Medical Examiner Call

A second invitation for "Gladys Friday" & Denise Price Thomas brought us back to Chicago to speak for The Joint Commission. Once again, a GREAT GROUP of people truly "Making A Difference" ~ The Joint Commission's Ambulatory Care Conference.

A physician came up to me after my presentation to say that he was previously a Medical Examiner and in the middle of the night one night, he received a call from an intoxicated female with a question: "May I donate my body to medical science?" and the physician said, "Yes mam, you certainly may, but we will need it tonight!"

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We were "traveling" on the big bird from Chicago today, the day of the "breaking news" so security was very tight, which is greatly appreciated! I had the privilege of having my first "xray" at the Chicago airport. I don't think it counts for having a mammogram though....because it was PAINLESS!

We'll always be "Gladys Friday" ~ Have a great weekend ~

Hormones for chickens

"Gladys Friday" has a friend that is a food inspector. He was telling her one night of a certain brand of chicken that is injected with a type of hormone that makes the chicken breasts so large that it breaks their legs. "Gladys" vowed that she would NEVER eat that brand of chicken again. Ever since that day though, she has been calling everywhere and looking for the place to PURCHASE that hormone.....she's hoping it will work on her.

I'm "Gladys Friday" today and hope you are too. Reminder: Women's Expo tomorrow ~ Gladys speaks at 11:20 and 3 pm ~ The Gem @ Ashley, Gastonia, NC. See you there ~

Next week, we will speak again for The Joint Commission Ambulatory Care Conference in Chicago. We are excited to have been invited back by The Joint Commission. See you soon.

Comments following speaking engagements by both Denise & "Gladys"

"The best presentation I have seen yet!"

Will remember most "the positive attitude and smiles on my employees faces"

"AWESOME!"

"Very lively with lots of energy"

"Makes you think about life and how your behavior plays a role in the lives of others"

"Uplifting, you are the greatest!"

"A wonderful speaker, very encouraging and makes a difference"

"Very motivating with real life experiences"

"Previous practice administrator, she knows exactly what she is talking about"

"Fantastic, thank you! I laughed so hard I cried"

"Engaging, funny, entertaining, leaves an impression"

"Can't wait to have you come to our office"

"Denise gets it from both sides of the check in counter"

"Presented in such a way that everyone could relate to it"

She "understands the real world, has experience in the office so she understands ~ great presentation"

"Interesting, knowledgeable and GREAT humor"

"Thank you for caring enough to help others"

Will remember most that "customer service does not have to be hard"

"Energy in the presentation & so many things we can relate to"

"The information is so true & accurate. It is information that is very useful"

"Gladys is hilarious!"

"Positive, upbeat, excellent message! All practices could benefit from your message"

"Reminded me why I do what I do ~ patients are the reason we exist"

"It renewed my desire to have our office provide the best customer service possible"

"Honest, good humor, kind & caring presentation, worthy & meaningful"

"Knowledgeable, she wants to make a difference in providing excellent customer service"

"Entertaining & I can identify with her examples. Applicable!"

"I was able to relate to many concerns going on in my practice today. It's all about the patient."

"Allows me to be more mindful of others"

Denise Price Thomas

704-747-8699

denisepricethomas@gmail.com

Reminder: The Women's Expo this Saturday, October 23, 2010

"Gladys Friday" will be on stage for THE WOMEN'S EXPO this Saturday, October 23, 2010

11:20 am presenting "Health, Hope & A Dose Of Humor"

3:00 pm presenting "Girl Talk With Gladys"

Crowded Exam Room

True Story:

The nurse brought a patient into the exam room handing him a gown and preparing him to be checked for a hernia. A few minutes later, another man joined him in that exam room and took a seat behind the door as they introduced themselves.

The physician came in, introducing himself to both and asked the patient with the gown, "what kind of problem do you have?" The patient said, "I think I have a hernia."

The physician examined the patient and it was found that he did indeed have a hernia and told the patient that he would need to be scheduled for surgery. The physician then turned to the other man and said, "Is this your brother?" and the patient said....."No, I had not met him until now." OOPS!!!

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A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to The North Carolina Industrial Commission for the invitation to be their keynote speaker this week for the Workers' Compensation Conference, Raleigh, NC. What a great conference it was and a wonderful time we had! 680 people were registered and the Raleigh Convention Center will never be the same since "Gladys Friday" delivered some happy memories.

ANOTHER HUGE THANK YOU to Nueterra Healthcare ~ for the invitation to speak for their Nurse Leadership Conference today here in Kansas City. It is so rewarding to see the care and compassion on the faces and obviously in the hearts of those who take care of our loved ones as patients. THANK YOU ALL for making your position your passion. I am honored for the opportunity allowing me to be a part of your conference today.

I'm so "Gladys Friday" among new friends in Kansas City....."red slippers" and all. Enjoy your weekend ~

Next stop: Speaking for THE JOINT COMMISSION AMBULATORY CARE CONFERENCE, Chicago ~ October 28, 2010

"Live from NY.....it's Friday Night Live with Gladys Friday!"

Well, it's her first time in NY and what a great time she had. The New Yorkers thought "Gladys Friday" had an accent. Her friend Gayle tried to convince the New Yorkers that she and Gladys were from Brooklyn but no one believed it.

"Gladys" just created & released her lyrics to the song "CRAZY"

CRAZY.....I'm crazy for being so homely ~

I'm crazy, crazy for wearing these shoes ~

But I knew, you'd love whenever you wanted ~

Then someday, you'd want me to come visit you ~

Worry, why did I let myself worry ~

Wondering what in the world would I do ~

Crazy for thinking that New York would call me ~

I'm crazy excited....crazy and flying ~

And I'm crazy in love with you ~

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Good night NEW YORK. Thank you for the wonderful invitation! What a great time!

"Crazy 'bout NY" was written by "Gladys Friday" aka Denise Price Thomas ©

PS ~ Didn't see many doctors....I guess it's because of "The BIG APPLE" ~ keeping them away. Have a wonderful weekend!

Denise Price Thomas

704-747-8699

New hearing aid ~

"Gladys" friend Earl E. Byrd just bought a new hearing aid and was bragging about it to "Gladys". He said, "this thing cost me $4000.00 but it is the Cadillac model, the best you can get!" So "Gladys" asked him, "what kind is it?" Earl said, "it's 3:30, why?"

Have a wonderful weekend! "Listen 4 Laughter" ~ it's all around but can only be heard if you want it found.

"Gladys Friday" will be in NY this week, she's excited to meet her friends and fans.

See you soon ~ ~

Denise Price Thomas

704-747-8699

Note from "Gladys Friday" & Denise Price Thomas:

Thanks you for your encouraging comments as I strive to "make a difference" while renewing, rejuvenating & reenergizing compassion from within those that give so much of themselves to others.