Smith makes sure help’s on the way
As an emergency dispatcher for UMMC Police and Public Safety, Nancy Smith takes calls for a 12-hour stretch and sends officers depending on the situation, be it a threat of violence or to simply help a patient or visitor in need. It’s a job she loves, and a job where her experience and people skills can make all the difference in keeping the campus safe.
Published on Tuesday, January 17, 2023
When accreditation’s on the line, Judy Flynt leads the charge
Once every three years, the global health care accreditation body called The Joint Commission makes a surprise visit to U.S. hospitals, scrutinizing their operations and processes, patient care, buildings and more. It’s a stressful time for health care administrators and employees, but the Medical Center works tirelessly to ensure TJC surveyors see the health system shine.
Published on Monday, December 19, 2022
People of the U: Scott Berry
Dr. Scott Berry is passionate about giving breast cancer patients life-saving care. He’s showing his support for those fighting the disease by taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink fundraiser, along with Dr. Thomas Dobbs, dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health.
Published on Monday, October 3, 2022