Highland Breast Imaging Opens New Location

Highland Breast Imaging wrapped up 2023 by celebrating the opening of a new location that will make getting a mammogram more convenient and accessible for patients who live on the west side of Monroe County.

Staff gathered at Highland Breast Imaging in Greece on December 29. Located at 155 Bellwood Drive, the office is open and appointments are available. Click here to schedule an appointment online. 

In the photo above, Imaging Chair Jennifer Harvey, M.D., Program Administrator Jim Tempest, Breast Imaging Senior Operations Manager Tammy Russell and Highland Breast Imaging staff toast to the opening with white grape juice.

Rebeca Monk, M.D. Receives Community Award

Highland congratulates Chief of Medicine Rebeca Monk, M.D., FACP for receiving the Upstate Western New York National Kidney Foundation's Excellence in Care Award.

This award recognizes health care professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of kidney disease.

Dr. Monk will receive the award at the NKF Honors Awards Benefit on March 14.

Highland Mourns Passing of Evelyn Hilyard

Highland mourns the passing of Evelyn "Eve" Hilyard, RN, who died unexpectedly on December 31. 

Eve was a nurse in the Family Maternity Center who began her nursing career at Highland in 1985. Most recently, Eve was a postpartum/mother baby nurse.

She passed on her dedication to Highland to her four children. Her three sons are current Highland staff members. 

Read more on the Highland intranet.

ICARE Rounds on January 9

Reproductive Health Access from State to State (and How That Impacts Highland Hospital) is the focus of ICARE Rounds on Tuesday, January 9 from noon to 1 p.m. 

Presenters:

• Sarah Betstadt, M.D., M.P.H
• Jordana Gilman, M.D., M.P.H
• Lindsay Sycz, PsyD
• Natalie Whaley, M.D., M.P.H

The attached flyer has more information. This is a virtual session. Joining details are available on the Highland intranet.

Review of Withholding Allowances

It is recommended that all employees review their Federal and State withholding allowances and carefully consider whether or not to make changes at the beginning of a new year.

Required by law:

• Employees claiming exempt status on either State or Federal taxes, who would like to continue this exemption in 2024, must refile their exemption using the MyHR system. This can be done by logging into the system and changing your federal and state withholdings with an effective date of 1/1/2024 or after. 
• If this is not completed by February 15, Highland Hospital is mandated to change the employee's withholdings to Single/Married Filed Separately effective February 16.

Please remember training material is available. Go to the MyHR page and select the Training option on the left.

Community Service Directory

Share the perspective of giving back and inspire others to give back, too! 

Highland continues to seek information about individual employees, interdisciplinary teams, and departments that give their time and talents to help others. If you volunteer at a non-profit, help an organization through a religious organization's community service efforts, are a mentor at a school, or engage in a similar activity of helping others, contact Highland Internal Communications Manager Patty Corvaia at 341-0660 or [email protected].



This information will be included in an archive being developed by Highland's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.

Above, a photo of Highland Director of Laboratory and Support Services, Tsega Belete, MLS (ASCP), volunteering at a food pantry operated by Beyond the Sanctuary at Memorial AME Zion Church. Tsega helped with the distribution of holiday meals to over 700 families on December 20.

Well-Being Resolution?

Highland Can Help!

Is your New Year resolution focused on well-being? If so, Highland can help with a variety of programs available to staff including:

• Personal Health Assessment and Coaching offered by UR Medicine Employee Wellness- free of charge
• Virtual mindfulness classes by Inward Office- free of charge
• Reasonably priced membership to URMC Fitness Center
• Free of charge-Webinars and other informational resources through Care.com

Find out more by visiting the Well-Being Center on the Highland intranet. Visit the Highland Stars portal for healthy recipes, exercise modules, money management tools, and articles that help with mental and physical well-being on the Highland Stars portal.

Share with friends, family, and colleagues the great work that can only take place at Highland Hospital. Like, follow, or view us to stay connected.

Remembering 2023

The Highland Public Relations team scanned the archives and reviewed photos shared by employees to produce a video that captures some of Highland's biggest moments and employees' favorite memories. A big thanks to all who worked hard, embody the ICARE values, and put patients first, and a shout out to everyone who shared their photos. Happy holidays and here's to 2024!

Highland is introducing a Career Ladder for Advanced Practice Providers to recognize their skills, dedication, and compassion in caring for our patients at Highland every day. “This program is a real win for APPs and a testament to Highland’s commitment to our team,” said Arthur Arieno PA-C MPAS, Director of APPs at Highland.

The ladder includes three levels including Proficient, Expert and Master. Criteria include Education & Certification, Clinical Practice, Service Excellence, Professional Development, Citizenship, and Professionalism. An eligibility checklist will be available on the APP intranet site as well as applications and additional information at https://sites.mc.rochester.edu/highland/app Applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2024.

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