Appreciation Drive: Join us at today's Lunch & Learn

Stead Family Department of Pediatrics team,

We look forward to seeing you, whether in person or virtually, at today's Lunch & Learn! As a reminder, registration for the in-person portion is not required, but appreciated. And, the first 30 people who register for the in-person event will receive a voucher for a free lunch on campus!

liveWELL Lunch & Learn on Gratitude in the Workplace

Today, October 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
Stead Family Children's Hospital Press Box (Use Q Bank Elevators; you will need to use your badge to select the 12th floor.)
AND virtual: Zoom link | Meeting ID: 996 4977 8622 | Passcode: 443151
All are welcome. | The first 30 people to register for the in-person option using this link will receive a voucher for a free lunch.


 Thank You Card Challenge

Remember to send someone you work with a note of appreciation! For every note of appreciation you extend, you will receive one entry into our Pay It Forward Gift Basket Raffle*.

Options include:

  • Staff who are on site within the hospital can pick up branded thank you cards from designated locations (listed below) to be utilized. For each card you extend, you get one entry in the raffle (*up to 5 entries max).

  • Staff who are off site or prefer to utilize email to show gratitude may send their notes of gratitude via email. For each email of appreciation you send, you get one entry in the raffle (*up to 5 entries max). In order to have entries included in raffle, you must BCC Maeve Jackowski-Price and include "Thank You" in the subject line. You may also download our Thank You banner to add into your email.

Pick up locations are at the desks of:

1st floor Boyd Tower/General Hospital: Tori Herschberger (BT 1300-1), Connie Phommaly (BT 1300-4), Lauren Kolling (BT 1010-16), Kristen Mitchell (BT E110-12), Lisa Neff-Letts (W134 GH) , Kim Nguyen (BT 1120)
2nd floor Boyd Tower: Abby Pals (BT 2015-2), Lori Kelly (BT 2015-16), Cassie Webber (E208 GH)
Center for Disabilities and Development: Brandy Bauer (217 CDD)
Human Resources: Maria Lugo (SW 164-10A)
Critical Care: Peggy Duwa (JCP 8600)
Neonatology: Sara Swailes (JPP 8800-Z2)


 What else is happening this week?

  • Thursday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Pediatrics Supervisors Seminar | Building a Culture of Gratitude, Starting With Your Team
    Zoom link | Meeting ID: 
    973 3045 1365 | Passcode: 494869
    Virtual only. | If you are a supervisor, please join us.

  •  Thursday, October 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Employee Appreciation Event
    John Colloton Patio | (Off of Floor 1, near Elevator F) | Brief remarks at 1:15 p.m.
    Come and go as you please; in person only. | All are welcome. |Snacks and drinks for consumption on patio or to take with you as you go.

  • And more! Open your daily emails for more content and program updates.

  Gratitude Tip of the Day

Does gratitude sound too esoteric for your liking? Read one of NIH's many scholarly articles on the topic.