Senator Moran visits CHCS |
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CHCS enjoyed hosting Senator Jerry Moran on Monday in Onaga. CEO Todd Willert, CNO Mindy Olberding, Nurse Manager Lacey Niehues, and PharmD Hali Brown talked to him about challenges in rural healthcare related to COVID-19, including ongoing staffing and transfer difficulties, as well as vaccine mandates, 340B, and other issues.
We also expressed our thanks for federal COVID-19 relief funds and showed Senator Moran how we have used the funds to provide a safer environment for patients and staff. Chase Sperber from Farmers State Bank and the Onaga Area Chamber of Commerce joined in the discussion.
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Elliott elected president of APIC chapter |
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Her responsibilities will include conducting meetings and arranging for education materials and speakers for the more than 70 members of the north central and northeast Kansas chapter. Elliott's term begins in January.
Congratulations, Karen!
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Take a workplace well-being survey |
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The CHCS Livewell Committee works to promote a healthy workplace for all of our employees, and we have a new partnership with WorkWell KS to help us do that. A first step is to have all associates complete a brief and confidential survey about workplace well-being. We hope EVERYONE will participate!
Important notes on the survey:
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The survey will take you 10 minutes or less to complete.
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Your responses are confidential.
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The survey allows for multiple submissions on the same computer, but be sure you complete it and click the “Submit” button.
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To ensure proper reporting, make sure you select Community HealthCare System as your worksite near the end.
- The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m.
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As an extra incentive to complete the survey, we are offering a prize drawing. To enter the drawing for a gift basket from the CHCS Coffee and Gift Shop, send an email to news@chcsks.org with the subject line “Livewell drawing.” In the text of the email, tell us what question 23 of the survey asks. (Note: Managers are welcome to enter employees who don’t have email in the drawing by sending an email to news@chcsks.org and telling us their names. Because the survey is confidential, we have no way to verify this, so these entries are on the honor system.)
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Thank you
The Onaga Senior Center needs a new HVAC system, and the pandemic has caused funding difficulties. CHCS recently donated $250 to help the center, and we received the following note in the mail.
We would like to thank CHCS for your donation to support the Onaga Senior Center. This has been a challenging time for us, and we are so grateful for your generosity.
Thank you again,
Onaga Senior Center Board of Directors
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Send your holiday photos!
Do you have photos of a holiday celebration at your location or in your department? Send them to news@chcsks.org
A few holiday happenings are pictured below. Ho, ho, ho!
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Santa stops by St. Marys Manor
Santa visited the St. Marys Manor Christmas party and brightened everyone's day. (Thank you to Roger McAsey for, ahem, facilitating Santa's journey from the North Pole! And yes, Santa wore a mask under his beard.)
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Onaga enjoys holiday luncheon
Onaga staff appreciated the traditional holiday luncheon on Friday, December 17, following the CHCS Board of Directors meeting. Boxed meals and desserts from Boomer's were distributed and enjoyed by all.
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Redbud residents celebrate Christmas
Redbud residents enjoyed a Christmas party on Dec. 21, complete with a visit from Mrs. Claus! The special guest from the North Pole delivered candy canes and gifts for all.
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Secret Santa: The big reveal!
Those who participated in Secret Santa in Onaga gathered on Dec. 21 for the big reveal and a final gift exchange. Merry Christmas, all!
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Coffee Shop Special
December 27-31
White Peppermint Mocha
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16 oz., $4
- Hot, cold, or frappe
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Think you're done with your shopping?
Think again! We have new markdowns!
Select items are 30% or 50% off!
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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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