Back to PMH: January 3rd, 2025

Returning to PMH today was a last-minute decision. After a late-night birthday celebration with a friend, I managed just four hours of sleep before heading to work. While I was groggy, the excitement of being back at PMH fueled my morning.  

It is my favorite workplace, that is because I really don’t have one but it’s an environment where I did a lot of work and growth and that's why it will always be a home-like work environment for me. 

The commute this morning, however, was a stark reminder of one thing I miss about life on Long Island: the traffic. Life on the Island is serene and enjoyable—up until you try to leave. That’s when you encounter the beast called traffic. It’s not an exaggeration; anyone familiar with the area knows this struggle all too well.  

At PMH, I found myself in a completely different setting but I saw a lot of wonderful familiar faces. One could easily see that the hospital has undergone significant transformations since merging with Northwell Health before and after I joined the organization. The changes are evident in both operations and atmosphere, creating a sense of constant motion, like an assembly line of patients and staff moving in and out. People Leaving their posts and others resuming them. 

It was a whirlwind day, fast-paced and dynamic beyond words, but it all felt good to be back, reconnecting with the hospital, its evolving environment and colleagues alike.  

I would love to read about your work and its milieu. Work is such an important part of life and we must cherish every minute we spend at work. 

Have a wonderful weekend. 

Pal Ronnie