The Funniest Flu Video Ever
He’s kept you home from work. Kept your kids home from school. He even made you miss that date with that one guy you swore was “the one.” He’s a nuisance to society….so we thought we’d sit down and have a chat with him. We’re talking, of course, about the flu. Check out our interview…
Interview with the Biggest Loser’s Hannah Curlee
Last season on the Biggest Loser, millions of viewers watched Hannah Curlee and her sister Olivia compete week after week on their way to the finale where the winner would be named. In the end, Olivia took home the title of Biggest Loser with Hannah coming in just behind her. What many people probably don’t…
Green is the New Black
Hospitals are big users of energy. Each year, health facilities use 836 trillion Btu (British thermal unit) of energy. And every day, these same facilities create 6,600 tons of waste. Does anyone else sense an opportunity to help the environment? These are big numbers and they should catch your attention. They caught mine. I lead our…
Making Your Hospital 100% Safe – Get the Flu Vaccine
Is your hospital doing everything it can to practice patient safety when it comes to the flu? In the video below, our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Perlin, discusses our flu vaccine policy for employees. Download transcript [pdf]
The Art and Science of Nursing
In 2004, a team of researchers released a study that asserted only 46% of hospital nursing practice was based on scientific research; the rest was based on tradition, experience and judgment.
Caring for the Community Beyond the Hospital Walls
We’re wrapping up one of my favorite times of the year. The leaves on the trees here in Nashville are peaking and the air is getting just a bit colder foreshadowing the winter that’s just around the corner. This time of year is also great because at HCA, we recently completed our annual employee giving…