What's Good for the Heart
February 08, 2022
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HRMC Presdient
and CEO
Erick Larson
As we celebrate American Heart Month this February, I’ve been reflecting on what’s good for the heart – and how that encompasses more than a healthy diet, regular exercise and recommended screenings.
What’s good for the heart may also be a feel-good experience, such as a picture that calls to mind a fond memory or a quiet moment spent reflecting on what matters most to you. I’ve often heard people exclaim, “That made my heart feel good!” That goes to show that heart health is about more than how well your heart pumps.
Gratitude can be good for the heart, and over the past two months, I’ve had a chance to share with our Huron Regional Medical Center practitioners and staff members how grateful I am for them.
In December, I had the honor of presenting two special awards, the UBUNTU and Spirit of Caring awards, to members of our team. “Ubuntu” is a Zulu word that speaks to the interconnectedness of all people. Fittingly, the UBUNTU award honors an HRMC employee who exemplifies our core values of being helpful, knowledgeable and accessible while recognizing that he or she is part of something much greater than one person. The Spirit of Caring award recognizes one of our fantastic practitioners for dedication, selfless service and willingness to go above and beyond to answer the call to help.
In January, HRMC celebrated employees’ milestone anniversaries of five or more years. It’s heartwarming to see these longtime staff members show newer employees what success looks like. I also presented the Exceptional Employee of the Year and Mickey Mouse awards. The former honored one of the 12 Exceptional Employee of the Month award winners from the previous year, and the latter recognized a staff member who embodies the geniality and caring attitude of the late Dr. David Buchanan. I hope American Heart Month prompts you to pause to consider everything that’s good for your heart.
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