The Flu ends with You!

Flu season is almost upon us and it is not too soon to think about getting your flu shot. Just last week, CNO Kate McCord and CMO Dr. Oram-Smith got their flu shots. 

Did you know that influenza is the ninth leading cause of death? Think about your patients who are at risk, you coworkers and your family members. We encourage you to get your flu shot this year. 

Watch for more information about when and where you can get your annual influenza vaccination.

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Volunteers - Making a difference

Through a Volunteer Grant, the Penrose Café and Bistro was able to purchase a new espresso machine. Last Thursday, the Café and Bistro hosted a special event for our volunteers to say thank you for making this new piece of equipment possible. 

So, the next time you enjoy your favorite cup of coffee from the Café and Bistro, be sure to say thank you to one of our volunteers who helped to make that special drink possible.

Our Magazine Cart Needs Magazines!
We are in need of magazines for our magazine cart.
Please leave magazines that are no more than three or
four months old at the Information Desk or in Volunteer Services.

New Falls Program Recognition

NEW FALLS PROGRAM RECOGNITION

Falls among hospital in-patients are common.  Approximately 30 percent of in-patient falls result in injury, with four to six percent resulting in serious injury. Injuries due to falls also increase health care costs.  Patients who fall and sustain injury are reported to have hospital charges over $4,200 higher than patients who do not fall.  Therefore, prevention of falls in the hospital setting is an important safety and public issue.

With that in mind, the Rewards & Recognition Team will present a quarterly award to the unit showing the most dramatic decrease in falls. The award consists of a double picture frame which will contain a certificate and a picture of the staff enjoying a banana split. Congratulations to 5-N, SFMC for being the first recipient of the award.  Phil Ainsworth, RN, clinical manager, attributes the low number of falls to the nursing staff being very vigilant and aware of what is going on with the patients.  Early interventions are also done with patients to prevent falls. 

Congratulations to the 5-N team on a job well done!

Penrose Hospital ED Remodeling Project

Since we announced the remodeling project in the Emergency Dept. at Penrose Hospital in the Pulse last week, we have gotten a variety of questions about the project. Because of those inquiries, I thought we would share some images of what the department will look like when it is complete next spring.

This is a rendering of what the reception counter and waiting room will look like.

This may be a bit hard to interpret but this is a 3-D rendering of the architectural drawings. Note that all patients will enjoy private rooms in the new design.

Remember, this project begins this week with Phase 1 being the construction of the new entrance to the Emergency Department. 

What can you do to help?
The construction of the new entrance will impact some of the parking spaces outside the ED that are reserved for patient parking. We would like to ask those associates who park in the lot next to the new Margery Reed Memorial Park (between Human Resources and Finance) to help us by keeping those spaces available for emergency patients. You are welcome to park in the garage or across Jackson St. in the lot adjacent to Pen-North.

2011 Preparedness Event

The Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management and Penrose-St. Francis Health Services sponsored the 2nd Annual Community Emergency Preparedness Night at Sky Sox Stadium on Friday, August 26th . This FREE event was designed to help our community get prepared, get trained and get involved.

The organizations that participated in this year’s event included:
• Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management
• Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
• American Medical Response
• American Red Cross
• Care and Share
• Colorado Springs Fire Dept.
• CSFD Wildfire Mitigation
• Colorado Springs Police Dept.
• CSPD Crime Prevention
• Colorado Springs Utilities
• Community Animal Response Team
• Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
• El Paso County Emergency Services Division
• El Paso County Public Health
• El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
• El Paso County Wildfire Team
• El Paso County Medical Reserve Corps
• El Paso County Search and Rescue
• El Paso Teller County E-911 Authority
• Memorial Health System
• Salvation Army 

Dr. Oram-Smith had the honor of throwing out the first pitch.

The Blood Vessel was parked just outside the entrance to the stadium.

PSF offered a variety of information for the baseball fans as they entered the stadium, including a demonstration of an AED.

2011 PSF Art Show

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Laughter is the best medicine

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

The Pastor goes knocking on doors to greet his parish. At one home it appears someone is there, but nobody answers. He leaves a card with "Revelation 3:20 on the door. Sunday he gets the card back with Genesis 3:10 written below his citation. Looking up the passage he laughs.
Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid, for I was naked."

Play it Safe!

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News Briefs

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Strive News

Strive News September 4-11 

PLAY IT SAFE: Prevent Injury and Trauma in the GAME of LIFE!
Julie Penrose Health and Education Center
Wednesday, September 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm
Play it safe with all the FREE fun filled activities and education for kids, teens, parents, and older adults:
• Education session on trauma and injury prevention for all ages from Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Robert Nagy
• Flight for Life helicopter and ambulance tours
• Car accident seatbelt simulator provided by MasterDrive
• Texting and distracted driving Nintendo Wii simulations
• Balance assessment and fall prevention
• Shaken baby simulator and prevention
• And much more
Provided by Penrose-St. Francis STRIVE Wellness Program, Trauma, Emergency Services, and Rehab Departments.

COLORADO SPRINGS 5K WALK TO CURE DIABETES
America the Beautiful Park
Saturday Sept. 10, 2011 at 9 am
Join a PSF JDRF Walk team, to show your support and do your part in finding a cure for this costly and debilitating disease.
Join STRIVE’s JDRF Team!
It’s easy, here’s how:
1. Visit http://www.jdrf.org/ and under the “Get Active” heading, click on “Walk to Cure Diabetes”
2. Under the “Register for a Walk Now,” heading, choose Colorado and click “Find Walk”
3. Click “Colorado Springs,” and then click “Register for this Walk.”
4. Click “Join a Team,”
5. In the “Team Name” box, search for “PSF.” All PSF team captains will be listed, and please join the “PSF- STRIVE- Erin” team ? (or any other PSF team).
6. Proceed to register with your options, contact info, and waiver, until your registration is complete.
7. Welcome to the TEAM! We will see you at the walk! 

SEPTEMBER HIKING CLUB
There will not be a hike in September due to community walks occurring this month. Join the fun and participate in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes or the Pikes Peak Challenge.

SMALL GROUP TRAINING
What is the #1 new trend in fitness? The answer is Small Group Training! Small Group Training offers you a chance to interface with a Personal Trainer, but differs from a group fitness class because the sessions are limited to 3-6 participants and are 30 min in duration. Also, the training is specific to each participant’s goals, and not just for general fitness purposes.  Get the benefits of personal training with the energetic mood of working in a group!  Call now to schedule your session!

The cost of each 30 minute class is $10 per participant
Please call Jenna at 776-7494 or email her at JennaFlorea@centura.org to sign up!  You must pre-register to attend and you must have gym access to participate.

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES—NEW CLASSES ADDED!
Penrose Hospital

Body Toning
Mondays, A:11:45-12:15pm   B:12:20-12:50pm   *A/B: 11:45-12:50pm
Session 3 A/B: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 (Skip September 5)
Thursdays, A:11:45-12:15pm   B:12:20-12:50pm   *A/B: 11:45-12:50pm
Session 4 A/B: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6

De-stress Fitness Express: Tuesdays       *NEW CLASS!
How can you fit exercise into your busy day?  Are you too worried about getting sweaty for work?  Then this is the class for you!  In this express workout, join Kristine Barrett, certified group instructor, and you will get a great workout and finish feeling rejuvenated, stronger, and ready to conquer the rest of your day.  Pair this class with De-stress Stretch and feel even more rejuvenated! 
Session 1: Tuesdays, 12:15-12:45 pm: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25

De-stress Stretch: Tuesdays        *NEW CLASS!
Lengthen and relax your muscles with a breath inspired mid-day stretch class.  Follow Jenna Florea, certified group instructor, as you dissolve your worries and unwind by stretching those tense areas of the neck, back, and lower body.  Pair the class with De-stress Fitness Express, or take 30 minute break to stretch.  You will leave feeling balanced, energized, and ready to take on the day!
Session 1: Tuesdays, 12:50-1:20 pm: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25

St. Francis Medical Center

De-stress Fitness Express: Wednesdays               *NEW CLASS
How can we fit exercise into our busy day?  Are you too worried about getting sweat for work?  Then this is the class for you!  In this express workout join Kristine Barrett, certified group instructor, and you will get a great workout and will finish feeling rejuvenated, stronger, and ready to conquer the rest of your day.
Session 5: Wednesdays 12:00-12:30pm, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12

Yoga:
Session 6: Mondays 5-6:15pm, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24

Zumba: Tuesdays             *NEW CLASS!
Ditch the workout and join the party with Nicole Miller, certified Zumba instructor! This high energy class fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away, sculpt your body, and burn fat.  Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba class! 
All fitness levels welcome!
*Classes are held in Conference Room 4 on the first floor of SFMC. 
Session 1: Tuesdays 4:15-5:05pm, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18

GYM ORIENTATIONS
There is no need to sign up for the gym orientation, you just need to simply show up.  To view the full 2011 schedule, please sign in to www.healthcalc.net/penrose and click on Gym Orientation Schedule.  Please call 776-7393 for questions.
September 2011 Gym Orientations
 Tuesday, September 13th  :  4:00p.m. at Penrose Main
 Thursday, September 29th : 4:15 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center.
 Thursday, September 29th: 11:30 a.m. at Penrose Main

MASSAGES
Massages will be starting up again October. Contact Laura Ryan at 776-7393 at the end of September if you are interested in an October massage.

WALKING CLUBS
PH Walking Club: Every Thursday at 7:15-7:50 a.m. outside of valet.
Contact Erin Heberlein x7394
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

HEALTH SCREENING 2011:  Did you complete your follow-up intervention from STRIVE’s annual Health Screening? If not, contact Laura Ryan at 776-7393 to register for 1 of the 14 various programs being offered to STRIVE’s Health Screening 2011 participants!

HLC Third Quarter Classes

SCHEDULE OF HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CLASSES
Wellness Classes: through September, 2011

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.

New Phone Number (719) 776-7983
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

All Wellness classes held at Penrose Health Learning Center, 1644 Medical Center Point (Union and Templeton Gap) unless otherwise noted. All Birthing/Parenting classes held at the new St. Francis Medical Center, unless otherwise noted.

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Cardio Kickboxing – This class will teach the basic techniques of kickboxing including punching, kicking, and other moves.  Class is held in a cardio-exercise format with focus on developing and maintaining cardiovascular endurance, balance and coordination.

Date/Time: Tuesdays
September 6 through 27

5:00 – 6:00 pm
  
Cost:       $30.00 / 4-week session  
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T’ai Chi – A form of ancient Chinese martial arts that works to improve body awareness, strength and coordination.

Date/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning the first Tuesday of the month
September 6 through 29

9:00 – 10:00 am

Cost:       $40.00 / 4-week session 
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Pilates at the HLC – Pilates is a body conditioning routine that helps to build strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination.  Pilates improves mental and physical well-being through controlled movements, increases circulation, and strengthens the core.  This is a mat class.

Date/Time: Wednesdays
September 7 through 28

5:00 – 6:00 pm
  
Cost:  $30.00
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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 776-4780 to schedule your intake to initiate your membership
    
Cost:  $46.00 / month
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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 776-4780 to schedule your appointment
    
  Cost:  $50.00
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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 am  12:30-1:30 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 8:30-9:30 am
    11:30 – 12:30 pm      11:30-12:30 pm
           12:30-1:30 pm
  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 & Mornay Sc., Sausage & Biscuits
Lunch
Tiki Island Garlic Shrimp, Chicken Fried Steak, Baked Potato Bar,
BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Southwest Turkey Panini, Cherry Pineapple Cake.

TUESDAY
Breakfast
French Toast & Syrup, Sausage, Egg, Cheese McMuffin, Chipped Beef
Lunch
Chicken Fajitas, Beef Taco Bowl, Turkey Cheddar Pepper Panini,
Jalapeño Poppers, Chicken Wings, Tex Mex Chips, Blueberry Cobbler

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast
Fruit Topped Pancakes, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit, Red Potato Fries
Lunch
Coconut Curry Chicken & Vegetable, Panini Italiano, Battered Fried Shrimp
BBQ Beef Brisket, Cranberry Glazed Salmon, Homemade Apple Strudel

THURSDAY
Breakfast
Denver Omelet, Waffles, Breakfast Burritos, Green Chili, Shredded Hash Brown
Lunch
Grilled Turkey Bacon Swiss, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry, Beef Pepper Steak,
Country Fried Chicken, Baked Potato Bar, Corn Bread, Scotcharoo's.

FRIDAY
Breakfast
Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet, Sausage Gravy/ Biscuit, Tater Tots
Lunch
Baked Orange Roughy, Grilled Rueben, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Spaghetti
& Meat Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

SATURDAY
Breakfast
Minnesota Baked Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit, Hash Browns
Lunch
Turkey Pot Pie, Ricotta Stuffed Shells & Garlic Bread, Red Hook Shrimp,
Herbed Jasmine Rice, Long Green Beans, Blueberry Cherry Cobbler.

SUNDAY
Breakfast
Pancakes & Syrup, Red Potato Fries, Grits, Eggs & Sausage & Ham
Lunch
Crispy Fried Chicken, Chive Mashed Potatoes, Meatball Sandwich,
Beer Battered Fish, Mac & Cheese, Fresh Baked Biscuits, Apple Dumplings.