic at Mohegan Sun Casino. Last week,
@GovNedLamont
expanded the state’s vaccination program to include
#Pfizer
vaccines for the 12-to-15 age group. Find a vaccination site near you:
“A
#vasectomy
is one of the most effective methods of birth control out there,” said
@lmhospital
Urologist Katherine Rotker, MD. To learn more about vasectomy risks, reversals, and common myths, visit .
@YaleMedicine
This week is Spiritual Care Week. These kind & compassionate professionals honor the diverse religious traditions & spiritual needs of our hospital community, playing an important role in healing, and spreading a sense of peace and hope to any and all who need comfort.
Baby food, diapers, cereal, canned goods and other items were recently donated by
@lmhospital
employees to the
@UnitedWaySECT
. In addition to the food, AFT Local 5049, the L+M Hospital nurses union, contributed a $1,000 check to the food bank to help support families in need.
Hats off to our
@ynhhealth
employees, who were recently recognized by
@connecticutmag
as part of their ongoing series "Health Care Heroes: Saluting Front-Line Workers in the Battle Against the Coronavirus" .
This week, the staff at
@SmilowCancer
at Waterford were treated to a delicious summer picnic lunch from
@ChestersBBQ
in Groton as a thank you for the outstanding work they do supporting and caring for patients throughout the year.
Thomas Balcezak, MD, chief clinical officer for
@ynhhealth
, and Richard Martinello, MD, medical director of Infection Prevention for YNHHS, were recently on the ground at
@lmhospital
&
@westerlyhosp
, visiting units, departments & talking with physicians, nurse managers & staff.
.
@lmhospital
thanks all of our veterans & others who have served or are currently serving. Pictured here are a few who served: Charles Pinell, Marguerite Langlais, Douglas McAdams, MD, Damita Elahi, David Batchelder, Kathleen Rinkes, Michelle Lovell and Paul Bourguignon, MD.
Our Chief Nursing Officer
@carencno
hosted an open house yesterday to celebrate
#NationalCertifiedNursesDay
. She provided treats for our nearly 50 percent of nurses who are certified, as well as information for those interested in pursuing advanced certification.
At
@lmhospital
& throughout
@ynhhealth
, Dr. Martin Ucanda, along w/ fellow doctors, nurses & frontline caregivers continue to do their part to
#CRUSHCOVID
. As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Ucanda knows the importance of stopping the spread of
#COVID19
.
In support of
#Movember
,
@Yale_Urology
&
@ynhhealth
sponsored their first Men's Health Fair at
@lmhospital
on Thursday. In addition to free prostate cancer screenings, the event included blood pressure screening, consultations on smoking cessation and more!
As we celebrate National Pharmacy Week, we offer a hearty thank-you to our pharmacists, pharmacy techs and everyone on the team who helps ensure that our patients get the right medication, in the right dose, and at the right time.
Putting their lives on the line to save others during a pandemic has truly earned the "hero" title for our paramedics, first responders & Emergency Services personnel. As we celebrate EMS Week, we honor your commitment, courage, skill & compassion. You make us proud every day!
In honor of
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
yesterday, L+M’s Valerie Popkin, a cardiologist with NEMG says “I originally went to school to become a chemical engineer but along the way I felt I was missing the human element so I made a transition toward medicine & I never looked back”
April is National Occupational Therapy Month, so let’s give a hand to the women and men at
@lmhospital
– both inpatient and outpatient – who help our patients regain function so they can do the things in life that are most important.
Congratulations to Natalie Smith, MS, RDN, nutrition program coordinator, Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Waterford, who recently received our 365 Award, a prestigious honor given to team members who best exemplify our mission, vision and values.
We cut the ribbon this morning on the Copper Spoon, our new coffee shop located just inside the main lobby of the hospital. Open daily from 7 am to 3 pm. We've also unveiled our newly renovated dining room inside the main cafeteria. Check both out next time you're here.
Need a COVID-19 vaccine? No appt. necessary! Today, April 28, from 10 am to 4 pm, the
@MitchellCollege
location is accepting walk-ins for first-dose Pfizer vaccinations. Anyone 16+ who lives, works or studies in CT is eligible. For directions visit, .
Congratulations to Donna Nucci, RN, MS, CIC, manager of Infection Prevention for
@lmhospital
&
@westerlyhosp
who was recently honored with the
@UnitedHospFund
's Excellence in
#Health
Care Award. Check out the honorees by visiting
A new PEACE Award – which stands for Patient Experience Award for Caring and Excellence – was awarded recently to the intensive care unit for hitting the top 90th percentile for patient engagement scores. Congratulations to the team!
#patientexperience
.
@lmhospital
associates were in spooky spirits on Thursday as many dressed in costume for
#Halloween
. Pictured here are groups from our Cafeteria, Radiology Scheduling and our Flanders Rehabilitation Center.
Have fun trick-or-treating tonight, and please stay safe!
We all need hope during this pandemic, and at the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Waterford, hope — and hundreds of handmade hearts lit by sunshine — infuse both patients and staff with daily inspiration.
This week, we are celebrating a Week of Gratitude - a special time when we pause and acknowledge the people and things that we are grateful for, most importantly, each other. Our staff have been expressing gratitude for one another in many ways this week.
#YNHHSGratitude
.
@ynhhealth
has committed to donate one million dollars in medical supplies to the people of
#Ukraine
🇺🇦 through the U.S. Cooperative for International Patient Programs. Learn more:
Texas Roadhouse delivered 30 meals to our 2nd shift lab and respiratory therapy staff. The New London restaurants will be sending meals each week to different departments across the hospital. Thank you for the generous donation!
Ethel and Chloe are just two of the many "pooch practitioners" that walk the hallways at
@lmhospital
and the reason we celebrate
#NationalDogDay
. Our
#therapydogs
help bring smiles & spread paws-itivity to our patients, staff & visitors.
Amanda Turner, Medical Assistant from the Cancer Center at
@lmhospital
, received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today, joining more than 16,000 of her colleagues across the system to be vaccinated.
#CRUSHCOVID
It’s National
#PatientTransportWeek
and that means we’re offering a big thanks to the women and men on our
@lmhospital
team who make sure each and every
#patient
gets to and from every test in a smooth and safe manner.
Daniel “Danny” Kupisz has been a dedicated
@lmhospital
#volunteer
for the past decade. Danny has enriched our hospital with his smiles and his charm. Check out how Danny recently made his own dream come true
Improving the quality of care and value for patients has been Marna Borgstrom's top priority. Learn more from the
@ahahospitals
about how CEO Borgstrom strives to provide value to patients and the community
Congratulations to Sharon Brown, RN in
@lmhospital
's Emergency Department who recently received the
#PatientExperience
Award for Caring and Excellence, known as the PEACE Award.