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A Look Inside
Trivia Question
Coin Wars
News Briefs
Du-Athlon
Basic Life Support Classes
Health Learning Center
Winter Gear Needed
HIIP News
Supply Chain Links
Cafeteria Menu
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Trivia Question
What special Penrose-St. Francis Health Services anniversary is Sept. 15?
The first person to send an email with the correct information wins a prize! Send your answers to Stacey Knott, at staceyknott@centura.org.
Watch for the answer in next week's Penrose Pulse!
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Coin Wars
Successful Fundraiser for the American Liver Foundation!
By Erin Heberlein
Club HIIP
Over 30 million Americans suffer from Liver Disease, and this year Penrose-St. Francis Health Services’ associates banded together to fight for healthy livers!
This was the first year the Liver Life Walk for the American Liver Foundation arrived in Colorado Springs, and PSF decided to kick off their first year with a new and exciting fundraiser, Coin Wars!
Coin Wars, was a three week long inter-department challenge, from July 22 to Aug. 12. Departments that decided to participate in Coin Wars received an ALF coin bucket for their coins.
About 30 departments contributed to the Coin Wars fundraiser, but the top three teams included the Cellar Dwellers (Payroll, Employee Education, and Employee Health), raising $59.01; Revenue Integrity, raising $215.03; and the Coin Wars champions winning a department ice cream party, was Inpatient Rehab, raising $290. 64 in coins!
Inpatient Rehab at Penrose Hospital was the Liver Life Walk Coin Wars and won an ice cream party. They raised $290. 64 in coins! (Photo by Julie Cox)
Overall Coin Wars raised a whopping $810, being the largest ALF fundraiser besides walker and online donations! Between Coin Wars, Denim Jeans Day, and walker/online donations, PSF raised over $2,600 on top of our corporate sponsorship!
Thank you and congratulations to all the departments that participated in Coin Wars, and the Liver Life Walk making it all a great success!
When we all combine our small efforts, we can make a HUGE difference!
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News Briefs
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
--Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center near the Cafeteria.
--Sept.24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Francis Health Center near the carpenter shop
--Sept 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Penrose Hospital near the loading dock
Free BBQ will be served to participants. The training is open to all associates and does not require pre-registration. For more information, please contact Greg Johnson at 776-5091.
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.
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Du-Athlon
Click on the flyer above for a larger, printable version.
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Basic Life Support Classes
Below are several Basic Life Support classes for September. Associates who are due for the class in October may take one the September classes if there is space available. People may sign up for the classes on Healthstream.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 session
Course Name - ID: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Current Registration/Class Size: 7/15
Building (Room): St. Francis Health Center(3 West Conference Room)
Instructors: Montie J Baxley, WIlliam C Lewis
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 session
Course Name - ID: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Current Registration/Class Size: 1/18
Building (Room): Penrose Hospital-Main(Old EMS Classroom)
Instructors: Dacia L Gunn, Tania jaleh Wuthier
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 session
Course Name - ID: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Current Registration/Class Size: 0/9
Building (Room): St. Francis Medical Center(Conference Room #5)
Instructors: Betty Kwist
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 session
Course Name - ID: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Current Registration/Class Size: 8/9
Building (Room): Penrose Hospital-Main(Alpine Room)
Instructors: Gerald Hospador
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 session
Course Name - ID: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Current Registration/Class Size: 0/9
Building (Room): Penrose Hospital-Main(Old EMS Classroom)
Instructors: Sarah Mottern
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 session
Course Name - ID: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Current Registration/Class Size: 0/9
Building (Room): Penrose Hospital-Main(Critical Care Classroom)
Instructors: Olinda P Spitzer
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Health Learning Center
Here are the next three months community health and wellness classes at the 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. Offered monthly, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning the first Tuesday of each month, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 6-29, Nov. 3-24 (seven sessions), Dec. 1-17 (three weeks only). The cost is $40 for the 4-week session (or discounted session rate as applicable).
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. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19-Nov. 11. The cost is $40 for the 4-week session.
New! Creating Healthy Food Gifts – Healthy food is always a great gift idea. Join us in creating items such as soups, teas, basket ideas, cookies or other treats to personalize your holiday giving. An economic way to please even the most difficult person on your list. 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1. The cost is $30.
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. Mondays, Nov. 16 – Dec. 7, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. The cost is $30.
New! YoChi - This unique class will incorporate exercise components of both seated Yoga and Tai Chi to promote relaxation and stress reduction. Thursdays, Oct. 29-Nov. 19, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for the 4-week session.
Join The Health Learning Center Gym – Did you know that a one month membership at the HLC gym is equal to one class option through Colorado Springs Utilities? Join us for one or more months and get your workouts kick started under the guidance of our fitness experts. Call the registration number for an exercise intake appointment. By appointment only. Contact 776-4761 to schedule your intake to initiate your membership. The cost is $46 per month / no contracts – month to month membership.
NEW! Portion Distortion – Learn about correct portion sizes verses restaurant portion sizes. Bigger is not always better. How do you deal with our “upsized” world without becoming “upsized” yourself. A great visual aid to your nutrition plan. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5:45 – 7 p.m. The cost is $20.
NEW! Stress Management and Emotional Eating – Learn to identify and combat emotional eating. Discussion will include emotional and physical hunger and explore alternative methods of handling stress and other emotions. Discover possible emotional connections to commonly craved foods. Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:45 – 7 p.m. The cost is $20.
NEW! Balancing Your Fat and Fiber for the Health of Your Heart / Incorporating Exercise – Discuss types of fats and their impact on your cholesterol levels. Understand how to comfortably add fiber to help lower your cholesterol. We will also discuss how to effectively incorporate exercise and movement into your lifestyle. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. The cost is $20.
NEW! Cooking Demo and Tasting – Cooking with healthy grains, beans, vegetables and spicy sauces to improve heart health. Lower your risk of heart disease by incorporating some of these great recipes and easy suggestions into your own home cooked meals. Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. The cost is $25.
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. Thursday, Oct. 15, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. The cost is $20.
New! Individual Fitness Assessment – Measure your fitness levels against the national averages and note areas in which you excel and potential areas of need. A sub-max VO2 treadmill test as well as evaluations for flexibility, strength and strength endurance will be performed. Results will be reviewed and discussed with a fitness expert to help direct you in your future fitness goals. By appointment only; contact 776-3600 to schedule your appointment . The cost is $50.
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.
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Winter Gear Needed
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HIIP News
Du-Athlon!
Are you ready to do a Du-Athlon? This is an eight-week challenge Sept. 21-Nov. 15 that incorporates personal goals of biking, walking, running and physical activity over eight Colorado peaks across the Rockies. Keep in shape after Lighten Up Colorado and get fit this fall. Presented and created by Rachel Cline, Club HIIP Intern.
Invest in YOU! Only $20 to sign up for the Duathlon Challenge! If you complete your challenge, then you’ll receive a $15 Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods! Your registration fee includes a packet of information, exercise tips, emails, postcards across the Rockies, and more! Sign up today in the HIIP Office or by calling 776-7494.
HYPERTENTION INTERVENTION
Want to try another way to protect your heart?
Friday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. 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.
FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES
Spiritual Healing at the Reflection Ponds: Sept. 15 from 7:30-8:15 a.m. at SFMC/Reflection Pond Employee Entrance
Grocery Shopping on a Tight Budget: Sept. 16 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at King Soopers on Fillmore and Centennial
FISH: Fatty Acids in Seafood are Healthy: Sept. 24 from 4-4:45 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 a.m.-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.
SFMC Wellness Center- Sept. 16 at 1 p.m.
SFHC Wellness Center- Sept. 18 at noon
PH Wellness Center- Sept. 22 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 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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Light the Night
Sept. 17. Downtown Pioneers Museum. Registration and festivities, including refreshments, entertainment and family activities, open at 5 p.m. Walks will begin at 7 p.m. Light The Night is an annual Society event to raise funds for cures. It’s the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of patients and their families. Funds raised through Light the Night Walk support the work of hundreds of the world’s best and brightest researchers in their search for better therapies and cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Go to www.lightthenight.org/rm and join “Team Penrose” or Contact Erin Heberlein at 776-7394.
Please show your PSF team spirit by wearing your teal “Mission in Motion” T-shirt to the walk.
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Supply Chain Links
Click on the poster above for a larger, printable version.
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Cafeteria Menu
For the SFMC menu, please call the daily menu phone line 571-1001.
Penrose Hospital daily breakfast and 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 construction.
MONDAY
Breakfast: Eggs Florentine & Mornay Sauce; Lunch: Sloppy Joes, Chicken & Dumplings, Penne Pasta w/ Alfredo or Marinara, and Apple Raspberry Cobbler
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Cheese McMuffin; Lunch: Green Pork Chili, Beef Taco Bowls, Chili Rellenos, and Warm Chocolate Brownies
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos; Lunch: Beef Stir Fry over Jasmine Rice, Chicken & Sausage, Jambalaya, Calamari & Marinara Sauce, and Raisin Bread Pudding
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Sausage Biscuits & Gravy; Lunch: BBQ Pork Wings, Burgundy Beef Stew in Bread Bowl, Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, and Sunshine Lemon Orange Cake
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Green Chili Cheese Omelet; Lunch: OUTDOOR BBQ: Pineapple Chicken, Hamburgers, Brats & Sauerkraut, Corn on Cob, Honey Calico Beans, Cookies, Assorted Chips, Lemonade, Iced Tea; Inside Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Fresh Mahi Mahi w/ Tropical Salsa, Roast Turkey
SATURDAY
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole; Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Meat Lasagna & Garlic Bread, Smoked BBQ Pork, and Blackberry Cobbler
SUNDAY
Breakfast: Pancakes; Lunch: Country Fried Chicken, Honey Baked Glazed Ham, Sweet Potato & Marshmallow, and Apple Dumplings
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