Clinics will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Thanks to everyone who is working or on call on the holiday to care for patients and residents, and thanks to everyone at CHCS for their hard work as we care for the communities of northeast Kansas!
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Resources are available to all CHCS associates and extended family members.
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Find more information in the brief video orientation below or learn more on the CHCS website
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Access resources with the following credentials:
Username: chcsks
Password: member
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Suicide prevention: What can you do?
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Everyone can take steps to help prevent suicide. Below is a list of things you can do to safeguard your own mental health and the health of those around you.
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Share information about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Anyone can call or text 988 to get help. Learn more.
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Use available mental health resources through our new Employee Assistance Plan. (See the video above to learn more about how the EAP can help you or members of your extended family.)
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Enroll in a virtual Mental Health First Aid course taught by CHCS instructors. You'll learn how to interact with someone who is experiencing a crisis. Both Youth and Adult classes are coming up soon! Learn more or visit last week's E-Connection for details.
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Join a CHCS Screen Sanity small group to learn how to protect your children from the side effects of unhealthy screen use. Choose from three times: 7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., or 7:00 p.m. Each group will meet for 5 weeks starting the week of Sept. 12, and each session lasts 45 minutes (two brief videos and a discussion). Zoom links will be available as well an in-person meeting space in Onaga. Sign up now. Questions? Contact Andrea Lutz.
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Join the "Youth Suicide: Building Bridges to Address Youth Suicide in Your Community" webinar series from KU Med. The series will run on Thursdays from Sept. 8 through Oct. 13 at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Associates in Onaga can watch the series in the Large Admin Conference Room. PLEASE NOTE:
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If you are a clinician and want continuing education credits, you must register with your eeds account
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If you are not in Onaga, you will need to register individually to receive the link, but be sure to list Onaga as your work location
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Questions? Contact Mindy Olberding or Nancy WIllert
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Greater Giving Wish List: Apply now!
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CHCS departments, long-term care, and clinics may apply for small grants from the Greater Giving Wish List fund to meet program or patient needs that emerge after budgets are established or for needs that budgets have not been able to accommodate.
Applications for Wish List grants are now open! Applications and guidelines are available in PowerDMS. The deadline to apply is October 31. Remember that your manager and director must approve the request.
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Enter the Baby Shower gift contest
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Our Community Baby Shower on October 8 will distribute important information for new and expecting parents, but we'll also have an array of gifts and giveaways for participants.
Your department can help -- and compete for bragging rights AND an ice cream party -- by donating a baby gift creation or themed gift basket.
Take a look at the flyer for details (click image at right to expand). Gifts are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4 in the Administration Office.
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We also need workers at the event!
We need registration and screening staff to offer this valuable service to our communities! Training will be offered, and our process will be much improved this year.
Click the flyer at left to view, download, or share. This flyer along with an FAQ are available at all locations (and on our blog).
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The Kansas City Chiefs have declared Friday, September 9 as the 31st annual "Red Friday." Chiefs flags are for sale with 100% of proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities Kansas City. Buy a flag here on September 9 to support the charity.
The annual Red Friday celebration is also a great way to kick off football season! Wear your Chiefs gear or other team shirt on Friday, September 9 to support your squad.
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Looking for more ways to celebrate the Chiefs? Join a Farmers State Bank tailgate and watch party on Sunday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Onaga Fairgrounds.
Watch the Chiefs take on the Colts, meet the KC Wolf, enter to win prizes, jump on inflatables and play games, and more! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs!
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The CHCS Birth Center welcomed 8 babies in August! Congratulations to their growing families, and thanks to Lani Bresler in Central Supply for taking beautiful photos to welcome the little ones! Find details on our Nursery page.
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Westmoreland Clinic is sporting new paint in a fresh color. Thanks to Lead Nurse Kayla Suther for providing a photo--it looks great! Goodbye to baby blue!
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Important reminders and community events
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Greater Giving has refreshed its Friday jeans fundraiser. Please use the new form. Give the form to your manager for signoff. Thank you for giving in comfort!
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The second-quarter WorkWell activity is designed to help us connect with and live our passion and purpose. Read instructions and download the Activity Packet to get started. Attestations are due Sept. 9--there's still time to participate!
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Sign up to join a Screen Sanity small group on Mondays starting September 12! Choose from three times: 7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., or 7:00 p.m. Each group will meet for 5 weeks, and each session lasts 45 minutes (two brief videos and a discussion). Zoom links will be available as well an in-person meeting space in Onaga.
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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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September 5-9 Special:
White Mocha
- White chocolate
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16 oz., $4
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Hot, cold, or frappe
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This is the last week for the Coffee Shop Meal Deal. Thanks for a great summer!
Cherry limeades will remain available on Fridays through the end of September.
Yes, we will have a fall apparel store open soon with long-sleeved shirts and jackets. Stay tuned!
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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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OZ-some celebration
Cheryl Herrman, St. Marys Manor Activity Director, made Emerald City Punch, Wicked Witch Hats, and Lions, Tigers, & Bears (oh my!) snacks to share with the entire building to celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the airing of "The Wizard of Oz" (the movie was originally released on August 25, 1939). She also dressed as Dorothy to marek the occasion. Thank you for your creativity and dedication to making St. Marys Manor a fun place to live and work, Cheryl!
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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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