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Oncologist Dr. Adrian Caracioni from The University of Kansas Cancer Center at St. Francis Campus will see patients one day a month in Onaga starting in early September.
Dr. Caracioni (pronounced ka-ROCH-e-oh-nee) has practiced for more than 25 years and treats patients with blood disorders such as anemia or hemophilia as well as blood cancers and other cancers in patients age 16 and over.
Merica Surdez, Chief of Provider and Clinic Operations at Community HealthCare System, said Dr. Caracioni is a welcome addition to CHCS specialty clinic offerings.
“Dr. Caracioni will not only help area patients avoid travel to receive hematology and oncology care, but he also brings a reputation for the kind of personalized, whole-patient care that CHCS strives to deliver. He will be an excellent fit for our patients, and we’re pleased to be able to collaborate with him,” Surdez said.
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Comfort Closet helps patients |
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CHCS loves being able to help our patients through Comfort Closet, part of our Greater Giving program. Last year, we granted requests totaling $515, and we've spent about $220 so far in 2022.
We have been busy helping our patients in small ways this year. We helped one patient obtain a breathing device called an Acapella to help with breathing techniques, plus we have provided adaptive equipment items including a post-operative shoe and a safety bar to help a patient be successful in the home.
If you would like to donate to the Comfort Closet, you may do so through Greater Giving or by participating in Jeans for a Cause. Thanks to all who donate to help patients with needs that would otherwise go unmet!
--Mindy Olberding, Chief Nursing Officer
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Delivering the WOW experience |
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Paula Schwartz, Redbud CMA, shared the following.
"We have been testing residents for COVID-19 each morning for the past couple of weeks. Maxine Bertulfo, CNA, worked a double shift on Saturday, July 2. She stayed to help the morning shift on July 3 and made sure all the residents had been tested before breakfast. She went above and beyond what was expected. The day shift staff was very appreciative of Maxine's help!"
Thank you to Maxine for providing the WOW experience for residents AND her co-workers, and thanks to Paula for taking time to share!
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If you have seen a CHCS associate deliver the WOW experience, please share! Email it to Sarah Hancock or call ext. 5133. |
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Kathy Teske, Onaga Registration, along with her grandkids and husband, Donn Teske, represented CHCS at the Wheaton Independence Day Celebration parade on July 9. Thank you, Kathy!
Please sign up to represent CHCS in your community. We will provide giveaways, a parade sign, parade candy, and other needed items as necessary. Be sure to wear a CHCS T-shirt!
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Lura Flentie is happy to share her re-engineered parade banner that mounts on a vehicle. We also have one on a pole for walking. If you prefer one or the other, please let Sarah know.
- Those who walk in parades can be paid for 1 hour of work.
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If you know of a community event that is missing from the signup, please send it to Sarah Hancock. All community sponsorship requests should also be directed to Sarah.
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Save the date: Farewell for Regina Gronewoller
After 12 years of serving CHCS patients, Regina Gronewoller's last day providing counseling services is quickly approaching.
We will host a farewell reception for Regina on the afternoon of July 27. Save the date! We will share more details in next week's E-Connection.
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CHIP changes
The Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, provides health care coverage for low-income children living in families with incomes that exceed Medicaid limits. The income limits for CHIP increased on July 1, so you may be newly eligible! Example: For a family of 5, the income limit has now increased to $82,799/year; prior to this change, the limit was $66,888/year.
Need help enrolling? Contact CHCS social workers at ext. 5054.
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Community events
We've been asked to pass along the following opportunities.
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The Onaga Historical Society will present "Architecture of the People's Houses" with Murl Riedel and "Pottawatomie Historic Courthouse Reuse Plan" with Michelle Campbell on July 16 at 9:30 a.m. Find the details.
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Many family activities are available at the Onaga Historical Society in July. View the calendar.
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Welcome
We are happy to have the following associates joining us. Welcome to CHCS!
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Rosalyn Cline, Dietary Aide, Onaga
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Shelby Mulkey, LPN, Holton Clinic
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Important reminders
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Starting July 16, anyone can punch 9-8-8 into any phone to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline via phone, text, or chat. Trained counselors from a 24/7 regional call center will be at the ready to help navigate the caller through any mental health concern.
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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.
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Employee Assistance Program: All CHCS associates are eligible for three confidential counseling sessions per year. Our EAP program is in transition, and we will announce information and details soon.
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July 18-22
Snickerdoodle latte
- Brown sugar and cinnamon
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16 oz., $4
- Hot, cold, or frappe
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Biggest
Sale
Ever!
The Gift Shop is having its biggest sale ever. EVERYTHING (with just a few exceptions) is 50% off July 15-22.
We are making room for new items from Market. Please note that we will not be able to hold items during the sale.
Not sure what you want? Love surprises?
Try a Mystery Bag!
These surprises are $5 or $10 and contain items worth $25 to $50. Bags are themed so you can choose what kind of surprise you will receive.
p.s. Yes, we know our CHCS T-shirt stock is depleted. We will remedy that soon! And we'll open the apparel store for fall items in late August/early September.
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CHCS menu: Onaga and Eastridge |
St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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New storage at Eastridge
A new storage shed at Eastridge will store the lawn mower, snow blower, and other extras needed to run Eastridge. The staff thanks the CHCS Board of Directors for approving the expenditure!
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Thanks to IT Director Dom Freeman for this cartoon! |
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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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