Frankfort Rehab and Fitness looks sharp! |
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Frankfort Rehabilitation and Fitness reopened on Dec. 2 after a big remodeling project. The Rehab space now has new treatment rooms, and there's fresh paint and flooring throughout. More painting will be completed downstairs after January 1 to make all the walls match.
Patients, patrons, and associates have enjoyed the changes. Thanks to all for their patience during the construction process, particularly when we had to be closed for a time. The new space looks great!
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2023 Calendar of Health Observances |
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Get a jump on planning for 2023 by taking a look at the new year's Calendar of Health Observances and Recognition Days from SHSMD. This year, the calendar is available as a web version.
Click the green button below to visit SHSMD. To access the calendar, you'll need to register with your name, title, and company name. After you've registered, you'll have access to both the web version and a PDF version of the calendar.
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CHCS Cookie Decorating Contest Awards |
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Thanks to all who entered the CHCS Spirit Squad Cookie Decorating Contest! We are happy to announce the following awards. It was a tough decision, because we have many talented decorators! All awardees will receive a goody bag soon! View all entries.
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Festive Co-Champions
Renee Trippel, Onaga Pharmacy (wreath) and Maggie Johannes, Lead Barista (holly), share the prize for their beautiful and festive cookies. Well done!
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Suzy Snowflake
Dallas Ruckman, Holton Lab, must have been dreaming of a white Christmas when she made this lovely snowflake.
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Best Christmas Tree
Hali Brown, Onaga Pharmacy, created this lovely snow-loving tree.
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Frosty's Friend
Sarah Werren, Access Services, made this very happy-looking snowman.
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Didn't follow the rules but made AWESOME cookies
Cassandra Petri is the creative force behind this amazing creation. What amazing cookie-decorating talent she has! Thank you for sharing your CHCS-themed cookies, Cassandra!
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Congratulations to Irene Gingoyon! |
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Please take a moment to celebrate with Irene Gingoyon! Irene was recently promoted to Lead Tech in Onaga Laboratory. Irene is deeply knowledgeable and a hard worker. CHCS is grateful for her leadership as well as the warm smile she has for everyone.
Another piece of good news: Irene has been granted Permanent Resident status in the U.S. This means she is a Green Card holder and can apply for citizenship after 5 years. Irene’s husband, Erwin Bangoy, recently joined the Onaga EVS Department.
Congratulations, Irene!
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Reminder: Community Home Care Equipment is curbside only! |
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The area in Onaga that includes the former Community Home Care Equipment/DME space is under construction. Until the remodeling is finished, CHCE is temporarily relocated in the basement of the Community HomeHealth building.
Patients should NOT enter the building and navigate the stairs to visit CHCE. Please do not send patients there. Instead, patients should call 785-889-5018 for assistance, and CHCE staff will make items available for curbside pickup near the flag on the west side of the associate parking area. Hours are M-Th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thanks for your help!
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Are you active in your KHA Allied Organization? |
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Did you know that the Kansas Hospital Association has more than 20 Allied Organizations to help members share best practices and get to know others in healthcare around the state?
KHA held its annual Allied Organizations President's Retreat on December 9. Liz Murphy and Sarah Hancock attended. Liz is the secretary of HFMA, or Healthcare Financial Management Association, and will assume the president's role in two years. Sarah will serve as president-elect of KAHCC, Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators, in 2023 and will be president in 2024.
CHCS encourages associates to get involved in their KHA Allied Organizations! These organizations offer virtual and in-person conferences, listservs, and more. Want to learn more? Sarah and Liz are happy to share the list of organizations and other info they learned at the retreat.
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The holidays can be a difficult time. If you are stressed, remember that our Employee Assistance Program is available to help. The VitalWorkLife website and app have MANY resources available to assist with topics from parenting to financial planning. Simply log in with username chcsks and password member to start exploring.
Below are five tips from Shannon LaRance, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) and clinical counselor with Workplace Options on developing a healthy holiday roadmap to minimize stress and anxiety.
1. Set realistic expectations for your time and energy.
By the end of the holidays people are exhausted, because they have simply tried to do too much. Decide in advance what events you really want to attend (if any), and politely decline the others. Give yourself the freedom to say no without guilt.
2. Set realistic expectations for your finances.
Decide on a budget that is reasonable. Don't get roped into the commercialism of the season. It's about thoughtful, meaningful gifts, not the price tag.
3. Surround yourself with healthy people.
Make an effort to spend time with people who encourage and support you, not only in-person but also via phone and social media. Avoid toxic people, even if that means declining some holiday invitations or limiting communication with certain individuals or groups. If you are dealing with grief or addiction, consider joining a support group so you can communicate with people sharing similar struggles; most organizations have set up special online, telephone, and email support systems.
4. Take care of yourself physically.
Don't sacrifice sleep in an effort to get things done. Instead, recognize that you need rest to be able to recharge. Aim to eat healthy, and try to stock your fridge with nutritious options (and fewer sugary snacks). Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.
5. Take care of yourself emotionally.
Schedule quiet time for yourself daily to unplug and unwind. During this time, you may choose to walk, journal, meditate, or practice mindfulness.
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We are happy to have the following associates join us. Welcome to CHCS!
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Mareie Barry, CNA, Eastridge
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Erwin Bangoy, EVS Tech, Onaga
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Colby Mansfield, EVS Tech, Onaga
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Natashs Palmeri, SSD, St. Marys Manor
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Mary Beck, CNA, St. Marys Manor
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Kaylee Anderson, CNA, St. Marys Manor
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Kelsey Hitch, RN, Onaga Surgery
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Thanks to Nicki Rivers, Holton Clinic Registration, for creating a festive bulletin board for the waiting area!. It's sure to bring a smile to many faces! |
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This is just a portion of the gifts donated for families who will receive help through the Blue Valley Giving Tree. Thanks to all associates who contributed and to Marlene Wolfe for coordinating! What a wonderful tradition of giving! |
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Sylvia Quenneville, St. Marys EVS, uses her decorating expertise to provide a beautiful Christmas tree for all to enjoy. She exceeds everyone's expectations with a fresh work of art each year. Thank you, Sylvia!
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The Grinch (aka Kaylee LaMastus from the Business Office) paid a visit to Onaga today! We know the beloved character made everyone's heart grow three sizes (after they recovered from being surprised or scared). Thank you, Kaylee!
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Does your location have photos to share of holiday decorations, parties, or community activities? Please share them with Sarah Hancock for next week's edition of the newsletter!
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Important reminders
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TODAY (Dec. 15) is the deadline to complete Relias courses. Access Relias from the For Associates page of our website. The login page includes a password recovery option. If you need help, please contact HR.
- The next CHCS blood drive is December 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Walsh Room at Onaga Community Hospital. Sign up to donate or contact Marlene Wolfe for an appointment.
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The Mental Health Committee is bringing you Screen Sanity, a highly acclaimed program designed to help parents unpack the hottest screen time topics. New groups are forming that will meet at either 7:15 to 8 a.m. or 12:15 to 1 p.m. Days of the week will be determined by participant availability. Indicate interest in joining a group by emailing info@chcsks.org. Tell us what time you prefer and what day of the week works best!
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Coffee and Gift Shop Delights |
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Special: December 19-23
Eggnog latte
- Eggnog and vanilla
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16 oz., $4
- Hot, cold, or frappe
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Revised holiday hours!
The Coffee Shop will be OPEN from 7 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 to provide caffeination and snacks for those who need to be at work those days. We look forward to serving you! Click the flyer at left to review all holiday hours.
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Popup Gift Shops
We're looking forward to visiting Redbud and Westmoreland on Friday Dec. 16!
If you missed the popups, you can shop online! We can hold orders for pickup or deliver to your CHCS work location via courier.
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CHCS menu: Onaga and Eastridge |
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St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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Did you miss your Connection?
Important information is relayed every week in the E-Connection. If you miss it in your email, an archive is available on our website. Visit the For Associates page, then click E-Connection Archive.
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Send items for the E-Connection or for sharing with our broader social media audience to sarahhancock@chcsks.org. Please send items by close of business on Tuesdays when possible. Ideas are welcome!
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