Happy Birthday!

Penrose-St. Francis associates are our greatest asset!  The Rewards and Recognition Committee would like to thank you for all you do by celebrating your birthday with you. 

Beginning in July, all associates will receive a card during their birthday month.  Simply present the card at the cafeteria to redeem your birthday meal.  You make such a difference everyday.  We hope you will enjoy a meal on us!

News Briefs

Star Associate Nominations
The Rewards and Recognition Committee is looking for people who exhibit great integrity by speaking positively about other people, departments, and the entire organization. Nominate these people to be a Star Associate. Complete a nomination form and e-mail it to Stars@centura.org by June 26.  Nomination forms can be found on My Virtual Workplace. Simply click on:
1) Reference Tab; 2) Docushare; 3) Penrose-St.Francis General Folder; 4) Rewards and Recognition Folder; 5) The Star Associate; and 6) Open

TEMPORARY 7TH FLOOR RELOCATION
The unit and patients on the 7th floor at Penrose Hospital are temporarily moved to the 10th floor. The move allows a thorough cleaning and revamp of the 7th floor, including new carpet. The plan is to relocate back by the end of June. Incoming calls to the 7th floor will be automatically forwarded to the 10th floor. Please help get the word out to customers about the temporary relocation. For questions, please contact Rose Ann Moore at 776-5802.

HR AT PENROSE HOSPITAL
The PSF Human Resources Department is delayed in moving back to Penrose Hospital. In the meantime, HR is offering onsite support hours Mondays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. HR representatives will be located in the PH Wellness Center in the E-Tower basement. For questions or more information, please contact Gary Morse at 776-4782 or Cecilia Peat at 776-4785.

ASSOCIATE REMINDERS
• HR forms and policies can be found on DocuShare through “My Virtual Workplace” web site.
• All job postings and applications are online at http://www.penrosestfrancis.org
• Associates who need a computer for compliance training purposes, may contact Education Resources at 776-5186. They have a computer located in a private area. 

Operation Medicine Roundup
July 22 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Penrose Health Learning Center, 1644 Medical Center Point. Never trash or flush medications! Instead, bring them to Operation Medicine Roundup™. Join us in protecting seniors from accidentally using expired medications as well as safeguarding them from the potential theft of medications from their homes. All medications are incinerated at high temperatures that can destroy up to 99.9 percent of all hazardous elements. Help us to protect our water supply and the environment. Here’s all you need to do: 1. Remove pills from bottles and place in resealable plastic bag. 2. Liquids may stay in original containers with labels removed or marked out. Place bottles in resealable bag. We will also be collecting used needles and inhalers. For more information, please call Home Instead at 534-0908.

Clean Because I Care

Going Green

Going Green Tips of the Week… Uses for old newspapers

• Protect car seats from muddy or wet clothing
• Put into loose shoes to tighten
• Stuff in leather shoes to preserve shape
• Stuff in wet shoes overnight to dry and deodorize.
• Crumple and place in suitcase for couple of weeks to remove stale odors.
• Use as mat when polishing shoes
• Stuff hats to keep their shape
• Stuff leather handbags in storage
• Wrap around candle bottoms to fit holders tighter
• Cover store windows when remodeling
• Dampen and spread over window-panes before painting
• Use to dry and polish window after washing

These are just a few tips that will let you enjoy the summer while reducing the amount of resources used during the next few months.

The Going Green Section of the Penrose Pulse was developed to educate and inform Penrose-St. Francis associates, physicians, and volunteers on how to Reduce and Reuse valuable resources.  For questions or to share a tip, please contact Ann Martin at 776-5111 or by email annmartin@centura.org.

Items & Volunteers Needed

What will you do with your leftover garage sale items this year? Or are you looking for an organization to donate to your gently used items?  Maybe you have a couple hours to donate to a local non-profit?

SET Family Medical Clinics, a local 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, will be hosting a Family Market Fundraiser Aug. 29, at Penrose St. Francis Health Center located at 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Garage sale items and volunteers are needed for the event.

Donations are tax deductible. Proceeds go directly to SET to provide health care for the rising number of uninsured working families in our community. Just bring your donations to the SET office at 825 East Pikes Peak Ave, Bldg. 29 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opportunities are available for anyone willing to help too. People are needed to collect, sort and price items, some heavy lifting, ability to take direction, good math skills, ability to work alone, and good organizational skills.

To volunteer or for more information, please call 776-8850.  Or visit the website at www.setofcs.org.

SET Family Medical Clinics is (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides basic medical services and health programs to the uninsured, under-insured, homeless and low income people without discrimination. 

Webb Library

The Library will be closed July 3 and July 6-10, due to the medical librarian, Casey Welch, will be on vacation.  For research requests, e-mail Casey at caseywelch@centura.org, and she will respond after she returns. 

To use the Webb Library when it is closed, please call Security at 776-2111.  You must show your badge for access. 

As a reminder, you can access the Webb Memorial Library online catalog and the EBSCOhost databases on MVW under the Reference Tab.

Cafeteria Menu

For the SFMC menu, please call the daily menu phone line 571-1001.

Penrose Hospital daily lunch menu.

NOTE:  The Penrose Hospital cafeteria hot line will be closed for construction.  A temporary hot line will be in place by the cashier stand, however hot choices will be limited. The salad bar, sandwich bar, and grab and go cooler will remain open and accessible. Construction is anticipated to last six to eight weeks.  Nutrition Services will host an outdoor BBQ every Friday during the construction.

TODAY
Breakfast: Eggs Florentine & Mornay Sauce; Lunch: Baked Potato Bar, Garlic Butter Red Snapper, BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs, Cherry Pineapple White Cake

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Cheese McMuffin; Lunch: Beef Taco Bowl, Tri-Pepper Chicken Fajitas, Roast Turkey, Warm Blueberry Crunch

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos; Lunch: Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Curry Chicken Breast, BBQ Beef Brisket, Homemade Apple Strudel

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Sausage Biscuits & Gravy; Lunch: Beer Battered Cod, Beef Pepper Steak over Rice, Country Fried Chicken, Triple Berry Granola Crisp

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Green Chili Cheese Omelet; Lunch: Outdoor BBQ, English Breaded Orange Roughy, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

SATURDAY - Special 4th of July Menu!
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole; Lunch and Dinner: Chik Filet Sandwich, Baked Beans, Jumbo Pretzel, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Green Chili, Corn Bread, Beef Corn Dog, Chili Dog, Cheese Nachos, and Strawberry Shortbread

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Pancakes; Lunch: Country Fried Chicken, Meatball Hoagie, Macaroni & Cheese, Apple Dumplings

HIIP News

LIGHTEN UP COLORADO MID-POINT WEIGH IN’S
ASC/Wellness Center: Tuesday from 10-11a.m.
SFHC/4th Floor Bldg 29 Wellness Center: Tuesday from 12-1p.m.

JULY LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN: “New Club HIIP Program for Fiscal Year 2010”
Come celebrate the end of Club HIIP Fiscal Year 2009 and find out about the EXCITING programs and classes to come with a Potluck Party. We will have a SURPRISE guest! Exciting new Incentive!
*If you are willing to bring something, pick up a sign-up form & ENJOY LUNCH!
July 28, SFHC/5th Floor Summit Room, 12:05 - 12:45pm
July 28, ASC/2nd Floor Breakroom, 2:05 - 2:45pm
July 29, SFMC/Northcare Bldg 2nd Floor Julie Penrose Center, 12:05 - 12:45 pm
July 30, PH/E-Tower Basement Gala Room, 12:05 - 12:45 pm

PSF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form
Penrose Hospital
BOSU-Ball-Bootcamp (B3): Starts July 14 from 6:15-7 a.m. in the PH/ E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks
NIA: Session 1: Starts July 14 from 4-5 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks
Yoga For a Healthy Back 1: Starts July 14 from 5:15-6:30p.m. PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 wks
Yoga: Session 1: Starts July 16 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks
Belly Dancing: Session 1: Starts July 27 from 5-6 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks
Pilates: Session 1: Starts July 29 from 5-6 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 5 weeks

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for the orientations below via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext 2.
PH Wellness Center- July 9 at 8 a.m.
SFMC Wellness Center- July 16 at 5 p.m.
SFHC Wellness Center- July 17 at noon.
PH Wellness Center- July 21 at 4 p.m.
Anyone over 40 years old must have a physician’s form signed giving permission to use Wellness Centers.
*SFMC Wellness Center Orientations: Please note that if you used to have access to the PCH Wellness Center, you must attend an orientation at SFMC in order to gain access to that facility.

WALKING CLUBS
PH Walking Club: Every Thursday, 7:15-7:50 a.m. outside of valet. Contact Michelle Somers x5034
SFHC Walking Club:  Every Monday at 11:30 a.m. outside of the Foundation building. Contact Tracy x7085
SFMC Walking Club:  Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. meet outside 1st floor/valet entrance. Contact Rox x11064

Health Learning Center

All classes require pre-registration / cancellation a minimum of 24 hours prior. A $20 no show fee will be billed to the participant if registration not cancelled 24 hours in advance. To register or for more information, please call the Penrose Health Learning Center at 776-3600. 

T’ai Chi – A form of ancient Chinese martial arts that works to improve body awareness, strength and coordination.  Monthly, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning the first Tuesday of each month 9 to 10 a.m. July 2-23; Aug. 4-27; Sept. 1-24. The cost is $40 for the 4-week session.

Exercising with the Physioball Level I – This four-week class will focus on core stability and strength, toning abdominals, lower back strengthening and stretching, upper and lower body musculature. A physioball will be given to each participant to encourage completion of weekly homework assignments.  Class meets for 45-minutes once per week for four-weeks, Mondays, July 6-27, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.  The cost is $40.

Self Defense – Beginning self defense course for the general public.  Learn safety techniques and ways to increase vigilance, Thursdays, July 2-23, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for the 4-week session.

Basic Weight Training For All Ages - A wonderful strength and conditioning class for the entire family.  This class will challenge all fitness levels with its varied class format of circuits, resistance training, and core stability training. One hour twice per week for 4-weeks. The class is Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 3-26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  The cost is $40 for the 4-week session.

Essential Core Training - Core strength and stability is essential in maintaining functional ability for activities of daily living.  Core training is not just sit ups and crunches but incorporates stability muscles from your chest to your knees to create a foundation for all movement.  Come and join us for great workouts and “take home” information, Thursdays, Aug 6-27, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.  The cost is $30.

Meditation – A body friendly meditation style using holistic movements and music to promote relaxation. The class will help you to quiet your inner dialog, reach a relaxed body and peaceful state of mind. Class is Wednesdays, Sept. 2-23, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30.

New! Cover Your Knees – “Cover Your Knees” is a special program being offered this fall to teach girls, their parents and coaches about preventing knee injuries. The program includes an overview of anatomy and risk factors, physical assessments for attending athletes as well as a participatory warm-up and conditioning program. Teams are welcome; parent or coach must accompany the athlete. Appropriate for ages 10-18. An orthopedic doctor, physical therapist, recreational therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist will present. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $5.  

New! Resistance Training with Bands – Resistance band training is a unique resistance training method that may easily be accomplished at home or work with very little space and just a few varied tensions of bands.  Join us for this creative class that will provide exercises and direction for your mobile training system.  Monday, Sept. 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m.  The cost is $20.

New!  Stretching – If you are like most of us, you were taught the importance of stretching back in grade school.  Science, however, has moved on.  Come learn the latest techniques on effective stretching and how it can improve your overall fitness.   Mondays, Sept. 14-28, 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. The cost is  $23 for 3-weeks. 

Aquatics Classes – The Penrose Health Learning Center in cooperation with Colorado Sports and Spine. A structured class two to three times per week, concentrating on range of motion, overall strengthening and general cardiovascular conditioning.  All Aquatics classes are located at 1625 Medical Center Point (Union and Templeton Gap).  The cost is $46 per month for 2x / week or $66 per month for 3x / week.
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:30–11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Monday/Wednesday: 5-6 p.m.
- Monday/Friday: 12:30-1:30 p.m
- Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m.