2010 Associate Campaign

2010 Associate Campaign Coming Soon

As you think about your donation to this year’s Associate Campaign, we hope you will consider being an Hour Club member. Every donation is important to the Campaign, but Hour Club members get to pick from one of two Hour Club gift choices – a fleece blanket or mug. To qualify as an Hour Club member, full-time associates donate an hour of pay per pay period and part-time associates donate a half hour of pay per pay period, via payroll deduction. 

Also, the last volunteer training session will be held this Wednesday, April 7, at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center in Garden Level Conference Rooms 1-2. If you would like to volunteer for the Campaign but have been 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!

Hour-Club Gifts

Meet Your Executives

This is a weekly column where you can meet your Penrose-St. Francis executives.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeff Oram-Smith for a few minutes to get to know him so I could write this article. As I left his office, one term came to my mind to describe him – renaissance man. I thought I knew what this term meant but I went to the dictionary just to be sure. It defines a renaissance man as a present-day man who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field. You be the judge.

Early in his medical career, Dr. Oram-Smith served in the Air Force and practiced at the Air Force Academy. While there, in addition to his duties at the hospital, he had the opportunity to serve as the physician for the Air Force Academy hockey team. Following his service, he joined the team at Penrose in 1980 as a general/trauma surgeon.

In 2005, he accepted the role of CMO. He describes his job simply as “putting out fires,” but I think there is a little more to it than that. Any issues related to quality, patient safety, compliance and regulatory fall under his leadership.

When it is time to get away, most of us take a vacation to the mountains or the beach for a few days. Not Dr. Oram-Smith. He decided to build his own get-away. For three years, his weekends were spent building a cabin. There was an 1880’s hand-hewn oak cabin in Missouri that he had disassembled and brought out to Colorado. He worked to build the foundation and then reassembled the cabin as his family’s own get-away.

He and his wife also have a Navajo rug business. A red and black sample of these beautiful rugs hangs on the wall in his office. The money they make through this venture is used to support work on the reservation. One of the resources they support is a Catholic mission on the reservation that has a school and an outreach program for the elderly.

Do you like car racing? Most of us enjoy watching the races on TV. Dr. Oram-Smith takes it one step farther; he likes to be behind the wheel. On any given weekend, you may find him restoring a vintage car or being on the track with one of the local car clubs in his Audi S4.

He and his wife, Sherrie, have been married for 42 years and they have two daughters. Out of all the things he has done, based on my conversation with him, I think being a grandparent for 19-month-old Liam is probably his favorite job. There is definitely a twinkle in his eye when he talks about his grandson. I don’t think he would mind at all if you asked to see a picture of Liam. He usually has one close at hand.

So, what do you think? Do you agree that Dr. Oram-Smith fits the definition of a renaissance man? I do.

Yep, that's Liam...

Fall Prevention

Town Hall Meetings

Make plans to attend one of the upcoming Town Hall Meetings.

Monday, April 12

9:30 a.m., Penrose Hospital, Cancer Center Conference Rooms

2 p.m., SFMC, Conference Room 1

4 p.m., Penrose Hospital, Cancer Center Conference Rooms

Tuesday, April 13

7:30 a.m., Penrose Hospital, Cancer Center Conference Rooms

12 p.m., Penrose Hospital, Cancer Center Conference Rooms

2 p.m., HLC, Pikes Peak, Longs Peak & Mount Evans Rooms

4:30 p.m., SFMC, Conference Room 1

Wednesday, April 14

7:30 a.m., SFMC, Conference Room 1

10 a.m., SFHC, 5th Floor – Summit Room

2 p.m., Penrose Hospital, Cancer Center Conference Rooms

4:30 p.m., Penrose Hospital, Cancer Center Conference Rooms

Thursday, April 15

9:30 a.m., SFMC, Conference Room 1 & 2

12 p.m., SFMC, Conference Room 1 & 2

Bar Code Medication Administration

As we prepare for Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), a patient safety initiative to be implemented on all inpatient care units starting next month, we are launching the first step of the program today with new patient armbands.

Here’s what’s happening . . .
Beginning at 5 a.m. today, all patient identification (ID) armbands will contain a new data code embedded in the patient bar code.

If you work in a patient care area and want to find out more about this initiative, please talk with your manager or supervisor.

Webb Memorial Library

The library will be closed most of April and May as the medical librarian will be out.  If you need access to the library, call Security at 2111.  You will need to show your badge to get in.  

You can still send e-mail requests for articles and searches to caseywelch@centura.org and Casey will send back the information electronically to the extent that is possible.  Please do not send requests by fax or leave requests by phone.

You can continue to search the library’s Intranet site on MVW (under the Reference Tab).  From this you can access several online databases, including OVID and EBSCO where you can get some full-text articles.  If you have questions about this, e-mail Casey. 

During this time, the Medical Staff Services office at Penrose Hospital will have the ACLS, BLS, and PALS books. You will need to check them out and return them there.  If you haven’t checked out library materials recently, you will need to complete a Webb Library Information form which they will also have.  For questions about this, call the Medical Staff Services at 5114. 

Donate Life Month 2010

Join us for a special celebration on April 12 as we recognize National Donate Life Month .
Penrose Hospital - 10 a.m. - noon
St. Francis Medical Center - 1 - 3 p.m.

Meet donor families and organ and tissue recipients, enjoy some refreshments and learn more about how you can make a difference.

Robin/Donor Mother

Robin and her 22-year-old son Joseph were best friends and he was not afraid to let everyone know it. While some kids might be embarrassed that their mom worked in the high school cafeteria, Joe wasn’t. He would hug his mom in the middle of the school day. When he was diagnosed with epilepsy in the fall of 2007, Joe made a pact with his mom that whenever he thought he was about to have a seizure he would call her, as he always knew before it happened. On December 30, 2007, Joe called his mom at 9:45 a.m.
“Fortunately, I had not gone to church that morning, like I usually do, because I wouldn’t have gotten his call,” said Robin. “We were on the phone for 10 minutes when I heard the phone drop and Joe passed out.” Joe was pronounced dead on January 1, 2008.

Joe had discussed his decision to be an organ donor with his mom several months before he died. It came as no surprise to Robin and the rest of Joe’s family because he always tried to help others. Joe could light up a room with his boisterous laughter, his great big bear hugs or his constant smile. Not to mention, he stood strong beside his life motto “One Love” which was adopted from a Bob Marley song. Joe’s initial decision to register to be an organ donor at the age of 15 helped save and heal the lives of seven people.

Since Joe’s death, Robin has become an advocate working to educate the public about the need for and the benefits of organ and tissue donation. She is currently teaming with Donor Alliance and the American Transplant Foundation to spearhead the creation of an organ and tissue donation license plate. The Donate Life license plate was available for purchase beginning January 1, 2010 – the two-year anniversary of Joe’s death.
“I do this because it is how I keep Joe’s memory alive. It also helps me cope, which is one of the biggest things,” explains Robin.

We are an Easter people...

“We are an Easter people.  Alleluia is our song.”
                                                                                  St. Augustine

The season of Lent, 2010 has come to an end.  In the last several days, we have moved through Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Yesterday, we celebrated Easter Sunday. These days symbolically mark moments of holiness, despair, grief, loss, and finally, joy. The “Alleluia” in the quote above is a cry of new joy, prompted by the belief that light does overcome darkness, goodness does overcome evil, and sorrow does eventually give way to joy.

What the quote does not say, however, is that although we may be an Easter people, we, here at the hospital, often live in a Good Friday world.  In our work, we witness much suffering, despair, fear, loneliness, and grief. Yet, we know there is much that exists beyond that familiar pain and suffering. We see many of our patients recover. We hear the cries of newborn babies, we see families reunited after trauma. We see courage in the face of fear. We see hope replace cynicism.  We even witness peaceful acceptance despite disappointment. 

We are privileged, within our system, because everyday, everywhere, we are able to observe the power of healing. That is, the remarkable passage from fear into love, the astounding transformation from despair into joy.  We see Good Friday pass into Easter Sunday all the time. We know all about new joy. Alleluia is our song.    

Cardiac Rehabilitation

This article about our heart rehabilitation program is featured in the current issue of Colorado Springs Senior magazine. You can pick up a copy of the magazine in the lobby of our facilities.

Heart Rehabilitation –Stick with it
Chris Valentine, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

Even though he was only 56 years old, Dennis knew that the heavy pressure he was feeling in his chest was probably a heart attack. A call to 911 was all it took to put the lifesaving process in motion. Paramedics arrived at his home in just a few minutes. An EKG confirmed he was having a heart attack and the results were faxed to the hospital. By the time he arrived at Penrose Hospital, the heart team was waiting for him. Only 30 minutes later, doctors had opened the blockage in his heart. Dennis did the right thing by calling 911 right away. Cardiologists will tell you that “time is muscle” and the longer treatment is delayed, the more damage is done to your heart. Now, Dennis was faced with the reality that he had to bounce back from this event and make some changes in his life to prevent another heart attack.

“While I was still in the hospital recovering, the nurse on the floor explained the recovery process to me and the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation,” said Dennis. “She even scheduled my evaluation for me.”

Dennis was fortunate to have a nurse who explained the rehabilitation process to him. Research shows that only about one third of heart patients even try cardiac rehabilitation. A recent study, published in December 2009, shows that patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation and complete the recommended number of sessions are less likely to die or suffer another heart attack in the following three to four years than people who  complete only a few sessions of cardiac rehabilitation.

So what is cardiac rehabilitation? It is a comprehensive program of exercise, risk factor modification, education, on-going assessments and referral to nutritionist and other professionals based on an individual’s needs. People who have had open heart surgery, heart transplants, heart attacks, stents and even people with stable angina are recommended to participate in the program.

At Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, patients enrolled in cardiac rehab come to the hospital an average of three times a week for as many as 36 sessions to participate in monitored physical activity. They may walk on a treadmill, use a stationary bike, work with appropriate weights or even practice relaxation techniques. Throughout the session, individuals are on a heart monitor so the nurses can monitor their heart and help them understand how hard they are working.

“The program teaches you to exercise at a level that benefits your heart,” said Dennis.

But cardiac rehab is more than just exercise. Participants meet one-on-one with professionals to talk about diet, lifestyle, medications and more. Often, this is the first time that patients truly understand what it means to eat right and make lifestyle changes that can benefit their heart such as smoking cessation or stress reduction.

Does cardiac rehab work? The numbers don’t lie. In the first six weeks of the program, Dennis lost 20 pounds and dropped his cholesterol level by more than 60 points. Not everyone will see changes this dramatic but of the 300 people a year who participate in the program at Penrose, those who stick with the program do see changes in their overall health.

“So, if you or someone you love experiences a significant heart related event, talk to your doctor, nurse or health care provider to see if cardiac rehabilitation is right for you,” said Helen Graham RN-C, manager of the cardiac rehabilitation program at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.

For more information about heart disease, signs and symptoms of a heart attack or to just speak with a nurse about your heart health, contact Ask-A-Nurse at 719-776-5555.

Trauma Symposium

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Outreach to Leadville

The Creighton Model FertilityCare Center at St. Francis Medical Center celebrated Worldwide FertilityCare Week March 21 -27. During this week, Kristine Hardesty, Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, had a unique opportunity to share our Catholic mission of providing community access to natural family planning (NFP) services.  She was invited to Leadville to present the NFP introductory class and meet with several couples to explain how they can plan their families using a reliable, moral and natural method. The couples had heard about the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and asked their local priest for information. Father Gus Stewart of Holy Family parish contacted Kristine who volunteered to drive to Leadville to introduce these couples to the benefits and use of the FertilityCare system. The presentation was well received and comments from the couples included; “Very well-explained and comprehensive presentation,”  “I’ve read about natural methods and this session was more informative about how to practice a natural method rather than simply understanding it.” One of the men commented, “ I look forward to the follow-up sessions as we plan our family.”

Typically, couples choosing to use the program consult privately with Kristine eight times over the first year of program use. The Leadville couples will receive FertilityCare follow-up consultations via long distance to ensure effective use of the system. What a great opportunity to provide a remote Colorado town with access to NFP services during Worldwide FertilityCare week!  

For more information about The Creighton Model FertilityCare system call Kristine Hardesty at 571-3472 or register to attend a free monthly introductory class at SFMC by calling 571-3101.

Kristine Hardesty, Certified FertilityCare Practitioner

Living Well With Cancer

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Laughter is the best medicine

This is a weekly series of fun stories and jokes to help brighten your day and put a smile on your face.

A man appears before the pearly gates.
 
"Have you ever done anything of particular merit?" St. Peter asks. 
 
"Well, I can think of one thing," the man offers. "Once I came upon a gang of high-testosterone bikers who were threatening a young woman. I directed them to leave her alone, but they wouldn't listen. So I approached the largest and most heavily tattooed biker. I smacked him on the head, kicked his bike over, ripped out his nose ring and threw it on the ground, and told him, 'Leave her alone now or you'll answer to me." St. Peter was impressed. "When did this happen?"
 
"A couple of minutes ago."

Theme Meal at SFMC

Theme meal for St. Francis Medical Center...

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Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load

By Sherri Kark, Penrose-St. Francis Dietetic Intern

Some of you may have noticed the phrase, “Low Glycemic Index” popping up on nutrition labels or advertised for popular weight loss diets such as Nutrisystem. What exactly does this phrase imply?

In the past, carbohydrates were classified as either simple or complex. Simple carbohydrates are known to quickly impact blood sugars while complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and absorb leading to less of a rise in blood sugar levels following a meal.  As with all medical advances, we discovered this theory was far too simplistic as the blood glucose (glycemic) response to complex carbohydrates varies considerably.

What is the Glycemic Index?
The USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference defines the Glycemic Index (GI) as, “a numerical index that ranks carbohydrates based on their rate of response (i.e. their conversion to glucose within the human body).” A scale of 0-100 is assigned according to the effect a carbohydrate food will raise blood glucose levels after eating. Pure glucose (a GI of 100), is used as the reference point since it is one of the fastest carbohydrates available to the body.

Why is the Glycemic Index important?
Our bodies function best when blood sugars (BS) are kept relatively stable. Consuming a high GI food (>70) causes a rapid response in BS which signals our pancreas to secrete more insulin. The insulin pulls the BS back down by pushing it into our cells for energy use and too much sugar may be stored as fat. This rapid rise in BS can lead to an elevation in energy or mood, but is typically followed by a cycle of increased fat storage, sleepiness, and more hunger. In contrast, lower GI carbohydrates (those stated to be less than 55 on the GI scale) result in a lower, more stable BS requiring less demand from the pancreas. The theory behind the GI is to minimize rapid changes to our BS by staying away from foods that have the highest GI.

How Glycemic Load improves Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load (GL) takes the GI a step further by including the portion size of a carbohydrate food. GL measures glycemic (BS) response by using both the type AND amount of carbohydrate consumed. The GL is found by multiplying the GI by the grams of carbohydrate in the food and dividing by 100.

GL = GI/100 X Net Carbs
(Net Carbs are equal to the Total Carbohydrates minus Dietary Fiber)

A GL of 10 or below is considered low and 20 or above is considered high. The GL is more accurate because it includes both quality and quantity of carbohydrates.

What are the benefits of using Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?
Studies have shown that low GI diets can improve both BS and fat levels in individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. They help with weight loss by making you feel fuller. Furthermore, they can improve the length of time a person exercises (high GI foods help re-fuel carbohydrate stores after exercise). Low GI diets can reduce insulin secretion, improve insulin resistance, and provide better overall management of diabetes. Simple ways to lower dietary glycemic load include:

•  Increase the consumption of whole grains, fruits, non-starchy vegetables, nuts and legumes
•  Decrease the consumption of starchy high GI foods like potatoes, white rice, and white bread
•  Decrease the consumption of sugary foods like cookies, cakes, candy, and soft-drinks
Remember, use the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load as a tool in helping to manage your weight and control blood sugar levels. Further reading is recommended for more detailed information.

A complete list for 750 foods can be found in the article “International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2002,” by Kaye Foster-Powell, Susanna H.A. Holt, and Janette C. Brand-Miller in the July 2002 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 62, pages 5-56.

References include:        
http://www.nutritiondata.com/topics/glycemic-index
http://www.glycemicindex.com
http://www.mendosa.com/gi.htm
http://www.diabetesnet.com/gi.html
http://diabetes.webmd.com
© 2005 Diabetes Education Society, Inc. Lifeskills Teaching Guide.

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

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

HIIP News April 5-11                                                                                

2010 Club HIIP’s Healthy Hoedown Trivia Winner!
Congratulation Joe White! And the answers are……………………………………. 
1. The first place that was actually called a “Saloon” was Brown’s Hole that catered to many of the trappers during the fur trading days.
2. The Lasso is also known as a lariat.
3. Many pulmonary rehabilitation programs therefore have begun to incorporate the harmonica to rehab COPD patients
4. Cowboys would not wear bandanas that were the color white in the fear of reflecting light and spooking cattle.
5. An example of two plant based foods that can be combined to make a tasty complete protein are beans and corn.
6. On average, a 150 lb woman can burn approximately 5 calories per minute horseback riding.
7. A time that a cowboy should tip his hat would include When a woman enters the room.

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                                        

HYPERTENSION INTERVENTION                      
Want to try another way to Protect Your Heart?
Fridays 12 – 12:45p.m.: April  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.
*Only three times left!

HIKING CLUB                                  
Saturday, April 10 at 9 a.m.: Red Rock Canyon                              
Directions: Drive west on Hwy 24 past 31st street.  You’ll see parking 0.2 miles on the south side of the highway. We’ll meet at the trailhead!
Park Information: Trail is rated easy to moderate, dog’s on leash.

PSF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form                               
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      
****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                                          
SELF CARE
Tuesday, April 6, noon-12:45 p.m., ASC/1st floor Skyline Room

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839,                            
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

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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: Chicken Teriyaki, Shepherd’s Pie, Garlic Salmon Cakes,
 Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato Bar, Blackberry Cobbler

TUESDAY
Breakfast :French Toast, Sausage Egg Muffin Sandwich
Lunch: Beef Fajitas, Beef Taco Bowl, Santa Fe Chicken Rolls, Beef Chimichanga, Roast Turkey, Jalopeno Poppers, Churros

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Fruit Topped Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos
Lunch: Grill Chicken Spinach Jack Sandwich, Meatball Marinara, Scallop Seafood Saute over mini Shells ,Chocolate Lava Cake

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Denver Omelet, Waffles, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit
Lunch: Turkey Bacon Swiss Sandwich, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry, White Wine Butter Salmon, Apricot Pork Chops, Pistachio Cake

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet
Lunch: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Catfish, Beef Bacon Cabernet Stew, Chicken Marsala, Spicy Chicken Wings, Cran-Apple Crisp.

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit
Lunch: Meat Lasagna, Beer Battered Fish, Popcorn Chicken, Rosemary Roasted Potato ,Beef Chili,  Apple Dumpling.

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Belgium Waffles, Red Potato Home Fries, Mac & Cheese
Lunch: Fried Chicken, Cabbage Rolls, Patty Melts,
Garlic Mashed Potato, Green Peas, Cherry Apple Cobbler