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ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation’s Associate Financial Assistance Fund program guidelines are online at WWW.PSFFOUND.ORG.  Click on the link on the home page and you’ll be directed to the same information sheet that appears on the back of the assistance application. Please note that the application form itself is not available to complete online.  You must still complete the request process in person through the Foundation office located on the third floor of the Margery Reed Memorial Building, Penrose Hospital campus. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call 776-7760, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
In an effort to save time and paper, Education will no longer distribute hard copies of applications and guidelines for tuition reimbursement.  Associates can access these documents via My Virtual Workplace.  For more information, please contact PSF Education at 776-5186.
     How to Access:
• Log into My Virtual Workplace
• Click on the Reference Tab
• Click on Docushare
• Click on PSF General Folders
• Click on Education Resources
• Click on Tuition Assistance Forms
• Click on Tuition Application (and print) AND click on Tuition Guidelines (and print)

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. 

Nurses Celebrate

Twenty-seven new graduate nurses participated in the RN Residency Program at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.  Their program official concluded with a graduation celebration Sept. 2 at Penrose Hospital. Kate McCord, PSF Chief Nursing Officer, was the guest speaker at the event and spoke to the nurses about believing in themselves and their mission. (Photo by Julie Cox)

H1N1 Update

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Lunch N Learn

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Winter Gear Needed

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Going Green

Going Green Tips of the Week… ENERGY SAVINGS: Use energy efficient light bulbs.

As you can imagine the electricity we use at PSF is astronomical.  However, our facilities department is helping reduce the amount of electricity we use.  Our facility technicians have installed energy efficient light bulbs in our fixtures. Why’s this so important?

Here's a fun fact:  If a quarter of the households in the United States replaced a regular light bulb with an energy efficient light bulb, it could save as much carbon dioxide as planting 257,215 acres of forest.  Thanks to our facilities department, we are saving lots of trees!

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. 

Make Extra Money

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AED Presentation

Johnny Rea, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services director of Marketing and Communications, presented an Automated External Defibrillator grant to Reverend Cleveland A. Thompson at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Aug. 29.

Penrose-St. Francis and Centura Health offer AED grants through its “Jump Start a Heart Program.”  AED grants up to $2,500 are awarded to non-profit organizations such as schools, churches, senior centers, camps and community organizations. 

An AED delivers an electric shock to a person suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.  Centura has placed more than 400 AEDS in communities throughout the state.

According to the American Heart Association, each year 950,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease, making it the number one cause of death in the U.S. At least 300,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) before they reach the hospital.

Approximately 74 percent of people would survive sudden cardiac arrest if bystanders call 911 and begin CPR, and if trained responders provide defibrillation within minutes. For every minute without CPR and defibrillation, the odds of survival decrease seven to 10 percent.


Johnny Rea, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services director of Marketing and Communications, presented an Automated External Defibrillator grant to Reverend Cleveland A. Thompson at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Aug. 29. (Photo by Julie Cox)

Race For The Cure

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Zoo Picnic

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Jeans Day

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HIIP News

HYPERTENTION INTERVENTION
Want to try another way to protect your heart?
Fridays Noon to 12:30 p.m.: 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.

EDUCATION CLASSES
Building Houses, Building Communities: Tuesday from 4:15-5 p.m. at SFMC/Conf 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 2a/b: Starts Sept. 21 from 11:45-12:50 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks
St. Francis Medical Center
Yoga: Session 1: Starts Sept. 14 from 5-6:15 p.m. in the North Care Building/2nd Floor Julie Penrose Center for 6 weeks

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext 2.
PH Wellness Center- Thursday at 8 a.m.
SFMC Wellness Center- Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m.
SFHC Wellness Center- Friday, Sept. 18 at noon
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 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

JEANS DAY
Friday donate $5 to wear denim. 
In support and to help fundraise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Light the Night Walk.
Where to donate:
Penrose Hospital: HIIP Office, Wellness Center/ E Tower
St. Francis Medical Center: Jean Turk, Administration
St. Francis Health Center: Liz Benavidz, Nutrition Services
ASC:  Lisa Ballard, Upstairs

COMMUNITY EVENTS 
Pikes Peak Challenge - Saturday, Sept. 12. 
Please contact Eileen Cannon at 776-5614 to be on Team PSF! Hike begins at 5:00 a.m.
Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 28  **Registration fee of $40.00. Each hiker must register individually, but if part of a team, indicate team name on registration form. To be qualified to hike, all collected donations, a minimum of $150.00 must be turned in by Friday, Sept. 11. The Pikes Peak Challenge is a unique fundraising event for the Brain Injury Association of Colorado (BIAC) held annually in September. It encourages registered participants to experience the excitement and success of hiking to the summit of Pikes Peak while supporting a great cause. For more information visit: www.pikespeakchallenge.com

Walk to Cure Diabetes - Saturday, Sept. 12. America the Beautiful Park. 
Check in at 9 a.m., Walk starts at 10 a.m., walk length is a 5K. As many as 3 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, a disease most often diagnosed in childhood that strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime, and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation. JDRF's mission: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Thanks to dramatic research progress, a cure is now within our reach. To join the PSF team go to www.walk.jdrf.org or contact Erin Heberlein at 776-7394.

All PSF Associates are encouraged to participate in these upcoming events!  Find a cause that is close to your heart and put your MISSION IN MOTION!

Please show your PSF team spirit by wearing your teal “Mission in Motion” T-shirt to all walks.

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! 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.

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. Nutrition Services will host an outdoor BBQ every Friday during the construction.

MONDAY
Breakfast: Eggs Florentine & Mornay Sauce, Lunch: Sheppard's Pie, Chicken Pineapple Teriyaki, Garlic Butter Crab Cakes, Blackberry Cobbler

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Cheese McMuffin, Lunch: Santa Fe Chicken Eggrolls, Tri -Pepper Beef Fajita's, Beef Chimichanga, Cinnamon Churros

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos, Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Scallop Seafood Saute w/ mini shells, Meatball Mushroom Marinara, Chocolate Lava Cakes

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Sausage Biscuits & Gravy, Lunch: Pork Chops in Apricot Brown Sauce, Broiled Salmon in White Wine Sauce, Baked Potato Bar, St. Francis Pistachio Cake

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Green Chili Cheese Omelet, Lunch: OUTDOOR BBQ: Kailua Pork, Maui Maui Chicken, Coconut Rice, Honey Calico Beans, Island Corn on Cob, Upside Down Pineapple Cake, Hawaiian Punch, Ice Tea. Inside: Fried Catfish, Chicken Breast Marsala, Apple Cranberry Crisp

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole, Lunch: Beer Battered Cod, Meat Lasagna, Chili Dogs, Warm Apple Dumplings

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Pancakes, Lunch: Country Fried Chicken, Cabbage Rolls, Cherry Apple Cobbler