Associate Christmas Meal

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For Your Spirit

Advent began Sunday, November 29 and during this season of waiting, the Spiritual Care Department will offer Tuesdays in Advent.  At noon each Tuesday during Advent, there will be a service in the Chapel at Penrose Main for a journey of spiritual renewal.  Each service will offer reflection, prayer and sacred music. We hope you can join us each week as we make the journey.

Tuesday, December 8, noon
Tuesday, December 15, noon
Tuesday, December 22, noom

Virtual Tours

We all know the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” so in comparison “a virtual tour is worth ten thousand words.”  To give future patients, associates and web site visitors a sneak peak of our facilities, we’ve created virtual tours of SFMC and The Birth Center and posted them on penrosestfrancis.org.  

Virtual tours give web site visitors a 360 degree view and the option to navigate a room with zoom and up/down controls.  While a virtual tour isn’t a substitute for an actual walkthrough, it does give future patients, families, guests and associates the opportunity to become familiar with SFMC before they arrive.

Virtual tours are especially helpful to women who are pregnant because many moms-to-be want to view a birth center and its amenities before they choose where to deliver their baby.  The virtual tours can't replace the personal touch and detailed information provided during the walkthrough tour given during childbirth classes, but they may help attract more women to our birth center.   

To view the virtual tour of SFMC and The Birth Center, visit the link below or penrosestfrancis.org.

http://cos-homes.com/SFMC/sfmc_start.htm

Coming soon!  A virtual tour of Penrose Hospital  

Congratulations!

Diane LeBlanc, President and Chief Development Officer for the Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation, and Margaret Sabin, President and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, are all smiles after Diane received the 2009 Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southern Colorado Chapter during a ceremony at Colorado College on Thursday. 
 
Diane has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of professional fundraising and management for non-profit organizations.  Her commitment to the fundraising profession includes service as President of the Arkansas Council of the National Committee on Planned Giving, board member of the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and member of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. 
 
She is also a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve and is currently assigned to NORAD/U.S. Northern Command.  She recently served as a policy and strategic planner in Afghanistan with joint U.S. and Coalition forces.
 
Congrats Diane!

Employee Blood Drive

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Open House

Last Thursday, Select Hospital held an open house at St. Francis Medical Center to meet and greet SFMC associates.  In summer 2010, they will move from St. Francis Health Center to the 6th floor at St. Francis Medical Center.  Construction will begin soon to accommodate the 30-bed long term acute care unit. 

Occasionally, patients in the hospital have a need for a longer acute care stay due to their illness, multiple injuries, trauma, or medical complications. The unique medical needs of these types of patients require more intensive, focused hospital care for optimal recovery. Select Hospital is designed specifically to meet the needs of these types of extended acute care patients.

SFMC looks forward to a long and successful partnership with Select Hospital and their patients.
 
 
Nicole Reinhardt, Director of Clinical Services, Joe Ellis, Director of Business Development and Valerie Brickell, CEO from Select Hospital welcome SFMC associates at the open house.

Lunch 'N Learn

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HIIP News

DECEMBER LUNCH 'N LEARN
"Give the Most Important Gift This Christmas: Health, How to Tell Loved Ones You are Concerned About Their Health”
The wonderful Christmas season is just around the corner.  Why not give what could be the most important gift of all to someone special in your life.  This LNL presented by Paul Anderson from Spiritual Care will help you more effectively communicate your concern for their health without jeopardizing the relationship.  Paul will help you discover ways, both verbally and non-verbally, to encourage your loved ones to take better care of themselves physically, spiritually and emotionally.  Come celebrate this magical season and make a difference in your loved ones’ life!

Thursday, Dec. 10, 12:05-12:35 p.m., PH/E-Tower Basement Gala Room
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 12:05-12:35 p.m., SFMC/NorthCare Building, 2nd floor Julie Penrose Center, Breakout room
 
FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES
Family Fun Fitness: Friday, Dec. 11, 11:30-12:15 p.m. at ASC/1st Floor Skyline Room
Get Tech to Keep Your Weight:  Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 11:30-12:15 p.m. at SFMC/Northcare Bldg, 2nd fl, Julie Penrose Center

Give the Best Gift this Christmas- The Gift of Blood!
Donate Blood! December 1-8
*Raffle for prizes!
For all PH blood donations Dec 1-8 please call x5822 to schedule an appointment.
The Blood Drive Blood Vessel with be visiting the following locations:
Dec. 8 from 2-6 p.m., SFMC/ Main entrance
Dec. 15 from 9-12 p.m., ASC/Main entrance
Blood donation counts as one Club HIIP Education Credit!

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext 2.
SFMC Wellness Center- Dec. 9 at 1 p.m.
PH Wellness Center- Dec. 10 at 8 a.m.
SFMC Wellness Center- Dec 17 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.

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

HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES
Please note: The HIIP Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24 at noon through Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. The HIIP office will close on Thursday, December 31 at noon through Friday, January 1 in observance of New Years Day.

News Briefs

RONALD McDONALD FAMILY ROOM
The Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Francis Medical Center is open but is always looking for volunteers. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Tina Dewar, Ronald McDonald Family Room manager, at: tina.ronhouse@yahoo.com or 243-3574.

SANDWICH ORDERS
The Penrose Hospital Cafe is taking sandwiches orders via Fax.  The cut off time to submit orders is 9:45 a.m.  Use the attached form or pick up fax order sandwich slips by the deli counter to take back to the office. Sandwich fax order sheet

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.

ATTENTION NURSES
South State RN Residency Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses and Back to Practice Nurses will be held March 3rd-April 7th 2010.  Whether you are a new graduate RN or an experienced nurse returning to the profession, Centura Health provides an ideal way to develop your professional practice in a caring, safe and nurturing patient-focused culture.  Internal Centura associates, please apply online to requisition # 36159 which can be accessed through the following path: MVW, Associates, Human Resources, Careers, Careers Centura, Internal Career Site. Questions? Call Human Resources at 776-4796.

Health Learning Center

Check out these 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.

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!  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

Cafeteria Menu

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

Penrose Hospital daily breakfast and lunch menu.

MONDAY
Breakfast: Western Breakfast Skillet, Eggs Florentine
Lunch: Chicken Dumplings, Penne Pasta & Choice Sauce, Sloppy Joe’s, Beer Battered Cod, Chili Dog, RaspApple Cobbler

TUESDAY
Breakfast :French Toast, Sausage Egg Muffin Sandwich
Lunch: Turkey, Cheddar & Pepper Sub Sandwich, Chili Rellanos, Beef Taco Bowl, Green Chili, Battered Shrimp, Chocolate Brownie

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Fruit Topped Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos
Lunch: Grill Chicken Spinach Jack Sandwich, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Beef Stir Fry, Calamari & Marinara,   Bread Pudding

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Denver Omelet, Waffles, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit
Lunch: Turkey Bacon Swiss Sandwich, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry, Burgundy Beef Stew, BBQ Pork Wings, Cheese Tortellini

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet
Lunch: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Gorgonzola Mahi Mahi, Ratatouille, Chik Filet Burger

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit
Lunch: Montana Slow Cooked Pork, Meat Lasagna ,Garlic Bread Popcorn Chicken, Peas & Pearl Onion, Blackberry Cobbler

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Belgium Waffles, Red Potato Home Fries, Mac & Cheese
Lunch: Fried Chicken, Baked Honey Ham, Sweet Potato & Marshmallow, Collard Greens, Baked Biscuits, Apple Dumplings