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Volume 2, Issue 20 - July 2, 2009 |
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United Radiation Oncology On July 1, 2009, United Radiation Oncology became Saint Joseph Radiation Oncology, joining Saint Joseph Health System. United Radiation Oncology opened their first office in 2001 and has remained a trusted resource for radiation treatment to cancer patients in Kentucky. That same philosophy will continue as Saint Joseph Radiation Oncology. The same physicians and staff will also continue providing state-of-the-art treatments at the two locations in Lexington, 701 Bob-O-Link Dr. (Saint Joseph Office Park) and 3470 Blazer Parkway (located behind Saint Joseph East). Drs. Oscar Mendiondo, Jacqueline Matar and Richard Matter, who have 70 years of combined experience, will remain as the radiation oncology physician team. If you have any questions regarding the transition, you can call the staff at Saint Joseph Radiation Oncology at 859.277.3737. Photo: Saint Joseph Health System CEO Gene Woods (seated left) and Chief Innovation Officer Mark Streety (standing right) met with Dr. Oscar Mendiondo (standing left) of United Radiation Oncology and Dr. Edwin Nighbert (seated right), president of United Surgical Associates, the parent company of United Radiation Oncology, to sign the paperwork establishing Saint Joseph Radiation Oncology. |
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Go Red for Women! Click here for upcoming events! |
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Saint Joseph - London Construction Update Construction continues at the new hospital site for Saint Joseph - London. The new site is just off Interstate 75, on a 52-acre campus. The facility will have 120 licensed beds and will open in 2010. Next week's projects: • Continue stud framing on the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd floors For weekly updates, visit SaintJosephLondon.org (you can also select the Saint Joseph - London tab from the SJHS Web site homepage). Don’t forget to check out the Web Cam while you’re there! Click on "New Hospital Updates" under "About Us" for live footage of the construction site.
'PTO Donation Bank' Established to Help Employees in Need Want to help out a fellow employee in need but not sure how? The Saint Joseph Health System PTO Donation Program allows you to donate some of your accrued PTO hours to your local facility’s PTO Bank. Donated hours will be given to fellow employees who are suffering from a serious health condition or caring for a family member with a serious health condition and have exhausted all available leave. To receive assistance from the PTO Donation Bank, you must fill out the Employee PTO Donation Bank Application for Assistance Form and return it to your local Human Resources department. Certain eligibility requirements must be met in order for your request to be approved by the local committee. The Employee PTO Donation Bank Application for Assistance Form and PTO Donation Form to MBO PTO Bank can be found under the My Handbook Tab on HR/Payroll Connection. Saint Joseph - Berea Selected for CAUTI Initiative Saint Joseph - Berea was chosen to participate in the test of the CHI Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) for preventing Cather-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Initiative. This EBP prevents CAUTI in part through education for those who assess the need for an indwelling catheter, perform daily assessments of the need to retain, assess infection risk, and who insert, maintain, and remove indwelling catheters. Education is a big part of the CHI requirements for this Evidence-Based Practice, so nursing staff at Saint Joseph - Berea will be asked to be involved. The education module(s) for this initiate has been created in LEARN and will be assigned to the appropriate staff in the very near future. Keep tabs on your “My Learning” account in LEARN to see when they have been assigned. (ALL staff should be checking their LEARN account regularly as a best practice, anyway!) TLC Cart Update in Berea The junior volunteers at Saint Joseph - Berea are enjoying taking the TLC cart around this summer. Because the TLC cart offers snacks to employees as well as to visitors, these items are often in low supply. Would you or your family or church group like to make a project of purchasing water and snacks for the TLC Project this summer? You may provide as much or as little as you wish. To make a contribution, please call Katie Heckman at 859.986.6535. GREEN UPDATE Reusable, insulated cups are now available for purchase in Flaget Memorial Hospital's cafeteria for $7.00 each. By purchasing this item, you will be able to buy refills at a decreased rate of $0.69 for soda and $0.49 for coffee (in this cup only). Currently, the charge for a 20 oz. drink is $1.18 plus tax in the reusable brown glasses and the charge for a 16 oz. drink in the disposable cup is $0.85 + $.015 charge + tax. With this said, you will be able to recoup your cost within 6-7 drink purchases!
An effort of the Working Green, Living Green Team!
'100 Top' T-shirt Sale Benefits Worthy Program Through the sale of the "100 Top" T-shirts, Saint Joseph - London raised $800 to benefit the Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Thanks to every employee who participated in this fundraiser! Saint Joseph - London was recently named one of the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" and "100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals" by Thomson Reuters. |
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As the central Kentucky sponsor of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement, Saint Joseph Health System would like to invite its employees, family, friends and communities to the upcoming Go Red events: 'Go Red Night' at the 73rd Annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show Wear red and support women's heart health while enjoying an evening of equestrian entertainment with some friends. Health professionals will be available to discuss how to take better care of your heart along with providing free screenings. The event is open to the public; reserved seats are $10, general admission is $5 and kids six and under are free. Purchase tickets at 859.913.7759 or reservedseats@lexjrleague.com. Register to win dinner and a private box for you and five of your friends at the event! Enter to win at Kentucky.com/lexgo/contests. For more information about events at the horse show, visit lexjrleague.com. 'Go Red' with the Legends Wear red and support women's heart health while enjoying an evening of baseball. All the Legends ball players will wear red jerseys that night and a heart disease survivor will throw out the first pitch. A portion of the ticket sales will go toward the American Heart Association. Events during the game include health education, screenings, trivia and face painting for the kids. Visit lexingtonlegends.com for ticket information. Go Red for Women Lunch & Learn Dr. Mubashir Qazi will speak on “The Heart Truth for Women” during this Lunch & Learn sponsored by Saint Joseph - Martin and the American Heart Association. A heart-healthy lunch is provided and the cost is free. RSVP to 606.285.6690 by July 10; seating is limited to the first 30 respondents. If anyone is interested in volunteering or representing their service line at an event, contact Stephanie Sarrantonio in PR/Marketing at 859.313.2297. Bring in Your Gold! Jewelry Event The Saint Joseph Volunteer Guild is sponsoring an upcoming jewelry event at Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East. Receive instant payment for your gold! Old, broken, or unwanted jewelry will be accepted. Saint Joseph East Saint Joseph Hospital Birthday Breakfast/Pizza Party The Saint Joseph Hospital Birthday Breakfast/Pizza Party for employees with birthdays in June and July will be held Tuesday, July 14 in Cafeteria Meeting Room B. Breakfast will be served from 7-8:30 a.m. and pizza will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. A prize drawing will be held. 'Failure to Rescue' Workshop in Berea Attention nurses! There will be an educational workshop, titled “Failure to Rescue: Recognizing the Pre-Arrest State,” offered at Saint Joseph - Berea on Wednesday, July 29, from 1-4 p.m. Margie Fuller, RN, BSN will be the presenter. Margie has been employed with Saint Joseph Hospital for 25 years with 21 years experience as a critical care nurse with CCRN certification. This course has been approved by the KBN for 3 contact hours. You can register for the event via the LEARN system (Keyword: Failure, SJB). 'Understanding Heart Failure' Workshop in Lexington An educational workshop titled "Understanding Heart Failure" will be offered to nurses on Tuesday, July 21 from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Keeneland Health Education Center Chase Room on the Saint Joseph Hospital campus. This course has been approved by the KBN for 7.2 contact hours. You can register for the event via the LEARN system (keyword: heart failure) or call 859.313.2187. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants should be able to: 1. Explain the pathophysiologic dynamics of heart failure; 2. Incorporate diagnostic indicators and therapeutic interventions in the treatment of heart failure; 3. Verbalize dietary concerns related to heart failure; 4. Identify home health needs and preventative care strategies for the heart failure patient and family; 5. Verbalize the palliative care role for end-stage heart failure patients and families; and 6. Address the spiritual and emotional needs of the heart failure patient and family. Reception for Dr. Lowell Martin A reception for Dr. Lowell Martin’s retirement will be Thursday, July 30, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., at the Seton Complex parking lot. Please stop by to celebrate his contributions to Saint Joseph - Martin over the years and enjoy snacks and fellowship. |
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FREE Employee Health Screenings Upcoming Employee Health Screenings are scheduled at several facilities within Saint Joseph Health System. Employees are invited to schedule a time to stop by for a FREE biometric screening and health risk assessment, which includes blood pressure, cholesterol, height/weight and waist-hip measurements. You will receive a copy of your results after the screening. This wellness event is being offered by Saint Joseph Corporate Health Services. NOTE: All employees interested in participating in the Employee Health Screenings must contact Teresa McCord, nursing coordinator, to schedule their screening at their respective campus. Her number is 859.537.7634. If she does not answer, please leave a message with your phone number so she can return your call. Saint Joseph - Berea: Wednesday, July 15, Board Room Tai Chi Class in Lexington The Arthritis Foundation is hosting a new Tai Chi class at the Saint Joseph Healthy Living Center. Classes are held Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12 noon at the Beaumont YMCA in Lexington. Tai Chi is an exercise that enhance strength and balance. It also has a focus on breathing techniques that in some people has shown to help in blood pressure control. The cost for a five-week class is $40 to participants, and $35 for Saint Joseph employees. Contact Linda Frank (instructor) at 502.487.0290 or the Arthritis Foundation at 859.273.0100 for any questions concerning the class. Payment is either by check or cash. Checks are made out to Linda Frank. The Saint Joseph Healthy Living Center can be reached at 859.219.0530. |
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Comments from a Patient Visitor to Nursing Administration at The patient added that she works at Baptist Regional but said she couldn’t have been treated better anywhere than she was here. She said she received the correct treatment and was doing much better. Congratulations to the entire Emergency Department Team! |
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Saint Joseph Radiography Program Graduation The 52nd commencement ceremony for the 2009 graduating class of the Saint Joseph Radiography Program was held May 15 at Saint Joseph Hospital. Congratulations to grads Kevin Anderson, Stephanie Brenda, Todd Chisley, Chris Elmadolar, Rafael Guerrero, Carly Hamby, Jezami Long, Renee Magyar, Jessica Mitchell, Faye Smith, Johnetta Stratton, Rachel Stubbs and Krystal Woods.
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2009 Mount Sterling Foundation Golf Tournament The 8th Annual Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling Foundation Golf Tournament was held June 5 at the Mount Sterling Golf and Country Club. The tournament netted more than $14,000, with proceeds benefitting the Patient and Family Assistance Fund and Nursing Scholarship Program. More than 100 golfers and 25 volunteers participated in the tournament. This year’s winning teams were Saint Joseph Health System, Apollo Oil and the Tipton Group in first, second and third respectively. Before the 12:00 p.m. shotgun start, golfers enjoyed a barbecue lunch. Following the tournament a wonderful dinner in the country club dining room was held and players watched 500 golf balls drop from a helicopter for the 1st Annual Golf Ball Drop. The Patient and Family Assistance Fund assists patients' families with lodging, meals and other necessities needed during their loved one's extended hospital stay. The Nursing Scholarship Program provides one and two-year scholarships to deserving students at Morehead State University.
Relay for Life in Montgomery County Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling raised $8,700 for the Relay for Life event in Montgomery County! The hospital placed second in bringing in the most fundraising dollars. Congratulations to the entire team for supporting the American Cancer Society. The fundraising grand total for the event was $58,000.
Remembering Hospital Week ...
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