Halos for Heroes

The following people were recognized through the Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation’s Halos for Heroes program this month.  Halos for Heroes recognizes associates, nurses and physicians who have touched the lives of patients in a special way.

Lori Bird, PH 5th Floor
Heidi Freeman, PH 5th Floor
Alanna Engle, PH 5th Floor
Heidi Brungardt, PH 5th Floor
Dr. David Weinstein
Dr. Victor Platz
Dr. Michael Loew
 

Lori Bird, Heidi Freeman, Alanna Engle and some of the staff on the 5th floor celebrate receiving several Halos for Heroes. (Photo by Sharon Meyers)

Halos For Heroes also wants to recognize that several doctors in the Penrose Hospital Emergency Room have been Hero recipients, as well as that the PH ER has been nominated twice!
 
Dr. Jack Dillon
Dr. Kit Hooker
Dr. Bruce Ward
Dr. Thomas MacFarlane
Dr. Victor Platz
Dr. Michael Loew
 
Haloes for Heroes is a program that evolved out of Centura Health’s desire to highlight the relationship between patients and providers. It allows patients, family, and friends to recognize and honor a specific Centura staff member who provided them with outstanding service.Halos for Heroes endorses Centura’s ideals in the areas of quality, service, cost, people, growth, and community in its quest to build an outstanding organization that better serves the needs of patients. Donations from Halos for Heroes benefit patients through better programs, services, and technology. Visit the website at WWW.HALOSFORHEROES.ORG for more information.

News Briefs

LIFE WITH PARALYSIS
Come hear an inspirational presentation by Penrose-St. Francis volunteer and Rehab Buddy, Brent Kennedy, on how he lives life with paralysis Aug. 12 at 2:30 p.m. in Cancer Center Room C at Penrose Hospital.  His goal is to help health care workers and others relate to people with similar health challenges. This free event will include a question and answer session and snacks.  Anyone is welcome to attend.

RACE FOR THE CURE- TEAM PENROSE 
Just a reminder that Pink/Jeans Day will be Aug. 14 at all three campuses. Wear Jeans (dress code permitting) or something pink and pay $5 to go towards the Team Goal for this year's Race for the Cure. Join Team Penrose and walk, run or sleep in for the Cure by registering at www.komecs.org and joining Team Penrose! For questions or more information, please contact Gail Decker, 776-6621.

SAVE THE DATE: ZOO PICNIC, SEPT. 13
The Penrose-St. Francis Health Services Family Picnic is Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last admission at 8 p.m.) at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. A buffet is served from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Moose Lake.  This event is for Penrose-St. Francis Associates and their immediate family members only. Immediate family members are those who currently live in the household.  Please show your badge at the front entrance gate to get your wrist band for admission to the zoo and buffet.  If you are working that day and unable to attend, your immediate family is still welcome. Please have them check in at the front entrance table with your name. The carousel will be free after 6:30 p.m.  Show your PSF spirit and wear your Mission & Motion T-shirt!  For questions, please call the Penrose-St. Francis Associate Activities Committee 776-5517.

BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIRS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 
Mission Outreach/Faith Community Nurses are gearing up for the two big Back to School Health Fairs/Immunization Clinics of the season! Consider offering your services to one of these two events. PSF brings a Childhood Immunization clinic to each of these events, plus a Health Risk Assessment to the Northern Churches Care Fair. There are also opportunities for providers and nurses in the areas of school physicals.  For more information or to volunteer, Contact Cyndy Wacker at 571-1113 or email cynthiawacker@centura.org.

LIVER LIFE WALK-Saturday, Memorial Park 
On Aug. 15, members of the community will come together to participate in the Liver Life Walk, a fun, 5K walk event benefiting the American Liver Foundation. During this 5K walk around Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, participants will walk for the more than 30 million Americans, including children, who are affected by one of more than 100 diseases of the liver. As a proud sponsor of this event, we invite you to walk with us as part of the Penrose-St. Francis Liver Life Walk Team. It’s easy to join or make a donation – just visit the Penrose Team website http://go.liverfoundation.org/goto/penrose. Or form a team of your own and engage your friends, family, or company in this cause too. Contact the Rocky Mountain Division of the American Liver Foundation for more information or for assistance with registration and setting up a personal team Webpage – lkarpiel@liverfoundation.org or 303.988.4388. Visit http://www.liverfoundation.org for more information.

DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SET Family Medical Clinics, a local 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, is 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. Bring 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. To volunteer or for more information, please call 776-8850.  Or visit the website at www.setofcs.org.

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. 

Hour Club Gifts

Attention Hour Club Members!

Associates who signed up as an Hour Club Member during this year’s Associate Campaign, your gift is ready for pick up:

SFMC, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Garden Level Cafeteria
PH, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cafeteria Lobby near West Elevators

Please pick up your gift yourself, since The Foundation will not release it to any other party.  Associates who are out Aug. 11 and 12, please contact The Foundation at 776-7760 and make arrangements to pick up your gift in our new offices.  We are now located on the third floor of the Margery Reed building, northwest side of the Penrose Hospital campus, and are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For associates who work off-site, your gifts will be delivered to your Executive Committee member on either Monday, Aug. 10, or Thursday, Aug. 13.  Please make arrangements to pick up your gift directly from the committee member.  We will not have your gifts available at PH or SFMC.

Just a reminder, in order to be an Hour Club Member you must have pledged an hour of pay per pay period for the full fiscal year if full-time, or a half-hour of pay per pay period for the entire fiscal year if part-time.

Thanks again for your support of the Associate Campaign!

Toy Drive

(Left to right) Kristie Vette and Beth Lamonthe of Actus Lend Lease present Kathleen Woodard, Peds and NICU Manager, with dozens of new toys for children in the Pediatrics Department Aug. 3.  Actus Lend Lease provides privatized housing to military members at Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases and held a toy drive throughout July at both locations for St. Francis Medical Center as part of a community outreach project. (Photo by Johnny Rea)

Weight Watchers

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State Games of America

Many PSF associates chose to lighten up this summer and join in the fun at the State Games of America July 30 - Aug. 2 in Colorado Springs. 
 
Congratulations to 11 PSF associates who ran or walked in the State Games of America 5K:
A job well done by Jennifer Brill, Patsy Marshall, Rox Norris, Pam Adamson, Denice Thomas, Michelle Trombly, Elaine Benton, Erin Tatum, Emily Quintana, Carol Wodtke, and Lisa Carter.
 
A special congratulations to our 5k medalists for their specified age groups:

Gold medalist: Patsy Marshall, 1st place winner in her ladies age group. 

Bronze medalist: Rox Norris, 3rd place winner in her ladies age group.

PSF also had three winning teams in the Lighten Up Colorado challenge.

Gold Medalists of the Advanced division: The Puddin' Chasers
Jeanne Barnes, Margaret Sabin, Hellen Ballard, Kristine Barrett, Diane Demasters, Mary Kielma, Patrick Menzies, RoseAnn Moore, Gary Morse, Kathy Parham, and Victor Zayac
 
Silver Medalists of the Novice division: The BBB's
Kate McCord, Jill Clark, Kathy Guy, Eileen Hurd, Nancetta Williams, Ann Martin, Lori McMichen, Dr. Jeff Oram-Smith, Kelli Saucerman, and Missy Williamson
 
Bronze Medalists for the Intermediate division- You're Goin' Down
Robin Tillman, Phil Ainsworth, Jenny Brill, Aubrey Edelman, Krista Means, Deb Turner, Ed Ulfe, Rachelle Vasquez, Ginny Vravick, Yun Hui Yi, and Faith Young
 
One last Recognition:
Congratulations to Stanley Darnell of the Rollie Pollies and Melissa Schott of Bring It On, for being nominated as OUTSTANDING CAPTAINS!

Cover Your Knees

Hike the Peak

For the seventh straight year, Penrose-St. Francis is a sponsor of the annual Pikes Peak Challenge Sept. 12, the vigorous hike up our favorite mountain on behalf of the Brain Injury Association of Colorado. 

BIAC provides education, advocacy and resources on behalf of the brain injured in our state and has been instrumental in creating and supporting the local CIRCLE group, which helps many vets at Fort Carson.
 
In recent years, the Rehab and ICU departments have been the most active participants in the Challenge, but we want to invite anyone and everyone to join in.  Registration is $40 (which includes a T-Shirt, pre-hike banquet/education, trailside support and a nice BBQ at the end), and each hiker must raise at least $150 to support BIAC.
 
If you've never hiked the Peak, this is an excellent opportunity, because you are monitored the entire way, and the medical support is nothing short of terrific.  Traumatic brain injury is often called The Hidden Epidemic, because symptoms are often not clearly visible, yet the impact on life is monumental.  We do a lot of treatment here at PSF, but we would prefer to prevent injuries in the first place - and that's where BIAC comes in.
 
To register, look for the purple brochures in Rehab areas, PH ICU, or HR, call 574-1634 or go on line at www.PikesPeakChallenge.com.  Better hurry - the number of hikers is limited by the US Forest Service.

Community Project

Going Green

Going Green Tips of the Week… INEXPENSIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS: Turn up the thermostat

Set the thermostat to 78 degrees when you are home and 85 degrees or off when you are away. This can be a savings of 1 - 3 percent per degree, for each degree the thermostat is set above 72 degrees.

Using ceiling or room fans allows you to set the thermostat higher because the air movement will cool the room. Always take into account health considerations and be sure to drink plenty of fluids in warm weather. 

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. 

Liver Life Walk

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 Crumb Halibut, 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: English Breaded Orange Roughy, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli, Outdoor BBQ:  Tahiti Chicken,  Hambergers & Hotdoag, Corn on the Cob, Chipotle Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Asst chips, Cookies, Lemonade & Iced Tea

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole; Lunch: Red Hook Fried Shrimp, Turkey Pot Pie, Meat Lasagna & Garlic Bread, Blueberry Cherry Cobbler

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

Family Market

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. 

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.  

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. Sept. 1-24. The cost is $40 for the 4-week session.

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! 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.

HIIP News

AUGUST LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN: “Celebrate What Is Right with the World”
So much of our time these days is spent lamenting over life’s problems, or the state of the world, and basically what’s wrong with everything. It’s easy to get lost in the negative and forget all there is to celebrate. This workshop is centered on the nationally acclaimed video, “Celebrate What’s Right with the World” by Dewitt Jones. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Dewitt’s seven concepts as he presents them in the video and develop a personal celebration plan.  Presented by Steve Tucker, EAP.
Aug. 19, SFMC/TBD, 12:05 - 12:35 p.m.
Aug. 20, PH/E-Tower Basement Gala Room, 12:05 - 12:35 p.m.

WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK
Weight Watchers at Work is beginning a new session with a FREE information meeting Wednesday, at 5:30 p.m. in the Penrose Hospital/1st Floor Volunteer Conference Room.  The meeting will include free Weight Watchers snacks and a drawing for Weight Watchers Magazine.  Registration forms and payments will be collected at the meeting.  The 17 week session officially begins Aug. 12 and will meet every Wednesday for 17 weeks at 5:30 p.m. at PH/1st Floor Volunteer Conference Room.  NEW HIIP Incentive!!! Check out this fantastic deal HIIP is offering! Those who are currently enrolled in the PSF WW program and renew will receive a 25% DISCOUNT off the series price ($130 for the 17 weeks- savings of $45)!
New participants will receive a 20% DISCOUNT off the series price ($140 for 17 weeks – savings of $35)! Lose weight this fall and feel your absolute best! For more information contact Michelle Somers 776-5034.

HYPERTENTION INTERVENTION
Want to try another way to Protect Your Heart?
Fridays 12 – 12:30 p.m.: Aug. 28, Sep. 4, 11, 18 at SFMC/Conference Room 2
Was your blood pressure high at the health screening? Did you ever want to try relaxation, guided imagery or meditation? Each of these can help protect your heart by lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, and bringing a sense of peace and calm. Join us for the Club HIIP Education class series on lowering your blood pressure.
Incentive: If you start class with high blood pressure (above 120-125/80-89) and are able to lower it to within normal ranges (below 120-125/80-89) by week four you will receive a $20 gift card! You must attend three out of the four classes to be eligible.

FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES
Office Outlook Express: Aug. 11 from 12-12:45 p.m. at ASC/1st Floor Skyline Room
Keeping Your Family Safe in the Wilderness: Aug. 18 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. at SFMC/Conf Room 2
Circuit Training for Two: Aug. 26 from 4-4:45 p.m. at PH/E-Tower Basement Aerobics Room

AUGUST HIKING CLUB
Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m.: Grand Cordera Lawn
Directions: From I-25 take the Briargate Pkwy Exit.  Go EAST on Briargate Pkwy, turn Left on Grand Cordera Pkwy.  The park is immediately on the right. Meet on the corner sidewalk.  For more information, contact hike leader Rox Norris at 358-9479. Family members and pets on a leash are welcome. The trail is rated easy to moderate and is about 3-4 miles long. Stroller friendly!

SELF CARE CLASS
Aug. 12 from 7:30-8:15 a.m. at SFMC/Conference Room 2

PSF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form
Penrose Hospital
Body Toning: Session 1a/b: Starts today from 11:45-12:50 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks
Nia: Session 3: Starts Aug. 25 from 4-5 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 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- Aug. 13 at 8 a.m.
SFMC Wellness Center- Aug. 19 at 1 p.m.
PH Wellness Center- Aug. 25 at 4 p.m.
SFMC Wellness Center- Aug. 27 at 5 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.

COMMUNITY WALKS
Liver Life Walk: Aug. 15, at Memorial Park
8 a.m. Registration, 9 a.m. Walk Begins
Join us as we raise funds for the 30 million Americans affected by liver disease.  The Liver Life Walk is a pledged fundraising 5K walk event. Margaret Sabin, PSF President & CEO, is the leader for this walk and appreciates PSF associate’s support!  Enjoy a walk on a nice summer morning?
To register today and join Team PSF visit: http://go.liverfoundation.org/goto/Penrose or contact Erin Heberlein at 776-7394.

National Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk: Aug. 22, at Manitou Springs
8:30 a.m. check in, 10 a.m. walk begins, 11 a.m. Lunch is served
Register yourself and your friends to take a walk in Manitou Springs Memorial Park to help improve awareness and understanding of down syndrome. Please visit this website to register:  www.csdsa.org

WALKING CLUBS
PH Walking Club: Every Thursday at 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- Winter season- the group will walk the stairs indoors. Contact Rox x11064