The Exchange Newsletter January 2023

EXCELLENCE AT WORK Awards & Recognitions Throughout 2022, OneWorld has continued to positively impact the Omaha Metro community and advance health care at the state and national level. In recognition of this work, several OneWorld employees were awarded for their efforts in fighting for health equity, inspiring the medical community and providing quality health care.

Kristine McVea, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer – Omaha World Herald Inspire Awards, Excellence in Healthcare

Alex Dworak, MD, Associate Medical Director – Family Practice – Nebraska Medical Association, Physician Advocate of the Year

Mariela Munoz, RN, Nurse Care Manager – Health Center Association of Nebraska, Exceptional Patient Care

Tania Murrell, RN, Associate Nursing Director – Midlands Business Journal, 2022 40 Under 40

Jeremy Howe, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director – Satellite Clinics – Health Center Association of Nebraska, Exceptional Patient Care

Code Pink In early December 2022, a OneWorld patient entered the Women’s Health clinic at the Livestock Exchange Health campus for her prenatal appointment. The front desk staff noticed the expectant mother was uncomfortable and appeared to be in pain, so she was immediately taken to an exam room for evaluation. Within minutes a “Code Pink” was called; the mother was in labor. While Code Pinks are rare, many OneWorld health assistants, nurses and clinicians were there and quickly

EXCELLENCE IN CARE

responded. Together they provided assistance for the mother, who was quickly advancing in her labor, and were ready to help the baby if needed. Once emergency medical services arrived, the mother was quickly transferred to Nebraska Medicine and delivered her healthy baby shortly after. Both mother and baby recovered well and returned to OneWorld several days later for the newborn’s first appointment, much to the joy of the Code Pink team and OneWorld.

EXCHANGE | ISSUE 1 2023 14

Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online