Sign up to staff the Health Fair |
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Our Health Fair and Community Baby Shower is the morning of October 8. We need lots of help to staff the event! Please sign up and make plans to help offer this valuable service to our communities.
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If you are signing up to help and you would like to get low-cost labs at the Health Fair, please call Onaga Registration at ext. 2107 so you can be scheduled at 6:30 a.m. (before the event officially begins). |
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Phone system upgrade coming soon! |
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We will be upgrading our phone system -- including new phones -- starting next week. The first site to be upgraded will be Westmoreland Clinic on Thursday, August 11. All other sites will be upgraded the week of August 15.
Please look for a detailed schedule and more information, including training resources, in a special edition
E-Connection early next week.
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Employee Assistance Program updates |
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Last week, we announced that CHCS has selected a new Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, provider. Here's a little more information on what Vital WorkLife will provide.
Vital WorkLife is working with local counselors in Holton, Wamego, Manhattan, and other locations to provide options for in-network, face-to-face visits for associates. The company will also provide the following.
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Four counseling sessions per incident (a unique primary reason for calling) per family, either face-to-face or by telephone
- Unlimited telephonic in-the-moment and management consultations
- Chemical use assessments
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Unlimited Return to Work Coaching services for associates on extended leave
- Legal and financial assessments and referrals
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Over-the-phone language interpretation services
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Unlimited access to web-based resources
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A mobile app with well-being resources, activities and information to help improve personal and professional life, and more.
CHCS is working with Vital WorkLife to finalize our rollout of the new program. We will share more information as soon as possible!
--Cindy Flentie, PHR
Human Resources Director
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Two babies were born at our Birth Center in July. Welcome to the world, little ones! Photos of the two babies are below.
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Manage back-to-school anxiety |
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Back-to-school time may be joyful for many kids, but some may experience jitters or anxiety at the thought of encountering new classrooms, teachers, and peers. If you are looking for ideas to support young people who are experiencing anxiety, KVC Hospitals has good suggestions.
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Two more parades: Please sign up! |
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Thanks to the Holton crew pictured to the right for their help walking in the Jackson County Parade (Pictured: Dallas Ruckman, Kelly McCauley, Krista Childs, Kimberly Diehl, Angela White, Brandy Watkins, Bill McAsey, Heather Myers, and Nicole Huey).
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Thanks to everyone at left for their help walking in the Nemaha County Parade. (Pictured: Tabitha Shuler and daughter, Michelle Lewis, Kate Elliott, Karen Elliott, Lura Flentie, and Mindy Olberding).
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Two parades remain in CHCS communities.
- Pottawatomie County Fair Parade, Onaga: August 7
- Corning Days Parade: August 13
Find details by clicking the green button below. Please sign up to represent CHCS! We will provide giveaways, a parade sign, parade candy, and other needed items as necessary. Be sure to wear a CHCS T-shirt!
Those who walk in parades can be paid for 1 hour of work. Thanks to everyone who has helped so far!
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STOP THE BLEED training coming August 25
The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. You can learn how to help save a life at the next CHCS STOP THE BLEED training on August 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Walsh Room.
Click on the flyer at left to expand/download/share. Hit the green button to sign up.
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Communications tip: Out of office messages
If you are taking a vacation and you regularly use email or voicemail to communicate with colleagues or patients, you should use an "out of office" message to say how long you will be away AND whom to contact in your absence. Vague messages are not very helpful to the recipient! Below are some examples.
Good: "Thank you for your message. I am out of the office August 1-5 and will return on August 8. If you need assistance before then, please call Shirley at ext. 5133 or email communications@chcsks.org."
Vague: "I'm out of the office this week" or "Sorry, I'm on vacation."
If you record a voicemail greeting when you are away, be sure to update it as soon as you return. Voicemail greetings that say you will be out for dates in the past are not helpful for callers. Keep greetings brief--no need to offer too many details.
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Entertainers wanted!
Redbud Plaza Assisted Living is looking for entertainers! Some of Redbud's former regulars are no longer able to visit. If you know of a musician or group who would be willing to perform on a regular basis (once a month or once every two months), please contact Sarah Hancock or Michelle Lippert.
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Next Community Blood Drive
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When: August 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Where: Onaga Community Hospital, Walsh Room
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Thank you!
A heartfelt thank you to administration, staff, and providers who came to my farewell reception and to all of the Onaga clinic staff for a wonderful lunch. Thank you also to St. Marys staff for the wonderful meal and time together.
I am with a grateful heart to have worked with such amazing people throughout my time at CHCS. I have treasured the trust you have placed in me to provide therapy services, and I will miss seeing and getting to spend time with each of you.
With sincere gratitude,
Regina Gronewoller
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Welcome
We are happy to have the following associates joining us. Welcome to CHCS!
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Keeley Cowley, Occupational Therapy
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Martina Riccomini, EVS Tech, St. Marys Manor
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Briana Smith, EVS Tech, Eastridge
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Important reminders and community events
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The Onaga Historical Society is holding a Garage Sale on August 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Building Fund and will be matched by Farmers State Bank up to $1,000. Twp locations: east lot of the Museum at 207 DeGraw St. and 200 Leonard St.
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The second-quarter WorkWell activity is designed to help us connect with and live our passion and purpose. Choose from two options! Read instructions and download the Activity Packet to get started. The next small group video/discussion dates are August 9 and 10. View the signup.
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A virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid course is available August 15 from 9 a.m. to 2:30. This course is for adults who work with youth ages 6 to 18. Topics include signs of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders; the impact social media has on children; and more. Two hours of online education are required prior to the course. Cost is $30 to cover books and materials. Contact Kelsey Edwards at 785-889-5048 or kelseyedwards@chcsks.org.
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The K-State Research and Extension Office of Pottawatomie County is hosting Living on the Edge: The Realities of Living Paycheck to Paycheck at the Wamego High School Gym on September 20 from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. View the flyer.
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Coffee and Gift Shop Delights |
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August 8-12 Special: PB&J Latte
- Peanut Butter and Raspberry
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16 oz., $4
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Hot, cold, or frappe
On summer Fridays, we have cherry limeades and the Coffee Shop Meal Deal!
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We need baskets!
The Gift Shop is often asked for gift basket donations for raffles at community events. If you have unused baskets at home, please bring them, and we'll give them new life!
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New items have landed!
Big kids and parents need school supplies, too! Swing by the Gift Shop to check out new items to help you get organized and have some fun.
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Tech Candy chargers, cord wranglers, power banks, phone wristlets and purse straps, stadium bags, and more
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Dr. Segals compression and diabetic socks
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Christian Art Gifts devotionals, magnets, mugs, and journals
- Weekly planners, notecards
- Lunchbox notes
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Eleni's Cookies (10% of the pink sugar cookie proceeds go to Breastcancer.org!)
- Home fragrance infusers
- Badge reels
- Books for babies, toddlers, and kids
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Reminder: CHCS shirts are back in stock!
The Gift Shop has CHCS T-shirts back in stock in five colors. Stop in and take a look or view them on our website (hit the green button below!). Purchase in person, order online for delivery via courier to your work location, call the shop at ext. 5045/5059, or email Leah Chamley.
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CHCS menu: Onaga and Eastridge |
St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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Clowning Around
Holton Clinic Lead Nurse Brandy Watkins ran into Rogene (Ro) Miller, retired CHCS clinic nurse, and her husband, Randy Miller, at the Jackson County Fair parade last week. Brandy said, “Ro continues to spread joy wherever she goes. Her and hubby dressed up like clowns. Randy passed out candy while Ro rode her scooter.” Nice work, Ro!
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Redbud residents enjoyed a BBQ last Saturday complete with ribs, pork chops, and hamburgers. Tye Lippert served as grillmaster, and Isiah Savoloja made potato salad and baked beans. A few of the residents took advantage of the shade and breeze and watched Crystal Jeanneret's daughter and Paula Schwartz's son throw water balloons at the residents and staff. Lynette Fordham brought her dog, and a few of the residents enjoyed giving her dog treats in exchange for tricks.
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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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