Associate Partnership Pulse Survey

Please participate in the very short survey & share your opinion!

If you haven't done so already, you are invited to take a few minutes to provide feedback on some important questions. A link was sent to your email last week and a reminder will be sent today. Information on how to take the survey can be found in the flyer further down your screen. Centura Health leaders throughout the state take your opinions very seriously and will continue to work hard to build an organization that extends Christ’s healing ministry to the people in our community, and respects its associates by creating a work environment of which we can all be proud.

Click on the flyer for a printable version.

HealthGrades Award

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services Ranked Top 5 Percent in Nation
According to Quality Study
Recognized for Outstanding Clinical Performance by HealthGrades, the Leading Independent Healthcare Ratings Organization

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services announced on Jan. 26 that a new study ranks its clinical quality among the top 5 percent in the nation. This is the seventh year in a row that Penrose-St. Francis Health Services has received the distinction, and the only hospital in Colorado to have done so. 

The study by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, analyzed patient outcomes at each of the nation’s 5,000 nonfederal hospitals over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and named hospitals in the top 5 percent as HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence™.

“We are committed to providing the highest quality health care for our community,” said Margaret Sabin, President and CEO, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. “This award demonstrates the consistent quality of care that our physicians and associates provide every day to the Pikes Peak region.”

Penrose-St. Francis was also recognized as one of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for 2008 and 2009 by HealthGrades.

The Healthy Neighborhood Project

The Healthy Neighborhood Project is a collaborative effort by the Old North End Neighborhood (ONEN), Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and wellCenters to nurture and improve the health of our community, one neighborhood at a time. The project is designed to help ONEN residents learn about, improve upon and track their health status.


More than 250 of our ONEN neighbors took part in the free health screening.

The project, which is open only to ONEN residents 18 years old and older, includes:
• A pre- and post-project online health risk assessment
• A pre- and post-project health screening including body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol, non-fasting HDL & glucose
• Wellness Fun Fair featuring additional screenings, wellness information and  activities for kids
• One-on-one wellness coaching and self-directed care
• Access to free and low-cost wellness classes and events



The unique feature of this program is that Penrose-St. Francis will be able to measure the effectiveness that wellness and prevention programs have on participant’s health using proven scientific tools for collecting and analyzing data.

Star Associates

The Rewards & Recognition committee chose to spotlight the Centura Pillar of Cost for the Fall Quarter 2009. The following associates have been recognized by their peers because they demonstrate consistent behavior of Stewardship by “presenting examples in which careful use of materials, time, or financial resources are shown”.

PH Star Associate: Jane Dodder, Patient Safety/Risk Management
Nominated by: Sue Sindler & Donna Park

Jane exemplifies stewardship of financial resources throughout the year by the dedication and hard work she expends on the annual Risk Management Incentive Plan. This plan is driven by Catholic Health Initiatives which includes the participation of many CHI hospitals. Participation in this program requires developing 6 initiatives each year directed at improving patient safety throughout the PSF system. The successful completion of these initiatives involves the efforts of many other managers and associates. However, none of these initiatives would come together and demonstrate our improvements if not for Jane’s outstanding leadership throughout the entire process. By participating and obtaining consistently high scores on these incentive plans year after year, we are able to realize a significant rebate on our insurance premiums in the range of approximately $300,000 dollars these last two fiscal years. In addition, Jane has been instrumental this year in leading several of Centura’s other CHI hospital risk managers with developing their incentive plans as well.

St. Francis Medical Center Star Associate: Nancy Marts, Mother/Baby Unit
Nominated by: Pat Tetterton

Nancy shows outstanding stewardship for our organization daily. She has completed numerous recoveries of monies that would have been lost through incomplete documentation of “Stop-Time IV”. She not only corrects the documentation timely but also holds the nurse accountable by sitting with each one of them and assisting them with the correct documentation. She teaches them the importance of this. Within the past 4 months, she has recovered approximately $3500 in recapturing charges for the unit. Nancy also exemplifies stewardship with correcting and putting in circumcision charges that have been missed, charged on the wrong infant, or double charged.

She has risen to the task of assisting Pat with maintaining their productivity. Nancy steps in and takes charge on the unit, works daily with the new staff, teaches the discharge class when a charge nurse is tied up, works in the trans/newborn nursery, assists with counseling and education associates about overtime, and helps problem-solve daily the productivity issues that occur on the unit. She is here for the staff, helping at all times.

Nancy has also changed the process with the discharging of the Hugs & Kisses sensors by educating staff not to put them in their pockets where they can be taken home. The unit had lost 4 sets at $515.00 each. Since Nancy’s training, none have been lost in the past 6 months. She is careful with the units’ utilization of supplies and educates staff on avoidance of waste. These are a few examples of Nancy’s “Outstanding Stewardship”.

St. Francis Health Center Star Associate: Margaret Morris, Behavioral Health
Nominated by: Kay McCarthy

Maggie has been with PSF since the 1980’s serving what then was the Partial Hospitalization Program working with a very difficult patient population. She later worked as a Mental Health Worker on the Inpatient Unit, and in the last decade or so as a Case Manager on this unit. Wherever Maggie has worked, she has brought her imagination, whether it is dealing with the most challenging patients, family members, or insurance companies. She makes sure we get the money in the door.

Maggie is extremely creative in managing both the inpatient stay as well as any resources provided to the client or family. She wants the discharge plan to work for the patient and family in regards to what they need, and also that they can sustain the plan financially. She is a bargain hound when it comes to thinking of safe, imaginative ways that we can get our patients transported home or to their next facility.

She is very thorough, efficient, and is the lead on resources for the discharging patients. Her passion, compassion, and love for the patients with their emotional and physical needs is never ending. Maggie has worked tirelessly to advocate for those with greater needs, holding many in the community accountable for what needs to be provided for the less fortunate.

Also nominated by: Charlene Coffin

Maggie is a seasoned pro when managing our system’s and our patients’ resources wisely. She consistently “thinks outside the box” as she carefully and creatively evaluates how to maximize the patients’ benefits and resources while ensuring that the patient’s receive the best possible quality of care and value. Maggie has a broad and deep knowledge of community resources, both locally and across Colorado, which she freely shares with teammates, other behavioral health staff, and other facilities within the state. Maggie’s “mission” is to facilitate the patients’ best “bang for the buck” in a timely, user-friendly manner.

Off-Campus Star Associate: Karen Dailey, Profile EAP
Nominated by: Michelle Powers

Martha Stewart may know how to throw the perfect party, but Karen should be know as “Martha Stewardship” because she is as meticulous about resources as Martha is about decorating. Karen’s attention to the use of our resources is as personal as if she were running her own home. She has often made fabulous food for our luncheons because it was more cost effective than catering. The recycling center is a last resort for Karen. She can see the plethora of possibilities in an item. A plastic ice cream tub may now be used as Tupperware for other foods or perhaps it could hold crayons for the children in the waiting room. The box your copy paper came in could be used to store and organize a closet. That fruit basket you received over the holidays would be perfect for serving bread at the next luncheon. And that old coffee mug would make a cute pencil holder! Only when an item has given its all will Karen finally allow it to rest in peace at the recycling center. Karen also does not like to waste time. She is respectful of others’ time and prefers to figure out the most efficient way of accomplishing a task. When ordering our supplies, she often researches our options to make sure we are getting the best price and quality for our money. Yes, Karen should have her own show. We could all learn a lot about being penny-wise from her.

Honorable Mentions
The Rewards & Recognition Committee would like to congratulate the following Associates that were also nominated this quarter:

Becky Ausmus, Emergency Dept
Amy Bennett, Mom and Baby
Rose Behrman, Birth Center
Heather Bramwell, Emergency Dept
Eric Carroll, Lab
Jill Clark, Nursing Administration
James Clements, Emergency Dept
Susi Cochran, Emergency Dept
Troy Cowden, Emergency Dept
Sloan Ferris, Urgent Care
Candace Garko, Labor and Delivery
Jeannie Gifford, Urgent Care
Kathy Grant, SCM
Jo Ann Hileman, 5th Floor
Demetria Jimenez, Labor and Delivery
Debra Kaye, CSSC
Gail Mayne, Radiation Oncology
Jennifer McClure, Cytology
Margaret McKinney, Radiation Oncology
Nancy Miller, Birth Center
Treva Moon, Pharmacy
Sarah Sharp-Parino, 5 South
Mariann Searcy, 5th North Surgical
Todd Sherwin, Patient Transport
Patty Starr, Would Care Clinic
Cheryl Strickland, Pre-Op
Mary Triller, Pulmonary
Christine Vandenberg, Cardiology
Cathy Wilkerson, Foundation

2010 Associate Campaign Volunteers Needed

Calling all associates who go “above and beyond” everyday!

Do you do your best every day to go “above and beyond” for your patients and for each other?  Do you want to be a part of something fun and exciting that only happens once a year? If the answer is yes, then we have a great opportunity for you that won’t take up much of your time. 
 
We are searching for cost center volunteers for our 2010 Associate Campaign. The Penrose-St. Francis Associate Campaign has helped so many people over the years, and being a volunteer allows you to be more involved in making this endeavor a success.  You do not have to personally ask for money, and you get to come to the kick-off breakfast at the Garden of the Gods Club which is always fun!! Will you help us by being a volunteer for your cost center?
 
We have an extraordinary team of volunteers for most cost centers, but there are some that do not have coverage.  We would like EVERY cost center to have someone involved with this year’s Associate Campaign, ideally 1 volunteer to 10 associates.  
 
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the upcoming 2010 Associate Campaign, please call Melinda at the Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation at 776-7760. 

Lunch with Margaret

The first lunch with Margaret on Jan. 19.

"I very much enjoyed having lunch and getting to know some of our associates and volunteers a little better," said Margaret.  "I look forward to meeting new people every month and participating in a dialogue in an informal setting with them."

Ever think about what you would do if you were CEO for a day? What do you like best about working here? Join Margaret Sabin, President and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, for a FREE lunch and an informal chat. Let her know what rocks your Centura world! Most lunches will be held on the last Friday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., in the Barry Nolan Board Room at Penrose Hospital or in SFMC’s Conference Room 1. There will also be two night “lunches” for associates working the evening shift. 

Lunch is open to everyone – associates, volunteers and physicians – working at any PSF facility.  Space is limited to 20 people per month, so an R.S.V.P is required by e-mailing Julie Cox at juliecox@centura.org. Please designate which month you would like to attend.  Include your contact information, the department and facility you work for, and a number where you can be reached.

Your lunch date choices are:

Penrose Hospital – Barry Nolan Conference Room – 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
February 26
March 26
May 21
June 25
July 30
October 29
November 26

St. Francis Medical Center – Conference Room 1 – 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
April 30
August  27
December  17

Night Shift – Penrose Hospital – Barry Nolan Board Room – 11:30 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
March 30
September  24

Facebook

Three and a half months ago, PSF launched a facebook page where fans can learn about our services, be the first to know about events, health news, view photos and leave comments. To date we are the Centura facility with the most fans – 590!  Below are a few comments we have received from our fans: 

• I love Penrose-St. Francis, saved my life two years ago.

• You guys rock, you take such good care of my daughter!

• You have taken great care of both my wife and I. You’re the best around for a thousand miles!

• We had two kids at PCH and one at SFMC. We also had two kids end up in the hospital two years ago at PCH's Peds dept., one PCH ER visit and one D&C at PCH. Our experiences with the hospital staff and the environment set up at both facilities were wonderful. As a result, when we review options for medical plans each year, we always check to make sure that the St. Francis facilities are on our plan. While we hope we don’t need to use hospital services in the future, we know where we will go if the need arises again.

• WTG PSF!!!! Please keep up the great work!!!! I wish that my medical insurance would let me go to you!!! I hate the other city or county owned hospital. Your hospitality is the best!!!!!!!!

• Amazing hospital! Took very good care of my father before he passed away, they showed nothing but compassion towards my father and family, Thank you so much.

• SFMC rocks!!

• I love that hosp! My stay there was amazing - it’s a beautiful building with wonderful employees.

• Been told many things while I was a patient at Penrose and all good. I felt so much more at ease at Penrose than my own hospital.

• Took an ER trip here this afternoon. The doctor and nurses who treated me were very nice and funny. Thanks for what you do.

• I know from recent personal experience that the Penrose Rehab team is wonderful.

• I need to get a photo up, but just wanted to say.. I had an amazing birth experience 09-08-09. Brooke in L&D Rocks! (she was my nurse) Thanks for such a great experience!

To view more comments, visit www.facebook.com/penrosestfrancis.

(Facebook is currently unavailable for viewing from PSF facilities. To join facebook or to view our facebook page, please use your home computer.)

Supply Chain Links

Click on the image for a printable flyer.

Hometown Heroes

Everyday, ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of compassion and/or life-saving. The American Red Cross Pikes Peak Chapter needs your help to identify and recognize these local heroes in our community.

The Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross will be accepting nominations through Feb. 15, 2010. Winners will be selected by a committee of community leaders.

Nomination Criteria:
• Nominees must have responded to a situation with an act of courage, extraordinary compassion or life-saving actions.
• The events must have occurred in the last 18 months.
• The nominee must live in one of the 18 counties in southern Colorado supported by the Pikes Peak Chapter.

Nomination Categories:
Adult Hero: (Age 18 and over) Presented for a courageous or life-saving response that made an exceptional difference in, or saved the lives of others.

Youth Hero: (Age 18 and under) Presented for a compassionate response or life-saving skills that made an exceptional difference in, or saved the lives of others.

Military Hero: Presented to a member of the armed forces (active, guard, reserve or retired) whose actions went above and beyond the call of duty.

Animal Hero: Presented to an animal whose trained or innate skills helped save a life.

Community Service Hero: Presented to an individual who has performed an extraordinary community service that has made a difference in the lives of others.

Community Partner Hero: Presented to a business or organization whose compassion or life-saving actions made an extraordinary difference in the lives of others.

Nominate a hero online at www.pparc.org/Heroes

Support SET this Valentine's Day

Do Something Different This Valentine’s Day
Make a donation in the name of someone you love to SET Family Medical Clinics.
SET would like to give everyone the opportunity this Valentine’s Day to not only
show appreciation for your loved ones, but at the same time do something great for the community.
What better way to show someone you love them than by doing a good deed in their name. Instead
of spending the normal amount for a card, make a donation for that amount in the name of the one
you love and SET will send them a Valentine Card that will include information about
your generous contribution to SET.

Order Your Loved Ones’ Valentines Before
Monday, February 8, 2010

Mail your payment and the form below to:
825 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Bldg 29
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Call SET to order using a credit card :
719-776-8850

SET Family Medical Clinics is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Click this link for a printable flyer and donation form. repository/newsletters/Photos/Penrose/2010/January 2010/2010 Valentine Flyer.pdf

News Briefs

Donate your magazines
Please donate your magazines to Volunteer Services so that we can supply the different waiting areas in the hospital. We need magazines that are no more than 3 months old. Our book cart is running low!  Call Volunteer Services to make arrangements to drop off your magazines.


ELNEC-Core Training Program
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium)
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
Julie Penrose Auditorium
February 24th-25th, 2010

Nurses spend more time with patients who are facing the end of life than any other member of the health care team.  Yet, studies have shown that many nurses feel inadequately prepared to provide the comprehensive care so important at the end of life.  Expert nursing care has the potential to greatly reduce the burden and distress of those facing life’s end and the ability to offer support for the many physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. 
For more information, please contact Ginny Vravick, Palliative Care CNS, 719-776-5646, VIRGINIAVRAVICK@CENTURA.ORG

Womens Bible Studies
Begin the new year and this new decade with a boost to your soul.   Penrose-St. Francis  is offering two Bible studies for women.  Whether you are brand new to the Bible or a seasoned student of the Word, these studies are designed to help you take your faith journey to the next level. 

Jesus, The One and Only, authored by Beth Moore.  An in-depth study of the life of Jesus based on the book of Luke.  This study will help you deepen your faith and draw you into intimacy in your relationship with the Lord, as though you had walked with Him during His days of earthly ministry.  This 11 week study includes personal assignments, weekly video and group discussions.
When:  Mondays, 5:15 – 7:15 PM.  Begins Monday, February 1.
Where:  SFMC, Conference Room 5
Cost:  $15 for workbook
Facilitator:  Ginny Vravick.  Please register @, 776-5646 or virginiavravick@centura.org.

Esther:  It’s Tough Being a Woman, authored by Beth Moore.  As a woman, have you ever felt inadequate, threatened or pushed into situations that seem overpowering or hopeless?  This Old Testament study from the book of Esther will peel back the layers of history and show us how contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to us in 2010.  This 10 week interactive study features weekly DVD-directed group discussions.
When:  Tuesdays, 5:15 – 7:15 PM.  Begins Tuesday, February 2
Where:  Penrose Hospital, Cactus Room
Cost:  $15 for workbook
Facilitator:  Kathy Parham.  Please register @ 776-5014 or kathleenparham@centura.org.

Scholarships available upon request.  

“Difficult Airways”
Please join the SFMC Emergency Department in welcoming Dr. Michael Roshon and the Flight for Life Team for a presentation.
“Difficult Airways”
February 11th 2010, 1300-1700 in the Julie Penrose Education Center @ Northcare
This will be a Lecture and “hands on opportunity”.
*Please RSVP:  Lisa Dembiczak @ 719-571-1485
LisaDembiczak@centura.org
*Seating is limited
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Trauma Symposium
Save the Date for the Biennial Symposium on Trauma & Critical Care, Friday, April 9, 2010.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Class - Date change to March 11 
The Pressure Ulcer Prevention class sponsored by Medline will be held March 11 from 08 - 1600 at the Julie Penrose Health Education and Research Center in the North Care Building.  The date was changed from March 9 as previously announced in the TLC.  This free class is open to any PSF nursing staff.  You will receive 6 CE and free lunch.  Watch for reservation forms coming to your units.  Previous attendees have said how much they enjoyed the speaker and received a lot of new information. 

NO ONE DIES ALONE
Through the efforts of volunteers, No One Dies Alone provides a reassuring presence to dying patients who would otherwise be alone. This program is for patients who are expected to die within 48-72 hours and have no friends or family locally or who have no family involved or present.
Each patient is assessed to determine if they meet referral criteria for the program and then a vigil is activated by contacting the No One Dies Alone Vigil Coordinator. The coordinator then creates a schedule of coverage for the patient, attempting to provide a companion for as many hours as possible.

Patient Identification
If you identify a patient who may die alone, please communicate with the Charge Nurse and have them page the No One Dies Alone vigil coordinator. Patients at Penrose Hospital can be served at any time by the volunteer team that has already been established.  We will begin serving patients at St. Francis Medical Center on March 1, 2010 after the orientation session has been completed.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ginny Vravick, Palliative Care CNS, 719-776-5646, VIRGINIAVRAVICK@CENTURA.ORG, or Theresa Gregoire, Chaplain, 719-776-2682, THERESAGREGOIRE@CENTURA.ORG.

“The Healing Power of Acupuncture”

Community members can learn about The Healing Power of Acupuncture from the comfort of their homes or offices at 11 a.m. on Feb. 9. To register for the free one-hour educational event, call 800-278-7837. The Healing Power of Acupuncture is part of the Strong and Smart: Living Well With Cancer dial-up seminar series. Participants listen to medical experts via phone, view presentations on their computers and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Presenter Kevin Coughlin, MD, AAMA, medical acupuncturist, will discuss acupuncture and cancer survivorship. His presentation will include:
- The use of acupuncture in leading oncology centers in the U.S. 
- Principles of classic Chinese acupuncture
- Modern research explanations of how acupuncture works
- Examples of acupuncture treatments for cancer-related symptoms, including fatigue and    neuropathy after chemotherapy
 
Coughlin is a diplomat of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture, a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, an associate fellow of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, and a graduate of the Helms Medical Acupuncture Institute/UCLA. He has been practicing medical acupuncture since 2003.

HIIP News

                             
2010 CLUB HIIP HEALTH SCREENING                     
YOU ARE WANTED! 
Join us at the Club HIIP 2010 “Hoe Down” Health Screening! 
Save the Date!                
The health screenings will include: Blood pressure checks, cholesterol/ HDL/glucose lab, BMI, neck/back massages, carpal tunnel evaluations, osteoporosis heel scan, pulmonary function, hearing, vision and more! Info will be available on smoking cessation, ask a dietitian and cancer prevention. There will be food, prizes, and contests!                                    
Tues, Feb 23      9 a.m.-noon  SFHC/5th Floor Conference Rooms                                                                           
Wed, Feb 24      2-4:30 p.m.  SFMC/Conference Rooms 1-3                                                                          T
Thurs, Feb 25     8:30 a.m.-noon SFMC/Conference Rooms 1-3
Wed, March 3    2-6 p.m.  PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room
Thurs, March 4 8 a.m.-noon  PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room
Fri, March 5   9 a.m.- noon  PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room                                       
Saddle Up and Register to Participate in the screening: 
Please go to www.healthcalc.net/penrose log in and go to “HIIP Classes” to sign up or call 776-7494.  **Walk-ins permitted after the first 2 hours of the screenings

FEBRUARY LUNCH 'N LEARN
"Retirement 101: Back To Basics”
Want to save for retirement, but not sure how? Are you already saving and have questions about the features of the Centura retirement plan? Clueless, but know you need to save? This is the Lunch ‘N’ Learn for YOU! Presented by Marula Blue, Great West Retirement Representative.                               
Key points covered:                                              
- Features and benefits of your Centura Retirement Plan 
- Investment options                                                         
- Internal revenue code basics     
-Withdrawal requirements                                      
- Eligibility requirement and how to enroll   
-Rollover                         
Wed, February 10th, 12:05-12:35 p.m., SFMC/Northcare Building, 2nd Fl Julie Penrose Center, Breakout Room                                                 
Thurs, February 11th, 12:05-12:35 p.m., PH/E-Tower Basement Gala Room        

FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES
4070 Talk, Wednesday, Feb 3, 11:15 a.m.-noon., ASC/2nd Floor Breakroom
SELF CARE
Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:30-8:15 a.m., SFMC/Conference Room 2                                                                    

HIKING CLUB                                  
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9:00 a.m.: Spruce Mountain                              
*Meet at Park & Ride at Woodmen & I-25, carpool available or follow the pack to the park. 
Dogs are welcome; no stroller access.                                     
Directions: Preferred method- meet at the park and ride. From I-25, take the Greenland Exit (167) to the west and travel ¼ mile west and ½ mile south. Bypass the Greenland Trailhead and continue right on the main gravel road (Noe Road) over two sets of railroad tracks and continue another mile to Spruce Mountain Road. Take a left and head south for about one mile to the parking area on your right. Remember, cars and light trucks only. Park Information: Spruce Mountain Trail ascends Spruce Mountain through a ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest. The first lookout offers breathtaking views of Greenland Open Space, surrounding buttes, Pikes Peak, the Palmer Divide, Carpenter Creek and thousands of acres of protected open space. There will be plenty of opportunities to gaze off rocky lookouts in all directions. Bring your camera. Trail is 4.5 miles

PSF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form       
St. Francis Medical Center                                    
Bootcamp: Session 1: Starts, Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 5-5:45 p.m. in the North Care Bldg, 2nd Floor Julie Penrose Center for a  6 week session                                        
Penrose Main                                                                                                  
Pilates: Session 6: Starts, Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 5-6 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 5 weeks Yoga: Session 5: Starts, Thursday, Feb. 18 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks                                
****HIIP Coupon available at all HIIP Flyer boards, New Year New Year Promotion: Bring a friend to sign up for one of Club HIIP’s Group Fitness Classes, and you both will receive $5 off your registration fee!!! Ring in the new year with better health, fitness and cheer!

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext                  
PH Wellness Center- Feb. 4 at 8 a.m.                                                              
SFMC Wellness Center-Feb. 10 at 1 p.m.                                                                       
PH Wellness Center- Feb. 16 at 4 p.m.                                         
Anyone over 40 years old must have a physician’s form signed giving permission to use Wellness Centers.  

WALKING CLUBS
PH Walking Club: Every Thursday at 7:15-7:50 a.m. outside of valet.
Contact Michelle Somers x5034
SFMC Walking Club:  Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. meet outside 1st floor/valet entrance. If temperature is below 30 degrees- cancelled.  Contact Rox x11064

HLC First Quarter Classes

Check out these community health and wellness classes at the Health Learning Center.

T’ai Chi – A form of ancient Chinese martial arts that works to improve body awareness, strength and coordination.
February 2 - February 25
March 2 - March 25
9 – 10 a.m.
Cost:  $40/ 4-week session

Individual and Family Fitness – A fun and comprehensive class to help you, your friends and your family get moving in 2010.  Experience an overview of different types and intensities of exercise including cardio, resistance training, circuit training and more. A wonderful class for the individual or family (children ages 8 and above with parents please) this class will challenge all fitness levels with its varied class format. One hour twice per week for 4-weeks.
Tuesday and Thursdays
February 2 - February 25
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost:    $40 / 4-week session

New!  Treat Your Heart: Cooking Demo and Sampling – Our Registered Dietitians are absolutely the best cooks!  Their recipes taste so wonderful and yet are still healthy treats for your heart.  Join the Penrose Health Learning Center dietitians in learning quick and easy, tasty combinations for meals and snacks.
Wednesday February 24
5:45 pm – 7:15 pm    
Cost: $25

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
February 15 - March 8
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $30

Increasing Movement through Circuit Training - Participants will meet in an organized class once per week, complete the same workout (non-equipment specific) once per week on their own and design and complete one circuit per week on their own.
Wednesdays: February 3 - 24
5:30 – 6:10 pm
Cost: $30

New! YoChi - This unique class will incorporate exercise components of both seated Yoga and Tai Chi to promote relaxation and stress reduction.  
Wednesdays
March 3 - March 24
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cost:  $30/ 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! Your Heart is a Muscle, Too – Finding the right balance of fuel and fitness to maximize your energy levels. An exercise expert and a Registered Dietitian will be your speakers.
Wednesday, February 10
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cost: $25

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. 
Date/Time: By appointment only.
Contact 776-4761 to schedule your appointment
Cost: $50

New!  Moderating Blood Sugars – Whether your blood sugars are totally within range or not, managing blood glucose levels throughout your day will help to effectively fuel your body as well as to avoid those sugar peaks and valleys. Discussions with our Diabetes Educators will help you to see the big picture. 
Thursday, March 11.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25

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

All Wellness classes held at Penrose Health Learning Center, 1644 Medical Center Point (Union and Templeton Gap) unless otherwise noted.

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 Penros

Cafeteria Menu

PENROSE HOSPITAL Breakfast & Lunch Menu (for more choices including Dinner, call # 776-5408)   
For SFMC menu, please call menu line at # 571-1001  
   
MONDAY 
Breakfast- Western Breakfast Skillet, Eggs Florentine, Sausage & Biscuits 
Lunch - Garlic Salmon Cakes, Chicken Teriyaki, Shepherd's Pie,Mac & Cheese,  
  Rueben Sandwich, Baked Potato Bar, Blackberry Cobbler. 
   
TUESDAY 
Breakfast - French Toast & Syrup, Sausage,Egg,Cheese McMuffin, Chipped Beef  
Lunch - Beef Taco Bowl, Turkey Cheddar Pepper Panini, Beef Chimichanga,  
  Jalopeno Poppers, Beef Fajita's, Santa Fe Egg Rolls, Cinnamon Churros. 
   
WEDNESDAY 
Breakfast - Fruit Topped Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos, Green Chili, Red Potato Fries 
Lunch - Grilled Chicken Spinach Jack Sandwich,Scallop & Seafood Saute, 
  Mushroom Meatball Marinara & Pasta, Chocolate Lava Cakes. 
   
THURSDAY 
Breakfast - Denver Omelet, Waffles, Sausge Gravy & Biscuit, Shredded Hash Browns 
Lunch - Grilled Turkey Bacon Swiss, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry,Pork Chop Apricot Sauce, 
  White Wine Salmon,Mile High Panini, Baked Potato Bar, Pistashio Cake. 
   
FRIDAY 
Breakfast - Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet, Tater Tots 
Lunch - Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Beef Bacon Cabernet Stew, Fried Catfish, 
  Chicken Marsala, Hot Wings, Sweet Potato Fries, Apple Cranberry Crisp. 
   
SATURDAY 
Breakfast - Minnesota Baked Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit,Hash Browns 
Lunch - Beer Battered Fish, Popcorn Chicken, Meat Lasagna, Rosemary Potatoes, 
  Chili, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Long Green Beans, Apple Dumplings. 
   
SUNDAY 
Breakfast - Pancakes & Syrup, Red Potato Fries, Grits, Eggs & Sausage & Ham 
Lunch - Fried Chicken, Cabbage Rolls, Patty Melts, Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes.