I hope the information that we have provided here is both useful and timely. It should also be helpful in our continuing efforts to provide the best and most up-to-date medical care possible. Looking to the future, I hope you revisit these pages from time to time.
Tom Ockers
President and CEO
For a past issue of Tom Ockers message, please contact the Hospital Communications Director at 631-654-7577.
From the President
The New York State Budget and What it Means to Brookhaven; Welcome New Employees; Congratulations to All of Our New RN and LPN Graduates; Tobacco-Free in 21 Days
February 8, 2010
The New York State Budget and What it Means to Brookhaven
This is another year that we must address the Governor's budget proposal and how it will dramatically impact Brookhaven. Governor Paterson's Executive Budget for state fiscal year 2010-2011 would impose about $1 billion in cuts and taxes on hospitals, nursing homes, and home care providers, according to the Healthcare Association of New York State's (HANYS) evaluation of the Governor's proposals.
Please take the time to express your concerns about Governor Paterson's proposed 2010-2011 state budget. All New Yorkers are encouraged to visit helpyourhospital.org to find out the impact of the Governor's budget on their local facilities and communities, and to send letters to representatives in the state Senate and Assembly. Let's all be informed and take action.
Welcome New Employees
This week 28 new employees attended the monthly orientation. Their talents and expertise range from nursing to nutritional service, adding to the many talents that are necessary to deliver the Brookhaven Promise. Please welcome them to our staff.
Congratulations to All of Our New RN and LPN Graduates
Three graduates from our Nurse Aide Training Program continued their education via the Suffolk County Community College Partnership and graduated in the December 2009 RN and LPN Class. Congratulations to Brianne Vernam, Ryan Shea and Neil Monte. Your talents and education will be an asset to the patients you care for, your coworkers, and the Medical Center as a whole. We are proud of you for seizing this wonderful opportunity, and I wish you much success in your career.
Tobacco-Free in 21 Days
We are three weeks away from being a tobacco-free campus. If you need help or have concerns about fighting the urge to use tobacco while at work, please visit our Employee Health Department, or visit the intranet and click on the tobacco-free link. Assistance is available.
Should you have a question that you feel is appropriate for inclusion in my weekly message, please e-mail me directly (tockers@BMHMC.org Ext. 7180) or stop by my office and visit Pat Liamero (pliamero@BMHMC.org or Ext. 7177) who will be helping to prepare the content of this effort.
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