Advocate Health

🌟 We're counting down the days until the premiere of Advocate Health Has Talent that will debut in a three-part series next month! Leading up to the big day, we're showcasing some of our teammate contestants and sharing a bit more about their journeys and their passion for being a part of our unique talent competition. 🎤 Meet Malik, a certified nursing assistant at Atrium Health Floyd. He says he was a bit nervous about this year's talent show, but he realized during his performance that he was on stage for his mom who passed away last year. “Last year when I performed here, she passed and I couldn't make it through this song, but this time, I did it for her.” Learn more about Advocate Health Has Talent and meet our finalists: https://bit.ly/40zFKuW

⭐ More than 300 Advocate Health nurses attended the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference in New Orleans – the premiere event for professional nursing practice. It’s a unique platform for nurses to exchange knowledge, learn from the best and bring back innovative practices to improve patient care. In fact, 20 of our nurses were invited to present their work, sharing their expertise at the highest level with nurses from around the world and many were recognized with awards. Jill Hancock, Chief Nursing Officer for Atrium Health Navicent Peach, was also honored with the prestigious ANCC Pathway Nurse of the Year, Nurse Leader award. This is all part of Advocate Health’s dedication to raising the bar for nursing excellence and creating a positive place for nurses to practice. Interested in joining our team? ➡ Advocate Health Care & Aurora Health Care Nursing Careers: https://bit.ly/40x52Ko ➡ Atrium Health Nursing Careers: https://bit.ly/3UBDNKX

Jane Dus, DNP, RN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Advocate Health’s Midwest region told Becker's Healthcare how her team is reimagining the role of nurse managers. Jane said they found the following areas of opportunity: managing pace of change, minimizing onboarding, elevating nurses to practice at the top of their licenses, reviewing auditing processes and strengthening support department partnerships. Read more: https://bit.ly/3C2EQwN

We’re excited to welcome Betty Jo Rocchio as Advocate Health’s new chief nursing officer, effective Nov. 11. Betty Jo will lead more than 42,000 nurses across Advocate Health’s 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.   “I am confident that Betty Jo will build upon the tradition of excellence established by our nursing teams and elevate us to new heights by helping to transform the way we deliver care to our patients in the years ahead,” said Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health. “She has a track record of implementing cutting-edge solutions and leveraging data analytics to address the multigenerational needs of nurses and foster a positive workplace culture. I am really looking forward to Betty Jo's leadership in guiding us to be a national model in both patient care and teammate well-being.”   Betty Jo brings more than 30 years of experience in nursing and has a passion and drive for leveraging technology and data analytics to support nursing and clinical teams to enhance patient care outcomes. Welcome, Betty Jo! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UlsCFP

“I know I will wave my hand and she’ll be there.” Sue says her virtual nursing team made her feel safe, supported and cared for during her recent hospital stay. But most importantly, it helped her return home sooner. That success is why nurses from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, are visiting several of our facilities in Charlotte, N.C., so they can learn from Advocate Health’s expert nursing teams about the implementation and benefits of virtual nursing. "Advocate Health is at the forefront of health care innovation,” said Patricia Mook, senior vice president, enterprise nursing operations, education and professional development for Advocate Health. “Our collaboration with the Singapore nursing contingent is a testament to our dedication to improving health outcomes through cutting-edge technology and shared expertise." The Singaporean nurses will spend two weeks with our nursing teams, exploring our virtual nursing practices and learning about how best to use this advanced technology to care for their own patients back home. It’s part of Advocate Health's commitment to advancing health care through innovation, knowledge exchange and global partnership. Learn more about the visit: https://bit.ly/48emzJ0

It’s that time of year – it’s Advocate Health Has Talent! ⭐ Congrats to our 2024 finalists! Now, we need your help to vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice Award. Get to know our talented teammates, watch their performances and VOTE! Voting is open to all teammates, friends, family and our community. Watch the performances ➡️ https://bit.ly/409HFGv VOTE ➡️ https://bit.ly/40lPyXg

Health care leaders from across the nation gathered to discuss groundbreaking advancements in health care information technology and revenue cycle management at the Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference. Advocate Health was proud to contribute to the discussion, with several of our leaders serving as panelists to share the transformative work we are doing for our patients, teammates and communities. One of the standout sessions featured our own Dr. Daniel Davis, Senior Medical Director and Hospital at Home administrator, who shared insights about Advocate Health’s Hospital at Home program—the largest of its kind in the country. This innovative program is revolutionizing patient care by providing high-quality, hospital-level treatment in the comfort of patients’ homes. Interested in learning more about Hospital at Home and other innovative ways Advocate Health is delivering care? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dRnxw6

Together, we honor and celebrate the Hispanic inventors and pioneers who dared to dream big. From innovations that influence our daily routines to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Hispanic heritage is woven into the very fabric of our lives. Dr. Joaquin Solis, a cardiologist at Advocate Health, shares how stents, invented by Dr. Julio Palmaz, revolutionized cardiac care and beyond. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

It was an incredible honor to stand alongside Magic Johnson Enterprises last week as we publicly launched the Atrium Health Center for Business Diversity and Entrepreneurship. This new center is a testament to our commitment to fostering inclusive opportunities that support entrepreneurship. Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this center will empower businesses by equipping them with the wrap around resources and support – including access to capital – needed to grow and thrive. As Magic said, "It’s about being where you can make an impact, provide jobs and bring hope.” 

Atrium Health’s MED-1 mobile hospital was deployed to Tryon, NC. Brian Sutton, nurse manager of MED-1, shares a behind-the-scenes tour of the preparation. As the world's first hospital on wheels, MED-1 is designed to provide comprehensive patient care. This unique mobile emergency department includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, lab, pharmacy, 14 acute care beds and a 2-bed operating room, among other essential medical facilities. We’re committed to providing immediate and long-term disaster response and recovery for our communities and to fulfill our mission to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing #ForAll.