Sage Memorial Hospital announces the upcoming release of its third-quarter newsletter for Fiscal Year 2024. This edition highlights our hospital’s accomplishments and initiatives from April to August 2024. Look out for the newsletter insert in the Thursday, September 26th edition of the Navajo Times.
The Sage Memorial Hospital newsletter covers a range of topics and updates:
- Grand Opening: The hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new $177 million facilities on August 23, 2024, with speeches from key figures and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- Art Donation: Medicine Man Gallery donated six pieces of art to the hospital, enhancing its healing environment.
- Traditional Program: A new Traditional Program led by Harrison Jim aims to integrate traditional healing practices with modern healthcare.
- National Hospital Week: The hospital celebrated with themed days and activities to honor its healthcare workers.
- Color Run: A community event to support diabetes awareness and management.
- Immunization Award: The SMH OPD Team received the Daniel T. Cloud Outstanding Teen Practice Immunization Award.
- Inspirational Messages: Nurses shared their experiences and advice for new nurses.
- Traffic Update: Changes to the hospital’s entrance and exit routes to improve safety.
- Mobile Health Unit: The schedule for September 2024, offering various outpatient services to rural communities.
- National Tribal Health Conference: CEO Melinda White discussed health equity and innovative programs at the conference.
- Employee of the Month: Recognition of outstanding employees.
- Rehabilitation Department: An interview with Director Deidrea Salabye on the goals and improvements in physical therapy.
- Active Shooter Preparedness: Training for hospital staff in partnership with the Apache County Sheriff’s Office.
The newsletter also includes various photos and contact information for the hospital, providing a comprehensive update on its activities and initiatives.
Additional copies of the newsletter will be distributed to local service chapters in Ganado, Steamboat, Klagetoh, Wide Ruins, Greasewood Springs, Cornfields, Kinlichee, and Nazlini.