North Suburban Medical Center

Did you know that bleeding is the #1 cause of preventable death in trauma patients? North Suburban is hosting Stop the Bleed trainings on August 29 from 2 – 3 p.m. and September 25 from 3 – 4 p.m. To register for a class, visit https://bit.ly/3WNK4mU.

Congratulations to our DAISY nursing award winner C.J., an intensive care unit nurse, and our BEE (Being Excellent Everyday) award winner David from pharmacy! Thank you for going above and beyond for our patients and the communities that North Suburban serves.

Colorado is experiencing a critical need for blood donations, and we can help! On Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., North Suburban will host a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant at our hospital, 9191 Grant Street in Thornton. To make an appointment, call 877.258.4825 or visit https://bit.ly/4dBS4yd and use Code 0501.

We all need a little help from our friends at times. But if you struggle to make friends, you’re not alone. Loneliness is a growing epidemic, affecting thousands of adults across the U.S. In honor of #NationalFriendshipDay, we’re looking at how loneliness and friendship can affect your health, practical ways to connect with others and more: https://bit.ly/4fz6ot7 #PositiveImpact #Friendship

AirLife Denver, the HealthONE emergency and critical care transport service, is pleased to announce that Northglenn Ambulance is now part of our healthcare network. This unique investment in prehospital care and transport expands our commitment to caring for more lives across the communities we serve. For more than 61 years, Northglenn Ambulance has served patients, hospitals and emergency medical service agencies with clinical excellence and safety. Now, with 19 ambulances located in three stations, the new AirLife EMS will continue this legacy of caring throughout the Denver metro region, expanding and enhancing our transport network across our market. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ycImDv.

We are proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare, which has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities, and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization. For the third consecutive year, HCA Healthcare has earned a top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) for our commitment to workplace inclusion. The 2024 DEI measured organizations for their disability inclusion efforts in categories including culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supplier diversity and responsible procurement. Learn more about how HCA Healthcare is fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our colleagues: https://bit.ly/3W4nF4i. #UnlockPossibilities #DisabilityEqualityIndex #BestPlaceToWork24

Congratulations to Stephen George, MD, one of our radiologists, for receiving the Physician of the Quarter award! Dr. George was recognized and nominated for his excellent care for patients, engagement with colleagues and noteworthy tenure – over 25 years. Thank you to Dr. George for making a difference in the lives of our patients and colleagues at North Suburban!

Today is National Disability Independence Day, which commemorates the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare, which was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN. We are dedicated to ensuring that persons with disabilities are treated with dignity and respect, and are provided with opportunities to participate in the workplace fully and equitably access quality healthcare services #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay #ADA

North Suburban has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association at the highest levels for the Get With The Guidelines® program. The Gold Plus award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinctions are an amazing accomplishment! Thank you to our colleagues and providers for providing excellent stroke care to our patients.

It was a hot one, but we showed up for the communities we serve for our monthly food pantry with the Food Bank of the Rockies. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please visit https://lnkd.in/eq9mX_E for more information.