The Repetitious Cry: Don’t Wait for the Cavalry

Recently, I heard a local business owner who had been affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf repeatedly state on a national TV interview that the government’s intervention to address this disaster has been minimal, disorganized and ineffective, often hampering the positive actions of the local inhabitants and volunteers. In essence, he was giving the same advice not only CHRISTUS Health, but

The Repetitious Cry: Don’t Wait for the Cavalry

Recently, I heard a local business owner who had been affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf repeatedly state on a national TV interview that the government’s intervention to address this disaster has been minimal, disorganized and ineffective, often hampering the positive actions of the local inhabitants and volunteers. In essence, he was giving the same advice not only CHRISTUS Health, but

Preparing for Biological Disasters

I have blogged before about the CHRISTUS Health experience with hurricanes multiple times. As many of our facilities are located on the Gulf Coast, we learned first-hand the importance of having a clear disaster response strategy in place.This commitment to a disaster response strategy extends beyond just hurricanes, though. The world’s experience with H1N1 flu last year reminded all of us how

Preparing for Biological Disasters

I have blogged before about the CHRISTUS Health experience with hurricanes multiple times. As many of our facilities are located on the Gulf Coast, we learned first-hand the importance of having a clear disaster response strategy in place.This commitment to a disaster response strategy extends beyond just hurricanes, though. The world’s experience with H1N1 flu last year reminded all of us how

Day 1: Disaster Preparedness, Health Care Reform and Health Care IT (written by Abby Lowe)

Wow. I obviously should’ve worn more sensible shoes today. I’m exhausted, but Dr. Royer just keeps moving right along. (“I’m not tired until the work is done,” he says. And even though I’m 30 years younger and even though he probably woke up around 4:30 or 5 this morning, I seem to be the one dragging.)It was a great first day of meetings, though. We met with the staffs of 2 senators and 1

Day 1: Disaster Preparedness, Health Care Reform and Health Care IT (written by Abby Lowe)

Wow. I obviously should’ve worn more sensible shoes today. I’m exhausted, but Dr. Royer just keeps moving right along. (“I’m not tired until the work is done,” he says. And even though I’m 30 years younger and even though he probably woke up around 4:30 or 5 this morning, I seem to be the one dragging.)It was a great first day of meetings, though. We met with the staffs of 2 senators and 1

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Rita

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, CHRISTUS Health leaders were asked to debrief and share learnings of how we could be better prepared to address hurricanes or other natural disasters going forward. We witnessed many wonderful examples of our Associates simply doing whatever it took to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ during the hurricanes and afterward. These

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Rita

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, CHRISTUS Health leaders were asked to debrief and share learnings of how we could be better prepared to address hurricanes or other natural disasters going forward. We witnessed many wonderful examples of our Associates simply doing whatever it took to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ during the hurricanes and afterward. These