New Benefit Added to Associate Assistance

The Foundation is pleased to announce that Human Resources is joining us in administering our Sisters of St. Francis Associate Assistance Program. Beginning April 1, associates will apply for emergency financial assistance from this program through the Human Resource office instead of the Foundation. Appointments to complete forms and assistance interviews will now be available through HR at both Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. 

“This will be an added convenience for our associates in need," said Diane LeBlanc, Foundation president. “Associates may apply at either location and they may choose the one closest to their work or home. When someone is experiencing a crisis, they need help quickly and with as little additional stress as possible. This added convenience will ease the process for the associate during an already stressful time. We thank Human Resources for making this possible by partnering with us in this program.”

The Sisters of St. Francis Associate Assistance Program helps employees in need of financial assistance during an unforeseen financial crisis. A crisis or major life event may include a death in the family, or catastrophic events such as fire, major illness or injury. The program is almost exclusively funded by financial contributions from Penrose-St. Francis associates through the annual Associate Campaign. 

“Very few companies or organizations in the country have a program like this for their employees," said Margaret Sabin, Penrose-St. Francis president and CEO. "I’m very proud to personally give to our program, and to work with people who demonstrate great care and compassion for each other as well as for our patients.”

To see if you qualify and apply for The Sisters of St. Francis Associate Assistance Program:

1. Review the guidelines to see if you qualify by logging on to My Virtual Workplace. Under the “Reference? tab, select DocuShare / Penrose-St. Francis General Folder / Foundation / Associate Assistance Guidelines.

2. If you qualify, call Human Resources at 776-5996 to schedule an appointment at either Penrose Hospital or St. Francis Medical Center to complete the application form and meet with a representative.

3. After your meeting, the committee will review your request and be in touch with you shortly thereafter.

Doctor's Day

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Meet Your Executives

Can you name this executive?

- Spent 21 years active duty in the Air Force
- Has six children
- Practices medicine at CCOM

If you guessed Dr. Peter Walsh, vice president of medical affairs at St. Francis Medical Center, you would be correct.

When talking with Dr. Walsh, the one thing that comes out is his love for his family. He and his wife, Joanne, consider family a critical aspect of life and they have great pride in the relationship they have with their family. Of their six children, there is a 15 year difference between their oldest and youngest: Elizabeth, 20, Kathleen, 18, Peter, 16, John, 11, Caroline, 9, and Megan, 5. If caring for his large family at home isn’t enough, Dr. Walsh also helps care for his parents who live here in Colorado Springs.

Healthcare administration is nothing new to Dr. Walsh. “I served in the US Air Force for 21 years active duty - 25 including reserve time,” said Dr. Walsh. “During that time, I had the opportunity to command two hospitals, Elmendorf Air Force Base and USAF Academy, one large clinic, an ambulatory surgery center and one squadron."

"As an Aerospace Medicine Specialist, I had the opportunity to directly support the Air Force's flying mission,” said Dr. Walsh. “While serving on the Air Force Surgeon General's staff, I led the modernization of the Air Force's deployable medical system which helped save the lives of our deployed members serving in austere locations overseas.”

“Upon retirement from the USAF, I joined Centura in Oct. 2006,” said Dr. Walsh. “I practiced occupational medicine at Centura Center for Occupational Medicine until Dec. 2009 when I entered my current position. I still see patient two to four days per month at CCOM.”

Ever wondered what the vice president of medical affairs at SFMC does? “I serve as a liaison between the Medical Staff and administration at SFMC,” said Dr. Walsh. It is not quite as simple as it sounds. He oversees a variety of programs including clinical quality assurance and quality improvement, clinical case management, medical staff service, medical education and physician contracting.

As you would expect with a physician, he is always thinking about healthcare, in this instance, the future of healthcare. “I am awake nights thinking about how our health care system will change over the next decade - and how to leverage that change in a way that improves the quality of care, improves access, and decreases the waste our current non-integrated system drives.”

2010 Associate Campaign

2010 Associate Campaign Volunteer Training Session

The Foundation thanks all of our associate volunteers who are essential to the success of the Associate Campaign – and to the resulting emergency financial assistance for Penrose-St. Francis associates and patients in need. We applaud you for your leadership, and thank you for the enthusiasm and energy you bring to the Campaign!

As we come closer to the kick-off of the Associate Campaign on April 22, we have two volunteer training sessions left to attend. Our next volunteer training session will be held this Wednesday, March 31, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Francis Medical Center in the Garden Level Conference Rooms 1-2.  The other training session is being rescheduled as it was canceled last week due to snow.

If you would like to volunteer for the Campaign but are unable to attend our scheduled sessions, please call the Foundation at 776-7760. We will schedule a time to provide you with training. We don’t want you to miss out on an enriching experience and the satisfaction you’ll have knowing you made these vital programs possible!

You're a Good Egg...

EGG-XTRA
EGG –XTRA
READ ALL ABOUT IT!!

The Egg-citement is spreading like wildfire! People will soon be finding their names written on colorful egg-shaped notes of appreciation, gratitude and friendship.

During the week of March 29th, the Rewards & Recognition Team is sponsoring “You’re A Good Egg.”  This is an Egg-cellent free opportunity to Rec-Egg-Nize a co-worker for the great job they do each day.

Team members will be stationed near all PSF cafeterias or other designated areas to Egg-plain the program during mealtimes. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy special Egg-citing dishes at PH, SFMC and SFHC.

After completing a paper egg, it will be posted for all to see. When the eggs are taken down after Easter, the person “REC-EGG-NIZED” will receive their egg and know how much they are appreciated.

Please take the time to show your co-worker’s they are Egg-Traordinary people.

This is open to all physicians, associates, volunteers, visitors and families.

For questions or more information, call Dee Faricy at 776-5117.

Meet your nurse navigators

Just hearing the word cancer can be scary for most people. It seems like everyone knows someone who has been impacted by cancer. There are so many types of cancers and the treatments can be overwhelming.  For the past few years, the Penrose Cancer Center has been developing the nurse navigator program to help patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. These nurses follow cancer patients through the treatment process and beyond, making sure patients understand their care and what lies ahead.

Who are these nurse navigators? We would like you to meet them.

Judy De Groot, RN, MSN, AOCN, is the lead nurse navigator. Her role is to oversee the program.

Sharon Halla, RN, OCN, works with our breast cancer patients.

Patty O’Connell, RN, OCN, is the thoracic nurse navigator and oversees the lung nodule clinic with Dr. Eid and also follows patients under active treatment for lung cancer.

Jim Price, RN, is a radiation oncology staff nurse who works with our prostate cancer patients.

Stacy Rossow, RN, OCN, is the survivorship navigator and helps patients who have completed treatment, provides a treatment summary and coordinates follow-up care with the patients primary care physician.

Susan Anderson, RN, works in radiation oncology and follows patients being treated with the Cyberknife.

Martha Brown, RN, OCN, and Dale Huffner (photo not available) coordinate the cancer clinical trials.

The team also includes Margaret McKinney, RN, OCN who follows patients with head/neck cancer and Melissa Liimatainen, RN, OCN works in Dr. Pikaart’s office and tracks the gynecologic cancer patients.

Schedule for Holy Week

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES – 2010

April 1– HOLY THURSDAY:
 12:00 PM – Interfaith Communion Service at:   
            Penrose Main
            St. Francis Medical Center

4:00 PM – Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) at:  Penrose Main 
          
APRIL 2– GOOD FRIDAY:
 12:00 PM – Interfaith Prayer  
            Service at:  Penrose Main
                               St. Francis Medical Center
         
APRIL 4 – EASTER SUNDAY:
 9:00 AM – Interfaith Service at:   
             Penrose Main
             St. Francis Medical Center

 11:00 AM – Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) at: 
              Penrose Main

 11:30 AM – Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) at: 
              St. Francis Medical Center     
         
Everyone is welcome at these services.

The associates and volunteers of the Mission & Spiritual Care Departments
wish all of you a happy and blessed Holy Week and Easter!

Hats for Cancer Patients

How many hats do you see in this picture?

Give up?

The answer is 50. That is how many unique, one-of-a-kind hats the "Creative Crocheters" made and delivered to the Cancer Center for our patients. This group of ladies, who all work in patient access, spend lunch breaks and evenings working on these hats. This isn't their first donation. They have made hats for the Marion House guests and patients at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center.

(left to right) Emily Quintana, Erin Tatum, Lashell Hamilton, Kim Stepisnik, Irene Espinosa and Kate Stone.

Cancer Retreat

Nourishing Your Spirit Through the Journey of Cancer
Cancer Retreat
Open and free of charge for all Colorado Springs patients, survivors and caregivers.

Held at El Pomar Conference Center
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Hosted By Penrose-St. Francis

“Let us journey on our way, and I will go alongside you,"
Genesis  33:12
 

If Cancer is a journey, have you ever felt lost on its path? Has its unknown turns of diagnosis, and survivorship, care giving, and support, left you feeling weary? If so, we invite you to Nourish Your Spirit.
 
Each year, the Penrose – St. Francis Spiritual Care Department and Cancer Center, host a day-long retreat for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. This retreat is open and free for the Colorado Springs community, through a generous gift from Walt and Gloria Hallbauer in honor of their daughter Kristen, who was a cancer patient. The retreat will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at the El Pomar Conference Center.

This will be a day of renewal offering healing and hope through God-centered spirituality and reflection. Through gently paced programming, the retreat offers time for self-reflection as well as connection with others on a similar journey. The retreat will present attendees inspirational and experiential ways to both attend to and enliven their spirit.

The retreat includes such highlights as a keynote address, breakout sessions, a panel discussion, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch, chair massages, discussion groups, music and dance and a closing ceremony, all at the beautiful El Pomar Conference Center. This year’s keynote will be, “Stepping Stones to Hope,” by Mary Ann Cook, Breast Cancer Survivor, Published Writer and Public Speaker.

For a brochure or more information, please call 776-5855 or 776-2682
Chaplain Theresa Gregoire, Spiritual Care Department

Whom do you seek?

“Whom do you seek?”  “Why do you weep?”
                                                  The Gospel of John

These words are taken from one of the narratives that describe the high drama that culminates this final week of the Lenten Season—that is, Holy Week and Easter Sunday.  They are said to be words spoken by Jesus to one of the holy women who followed him throughout his ministry.  The woman was distraught—practically blind with grief, and loss, having witnessed the events of the crucifixion.  These may have been the most welcome words she had ever heard.

 Because we work within the walls of hospitals and clinics, we see patients, and their friends and families all the time. They often appear to be lost.  Sometimes they are weeping.  We are not privy to their story—we don’t know if they have just experienced the death of a loved one.  We don’t know if they have just been present at the birth of a baby. We don’t know if they have just received a frightening diagnosis.  What we do know is that they need to hear friendly voices saying, “May I help you find something?”, “Is there some way I can be of assistance to you?” “You look upset. May I call someone for you?”

This show of concern, this human connection, these words of compassion.  They can make all the difference to so many who come into our hospital system.  To so many, these may be some of the most welcoming words they have ever heard.  “Whom do you seek?  Why do you weep?” “May I help you?”

Donate Life Month 2010

Learn more about organ and tissue donation on Monday, April 12 at both Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. (Watch for more details)

Donation and Transplantation FAQ

What is National Donate Life Month?
Celebrated every April since 2003, National Donate Life Month is a time to recognize the generosity of those who have saved and enhanced lives by becoming organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor the recipients of their selfless donations.

Who can be a donor?
People of all ages and medical histories should consider themselves potential donors. Your medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissue can be donated.

Does my religion support organ, eye and tissue donation?
Every major religion in the United States supports organ, eye and tissue donation as one of the highest expressions of compassion and generosity. 

Is there a cost to be an organ, eye and tissue donor?
There is no cost to the donor’s family or estate for donation. The donor family pays only for medical expenses before death and costs associated with funeral arrangements.

Does my social and/or financial status play any part in whether or not I will receive an organ if I ever need one?
No.  When you are on the transplant waiting list for a donor organ, what really counts is the severity of your illness, body size, tissue type, blood type and other important medical information. 

Why should I register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor?
Organ, eye and tissue transplants offer patients a new chance at healthy, productive, and normal lives and return them to their families, friends and communities.  To find out how to be a donor in your state, visit www.donatelife.net

PSF Celebrates OT Month in April

Occupational Therapy Helps People Live Life to Its Fullest

By Terri Cassidy
PSF Occupational Therapist

April isn’t just a chance to celebrate the coming of spring and Easter. It’s also Occupational Therapy Month.

Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent or live better with injury, illness, or disability like traumatic brain injury and stroke.

“It’s a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each patient is supported by data, experience, and ’best practices‘ that have been developed and proven over time,” said Troy Pontello OTR, Therapy Coordinator for Capron Rehab Unit.

Occupational therapy doesn’t just treat medical conditions, it helps people stay engaged in the activities that give them pleasure or a sense of purpose, despite challenges.

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on “doing” whatever occupations or activities are meaningful to the person.

“It’s the occupational therapist’s job to get beyond problems to the solutions that assure each patient lives life to its fullest,” Pontello said.

Occupational therapists do this by helping people surmount their disabilities or medical conditions to do everyday things such getting dressed, calling to schedule an appointment, or preparing breakfast for their family. The nature of the therapy depends on the individual and their environment; occupational therapists consider the whole person when developing a therapy plan. 

Starting in ICU, PSF OT’s engage their patients with simple activities of self care like brushing their teeth. Therapy continues through a patient’s stay in acute care, rehabilitation, and on to outpatient therapy once they return home. 

“At each step of the way the individual’s abilities and personal goals are considered in creating the treatment plan,” said Melissa Chang, OTR, Occupational Therapist on Capron Rehab Unit.  “Occupational therapy addresses one of the most important aspects of rehabilitation and recovery – the return to a normal life.”

During the week of April 5, an Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants display will be in the Penrose Hospital Cafeteria lobby and the week of April 11 at SFMC. Please stop by for more information on how OT’s make a difference in the lives of people with diverse medial issues.

EAP is moving...

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Trauma Symposium

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March of Dimes 2010

Join the Penrose-St. Francis Team

To join, simply visit www.marchforbabies.org and click on “Join A Team.” In the search box type in “Centura Health,” click on the “Centura Health- Penrose St- Francis” link. Enter your information to create a personal profile, and you are now part of the PSF Team!

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Laughter is the best medicine

The day finally arrived: Forrest Gump dies and goes to heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forrest approaches the Gatekeeper.

St. Peter says, “Well, Forrest, it’s certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must inform you that the place is filling up fast, and we’ve been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The tests are short, but you have to pass them before you can get into Heaven.”

Forrest responds, “It shor is good to be here St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever tolt me about any entrance exam. Shor hope the test ain’t too hard; life was a big enough test as it was.”

St. Peter goes on, “Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.

Here are the questions:

1… What days of the week begin with the letter T?

2…. How many seconds are there in a year?

3… What is God’s first name?”

Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves him up and says, “Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers.”

Forrest says, “Well, the first one – how many days in the week begin with the letter “T”? Shucks, that one’s easy. That’d be Today and Tomorrow.”

The Saint’s eyes open wide and he exclaims, “Forrest, that’s not what I was thinking, but… you do have a point, and I guess I didn’t specify, so I’ll give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?” asks St. Peter.

“How many seconds in a year? Now that one’s harder,” says Forrest, “but I thunk and thunk about that and I guess the only answer can be twelve.”

Astounded, St. Peter says, “Twelve? Twelve? Forrest, how in heaven’s name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?”

Forrest says, “Shucks, there’s gotta be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd…”

“Hold it,” interrupts St. Peter. “I see where you are going with this, and I see your point, though that wasn’t quite whit I had in mind, but I’ll have to give you credit for that one, too. Let’s go on with the next and final question. Can you tell me God’s first name?”

“Sure,” Forrest replied, “it’s Andy.”

“Andy?!” exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St. Peter. “OK, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name of Andy as the first name of God?”

“Shucks, that was the easiest one of all,” Forrest replied. “I learned it from the song… ANDY WALKS WITH ME, ANDY TALKS WITH ME, ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN…”

St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said, “Run Forrest, run…”

News Briefs

Lunch with Margaret and Nate
Make plans to join us for the next "Lunch with Margaret." Join Margaret and Nate Olson at SFMC on Monday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. in Conf. Rm. 1. 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. Include your contact information, the department and facility you work for, and a number where you can be reached.

The Department of Volunteer Services is in need of items that have a direct impact on patients served in our facilities. 

-  The Cancer Resource Center located at Penrose Hospital would appreciate any new or gently used caps, hats, and scarves.  These items may be brought to the Volunteer Services Office at either Penrose Hospital or St-Francis Medical Center.
-  The Volunteer Services Office is in need of magazines that can be distributed through out the facilities to our patients and visitors.  The magazines should be current within 3 months of print.  Magazines may be taken to any location Information Desk or to the Volunteer Services Office at either Penrose Hospital or St-Francis Medical Center.

If you have any questions regarding any items needed, please feel free to contact Heather Graves, Director Of Volunteer Services at 719.776.5268 or heathergraves@centura.org.
Thank you

Calling for Nominations for Elizabeth Ann Seton "Nursing Excellence" Awards
Each year during National Nurses Week in May, the Nursing Department presents awards to members of the nursing staff and management who exemplify excellence in their work. Do you work with someone who consistently demonstrates our values and lives out our Mission every day?  Would you like to see this person honored for his/her efforts?  Then nominate them for the Elizabeth Ann Seton "Nursing Excellence" award.  Be sure to include examples of distinction!

Anyone can make a nomination! Pick up a nomination form, fill it out (gather some colleagues to help), ask the person you are nominating for information you may not have, and give the form to your manager to route to Kathy Creech, PSF Nursing Administration (x5082).  Completed forms are due in Kathy’s office by April 2nd.  For more information contact Deb Nussdorfer, 776-2886.

New Fall Prevention Program Effective April 1, 2010
Effective April 1, 2010, all Centura facilities will implement an updated Fall Prevention practice.  A LEARN module was launched on March 2, 2010 for PSF associates and Centura associates who work at a PSF facility. The module presents the updated practice and outlines associate responsibilities.  The due date for the module is 3/31/2010.  Associates are expected to complete the training within the 4-week timeline.

Dementia -  Recognizing Dementia and Communication Strategies for Health Care Workers
April 1, 2010, 1730, Penrose Hospital, Volunteer Conference Room

Colorado Nurses' Association Approval
Contact Hours:   1.0

Presented by: Kathryn Curry, Certified Senior Advisor, Home Instead Senior Care

Questions: Rochelle Salmore, Seasoned Nurse Workforce Project, 776-5563

Cover the Uninsured
There are lots of resources available in our community for those without insurance, from free screenings, imunizations and education. Go to our Web site - www.penrosestfrancis.org - click on the Payment and Insurance tab and then click on Resources, Information and Events. There are a number of great resources for patients without health insurance.

The HLC is looking for Instructors
Hey Penrose Associates!!  The Health Learning Center is looking to build a "pool" of instructors for various types of exercise classes. If you are certified to teach aerobics, boot camp, tai chi, yoga, zumba, meditation, pilates, or other great movement classes, let us know.  Please email Mary Harrington or Lisa Broekhuis the following information. Your name, your contact information, the certification that you hold, the types of classes that you like to teach, the days/times during the week that you might be available and your hourly rate. Thanks.  We look forward to hearing from you!

HIIP News

Success Story:  HIIP’s Healthy Hoedown Health Screening

Feb-Mar 2010

Congratulations to all of you who participated in the HIIP’s “Healthy Hoedown” health screenings.  We had 630 total participants complete the various screenings. We are excited to report that this is the best attendance EVER! Thank you for coming to the Wild West to participate in the following screenings: blood pressure, osteoporosis heel scan, cholesterol screenings, hearing, vision, BMI, sit and reach, stress testing, cancer information, pulmonary function, neck/back massages, carpal tunnel/grip strength, quit smoking, and MORE. The breakdown of locations included: SFHC- 73 participants (49 lab participants); SFMC- 189 participants (118 lab participants) PH- 368 participants (298 lab participants).

Now that everyone has attended the screening, it is each participant’s responsibility to move forward and take control of their health. Please review your numbers and evaluate what areas in your health, you can improve upon and lower your numbers. Please see the classes listed below to learn more about what your results mean (Knowing Your Numbers) and how to work on elevated blood pressure (Hypertension Intervention).

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers and community members that made this event a true SUCCESS! We are lucky to have you on our team!!!
PSF Volunteers:  Carlene Peters, Carol and Cole Colter, Jane Kelley, Geisela Kobi, Maxine Mattson, Kay Miller, Joanne Renaud, Emily Shockley, Charlotte Burnett, Dennis Friesth, Rick and Lynn Waite, Ginny Newman, Lynette Reagan, Betty Williamson, Bob Paulson, Karen Crowley, Susan Logan, Luke Smith, Ginny Weed, Katie and Madelyn Sabin.
PSF Associates: Paul Arens, Steve Delich & Daniel Cisneros (SFHC/Facilities), Barb Tharp (Finance), Fran Jackson (Bariatrics), Linda Reedy (Nutrition Svs), Rose Loewe (Care Management),
Mary Lynne Drumheller (Vol/272-9046) 9-12pmAnnmarie Castro (Centura Benefits), Gary Morse, Kristi Vialpando, Janet Reedy & Cecilia Peat (HR), Cynthia Wacker & Linda Anderson (Mission Effectiveness), Andy Cathey, Patrice Johnson (lab), Kathy Grant (SFMC/Central Svs),  Dr. Oram-Smith (CMO), Judy Banathy, Sandy Weatherly, Donna Mark, Lisa Broekhuis, Laura Tonsits, Mary Harrington (HLC), Mark Hartman (SFMC/VP Operations), Susan Barnett (CSSC/Pool), Julie Cox (Marketing), Erin Tatum, Katie Stone, Emily Quintana (Patient Access), Barb Ginter (11th flr), Bria London, Sherrie Gray (Emp Health), Hellen Ballard (Beh Health), Rhonda Gerberich, Nancy Bader, Michelle Powers, Trudy Wilson, Yesim Saldivia , Sue Garcia (EAP), Colleen Eisman (ICU), Janet Lee (MOS) , Pat Tetterton (Post Partum), Jodie Brady, Rhonda Rebber, Joe Piccinni, Larry Benner, Lori Barnbury (Pulmonary), Kathy Parham & Ginger Karbousky (Pt Rep¬), Deb Nussdorfer (Magnet), Sharon Myers (Foundation), Rich Kiser (Pharmacy), Rox Norris (SFMC/HIM), Eileen Cannon, Jean Offutt-Lindt, Roger Hill, Troy Pontello, Linda Lindeman, Dani Mortenson, Christy Thompson, Adele Walker, Marge Molek-Otto, Kim Myers and Rich (Rehab), Kim Shockley (Education), Chris Vandenberg & Sharon Pletcher (Cardiac Rehab), Kathy Wilson, Karol Powell (PBX), Eileen Hurd (CVU), Kathleen Fjelstad (MICU), Deb Fry (4th fl RN), Jeanne Rice (Med Staff/Serenity Springs), Ane Randazzo (Pt transport), Beth Cotter (Trauma), Margaret Loucks (Out Pt. Surg), Carolyn Kalaskie (Cancer Center).
Other:  Lindsey Tucker (Dietetic Intern), Jennifer Lange (TEPP), Teresa Pinkal, Joanna Stark & Pat Sullivan (Camp Shady Brook), Debbie Grace, Jennifer Thrall, Rhonda Mills (Weight Watchers), Jennifer Okada, Barbara Janiszweski, Peggy Leidel, Jessica Hildebrand, Mike Saavidra, (UCCS), Alea Simmons, Stephanie Dickenson, Laura Webber, Rebecca Brace, Eddie Olson, Andrea Wine, Libbi Bregard, Jeannie Chadwick, Donna Mark- counseling (All from CIMT)Sonja Placzec, Lauren Kennedy, Jocelyne Taylor, Nick Alba, Donna O’brien (CIMT), Lisa Sabell, Trisha Devenyns, Jennifer Rocho, Heather Gosney & Katie Dunn (Penrad Imaging), Dr. Gene McHugh and Virginia (COS Audiology), Darlene Garnish and Dan Litwhiler (American Cancer Society), Leila Davis & Sabra Zirkle (Star Fit Kids), Susan and Vince (Open Space and Trails) and Karen Kovaly (YMCA).

Congratulations to the winners of the Raffle drawing!
Grand Prize Pal Day Winner-Twilla Kush (PACU)
Ted’s Montana Grill- Barbara Janiszewski (UCCS student), Pat Spoerl (Education), Gisela Kobi (Vol), Outback Steakhouse- Carol Bergstrom (Nutrition), Time Trackers- Noreen O’ Rourk (SFMC/Ambulatory), Tami Hartzler (PH/Pharmacy), Barbara Munson (Gift Shop), Rebecca Wiltjer (SFMC/5 South Medical), Alice Burgess (SFMC/HIM), Helen Sobeck (SFMC/NICU), Laurin Jervik (Finance), Cindy Gevara (Cancer Center),
Stagecoach Inn- Kathy Parham (Pt Rep), Frank Sifuentes (Pharmacy), Serenity Springs-Vicki Bukowski –Clark (Radiology), Laurie Chromy (SFMC/Post Partum), Pikes Peak Rodeo- Cindy Fouse (SFMC/Care Mgt), Bird Dog BBQ- Erin Eichelberger (HRD), Fit Ball from Fitness Systems- Karol Powell (Operations), Fitness Journal- Brian Sato  (Nutrition), Texas Roadhouse- Karen Huseman (Inpatient Rehab), The Marriot Stay- Deb Fry (4th floor), Penrad Scans- Sharon Tomlinson (Health Inform mgt), Jill Woodford (Marketing), Massages- Michelle Bull (Cen. IT), Heidi Baird (Clinical Effectiveness), BBQ sets- Tracy Mushonga (Accounting), Susi Cochran (SFMC/Cent Labs), Elise Tevez (Nutrition), Jennifer Apodaca (Pt. Registration), Green Bath Salts- Donna Blackburn (Pharmacy), Pedometer- Lynn Anderson (Payroll), Paul Harrison (Intern), Rebecca Wollin (HIM), Annette Gentz (OR), Fran Wane (Nursing), Dancing Bear- Cathy McSweeney (Vol), Java Mountain- Deb Parrish (Pt. Registration), Julia Brohman (MICU), Jeanne Wyatt (Float Pool), AHA Go Red for Women Tote Bag- Cho Martinez-Garret (Property mgt), Rochelle Salmore (Wound Care), Susan Shellhammer (Sleep Lab), Charlotte Branch (OR), Shannon Howrey (Pharmacy), Karen Jordi (PACU), Julie Selke (SFMC/ICU), Travel Mugs- Chris Valentine (Marketing), Courtney O’Connor (SFMC/Nutrition), Yoga Mat-Cindy Kaapana (Supply Chain), $50 Visa Card- Rose Loewe (SFMC/Case Mgt), Kacey Lee (CVU), Weight Watchers Cookbook- Annmarie Castro (Centura Benefits) Rust Tote Bag- Diane Kirkbride (PACU), Crowne Plaza Stay- Cindy Derksen (SFHC/ EVS) , Terri Cassidy (Inpatient Rehab).

Were your numbers high at the health screen? Please join us in learning about your risks, how to lower your numbers and an incentive program for high blood pressure!

KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS                                                  
Confused about your Cholesterol test results from the health screen? Do you know the difference between HDL and LDL or have you had high numbers in the past?                                                                                                  
Come join us for this educational presentation on how to understand your results and numbers from the Health Screening! Whenever you attend a health screening or see your physician, chances are your results from Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, lab work (Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Glucose, etc.) are in numbers.  Come learn what the numbers stand for, what constitutes healthy/unhealthy results, and what you can do to improve your numbers into the healthy categories!  Michelle Somers, dietitian from Club HIIP, will be presenting this informational class!  Those who attend will receive Club HIIP Education Credit.                  
Mar. 30, 11:30-12:15 p.m. at PH/Cancer Center Conference Rooms A-C                                                             
Apr. 1, 4:30-5:15 p.m. at SFMC/Conference Rooms 4-5

HYPERTENSION INTERVENTION                                                         
Want to try another way to Protect Your Heart?
Fridays 12 – 12:45p.m.: April 2, 9, 16, 23 at the PH/E-tower basement aerobics room
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 and are able to lower it to within normal ranges (120-125/80-89) by week 4 you will receive a $20 gift card! You must attend 3 out of the 4 classes to be eligible.

 HIIP News April 2010 

APRIL LUNCH 'N LEARN
"Spirituality and Balance”
Do you ever feel life throws you off center? Are you so busy with too many tasks and responsibilities? You feel rushed and frazzled as you go from one thing to the next. Wouldn’t it feel great to just stop and take a “breather,” to re-center? Join Ruth McIntyre and Tom Umbel (Chaplain Residents) to learn simple exercises to practice during your hectic schedule. These exercises will contribute to good health, peace of mind, and more effective service.                                                                        
Wed, April 28, 12:05-12:35 p.m., SFMC/Conference Room 1                                      
Thurs, April 29, 12:05-12:35 p.m., PH/E-Tower Basement Gala Room                                        

COMMUNITY WALK
March for Babies Walk: Saturday, April 24, 2010 at America the Beautiful Park, 8:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. With the walk starting at 8:30 a.m. To join, simply visit www.marchforbabies.org and click on “Join A Team.” In the search box type in “Centura Health,” click on the “Centura Health” link and the team name “Centura Health- Penrose St. Francis” should appear. Click on this team and enter your information to create a personal profile. For further questions or information please call Erin Heberlein at 776-7394.

PSF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form       
St. Francis Medical Center                                    
Yoga: Session 4: Starts, Monday, April 26 from 5-6:15 p.m. in the North Care Bldg, 2nd Floor Julie Penrose Center for a  6 week session                                        
Penrose Main                                                                                                 
Yoga: Session 6: Starts, Thursday, April 8 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks      Bootcamp: Session 3: Starts, Monday, April 12 from 5-6 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks      Body Toning: Session 6a/b: Starts, Monday, April 19 from 11:45-12:50 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks                                
Body Toning: Session 7a/b: Starts, Thursday, April 22 from 11:45-12:50 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks ******NEW Thursday Class!!!!           
Yoga for a healthy back: Sess 3: Starts, Tuesday, April 20 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks              
****HIIP Coupon available at all HIIP Flyer boards, Mocha Madness Promotion: Bring a that has never taken a Class before to Club HIIP’s Group Fitness Classes, and you both will receive a $5 gift certificate to Java Mountain!!!

FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES       
Art of French Sauté, Apr. 8, 5-6:15 p.m., Health Learning Center (Fillmore/Templeton Gap), Kitchen   ****Registration required, please call Michelle at x5034 to see if space is available                Active Aging, Apr. 14, 7:30-8:15 a.m., SFMC/Conference Rooms 2-3            Hiking Fourteeners, Apr. 20, 11:30-12:15 p.m., SFMC/Conference Rooms 1-2                                    

SELF CARE
Tuesday, April 6, noon-12:45 p.m., ASC/1st floor Skyline Room

KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS                                                   
Confused about your Cholesterol test results from the health screen? Do you know the difference between HDL and LDL or have you had high numbers in the past?                                                                                                   
Come join us for this educational presentation on how to understand your results and numbers from the Health Screening! Whenever you attend a health screening or see your physician, chances are your results from Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, lab work (Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Glucose, etc.) are in numbers.  Come learn what the numbers stand for, what constitutes healthy/unhealthy results, and what you can do to improve your numbers into the healthy categories!  Michelle Somers, dietitian from Club HIIP, will be presenting this informational class!  Those who attend will receive Club HIIP Education Credit.    
 Apr. 1, 4:30-5:15 p.m. at SFMC/Conference Rooms 4-5

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext.                             
PH Wellness Center- Apr. 8th at 8 a.m.                                                                     
SFMC Wellness Center- Apr. 15th at 5 p.m.                  
PH Wellness Center- Apr. 20th at 4 p.m.                                                                                          SFMC Wellness Center- Apr. 28th at 1 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 Second Quarter Classes

SCHEDULE OF HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CLASSES
Wellness Classes: April 1 through June 30, 2010

Please call the following number for additional information or to register for any of the classes listed below. All classes require pre-registration / cancellation a minimum of 24 hours prior.

Penrose Health Learning Center
(719) 776-3600
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

T’ai Chi – A form of ancient Chinese martial arts that works to improve body awareness, strength and coordination.
Date/Time: NEW TIME!!!! 
- Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning the first Tuesday of the month
April 6 through 29, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning the first Tuesday of each month
April 6 through 29 and June 1 through 24      
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Cost:       $40.00 / 4-week session
         
Exercising with the Physioball Level I – This four-week class will focus on core stability and strength, toning abdominals, lower back strengthening and stretching, upper and lower body musculature. A physioball will be given to each participant to encourage completion of weekly homework assignments.  Class meets for 45-minutes once per week for four-weeks.
Date/Time: Mondays, April 19 through May 10, 5:15 – 6:00 pm
 
Cost:       $40.00 / 4-week session 
            
Exercising with the Physioball Level II – For those individuals who have completed Level I, this class offers a more advanced and challenging full body workout. Continue building on your inventory of therapeutic exercised to advance your overall  fitness level. Bring your physioball from Level I . Class meets for 45-minutes once per week for four-weeks.
Date/Time: Mondays, June 7 through 28,5:15 – 6:00 pm
 
Cost:       $30.00 / 4-week session
            
NEW!! Increasing Movement through Circuit Training – Have you seen the infomercials on TV about P90X or “Intensity Workouts”?  Circuits are simply a combination of exercises (core, upper body, lower body and cardio) completed in a continuous format. They may be done for any fitness level and at any individual speed or intensity.  What a fun way to get a great workout for the entire body in a shorter amount of time.  Come join the fun and be ready to sweat!
Date/Time: Tuesdays, May 4 through 25, 4:45 – 5:30 pm
 
Cost:  $30.00 / 4-week session
           
NEW! Metabolic Syndrome - Dr. Michael Koren, endocrinologist, along with dietitians, exercise physiologists and lifestyle counselors, will help you understand what metabolic syndrome is (a combination of risk factors obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL, high LDL and elevated blood pressure), what causes it and how you can reverse its deadly path.
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost:  FREE
        
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.
Date/Time: By appointment only
Contact 776-3600 to schedule your intake to initiate your membership
   
Cost:  $46.00 / month
            
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 776-3600 to schedule your appointment
   
  Cost:  $50.00
 
New!  Feel the Burn in Training Camp  (A bit like Boot Camp)– A 45-minute comprehensive session that will let you know you have done something good for your body and your heart!  A blend of calisthenics, core and cardio to upbeat music.  No dance or coordination required for this one!
Date/Time: Thursdays, May 6 through 27,12:15  – 1:00 pm
 
Cost:  $30.00 / 4 week session
 
New!  Probiotics and Health Promotion - Did you know there are friendly organisms living in some of the foods you eat?  This class will introduce you to these organisms, known as Probiotics, and show you how to incorporate these into your daily routine.  
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 13,  5:15 – 6:15 pm
   
Cost:  $20.00
 
Aquatics Classes – The Penrose Health Learning Center in cooperation with Colorado Sports and Spine. A structured class 2-3 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).
Date/Time: M/W/F   M/F  M/W  T/Th
    10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  12:30-1:30 p.m. 5:00-6:00 p.m. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.     11:30-12:30 p.m.
           12:30-1:30
  Cost:       $46.00 / month for 2x / week
    $66.00 / month for 3x / week
 
The following class is held at Penrose Hospital, New E Tower, Basement Aerobics Room, 2222 N. Nevada Ave.

NEW!!! BOSU Ball Noon Class – Those funny looking ½ physioballs make for a great stability and cardio workout.  Have fun learning to use a new tool while getting a great calorie burn.  Workout for balance, stability, core, and cardio.  This class is an efficient and effective exercise option for your lunch time.  Register early as there is only space for the first lucky 13 people!Date/Time: Wednesdays, April 7 through 28,    12:15 – 12:45 pm

Cost:       $30.00 / 4 week session

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
Lunch: Garlic Crumb Halibut, Chicken Fried Steak, Baked Potato Bar, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Cherry Pineapple Cake

TUESDAY
Breakfast :French Toast, Sausage Egg Muffin Sandwich
Lunch: Turkey, Cheddar & Pepper Sub Sandwich, Chicken Fajitas,
Beef Taco Bowl, Jalopeno Poppers, Chicken Wings, TexMex Chips

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Fruit Topped Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos
Lunch: Grill Chicken Spinach Jack Sandwich, BBQ Beef Brisket, Chicken Curry, Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Apple Strudel

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Denver Omelet, Waffles, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit
Lunch: Turkey Bacon Swiss Sandwich, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry, Beef Pepper Steak, Fried Chicken, Baked Potato Bar, Scotcharoo’s

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet
Lunch: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich,  Crumbed Orange Roughy,
Bourbon Ham, Scalloped Potato, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit
Lunch: Turkey Pot Pie, Meaty Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Fried Shrimp,
Fried Shrimp, Herbed Jasmine Rice, Blueberry Cherry Cobbler

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Belgium Waffles, Red Potato Home Fries, Mac & Cheese
Lunch: Fried Chicken, Meatball Sandwich, Battered Fish