During this week we celebrate all that you do in support of UCI Health’s strategic vision to improve health, increase value, and transform ourselves to be the best place to give and get care. Your commitment and dedication to patients and their families truly makes a difference.
Enjoy this gallery of photos to see how we celebrate at UCI.
Bright People Brilliant Solutions (BPBS) Campaign
“How Do You Celebrate Hospital Week & Nurses Week?”
Starts May 8 | Ends May 12
Show us how you celebrate this special recognition week! Three winners will be selected daily at random from all photos submitted; each person in the winning photo (up to five recipients) will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card sent to their UCI email address; an employee may win only one time. For complete information and to post your photos, visit https://bpbs.hr.uci.edu.
MONDAY, MAY 8
Donut Know What We’d Do Without You!
Donuts & Coffee
6 – 9 a.m., Douglas Hospital Lobb
How Do You Celebrate Hospital Week?
Online Bright People, Brilliant Solutions
Campaign Opens
Submit your photo today.
TUESDAY, MAY 9
Rest & Relax – Massage Therapy
7 – 11 a.m. DH 3005
10-minute appointment slots available.
Reserve your spot now.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
Cuddle Up with Fuzzy Friends – Pet Therapy
6 – 8 a.m., Douglas Hospital
Lunch on Us – Enjoy a Free Fiesta Meal
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Healing Garden Lawn
7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., Douglas Hospital Cafeteria
Available for those working on-site at the medical
center. ID badge required. In order to best serve all of our coworkers, we kindly ask that one meal is picked up per person.
We will gladly assist with group pick-ups after 1pm.
THURSDAY, MAY 11
Rest & Relax – Massage Therapy
7 – 11 p.m., DH 3005
10 minute appointment slots available.
Reserve your spot now.
FRIDAY, MAY 12
More Time with Fuzzy Friends – Pet Therapy
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., All Pavilions (as time permits)
Ice Cream Giveaway and Anti-Cancer Challenge Kick Off
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Healing Garden Lawn
Come enjoy a sweet treat* from your HR Engagement team with your colleagues and
learn more about this year’s Anti-Cancer Challenge. The UCI Anti-Cancer
Challenge is grateful for the incredible healthcare workers at UCI Health
and their dedication to patients and their families. Join us on Friday,
May 12, to pick up UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge swag and learn about the
2023 program.
*while supplies last
BPBS Campaign Closes
Be sure to post your pictures from this week’s festivities for a final chance to win!
ADDITIONAL WEEKLONG ACTIVITIES
All ambulatory locations (not located in Orange) will receive breakfast treats delivered to their location on one day during Hospital Week.
Treat cart rounding all week long at UCI medical center in Orange. Spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes!
ALL WEEK
Community Event: Breast Cancer Solutions Drive
Labeled boxes available in various locations at UCIMC for gently used clothing donations.
MONDAY, MAY 8
Blessing of the Hands
12 – 1 p.m., Fr. Paul
Douglas Hospital Meditation Room, DH1003
Gift/Nomination Packet/Cookie Distribution
*Leaders will be picking up on behalf of their teams, not for individual pick up*
Enjoy a treat and celebrate National Nurses Week! Take a moment from your day
to reflect on the work you do to make a difference in the lives of others.
TUESDAY, MAY 9
Blessing of the Hands
12 – 1 p.m., Chaplain Ieda
Douglas Hospital Meditation Room, DH1003
Video Montage
Watch the video celebration of our nurses.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
Blessing of the Hands
12 – 1 p.m., Chaplain Paul
6 – 9 p.m., Joseph Choi
Douglas Hospital Meditation Room, DH1003
Photo Contest
Submit your photo today.
Integrative Health Acupuncture Seeds
10 – 11 a.m., B3SU Patio
Register Here
Tai Chi Class
Offering two 15 min sessions
12 – 12:15 p.m. & 12:20 – 12:35 p.m.
Bldg 53 Grass, no registration required
THURSDAY, MAY 11
Blessing of the Hands
12 – 1 p.m., Chaplain Ieda
2 – 5 p.m., Chau Pham
6 – 9 p.m., Joseph Choi
Douglas Hospital Meditation Room, DH1003
Harpist
12 – 1:30 p.m., Healing Garden
Nursing Excellence Awards
2 – 4 p.m., Bldg 53 Auditorium
View the Nurses Week 2023 Slideshow
FRIDAY, MAY 12
Nursing’s Power to Change the World
9 a.m., Virtual
Register Here
Celebrate National Nurses Month with critically acclaimed author Sarah DiGregorio
and nurse innovators from her new book, Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power
to Change Our World. You’ll participate in a live Q&A, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek
into our popular See You Now podcast process, and enter a raffle for a chance to win a signed copy of the book!
Integrative Health Acupuncture Seeds
10 – 11 a.m., DH 6264 Family Room
Register Here
Blessing of the Hands
12 – 1 p.m., Chaplain Ieda
Douglas Hospital Meditation Room, DH1003
SATURDAY, MAY 13
Blessing of the Hands
Chaplain Rounding
eSignature – Spread the word of this celebratory week in your email signature. Click here to learn how to add and hyperlink an image in your eSignature.
e-Thank You Card – Send a thank you note to your fellow co-workers.
Hosptial Week & Nurses Week Flyer – Print this flyer and post it in your work space to spread the news about the week's events.
Ant Trail Maps – Explore UCI Health campuses using the short or long route that’s right for you.
Kelly Shedd, Engagement & Wellness Analyst, Health
kshedd@hs.uci.edu, (818) 825-7979
Joshua Macias, Engagement Coordinator, Enterprise
jrmacia1@hs.uci.edu, (714) 456-8103
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