Hendrick in the News

March 4, 2010
Hendrick joins elit group of six honored with fourth Gallup Great Workplace Award

November 16, 2009
Hendrick Hospice Care lights annual Light Up a Life Tree at Mall of Abilene

November 11, 2009
Mayor proclaims Abilene COPD Day at Hendrick Better Breathers Club

October 30, 2009
Hendrick Medical Supply receives accreditation from ACHC

October 29, 2009
Seminar offers help for those coping with grief during the holidays

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Hendrick joins elite group of six honored with fourth Gallup Great Workplace Award

Today, Hendrick Health Center was recognized as one of only six organizations worldwide to be honored with the 2010 Gallup Great Workplace Award for the fourth year in a row. Additionally, Hendrick is the only healthcare facility that appears on the list of four-time winners.

This year, Hendrick was among the list of 25 organizations selected for the award. These distinguished organizations span the globe and represent all facets of business, from healthcare to hospitality, retail to manufacturing, and banks to insurance.

“We are extremely pleased with the announcement of this prestigious award,” said Tim Lancaster, president and CEO of Hendrick. “To be recognized four years in a row as one of the best places to work in the world is simply outstanding. The award honors our greatest resources – our employees. Gallup is only confirming what we already know – that we have the best employees in the world and they are committed to our patients, our patients’ families and the entire Big Country.”

The Gallup Great Workplace Award began in 2007, and is given annually to recognize the most engaged and productive workforces in the world. To receive the award, Hendrick participated in Gallup’s survey of employees around the world, which evaluates 12 criteria of engaged workforces using a 12-question survey.

The award is based on survey results and a best practices portfolio summarizing the steps the organization has taken to increase workforce engagement. To be eligible, organizations must have a sample size of at least 1,000 employees with at least 80 percent of employees responding to the survey. Applicants’ results are compared across a Gallup workplace research database comprised of millions of work teams in more than 120 countries. A panel of workplace experts assesses the applicants’ results to select the winners

“The winners of this award have established a new global standard for engaging people,” said Tom Rath, who leads Gallup’s Workplace and Leadership Consulting practice. “When compared to the millions of workgroups we have studied around the world, the awardees have worked tirelessly to create an environment that values people. They go far beyond trivial perks to ensure that each employee has an emotional connection to the company’s mission and growth.”

Winners of the 2010 award will be presented with a physical award at the Gallup Summit April 27-29, 2010. The physical award is created by Gallup designers in collaboration with R.S. Owens & Co., the company that produces many of the world’s most prestigious awards, including the Academy Awards.

Other recipients of the 2010 Gallup Great Workplace Award include:

ABC Supply Co., Inc (four-time winner)
Alexian Brothers Hospital Network (two-time winner)
ASB Bank (three-time winner)
Atlantica Hotels International (two-time winner)
Bharti Airtel Limited (three-time winner)
Bon Secours Richmond Health System
B&Q (four-time winner)
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Cable & Wireless Panama (two-time winner)
Campbell Soup Company (four-time winner)
Eisenhower Medical Center
HealthEast Care System
Indian Hotels Company Limited
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Novo Nordisk, Product Supply A/S
Parrish Medical Center
PNC Bank (two-time winner)
Self Regional Healthcare (three-time winner)
Sisters of Mercy Health Systems
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong three-time winner; Kenya, Thailand, and Korea)
Stryker (four-time winner)
Transitions Optical, Inc.
Vanguard Health Systems
Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. (four-time winner)

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November 16, 2009

Hendrick Hospice Care lights annual Light Up a Life Tree at Mall of Abilene

Hendrick Hospice Care will begin its 22nd annual Light Up a Life campaign with a Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday, November 22 at 3 p.m. in the Men’s Dillard’s Courtyard at the Mall of Abilene. The family of Dulcy Williams St. Pierre, who was cared for by Hendrick Hospice Care, will have the honor of lighting the tree.

The Hospice Christmas Tree will be on display at the Mall of Abilene through Saturday, January 2 with volunteers available to accept donations. Gifts of $15 or more will place a dove on the tree in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. The names of those honored will be displayed on the doves adorning the tree.

Founded in 1982, Hendrick Hospice Care serves Abilene and the surrounding area by providing the highest quality care to patients with a life-limiting illness regardless of their ability to pay. All proceeds from the annual Light Up a Life campaign stay in the Abilene community to benefit patients of Hendrick Hospice Care who cannot afford care.

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November 11, 2009

Mayor proclaims Abilene COPD Day at Hendrick Better Breathers Club

In conjunction with National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, Mayor Norm Archibald will proclaim November 18 as Abilene COPD Day at the Better Breathers Club meeting Tuesday, November 17. The club meets at 3 p.m. at Hendrick Pulmonary Rehab, 1866B Pine Street.

The Better Breathers Club, a support group for those with breathing-related illnesses, will celebrate with door prizes, games and an indoor 10K. Respiratory therapists also will be available to provide free spirometry screenings, a simple lung function test.

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 120,000 Americans each year. It is a serious lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it most often is characterized by shortness of breath and a persistent cough.

Those over the age of 40 with a history of smoking are particularly at risk; however, one in six people with COPD have never smoked. It is estimated as many as 12 million Americans may suffer from COPD and not know it.

The Better Breathers Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month and is offeredfree to the public as a community service of Hendrick Pulmonary Rehab. For more information, contact Bonnie Coxe, Pulmonary Rehab supervisor, at 670-2872.

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October 30, 2009

Hendrick Medical Supply receives accreditation from ACHC

Hendrick Medical Supply recently received its accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc., (ACHC) as a durable medical equipment supplier. ACHC accreditation is a voluntary activity, where Hendrick Medical Supply submitted to a peer review of internal policies, processes and patient care delivery to meet national standards of service.

ACHC, a private, not-for-profit corporation, was developed by home care and community-based providers to help companies improve business operations and quality of patient care. By attaining accreditation, Hendrick Medical Supply has demonstrated its commitment to maintain a higher level of competency and strive for excellence in its products, services and customer satisfaction.

With accredited locations in Abilene, Sweetwater and Eastland, Hendrick Medical Supply offers a complete selection of durable medical equipment, oxygen and respiratory equipment and supplies for patients of all ages. Hendrick Medical Supply service calls are performed by trained technicians or respiratory therapists, and staff is available on call 24 hours a day.

For more information about the services provided by Hendrick Medical Supply, call (325) 673-3711 in Abilene, (325) 235-8500 in Sweetwater or (254) 629-8338 in Eastland.

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October 29, 2009

Seminar offers help for those coping with grief during the holidays

Hendrick Hospice Care and North’s Funeral Home are offering an opportunity to learn about healing during the holidays at “Grief and the Holidays: Grieving, Remembering and Celebrating” Saturday, November 14 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The seminar will be in the Auxiliary Conference Center on the second floor of the Shelton Building, 2000 Pine Street.

Grief and the Holidays is offered as a free community service, but reservations are required by Tuesday, November 10. Speakers will include: Peggy Shepherd, LMSW, Hendrick Hospice Care; Bruce Lampert, chaplain at Hendrick Medical Center; Jane Harber, LBT, San Angelo; and Judy Osborne, LSW, bereavement coordinator at Hendrick Hospice Care.

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be a difficult reminder of their loss. However, there are steps people can take to give the holidays a new meaning and experience healing. Topics at the seminar include: basic grief information, ways to care for yourself during the holidays, exploring coping strategies, ideas for honoring a loved one and finding spiritual strength.

A buffet lunch, sponsored by North’s Funeral Home, will be provided. For more information or reservations, call Hendrick Hospice Care at 325-677-8516 or 1-800-622-8516.

Hendrick Hospice Care also is available to present grief information to local groups, agencies or facilities. For more information, contact the Hendrick Hospice Care office. .