Saint Vincent Hospital

Calling all emergency and telemetry RNs, join us in one of our hospital locations and meet our hiring leaders at either MetroWest Medical Center - Medical Arts Building (85 Lincoln Street, Framingham) or at Saint Vincent Hospital - 1st Floor Atrium (123 Summer Street, Worcester). We offer sign-on bonuses for qualified applicants. RSVP to [email protected] Visit http://spr.ly/6189iDzuN or http://spr.ly/6181iDzuf to learn more.

Brain fog can make the brightest day cloudy. Find out what you need to know and when to see a doctor. http://spr.ly/61889cY5O

We are offering File of Life documents to our staff, patients and community. The File of Life is a red, magnetic packet that contains important medical information about the individual as well as list contact information for their doctor, family members, insurance information and any other special circumstances that first responders should know. If you could use a File of Life document for you, a family member or friend, please visit here: https://www.stvincenthospital.com/services/emergency-room

Congratulations to Cathy Tucker, RN who received our most recent Daisy Award! Cathy is highly regarded by both our patients and her colleagues. This is what her nominator had to say about her:
"Cathy is not only an excellent nurse but also a great team collaborator. She is always bringing in candy for the nurses and steps up to keep the unit clean. Cathy always helps nurses with their patients. She is a great role model."

The Diseases Attacking the Immune System (DAISY) Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died of an autoimmune disease at the age of 33. The Barnes family were deeply touched by the kind and compassionate nursing care Patrick received they established the DAISY Award in Patrick’s honor and memory.

Along with the Worcester Guardian, we want to remind Worcester residents to keep out of the heat and visit any of the cooling centers available throughout the city.

It's (still) a hot one; cooling centers, water available Don't let the heat get to you. If you should need it, Worcester's got several cooling centers open on Wednesday

Considering a new career? Now is the time to act! Massachusetts now offers free community college for people 25 and older. Learn more about this and the many other career resources available to you on http://spr.ly/6180gbrur.

It’s very important to put safety first during the summer months. Summer time is an exciting and activity-filled time of year, but it is also full of unexpected twists and turns…and falls, heat exposure, burns and bruises. When an emergency changes your summer plans, we offer convenient and compassionate emergency care right in your community. http://spr.ly/61899G607

It’s very important to put safety first during the summer months, especially in the midst of this heat. Summer time is an exciting and activity-filled time of year, but it is also full of unexpected twists and turns…and falls, heat exposure, burns and bruises. When an emergency changes your summer plans, we offer convenient and compassionate emergency care right in your community. http://spr.ly/6186PDnlK

Each year the Massachusetts Paul Coverdell Stroke Systems of Care Collaborative hosts an award ceremony to recognize participants’ achievements in meeting quality of care benchmarks and participation requirements during calendar year 2023. This year, DPH announced that Saint Vincent Hospital is the recipient of the following Coverdell awards:
o Door to Needle less than or equal to 60 minutes from arrival for at least 90% of stroke patients
o Increase in Pre-notification Award recognizes hospitals with a greater than 5% increase compared to prior year in the percentage of stroke patients who had advanced notification to the hospital by EMS calling a “Stroke Alert”

This is a true testament to our stroke team’s efforts throughout the year to participate in Coverdell trainings and for their ongoing commitment to improving the quality of care provided to stroke patients.

We wish you and your family a happy healthy Fourth of July!

Join us at Lewis' Bar and Grill (92 Central St., Norwood) and learn about opportunities at Saint Vincent Hospital. Discover our career opportunities, competitive pay and many benefits. RSVP to [email protected] Don't miss out - visit http://spr.ly/61859OPTv to learn more.

We proudly announce our “Daisy Award” recipient as Christopher Curran, RN, of 33 South Inpatient Unit.

Saint Vincent Hospital Daisy Award Committee organized the surprise award ceremony where some of Chris’ colleagues joined to recognize him with this honorable national recognition.

Chris is highly regarded by both patients and co-workers. A grateful patient who nominated him writes:

“Christopher is my amazing nurse today. He is very caring, supportive, a great teacher, and explained about some of the medicine I have to be on, how they interact. He explained everything to me. He listened to my needs and made sure I was OK. I don't usually tell many people about my past but because of my past I don't ever feel safe outside my home. Chris made me feel safe and comfortable. He made sure or tried his hardest to get my pain under control. He’s a very good nurse. Very good soul, person, and amazing nurse. There are no words to describe how overwhelmed with caring I am.”

The Diseases Attacking the Immune System (DAISY) Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died of an autoimmune disease at the age of 33. The Barnes family were deeply touched by the kind and compassionate nursing care Patrick received throughout his many hospitalizations and established the DAISY award in Patrick’s honor and memory.

Calling all 2024 grads! Whether you’re a high schooler or looking for your next move, take a look at http://spr.ly/6183gbR4N to explore in-demand careers, check out job training resources, and hear directly from current healthcare professionals.

Stephen Desio, MD, sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Saint Vincent Hospital, speaks to why he has been a part of Saint Vincent Hospital for nearly 30 years and why he chooses to continue practicing here.

Dr. Stephen Desio, Saint Vincent Hospital. Desio Sports Medicine.

As July 4th approaches, we want to wish our community a safe holiday by providing firework safety reminders. Many of us enjoy celebrating the official summer holiday with a BBQ, swimming at a home pool or the ocean, boating, but watching firework displays in our local community with family and friends and an all-time favorite. http://spr.ly/618198AEl

Our youngest patients from our Center for Women and Infants are celebrating the Boston Celtics win by showing their support by wearing their “I call the shots” onesies!

Congratulations to those employees who were recognized during our Better Together Recognition program. The monthly program highlights stories of collaboration in the care our team delivers. It also highlights those who go above and beyond to benefit patients, co-workers, the organization and the community. Congratulations again to all our June honorees!

Congratulations to Linda Zigmont from our Patient Transport department who has been honored by Tenet Healthcare as part of its annual Tenet Heroes recognition program. A Tenet Heroes award winner exemplifies a commitment to delivering high-quality care, fostering innovation, promoting collaboration, and leaving a lasting impact on our communities. This person consistently surpass expectations, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to go above and beyond for those we serve. Here is some of her glowing nomination:

Linda is the first “smiling face” visitors and patients see when entering the hospital. She is one of our best employees who always goes beyond her job duties to serve our customers. People approach her asking questions, looking for directions, or requesting assistance in getting to their destination, which usually involves Linda getting a wheelchair herself or calling a transport colleague. Linda is always happy to oblige. She greets each individual with compassion and warmth, and is always ready to assist.

Linda’s customer service skills are exemplary. She is one of the friendliest people that I know. She arrives to work with a smile on her face and a cheerful greeting for our patients, visitors and her co-workers. Always motivated and positively engaged, she serves as a true inspiration. We are very fortunate to have Linda as the "face of our organization."

As part of the Patient Transport Department, Linda assists visitors and patients as they enter SVH on 3 North. She and is an exceptional employee. Linda takes it upon herself to ensure a positive experience for all those who enter the hospital’s door. She is deeply committed, detail-oriented, and organized. Linda is our local expert and an extremely effective multi-tasker. She possesses all the exceptional qualities of a first rate concierge.

If you’re thinking of making a career change or looking for your first job, http://spr.ly/6189gbRQV is your one-stop shop for exploring the healthcare community. Over the next few weeks, we’ll highlight some of the available resources for jobseekers.

We’d like to wish our 36 graduating residents the best of luck in their future endeavors. Whether you’re heading to a fellowship training program to become a hospitalist, a primary care physician, or enter into a specific specialty of care, we know you will do noble, important work. We thank you for your dedication to Saint Vincent during the course of your training program! Below are the specialty areas the residents graduated from:
o Internal Medicine, 24 Graduates
o Cardiology, 4 Graduates
o Radiology, 4 Graduates
o Interventional Cardiology, 2 Graduates
o Podiatry, 1 Graduate
o Sleep Medicine, 1 Graduate
Congratulations to you all!

Guest column: The bigger picture on challenges and care at Saint Vincent Hospital Saint Vincent corporate ownership has meant stability while providing health care and jobs for Central Massachusetts residents.

The Best of Central Mass Community Choice Awards are open for voting and we want you to consider nominating Saint Vincent Hospital! You may vote every day, and you can vote for as many categories as you would like. We suggest best hospital, best emergency, best cardiology and best maternity/childbirth, but we’d like you to vote for Saint Vincent’s in as many categories as you are comfortable. Thank you in advance for voting for Saint Vincent’s and helping us to continue to excel!

2024 Best of Central Mass Community's Choice Awards Nomination Ballot Submit your favorite area companies for consideration and be entered to win a gift card!

As the Celtics' championship parade was happening in Boston, we held our own Celtics Victory celebration in recognition of the Celtics winning the NBA Championship for the 18th time! We conducted a “Pop-a-Shot” basket tournament where our employees competed to see who could get the most baskets in one minute’s time. Marcus Johnson from the Linen Dept. won the tournament with 18 baskets. Worcester North High School basketball coach Al Pettway joined us in the celebration and competed in the tournament. Employees sported their Celtics gear and enjoyed some snacks and basketball-related fun! https://www.facebook.com/alan.pettway

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As part of our Annual ‘Healthy Over Hungry’ Cereal Drive held over the last two weeks, employees at Saint Vincent supported the Worcester County Food Bank by donating 356 pounds of cereal products for families and children in need over the summer.

To add some fun to this year’s Cereal Drive, we held a Blindfolded Cereal Tasting contest, where team members tried to guess what cereal they tasted. There was also a word search contest with hidden cereal-related terms and a “Wear Celtics Gear Friday” where employees could wear Celtics gear in support of them being in the NBA Finals.

This annual initiative helps further our mission of improving the health and well-being of those we serve and aims to help those struggling with hunger, especially children.
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For the past 45 years, Mary Beth Creem, BSN, RN, Quality Manager/Stroke Coordinator, has warmed the hearts of many patients, doctors and coworkers during her career journey at Saint Vincent Hospital. A Saint Vincent Hospital School of Nursing class of 1979 graduate, Mary Beth started in the MICU “on the hill” at the former Saint Vincent location. She then worked in the EP Lab for 11 years before eventfully landing her most recent position in Quality Management, where she has been for the last 14 years. She has been instrumental in helping receive stroke care excellence acknowledgments for the hospital. After all her adventures at St. V's, Mary Beth decided to retire. We wish her all the best for a wonderful, healthy retirement!

Today, which marks a pivotal day in United States history, we are honoring the importance of . Together, we celebrate freedom and equality for all.

Dr. Adam Darnobid, Chief of Emergency Medicine, spoke to the Telegram about the current heatwave that is upon us. He touched on heat exhaustion, sun and water safety, looking out for each other especially the elderly, and gave tips on how to beat the heat.

Worcester battles high temperatures: First heat wave this year grips the region Worcester battles high temperatures as first heat wave this year grips the region and could last through Friday.