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Congratulations to Elizabeth "Lizzy" Lasseter, Director of Risk Management, on her recent LOTUS Leader award! "Ms. Lasseter was approached for her assistance in helping with the discharge of a patient who has been inpatient on the Jax campus for a number of years. Ms. Lasseter was very eager to assist this patient and helped facilitate meetings with other departments to help with discharge planning. She spent many hours visiting with this patient and explaining why they could no longer remain in the hospital. She explained to the patient that the only option was to return to their home with services arranged. She would come in early before her work day to meet with the patient. She would meet with the patient after hours. When it was time to pack, Ms. Lasseter came in over Thanksgiving weekend to help the patient pack their belongings, as well as reduce what they had accumulated over years. With each visit Ms. Lasseter ensured the patient felt comfortable with each leg of the discharge plan. She never rushed the patient. On the day of transfer to the patient's home, Ms. Lasseter came in early and spent time with the patient, helping them get ready. Ms. Lasseter then educated the flight crew how to approach the patient to help facilitate a feeling of safety and not feel rushed. Ms. Lasseter stayed with the patient until they left the ambulance bay. Ms. Lasseter was always very loving, empathetic and showed great compassion for the patient. All three represent the hospital core values and mission. Ms. Lasseter was the major key in getting this patient safely and compassionately discharged." Lizzy, thank you for treating our patients like family. We're #BaptistProud to have you on our team. Congratulations!

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Get to know David Hall, MD, thoracic surgeon, at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. Q. Why did you decide to pursue your career path? A. Unlike many physicians, I come from a non-medical background, but was fortunate to have several strong mentors throughout college and medical school who helped me along the way. Dr. Tom Beaver at UF, a cardiothoracic surgeon, really took me under his wing as a junior medical student and guided me down the path to learn more about surgery, research and how to be a good doctor. I still speak frequently with him, and he is one of the main reasons I am where I am today. Q. What do you like most about working at Baptist MD Anderson? A. Baptist MD Anderson offers a unique model for treating cancer that wasn’t previously available in Jacksonville. With the growth of Baptist MD Anderson, patients can get all aspects of their cancer care from diagnosis to treatment, to follow-up care in a single place, which makes things easier and more coordinated for the complex conditions they face. Q. What makes you happiest when treating patients? A. A patient’s surgical treatment doesn’t end when I walk out of the operating room. Taking care of patients during their post-op stay in the hospital allows me the chance to get to know them, their family members, friends, and really understand and hear their stories. Seeing patients in the clinic before and after surgery reinforces this relationship and allows me to form long-term bonds with the people who entrust me with their care. Q. What do you like to do outside of work? A. I have an amazingly supportive wife and two young sons who give me so much joy and are my inspiration every day Living in Jacksonville and enjoying all that the city has to offer makes us so grateful to be back home in Florida. In my free time, I also like to play golf, travel to new places, eat at new restaurants and cheer on the local sports teams - even when they let me down… Q. What is a fun fact about you? A. I’m not just a doctor, I’ve also played one on TV! Outside of work, I value “teaching the audience” in non-traditional ways and have had several opportunities over the years to be a medical consultant for film and television series, including working as an advisor to ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, and even got to be an extra in a few episodes. The experience gave me a new perspective on ways to teach people about surgery and what we do on a day-to-day basis. Welcome to the Baptist MD Anderson team, Dr. Hall! To learn more about his experience and specialties, visit bit.ly/48t6k9r. #BaptistProud

With PATH - Personalized Approach to Health, you and your team can learn how easy it is to nourish your body with one of our unique and engaging demonstrations. Our experienced instructors will lead the way, supplying an interactive and fun space to learn how easy it is to nourish your body. We bring the recipes, the ingredients, and the equipment, and you just bring yourself. And a pen and paper if you feel like taking notes! 😉 We also encourage questions and discussion, creating an engaging learning environment for everyone. Eager to delve into the excitement we cook up in the kitchen? Reach out to Brandon Connetta at brandon.connetta@bmcjax.com to find out more.

CNA TRAINING PROGRAM NOW OPEN! Applications are now open to apply for our 15-week Nursing Assistant Preparation Course. The course will include classroom sessions, skills lab, testing and clinicals. There will be two different cohorts available, a weekly Tuesday class or a weekly Thursday class. Classes start in June 2024. ▶️ If you are interested, please fill out the application here: https://bit.ly/46OL2mt and send to Maureen.McLanahan@bmcjax.com. Late applications will not be accepted.

Congratulations to Shameka Gainey on her recent LOTUS award! Shameka is on the Health Information Management team and received the nomination below from a previous patient: "Shameka is always pleasant and helpful. I was trying to track down imaging records dating back to 2011 to take to a specialist appointment at the Cleveland Clinic. I was missing a couple of years and could not remember if I had been seen in the ED or was an inpatient or outpatient. I reached Shameka and she could not see the records in the system. I accepted that I would not have those years and was OK with it. To my surprise she called me a few hours later, she had continued to look for them (without my asking her to) and found them! Now that is initiative and customer service! On another occasion I had to get a mammogram disc and report. When I went to pick them up, I met Shameka. She was just so pleasant and had a beautiful smile on her face. I hope you know what a gem she is. I am sure most people don't know about her and haven't had to deal with her department, which is too bad for them! She is truly an asset to your organization." Shameka, thank you for going above and beyond for our patients past and present! We're #BaptistProud to have you on our team.

LEAP YEAR BABY! 🐸👶 Our first #BaptistJax Leap Year Baby was born earlier this morning at 1:47am, weighing 6lbs and 6oz. Welcome, Baby Bryson! All of our #BaptistBabies are very special, but those arriving today will have the rarest birth date on the planet. Congrats to all the parents welcoming their little leaplings today!

Grow your career at one of Florida’s top employers. We are seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist to join our team. Here, you’ll have more than a job – you’ll have a career! Interested in learning more? Reach out to Emily at emily.cash@bmcjax.com. Visit go.baptistjax.com/careers to see more opportunities with Baptist Health. #Cardiovascular #Invasive #Technologist #Jacksonville #Florida

Meet Dee Hampton, executive assistant to #BaptistClay President, Ed Hubel. Dee shares what #BlackHistoryMonth means to her and about the inspiration she gains from stories of those who paved the way as well as the experiences of her own family. Once a young mom with twins, Dee was thankful for the support of her family. She says her family and her faith kept her grounded during those times when her mother was no longer around. She always knew she wanted to work in health care in some capacity. Like her mother, she wanted to help others. She went on to earn her degree in Nursing but didn't stay in the field long as a different opportunity became available to her. “Sometimes, life throws you a curve ball, and you must figure out what to do with it. I relocated to Jacksonville from Fort Lauderdale and met a wonderful person at Baptist Health who felt I would be a great candidate for a position in Community Health," Dee said. “That was in 2006. 17 years later, I'm still here, but as the executive assistant for Ed Hubel. I love my job and have been in this type of role for the last 14 years, where I provide high-level administrative support." During Black History Month, Dee reflects on a piece of history that has always stood out to her – the Greensboro sit-in, a civil rights protest that started in 1960, where young African American students staged a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and refused to leave after being denied service. “This piece of history reminds me of my grandfather, who was a farmer. As a kid, I would watch him grow and pick his crop and then I would ride with him to take his fruit and vegetables to various markets and diners. He contributed to helping these businesses, but the color of his skin kept him and others who looked like him, from sitting down and eating in those same establishments," Dee said. “When I think about those four people who decided they are good enough to not only be patrons at a diner, but sit wherever they choose, I feel proud. I'm proud of them and the others joined in the movement, especially since I am from a history of Black women, where cooking and service was their lifestyle." As a member of the BaptistBOLD Employee Resource Group, Dee helps the group empower Black and African American team members to be their full authentic selves at work and in the community. “It is a time where I can freely express my heritage with friends, co-workers and family. It's a time to reflect, to share and engage in moments and activities that symbolize where we are and where we came from," said Dee. “As I honor Black History Month, I will embrace my Blackness, embrace my African American culture, embrace the stories and memories of those who paved the way, fighting for freedom, hoping for justice. And as I embrace, I pray that this month, each of you will take a moment to embrace something significant along with me." #BaptistProud

Congratulations to Jenneh Sowah, CNA, on her recent LOTUS award! Jenneh was nominated SEVEN times by previous patients and fellow team members: "Every day Jenneh would come in with such joy that it was contagious. She was the best at caring for my husband with dementia. He loved her and would ask for her to be the one to do anything for him. Even when we moved to hospice, she would stop in and see all of us. He would light up. She genuinely cares and is the best at her job." "Jenneh is always sweet, thoughtful and willing to help our grandfather with his meds. She goes out of her way to speak nicely and help him feel comfortable. She always makes sure he understands what is happening. She smiles and makes a difference." "From the moment Jenneh came in and introduced herself she was a total ray of sunshine. She encouraged a very positive attitude no matter what and let me know no negatives were allowed. Her personality was very contagious and put a smile on my face the second she walked in. She listened to my concerns and reminded me that I had doctors and surgeons who would take care of me, and my job was to keep positive and calm and send out only good feelings so my body would heal faster. What a wonderful lady she is and a great asset to your hospital when I come back for surgery, I would love to see her smiling face." "Caring and cheerful individual. She always has a positive attitude and puts a smile on everyone's face!" "She always had a smile on her face, which always made me smile and cheer up when I was alone and afraid." Jenneh - thank you for bringing a smile to not only your patients, but their families and your teammates. We're #BaptistProud to have you on our team.