2010 Associate Campaign

2010 Associate Campaign - Going Above and Beyond

Our 2010 Associate Campaign balloon continues to go higher and higher above the $325,000 goal reached last week. In fact, we are climbing towards the $365,000 raised last year!  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. 

All pledge forms returned to the Foundation office by May 7th were entered into a random drawing for a prize, a hot air balloon ride or a Wii, at the winner’s choosing. Clo Frederick, who works with Health at Home, was our winner and she chose the Wii game system.  CONGRATULATIONS, CLO!

Invitations for the Decade of Caring luncheon went out late last week to those who have contributed every year for the past 10 years. If you have contributed for the past nine consecutive years, your gift this year qualifies you for this distinguished group and you will be receiving an invitation to our luncheon at the end of June. 

Hour Club gifts will be distributed on June 15 at Penrose Hospital and June 16 at St. Francis Medical Center. We will have tables set up by the West elevators at Penrose Hospital and in the cafeteria at St. Francis Medical Center from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Please mark your calendar to pick your gift up if you donated at the Hour Club level. For the associates who work the night shift, the Foundation staff will deliver your gift to your department, during the night shift hours, the week of June 21.   

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. 

Disaster Drill

On Saturday, PSF participated in a community wide mass casualty disaster drill. The simulation was a tornado in Hanover with as many as 150 people injured. Both Penrose and St. Francis Medical Center received actor/patients from the drill.

Thanks to everyone who came in extra on Saturday to help with the drill. Overall, the drill went very well at both facilities. We were able to learn things that will help us if we receive patients from a real mass casualty situation.

Connected Care

Centura Health Launches Connected Care Rural Telehealth Initiative

This June, Centura Health will launch a new rural telehealth initiative – Connected Care, which is being offered in partnership with OptumHealth, a division of UnitedHealthcare. This ground breaking telehealth initiative seeks to improve rural access to care through the use of sophisticated high-definition video technology that delivers a telehealth experience remarkably similar to an in-person visit with a doctor. Connected Care is being launched in four rural markets including Lamar, Buena Vista, Leadville and Del Norte allowing patients to access specialized medical care from Centura Health’s network of specialists without traveling long distances. 

To date, specialists affiliated with the Centura Health network of care at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo and Littleton Adventist Hospital and St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver have committed to participating in the Connected Care program. Specialty care provided includes gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonary disease, neurosurgery, general surgery and otolaryngology. Additional specialty areas and locations will be added in the future.

“This initiative is important on many levels”, said Dr. Camille Azar, a gastroenterologist with St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center. “It provides much needed care to patients in rural locations who might otherwise need to travel over 100 miles to receive care. And it is an added convenience for specialists who often travel to these locations each month to ensure follow-up care for patients.”

Connected Care is easy and convenient for both physicians and patients. As with a typical physician visit, patients schedule an exam at one of the rural locations. All participating facilities have a dedicated exam room equipped with state-of-the-art high definition audio, video and remote monitoring equipment and is staffed by an on-site clinician. During the exam, the Centura Health specialist can see and interact with the patient in remarkably the same way they would for an in-person visit, through the use of remote diagnostic tools like a remote stethoscope or otoscope, administered by the clinician at the local clinic. Connected Care also utilizes sophisticated software to allow for seamless scheduling and one-click connection.

“Connected Care allows me to conduct a thorough exam that parallels an office visit”, said Dr. Bernard Guiot, a neurosurgeon with Littleton Adventist Hospital. “The high definition exam camera and telemetry devices allow for an accurate yet personal visit between the patient and physician.”

Connected Care directly benefits patients, primary care and specialty physicians, all of whom sometimes travel long distances to connect for in-person visits. Connected Care also helps rural providers and participating specialists to expand their practices and engage new patients.

Connected Care is a unique collaboration between Centura Health, UnitedHealthcare, and the State of Colorado, with assistance from two non-profit organizations, the Colorado Rural Health Center and the Colorado Community Health Network. These organizations have united to improve health care access, ensure quality of care regardless of geography and advance the efficiency and effectiveness of health care throughout the state.

For more information about Connected Care, visit www.centura.org/connectedcare. Physicians interested in participating in this program should contact Bob Wallace, director of rural health outreach at bobwallace@centura.org or 303.804.8248.

Jeans Day

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Sky Sox Day

Sox the Fox is coming to PSF! 
Sox the Fox will be in the Cafeteria at Penrose from 12-1 p.m. on Monday, June 7th and in the Cafeteria at SFMC from 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, June 10th.


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Bike to Work Day

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CyberKnife

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PSF Art Show

At a recent lunch with Margaret, associates expressed interest in learning more about the wonderful artwork that decorates our hospitals. This is a weekly series featuring the artwork and historical pieces seen in our hospitals.

On the first floor of St. Francis Medical Center you will find the 13 panels of Mike Esch's lenticular wall. The lighted glass panels are scenes photographed on the eastern plains of El Paso County and transferred to the glass panels. Mike painted the sky. The track lighting allows the scenes to appear and disappear as you walk by. If you look closely, there are three images hidden in the image - Harry Hoth (the sponsor of the piece), Rick O'Connell (former PSF CEO) and a race car. Look carefully because even if you know where they are, you have to be at just the right angle to see them. Good luck.

National EMS Weekend

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Students Visit Penrose-St. Francis

Pikes Peak Workforce Center Interns Visit Penrose St. Francis


Tony Switzer provided a tour and discussion of Cyberknife technology

On June 1, Penrose-St. Francis hosted the kick-off visit for the Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) interns participating in a unique learning opportunity called The Industrial Revolution. It is a job readiness program for young adults, which has gained state-wide recognition for its innovation. The fifteen youth interns, ranging in age from 17 through 21, selected for this prestigious program take classes in science, technology, engineering, math, and business ethics at the workforce center in the mornings. In the afternoons, these interns visit various business sites to gain direct exposure to in-demand industries. 

After an initial welcome from Diana Patterson, Education Resources, and Debra Nussdorfer, Magnet Coordinator, a discussion followed of the interns’ areas of interest in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, counseling, mechanical engineering, computer design and business. A demonstration was provided of different training equipment used for clinical education, including the simulation mannequin. The interns enjoyed listening to heart and lung sounds while checking for various pulses. Information was provided regarding the complexity of this high-fidelity training equipment, as well as its usefulness in education and the opportunities for the future.

Incorporating the interns’ diverse interest areas, a PowerPoint presentation of the DaVinci robotic surgical equipment was given by Patrick O’Neal, Clinical Sales Representative from Intuitive Surgical. Many questions ensued regarding the types of surgeries, training of the surgeons and visions for the upcoming decades. Staying with the cutting edge trends in medical care, Tony Switzer provided a tour and discussion of Cyberknife technology. The interns were enthralled with the possibilities for career direction within the healthcare system.

Last year, Penrose St. Francis and 16 other Pikes Peak area businesses invited these youth to tour their facilities and learn firsthand about a variety of 21st century industries. 

Operation Medicine Roundup

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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.

It's a very simple operation
A man was wheeling himself frantically down the hall of the hospital in his wheelchair, just before his operation. A nurse stopped him and asked, "What's the matter?"

He said, "I heard the nurse say, 'It's a very simple operation, don't worry, I'm sure it will be all right.'"

"She was just trying to comfort you, what's so frightening about that?"

"She wasn't talking to me. She was talking to the doctor!"

You told her what?
A woman went to doctors office where she was seen by one of the new doctors. After about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out, screaming as she ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she told him her story.

After listening, he had her sit down in another room and told her to relax. The older doctor marched down hallway to the back where the first doctor was and demanded, "What's the matter with you? Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?"

The new doctor calmly continued to write on his clipboard and without looking up said, "Does she still have the hiccups?"

SET Focus Group

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Theme Meal at SFMC

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News Briefs

PSF Associate Art Show

It’s back! The Rewards & Recognition Committee is excited to announce the return of the PSF Associate Art Show. We have lots of creative people in our PSF community and this is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate your talents! The event will be held September 29th through October 2nd at Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. All associates are encouraged to submit their original works of art*: photography, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, etc. More details and submission forms will be available soon.

*Art pieces must be in accordance with PSF policies

Can we “CAN” hunger in our community?   Yes, we can! 
*What can you do for your community? You can help the outreach committee with:
The Community Network of Caring Food Drive!
*June 14-July 2, We will be collecting non-perishable food items to help others.
*Just place your donations int the drop-off box located at yoru site. 
*Thank you for your continued support in helping our local communtty!

Lunch with Margaret
Ever think about what you would do if you were CEO for a day? What do you like best about working here? Join Margaret Sabin, President and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, for a FREE lunch and an informal chat.

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

Next Lunch:
Friday, June 25  at PH in the Barry Nolan Boardroom beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Don't Forget your Helmet!
The PSF Trauma Dept. set up a table in the cafeteria on Tuesday, May 25 to promote safety. They handed out fall prevention information and encouraged everyone to wear a helmet when cycling, skating and skiing.
Helmets are for sale anytime.. $12 for bike helmets and $14 for sports helmet. Contact the trauma department for more information.



St. Mary’s High School Senior Partners with Local Non-Profit to Make a Difference
Written by Katey L. Burdick

An outgoing St. Mary’s High School Senior and Eagle Scout Candidate, Matt Geiger, heard about SET Family Medical Clinics, a non-profit organization, and their “Suitcase Campaign” when looking for an Eagle project to achieve his Eagle Scout rank. His Scout Master and good friend John Combs had brought SET Family Medical Clinics and this special project to his attention. 

The Suitcase campaign was a small and simple fundraiser that SET Family Medical Clinics began in January of 2009. It was created to collect personal hygiene items for SET’s Homeless Clinic and Ex-Offender Program patients. During its inception the staff never could have imagined what this High School Senior was capable of and how much he would grow and expand the project. 

“I met with Mrs. Cronin (Director of Development at SET) about the SET Suitcase Drive because it really seemed like a good cause, to get these essential hygiene items to the people who need them, things that I take for granted.” Matt shared. 
 
Matt is exactly right, these little items such as toothpaste, disposable razors, deodorant, lotion, shampoo etc. most people don’t give a second thought to when using them. Those very items are the ones that can make a huge difference in a less fortunate person’s life. 

A couple weeks after Matt took on this project SET had caught word that he was doing something far above and beyond what SET ever dreamed this simple campaign would be. He began leading volunteers in speaking about SET and the Suitcase Campaign to different churches and at his own school. Matt and his volunteers also set up collection points to accept donations at various locations. As the donations came in, they would bring them back to his family’s garage to be sorted.

Matt was amazed with the response he received “I was really impressed with all the support I received from friends, family and complete strangers. They really donated a lot and I couldn't thank them enough.”

Matt went on to collect items for about two months “People are still giving me things” he says. After the initial donations were collected Matt and his fellow scouts began to assemble the items into individual hygiene kits. At the end of the project they had assembled 436 hygiene kits and received over $400 in cash donations.

“I hadn't heard about the SET Clinic until I started the project but it was fun working with them, they have a great program and I admire them deeply for the work that they're doing.”  Matt Geiger

Scott and Angie Geiger also definitely deserve a bit of acknowledgement for letting their home be a hub for this massive project.  “It was a pleasure for Matt to do his project in support of the clinic. Barb was so good to work with and he really felt it was worthwhile.” Angie Geiger

SET hopes Matt’s story encourages people to be more involved in their community. Anyone can get involved; you don’t have to be as ambitious as Matt to make a difference. Donations and support of any kind big or small are a huge help in SET’s efforts to serve the uninsured, underinsured and low income people in our community. The clinics are always in need of deodorant, chap sticks, cough drops, socks, razors ect. For more information on how you can make a difference and even start your own campaign. Visit the SET Family Medical Clinics website at WWW.SETOFCS.ORG or call 719-776-8850.

Congratulations to Matt on a project well done & for achieving the well deserved rank of Eagle Scout!

Hike for Hospice
On Sunday, June 27th, join us for the fifth annual Hike for Hospice to benefit Porter Hospice and St. Anthony Hospice. For more than twenty five years, these two non-profit hospice programs have helped thousands of people through their end-of-life journey, giving them comfort and peace at a time when they need it most. Hikers enjoy beautiful views as they climb to 7,600 feet to the top of Olinger Mount Lindo, home of the illuminated cross in Morrison.

All funds raised from Hike for Hospice go towards supporting charity care and hospice services not reimbursed by the Medicare Hospice Benefit including spiritual care, bereavement services, volunteer coordination and palliative care for children through the Butterfly Program.

Hikers can release a dove at the summit in honor or memory of a loved one while overlooking downtown Denver and the foothills. Leashed dogs are also welcome to hike.

For more information and to register, please visit www.hikeforhospice.org. Hikers can register individually for $25 or in a team of six for $140. If you have additional questions, please call 303.715.7612.
Thank you for your support, we look forward to hiking with you!

HIIP News

HIIP News June 7-13

June is the last month of Fiscal Year 2010 so finish up your HIIP incentive program in order to get a choice of $125 or a Paid Day off! You can do it! There are still many education classes and fitness activities in June so you can complete your award.  Be good to yourself and to your health!                                                                             

JUNE 2010 LUNCH 'N LEARN
"Club HIIP Fitness Walks”
Lighten up by walking in our annual 2010 Club HIIP Fitness Walks and make an Investment in You!  We will be at PH, SFMC, & ASC this year on the dates listed above; come by anytime between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.!  You can count this as a Lunch N Learn & a Fitness Activity credit. Participate & receive a free Club HIIP goodie in addition to your HIIP credit. (Goodies available while supplies last so walk early!).
Tues, June 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ASC/Outside Main Entrance
Wed, June 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SFMC/Outside Cafeteria (garden level)                                      
Thurs, June 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., PH/E-Tower Courtyard                                                                          

BIKE TO WORK DAY AT PSF: FRIDAY, JUNE 11
If you bike to PH, SFMC, SF or ASC you will receive a free breakfast in the Cafeteria on Club HIIP. See HIIP Flyer boards for other Bike Month events throughout Colorado Springs!
**Stop by the following locations to pick a $4 meal ticket to the cafeteria between 7-9 a.m.
 PH- HIIP Office (E-tower basement)
 SFMC- HIIP Office (2nd Floor, past admin/HR)
 SFHC and ASC- please contact the HIIP office at x7393

JEANS DAY
Friday, June 11, donate $5 to wear denim.
In support and to help fundraise for the American Heart Association Heart Walk.
Where do I donate:
Penrose Hospital: Liz Berardi, Wellness Center/ E Tower
St. Francis Medical Center: Jean Turk, Administration
St. Francis Health Center: Liz Benavidz, Nutrition Services

COMMUNITY EVENT                                            
American Heart Association American Heart Walk                 
8:45 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ United States Air Force Academy                                                                
Did you know that nearly 67 percent of Americans are overweight and at risk for heart complications from a sedentary life? Celebrate PSF’s status as a “Platinum Fit-Friendly” Company from the American Heart Association and get your heart pumping for a good cause. Contact Michelle Somers, Club HIIP for more information at 776-5034. When registering please join team, “Penrose-St. Francis/Club HIIP.” www.csheartwalk.org

FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES                              
Get Tech to Keep Your Weight in Check, June 9, 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m., PH/Cancer Center Rooms B-C   
Words That Paralyze, June 10, 5-6 p.m., PH/Volunteer Conference Room . Register at 571-1117.                            
*Ballroom Dancing (Swing Style), June 18, 5-6:30 p.m., PH/E-Tower Basement Aerobics Room                           
* Class is limited so please register by calling, 776-7393.                                                                                        
SELF CARE
Tuesday, June 22, 11:30a.m.-12:15 p.m., PH/E-Tower Basement Gala Room

SF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form       
St. Francis Medical Center                                    
Yoga: Session 5: Starts, Monday, June 14 from 5-6:15 p.m. in the North Care Bldg, 2nd Floor Julie Penrose Center for a  6 week session                                   
Penrose Main                                    
NIA: Session 5: Starts, Tuesday, June 8, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks Pilates: Session 9: Starts, Wednesday, June 9, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 5 weeks                             
Body Toning: Session 9a/b: Starts, Thursday, June 10 from 11:45-12:50 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!!!

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext.                            
SFMC Wellness Center- June 10th at 5 p.m.                  
PH Wellness Center- June 15th at 4 p.m.                         
SFMC Wellness Center- June 16th 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 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.

        
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! 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

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
 

Cafeteria Menu

PENROSE HOSPITAL Breakfast & Lunch Menu
(for more choices including Dinner, call # 776-5408)

For SFMC menu, please call menu line at # 571-1001

MONDAY
Breakfast    Western Breakfast Skillet, Eggs Florentine, Sausage & Biscuits
Lunch          Garlic Crab Cakes, Chicken Teriyaki, Shepherd's Pie, Mac & Cheese,
                    Rueben Sandwich, Baked Potato Bar, Grilled Chicken, Blackberry Cobbler.

TUESDAY
Breakfast   French Toast & Syrup, Sausage, Egg, Cheese McMuffin, Chipped Beef
Lunch         Beef Taco Bowl, Turkey Cheddar Pepper Panini, Beef Chimichanga,
                  Jalapeño Poppers, Beef Fajita's, Santa Fe Egg Rolls, Cinnamon Churros.

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast   Fruit Topped Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos, Green Chili, Red Potato Fries
Lunch         Scallop & Seafood Sauté, Swiss Tuna & Tomato Melt, Chicken Tenders
                   Mushroom Meatball Marinara & Pasta, Chocolate Lava Cakes.

THURSDAY
Breakfast   Denver Omelet, Waffles, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit, Shredded Hash Browns
Lunch        Grilled Turkey Bacon Swiss, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry, Pork Chop Apricot Sauce,
                  White Wine Salmon, Mile High Panini, Baked Potato Bar, Pistachio Cake.

FRIDAY
Breakfast   Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet, Tater Tots
Lunch         Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Beef Bacon Cabernet Stew, Fried Catfish,
                   Chicken Marsala, BBQ Hot Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, Apple Cranberry Crisp.

SATURDAY
Breakfast   Minnesota Baked Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit, Hash Browns
Lunch         Beer Battered Fish, Popcorn Chicken, Meat Lasagna, Rosemary Potatoes,
                   Chili, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Long Green Beans, Apple Dumplings.

SUNDAY
Breakfast   Pancakes & Syrup, Red Potato Fries, Grits, Eggs & Sausage & Ham
Lunch         Fried Chicken, Cabbage Rolls, Patty Melts, Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes,
                   Fresh Cut French Fries, Green Peas, Cherry Apple Cobbler.