Get protected with a flu shot! |
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Flu shot time is rapidly approaching!
Flu vaccines protect you and your family, protect vulnerable patients and people who can't be vaccinated, and have a good safety record.
Flu shots are mandatory for all CHCS associates. The deadline is October 28. Click the flyer at right to view locations, dates, and times of flu shot clinics. Important information about declinations is also included on the flyer.
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Board tours CHCS locations |
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The CHCS Board of Directors is embarking on a systemwide tour. Last week, they visited Centralia, Frankfort, and Westmoreland. This yearly tradition has been a COVID-19 casualty for the last two years, so the board was eager to hit the road. Visits to St. Marys, Holton, and Onaga will be planned soon.
Visits are a great opportunity for the board to meet staff and talk about facility improvement needs and projects. Thank you to our associates for taking time to welcome board members, give tours of facilities, and talk about past, present, and future projects.
Thank you to all of our board members for volunteering their time to serve and to visit and learn more about our locations.
In the photo above, board members are pictured to the right of Shelli Wimberly and Lura Flentie. They are, from left to right:
- Robert Ladner
- Alan Fischer
- Karen Harder
- Tracy Alquist
- Justin Boswell, Chair
- Melissa Wegner
One board member, Tim Kite, was unable to make the trip because he works as a teacher. The photos below show the board talking to associates in Westmoreland and Frankfort.
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Environmental Services Week is September 11-17. As part of our celebration, Onaga EVS is set to unveil the in-house remodeling of the department.
Please visit during the Onaga EVS Open House on September 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- See the new breakroom, storage area, and more
- Hear about new equipment
- Thank EVS staff for their hard work
- Enjoy treats
- Enter a prize drawing
We'll share photos and our thanks for systemwide EVS staff next week.
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During National Preparedness Month in September, Community HealthCare System offers the following tips to help staff prepare for disasters.
Make a Plan
Develop a plan for how you and your family could survive on your own for several days after a disaster. The plan should include information about how family members will communicate with one another during and after the event, along with key phone numbers for family members and support services.
Build a Kit
Create a disaster supply kit that includes water, flashlights and batteries, non-perishable foods, extra medications, cash for expenses and other personal items.
Sign Up for Alerts
To ensure you’ll be informed during a disaster, contact your local emergency management office ahead of time to sign up for phone, email and text alerts.
Learn About Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness
Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area from flooding and tornados to cybersecurity. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards. Check your insurance coverage to make sure it is up to date.
Teach Youth About Preparedness
Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.
For more information on disaster preparedness, visit www.ready.gov
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EAP highlight: Nurse Peer Coaching |
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Our new Employee Assistance Program has an array of resources for associates. Find information about the program and how to access resources in the For Associates section of our website.
One new resource is Nurse Peer Coaching. Nurses can talk to someone who understands their unique perspectives and challenges by calling 800-383-1908. Talk about concerns such as:
- Navigating high stress levels or burnout
- Coping with grief and loss
- Balancing work and family responsibilities
- and more!
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CHCS has been awarded a $1,350 Community Enhancement Grant from the Caring Community Foundation for Mental Health First Aid training.
Congratulations to the group below for their amazing efforts to build our MHFA program! Accepting the check from CCF Board Chair Jay Rezac (center) are, from left to right: Manda Thompson, RN - upcoming Teen Mental Health Educator; Brenda Quigley, RN - upcoming Teen Mental Health Educator; Andrea Lutz, DPT - Director of Ancillary Services; Angie Sauvage, LMSW - Mental Health Educator, Adult/Youth; and Kelsey Edwards, Mental Health Educator, Adult/Youth.
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Attend a FREE play this weekend |
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Holton Community Theatre is hosting a FREE performance of "Every Brilliant Thing" this Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The play explores the effects of suicide and is performed by Carrie Holliday. This special performance is in recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month.
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We still need a few more workers for our October 8 Health Fair and Community Baby Shower. The event is just one month away.
Thanks to all who have already committed to help!
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STOP THE BLEED: Sign up now! |
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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 September 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 in the Walsh Room. Hit the green button below to sign up!
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Important reminders and community events
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The second-quarter WorkWell activity is designed to help us connect with and live our passion and purpose. Read instructions or download the Activity Packet. Attestations are due Sept. 9--turn them in now!
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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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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 as 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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Enter the Community Baby Shower Gift Contest to win an ice cream party for your department! Entries are due to the Administration office by 5:00 p.m. October 4. Find details.
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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 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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Coffee and Gift Shop Delights |
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September 12-16 Special:
Almond Joy latte
- Coconut, almond, and chocolate
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16 oz., $4
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Hot, cold, or frappe
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The CHCS apparel store is open! |
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Order CHCS T-shirts, jackets, and pullovers ... plus CUSTOM SCRUBS!
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Order deadline: Sunday, Sept. 25, 11:59 p.m.
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All items will ship to the Gift Shop in Onaga, so shipping is free for associates (choose "pick up" or "ship to coordinator"--either option is fine)
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Payment is by credit card or debit card
- Orders will ship approximately 3 weeks after the store closes
- Gift Shop will send items to your work location via courier ASAP after they arrive
- Prices for jackets, pullovers, and scrubs include CHCS logo embroidery
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Samples for scrubs will not be available. If other samples are available, we will send them around the system.
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CHCS menu: Onaga and Eastridge |
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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