Associate Campaign 2010

Associate Assisted after Life-Changing Event

Where do you go after your home is burglarized, you’re harmed, and the injuries you sustained result in surgery and a pile of bills?  If you’re fortunate to work for Penrose-St. Francis, we hope you would turn to the Foundation to request help from the Sisters of St. Francis Associate Assistance Program.  And we’re glad that’s what our associate did.  When entering her home one evening, our associate surprised burglars who then turned on her.  She was severely injured and needed surgery and rehabilitation.  With all the resulting bills, she also needed financial help to get her through this crisis.  With funds raised through last year’s Associate Campaign for the Associate Assistance program, YOU were there to help!  She is most grateful and on the road to recovery.
 
The 2010 Associate Campaign kicks off this Thursday, April 22.  We hope you will consider a gift to ensure our associates and patients have assistance when faced with an unexpected crisis.  Every donation is important, regardless of amount.  We are proud that the PSF associate participation rate is far above the national average – you send a strong message of support and encourage additional giving from external donors and funding sources. 

Beginning Thursday, each associate will receive a pledge form and envelope.  When you return your pledge form, you will receive a 4-color click pen in appreciation of your participation.  Hour Club members will be able to select 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.  To see a sample of each Hour Club gift option, please see your Executive Committee member covering your cost center.     

For more information regarding the 2010 Associate Campaign, please see one of the Executive Committee members or Campaign Volunteers (wearing red ribbons) or contact Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation at 776-7760.

Volunteer Week

Volunteers provide ‘extra special touch’ to patient care

By Margaret Sabin
President & CEO of Penrose-St Francis Health Services

National Volunteer Week is observed April 18-24 around the country, and this year’s theme is a fitting one:  “Celebrating People in Action.”  Nowhere is that more evident than right here at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services! 

I see our people tirelessly committed to improving the health of our communities.  And our volunteers are playing an integral role in that mission.

They enhance the quality of care given to our patients by providing an extra special touch. The service our volunteers offer is truly a gift from the heart.

More than 600 volunteers are donating their valuable time in more than 100 departments within Penrose-St. Francis.  From our youngest volunteer at 14 years old to our most “experienced” at 97, our volunteers are helping us care for those who are ill and nurturing the health of the people in our communities. 

From March 2009 through March 2010, our volunteers provided 83,600 hours of their time, which translates to nearly $1.7 million worth of in-kind services!

Our team’s efforts were recently recognized when HealthGrades named Penrose-St. Francis one of America’s Best 50 Hospitals for the third consecutive year, the only facility to receive the award in Colorado and places us in the top 1 percent of the nation.  We simply could not have achieved the award without the tireless efforts of our volunteers. 

I’m honored and humbled to be at the helm of an organization that promotes the health and well-being of the people in the communities we serve.  Thank you for your dedication to our mission, your valuable time, and your friendship.  God bless.

Meet Your Executives

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

Leadership, Vision and Inspiration

Believe it or not, over the past few months we have introduced you to all of the executives at Penrose-St. Francis, except one. President and CEO Margaret Sabin not only oversees Penrose-St. Francis, she is the President of Centura Health South State Group which means she also has oversight of St. Mary Corwin and St. Thomas More.

Ever wondered what a CEO does? I have heard it said that the COO’s job is to make sure the doors are open tomorrow while the CEO’s job is to make sure the doors are open in five years. Coming into my conversation with Margaret with this vague perception of what a CEO does (plus what I have seen on the Apprentice), I wanted to know more about her job.

“My job is to provide support, leadership, vision and inspiration to everyone,” said Margaret. “I do this through the management team, directors, managers, medical staff and all of the support functions. Through this, everyone circles back to our main purpose – our mission of caring for those who are ill and nurturing the health of the people in our community.”

Being the curious person that I am, I thought it would be interesting for her to describe what a day or a week looks like. “If I had to break down a week,” said Margaret, “I would say that I probably spend the equivalent of one day focusing on external issues, such as the community or our other south state facilities. I spend another day working on Centura Health corporate issues. That leaves me only three days each week to focus on what is happening here at Penrose-St. Francis.”

If you attended any of the Town Hall meetings last week, you saw Margaret teaching Boot camp in the video. From what people who attend these classes have told me, Boot camp is a lot of fun and a really tough workout. You don’t see many CEOs living their mission of improving the health of their employees and community like this.

As you can see, fitness is a big part of Margaret’s life. She shared with me that she tries to run a race at least every few months. I imagine that training for these races or going for long walks with her husband helps her stay in shape between Boot camp sessions.

“When I am not at work I am either running or doing something with my kids,” said Margaret. She and her husband Andy have four daughters.

When I asked Margaret for a parting comment, she had this to share with all of us. “Make life fun,” said Margaret. “When it is fun, everything is easier. The hard stuff becomes easier, exercise becomes play and work becomes creative.”

As I was leaving, she had one final piece of advice for us. “Be intentional about life. Take your goals and dreams, imagine them, add in the details and make it happen.”

That’s leadership, vision and inspiration. Thanks Margaret.

Editors note: Even though this is the end of the executive team profiles, this isn’t the end of this column. My plan is to continue with profiles of various directors, key physicians and other interesting people within our organization. If you have a suggestion of someone I should feature in a future editionsof the Pulse, please e-mail me at christophervalentine@centura.org.

2010 Associate Campaign

PSF Leadership Rewards Health Screening Participants with Associate Campaign Donation

About 630 Penrose-St. Francis Health Services associates and volunteers participated in the recent Health Improvement Incentive Program’s free health screenings – the most ever – and PSF leadership is recognizing them with a donation to the PSF Health Foundation’s 2010 Associate Campaign on their behalf.

“Our associates are our most precious asset,” said Margaret Sabin, president and CEO of PSF Health Services, “and this is our way of thanking them for taking the first step towards ‘moving upstream.’  It’s important our associates take care of themselves first so they can be better caretakers of patients in our community.”

PSF Health Services is donating $10 for each of the 498 associates who participated in the health screenings, for a total of $4,980. 

Ninety percent of the donation will go to the Sisters of St. Francis Associate Assistance Program at the PSF Health Foundation, according to Diane LeBlanc, president of the Foundation.  “This program helps PSF associates in need of financial assistance during unforeseen crises,” she said.

The remaining 10 percent of the total will go to HIIP to offer scholarships and discounts on the extended fitness classes they offer so all associates have the opportunity to participate, regardless of their financial situation.

“We believe in the health of our associates and encourage them to take advantage of the many programs and incentives they have available to them,” said Kristine Barrett, HIIP health promotion coordinator.  “We offer everything from a free gym membership and incentive program to classes, massage therapy and much, much more.”

To find out how you can make fitness a part of your daily routine, call Club HIIP at 776-5839.

PSF Partners with CSFD for Mass CPR Training

Penrose-St. Francis and the Colorado Springs Fire Department have joined forces with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox to hold a mass CPR training event on Tuesday, May 18th before the Sky Sox game vs. the Round Rock Express.

A successful mass CPR training day, held during EMS Week 2010, may well surpass the Guinness World Record of 6577 currently held by Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The effort will highlight the importance of community CPR and showcase Colorado Springs as a heart-safe community! 

PSF and the Colorado Springs Fire Department are aggressively pursuing community CPR for the following reasons:
• Each year, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly one million people
• One in every three cardiovascular deaths is caused by sudden cardiac arrest
• Almost 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by family members
• Fewer than one in three victims receive bystander CPR
• Bystander CPR more than doubles a victim's chance of surviving a cardiac arrest by maintaining vital blood flow to the heart and brain until more advanced care is available

The mass CPR training event will use the American Heart Association CPR Anytime model and employ the Family & Friends CPR Anytime kits. CPR Anytime was developed because an alternative to traditional CPR classes was needed to reach individuals who wouldn’t normally attend a traditional CPR course, thereby increasing cardiac arrest survival rates. A traditional course takes about four hours – CPR Anytime takes 22 minutes, and, has been shown to be just as effective as a traditional course.

ASCENT RN Residency Program

ASCENT RN Residency Program

Every year, Education Resources sponsors 2-3 sessions of the ASCENT RN Residency Program. ASCENT is a standardized Centura program which stands for Autonomy, Safety, Competence, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing Excellence, and Transition to Practice. This 6-week program is designed for newly practicing nurses and/or nurses returning back-to-practice as a way to assist with their transition into the acute care setting.

The focus of the program is to empower them with the basic tools that they need to get started in their respective areas of work. The nurses (pictured left to right) from the March/April program are:

Amanda Valenzuela (SFMC 5 Medical), Kelly Corbett (PH 5th Floor), Yvette Grijalva (PH 5th Floor), Andrea Gillen (PH 9th Floor), Andrea Klein (PH 5th Floor), Stephanie Feist (CVU), Kendyll Schultz (SFHC Inpatient Behavioral Health), and Kelsey Dennison (SFMC 5 Surgical).

Please welcome these new nurses to Penrose St. Francis and stand ready to support their journey!

Department Spotlight

Department Spotlight:  Marketing & Communications

The Penrose-St. Francis Health Services Rewards and Recognition Committee is thrilled to recognize the PSF Marketing and Communications Department as an outstanding group of professionals providing exceptional service to our system.

Johnny Rea leads what he calls the “A-Team” of Marketing and Communications.  “We truly have a great story to tell here and our small staff continuously seeks innovative ways to market our services and aggressively communicate our message to the community, media and our associates.”

The department is comprised of four people and some of their responsibilities include strategically marketing PSF services to consumers, communication to associates, liaison to the media, coordinating PSF sponsorships and special events, producing South State’s Vim & Vigor magazine, and maintaining PSF’s public Web site and Facebook page. 

Jill Woodford is the Marketing Manager and brings nearly 15 years of health care marketing experience to the team.  She is the focal point for the campaigns you may have recently noticed in the community, such as the Trauma and Cardiac marketing campaigns.  She also maintains the system’s public web site, www.penrosestfrancis.org and Facebook page, which boasts more than 700 “fans,” more than any other Centura Health entity.   “I love logging on to our Facebook page each day and reading comments from our associates and fans,” Jill said. “It really makes you proud to work at PSF.”

Chris Valentine is the newest member of the team and serves as the Public Information Officer.   He’s in daily contact with Colorado Springs media, answering their questions and facilitating interviews.  Chris is also the editor of the Penrose Pulse, the only weekly web-based e-newsletter for a Centura Health facility (the others are monthly).  Readership has skyrocketed over the past 18 months with the number of people regularly checking out the Pulse going from about 1,000 to more than 2,200 the past four weeks.  “We’re putting more names and faces in the publication so our associates view it as their ‘hometown newspaper’ and make it something they look forward to seeing every week,” Chris said.

Julie Cox is the Marketing Coordinator and ensures PSF is well-represented in the community by coordinating sponsorships and special events, about 70 each year.  “It’s important we participate in these community outreach initiatives as it enhances the organization’s reputation and exposes our services to the consumers,” Julie said.  She also maintains the digital communication boards at both Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. 

Johnny brings more than 26 years of Marketing and Communications experience to the organization, and said he’s “merely driving the ship,” crediting his team with their successes.

Please join us in congratulating the Marketing and Communications Team on their selection as our Department Spotlight, and thank them for their hard work.

Fun Facts!
How well do you know your Marketing & Communications Team?  Answers are at the end of today’s Pulse.  Which Marketing & Communications member has:

- Lived in Malaysia for three years?
- Been chased by grizzly bears while fishing for salmon in Alaska?
- Sang a song on a lullaby CD that has sold over a million copies?
- Met their current spouse at age 12?
- Committed to reading over 40 books a year?
- Managed a tennis shop?
- Worked in the high-tech world for 14 years as an HR recruiter?
- Broke the sound barrier flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet?
- Testified in a murder trial?
- Had a college class with Robert Horry, former NBA player and ESPN commentator?
- Ridden an elephant in a Thailand jungle?
- Received a scholarship to participate on a fashion board for a large retail company?


Jill Woodford, Johnny Rea, Chris Valentine, Julie Cox

Chest Pain Center

Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center are developing Chest Pain Centers

“Time is muscle” is the axiom frequently associated with those suffering a heart attack. Every minute that the oxygen-deprived heart muscle goes without blood, the more damage and long-term problems it suffers. Because of this dynamic, there has been increasing focus in recent years on making sure that the treatment provided to these patients is as efficient and effective as possible.

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is the official name for the sudden blockage or constriction of the arteries that supply the heart muscle with the life-sustaining blood it requires in order to continue to function. Treatment of ACS patients often begins with a 911 call and continues through care by the EMS team, the Emergency Department, the Cath Lab or Open-Heart Surgery team, onto the nursing floors, and finally into outpatient Cardiac Rehab. In an attempt to coordinate and maximize the effectiveness of these diverse elements of care, both Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center are developing Chest Pain Centers.

A Chest Pain Center is not a physical location within the hospital, but rather an operational model tying together the various services through communication, planning, and process improvement. Within this model, facilities can continually plan, organize and improve the delivery of evidence-based care in a systematic manner to achieve the best possible outcomes for their ACS patients.

As part of this organizational effort, both Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center will be seeking accreditation as Chest Pain Centers by the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC). The SCPC has developed stringent standards in order to ensure that these Centers meet or exceed quality-of-care measures based on improving the processes of care. There are currently only six Accredited Chest Pain Centers in Colorado, and none in the southern Colorado region. Only one of these six, Littleton Adventist Hospital, is in the Centura System.

Watch for further news in the months ahead regarding PSF’s progress in this important part of our goal to provide cardiovascular services that are recognized as the highest quality, most accessible, innovative and comprehensive in the region.

Let's Go Bowling...

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Donate Life Month 2010

On Monday, April 12, representatives from Donor Alliance and PSF were in the lobby of both Penrose and St. Francis Medical Center with cake, giveaways and lots of information about the importance of organ and tissue donation.

Donor Alliance invited a number of organ recipients to share their experiences with us. Some of you may recognize Patrick Hettle as a volunteer at Penrose. He is also heart transplant survivor. Next week will mark the seventh anniversary of his transplant. Our friends from KXRM Fox 21 news stopped by to learn more about his experience and share his story with the community.

Supply Chain

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Help support the Life Support Center

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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.

The following represent actual clippings from church bulletins/newsletters.

Miss Charlene Mason sang, “I will not pass this way again,” giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

The peacemaking meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to a conflict.

Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack’s sermons.

Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget your husbands.

Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community.

Don’t let worry kill you – Let the Church help.

Irving Bensen and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be “What is Hell?” Come early and listen to the choir practice.

For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

Potluck supper Sunday at 5 p.m. Prayer and medication to follow.

Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday. Please use the back door.

News Briefs

Celebrate Earth Day with Penrose Main Nutrition Services
April 22
Bring in your own reusable cup or mug and we will fill it with coffee or fountain soda free all day – Penrose Main café only.

Please remember that you always receive a 15 percent discount on beverages when you bring in a reusable cup or mug.  

Help us to reduce, reuse and recycle.
 
New On-Hold Messaging Service
Our new on-hold messaging service is up and running at Penrose Hospital, SFMC, ASC, EAP and HLC. Previously, depending on where you called from, you heard music, static, or nothing at all when you were placed on hold at our facilities. We now have a professional and consistent on-hold service that plays six PSF messages and a seasonal health tip in between soft music. We'll change out the messages quarterly so they support the marketing and communications strategies we have in place at the time.

Check it out by dialing 1900010 from PH, or 1900043 from SFMC.

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

HIIP News

HIIP News April 19-25, 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                                        

HYPERTENSION INTERVENTION                      
Want to try another way to Protect Your Heart?
Fridays 12 – 12:45p.m.: April 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.
***Only One Class Left, counts as Education Credit for HIIP!!!!!!

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                                                                                                  
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                     
Hiking Fourteeners, Apr. 20, 11:30-12:15 p.m., SFMC/Conference Rooms 1-2                                   

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

Fun Facts Answers!
Which Marketing & Communications member has:

- Lived in Malaysia for three years? (Chris Valentine)
- Been chased by grizzly bears while fishing for salmon in Alaska? (Johnny Rea)
- Sang a song on a lullaby CD that has sold over a million copies? (Jill Woodford)
- Met their current spouse at age 12? (Julie Cox)
- Committed to reading over 40 books a year? (Jill Woodford)
- Managed a tennis shop? (Chris Valentine)
- Worked in the high-tech world for 14 years as an HR recruiter? (Julie Cox)
- Broke the sound barrier flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet? (Johnny Rea)
- Testified in a murder trial? (Chris Valentine)
- Had a college class with Robert Horry, former NBA player and ESPN commentator? (Jill Woodford)
- Ridden an elephant in a Thailand jungle? (Johnny Rea)
- Received a scholarship to participate on a fashion board for a large retail company? (Julie Cox)