Bell Ringer - Volume 5, Issue 5

Bell Ringer
May 2012
Volume 5, Issue 5
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood
Employee of the Month
Al Squires, Environmental Services
Prayer Service
Prayer service will be held
at the Bell Hospital Chapel
every Wednesday from 10:15
- 10:30 a.m. Employees
welcome!
Bell Ringer
Submissions
& Deadline
We are always looking for
upcoming events, news or
educational milestones to
publish in the Bell Ringer.
If you would like to submit
something go to Bell’s
intranet, click on Bell Forms
and then Bell Ringer Submiss
ions. You can also email
submissions to marketing@
bellmi.org. Submissions
for the June Bell Ringer
need to be received by
May 30.
Al consistently offers help to
those around him. Not only
does he show great teamwork
to the co-workers in his department, on several occasions he
has stepped up to help those in
the Food & Nutrition Department, Maintenance and recently
Health Information Systems.
You can always count on Al to
pitch in on the many events that
Bell has going on. Al doesn’t
need to be asked, he always offers. Al has a great attitude, always willing to adjust his day to
the ever changing demands of
Bell. Al comes to work ready
and willing to take on whatever
the day will bring. Al is always
willing to help out when holes
in the schedule exist. He is willing to arrange his schedule to
make sure our Department’s
schedule is covered.
He is
courteous and friendly to everyone he comes in contact with.
On several occasions I have
heard his co-workers say, “Al is
such a great team player. When
I know I am working with him,
it is going to be a great day.” Al
is very accountable, he takes
care of things that he sees need
to be done, he reports maintenance issues immediately and
he communicates with his Manager consistently when concerns arise.
Al truly represents our mission,
“Improving the Lives of Everyone We Touch.” Your dedication to the job is outstanding.
You are a role model for others.
Thanks, Al, for all you do!
Volunteer of the Month
Lyn Rolain
Lyn has been an Auxilian and
Volunteer since September,
2008. She volunteers at the
Coffee Cart with a smile on her
face and a pleasant hello for everyone. You can always count
on her to brighten your day.
ing to give extra time and effort
where needed. She is a great
team member and we are very
lucky to have her. Thanks so
much for all you do Lyn, we appreciate it!
If ever I am in need of a replacement for a shift that was
not filled, Lyn is one of the first
people I call. She is always will-
Be sure to stop by Kids Korner in the Medical Office Building
to see all the beautiful work that has been done for the coloring
contest that runs through the end of May!
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The Bell Ringer
What Is Right In Healthcare - Caring for Your Own
I am a laboratory assistant at Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, California. My job is to perform phlebotomy
venipunctures on a daily basis for Fairmont Hospital and the
John George Psychiatric Pavilion.
It is safe to say that I am used to traumas as I often have to
draw blood from critically ill patients, but nothing could have
prepared me for what I experienced in September 2006.
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect one of my family members would receive care from one of my coworkers.
On September 20, 2006, a neighborhood friend came to my
home and told me that my youngest son, Bobby, had been
shot and that he was at the fire station.
My husband and I jumped in our car and rushed towards the
fire station. When we arrived, the paramedics had finished
loading him into the ambulance and were headed towards Alameda County Medical Center. I was thankful because I knew
that if my son was going to have a chance at survival he would
find it through the care provided there.
When we arrived at the hospital, the deputy sheriff saw the
state of panic I was in, and immediately began to help. He
helped us find parking and escorted us into the trauma area
where the surgeon on duty informed us of my son’s condition. The bullet had entered his back area, through his kidney,
and had gone into and out of his lower intestine. At the time
they did not know if his spleen was damaged, and he told us
that they may have to remove it once they went in for surgery.
My son’s surgery took six to seven hours. While he was in
surgery, the deputy sheriff was kind enough to check on my
family and me. We also received a lot of support from my
coworkers in the laboratory.
In recovery, my son’s nurse was very attentive and actively
helped him with his pain, tending to both his mental and
physical state. When he was stable, he was transferred to Kaiser Hospital where he continued to recover.
My hat goes off to all of my coworkers at Alameda County
Medical Center. If not for the skills of the surgeons, lab assistants, the quick diagnosis of the lab, the one-on-one care
given in recovery, and the mental support provided by the
deputy sheriff, my son, my family, and I would not have made
it through this difficult situation.
I am proud to be a part of an organization that has the skills
to perform nothing short of miracles. Thank you again to Alameda County Medical Center for giving my son back to me.
He is mending just fine!
Submitted by Mona Hall,
Alameda County Medical Center,
Oakland, CA
April Bell Babies
Dawson Reily Saarela – born on
March 30th to Leann & Jeffrey
Saarela
Bethany Ann Collins – born on
April 15th to Melissa & Daniel
Collins of Negaunee
Tucker Michael Polini – born on
April 2nd to Sara Polini & Andrew Lancour of Marquette
Samuel Colt Ryan – born on
April 16th to Sarah & Gabriel
Ryan of Ishpeming
Emelia Violet Niemi – born on
April 6th to Jodi & Jeffrey Niemi of Negaunee
Bryan Drake Dailey – born on
April 16th to Stephanie & Richard Dailey Jr. of Marquette
Evan Michael Niemi – born on
April 9th to Amy & Jeffrey Niemi of Ishpeming
Ethan Michael Tasson – born
on April 11th to Ashley Tasson
of Ishpeming
Cayden Allen Tonge - born on
April 18th to Kristine Tonge of
Marquette
Irie Amber Dugan – born on
April 10th to Casey & Shane
Dugan of Ishpeming
Sierra Lynn Iery – born on
April 12th to Amanda Wilcox
& Paul Iery of Ishpeming
John Ryan & Darleen Fay Isola
– born on April 10th to Kelsey
Rogers of Champion
Johnathan David-James Pleaugh
– born on April 12th to Amber
& Kevin Pleaugh of Negaunee
Addison Gaudencia Fred Gonzalez-Porter – born on April
23rd to Kelly Porter & Orlando
Vazquez of Marquette
Evan Gabriel Menge – born
on April 11th to Kelly & Peter
Menge of Marquette
Levi Jethro James Swanson –
born on April 13th to Erika &
Gary Swanson of Gwinn
John Larry Miller III – born on
April 24th to Autumn Morgan
& John Miller Jr. of Trenary
Welcome
New
Bell
Employee!
Rebecca (Becky) Salfai
Wellness Trainer
Bell Wellness
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Bell Community Garden
On April 23, a work bee took place in the Bell
Hospital Community Garden. THANK YOU
to the volunteers that came out on a windy day
to help with the garden.
The gardens beds are being completed with a fence expected
to be installed in June. Beds are being assigned so that our
Bell gardeners can start growing their flowers and vegetables.
The Bell Community Garden is getting its final touches completed before planting season officially arrives. In preparation for
its inaugural year, the Bell Foundation is accepting donations of:
• New or gently used garden or lawn tools
• Gardening gloves, baskets or aprons
• Or consider donating a gift card to Walmart, Menards,
Lowes, Mares-z-doats, Snyders, Tractor Supply or other
garden centers
Participants from Bell's Strength From Within Program volunteer time at the
Bell Community Garden to help fulfill their community service requirement.
The Bell Community Garden is not only going to benefit the
gardeners, but its picnic area will also provide an enjoyable
place to visit or eat lunch for our employees, visitors or patients. Help us make our first year a successful one!
UPHHH&PD Supports Bell Foundation the most funds, Bell OR
The Bell Foundation recently acknowledge Upper Peninsula Home Angels and Bell Rehab/
Health, Hospice and Private Duty for their steadfast support and Sports Medicine, respectively. It was an energizcontinuing pledge to support the building of the new hospital.
ing morning raising funds
for a good cause, Strength
from Within, Bell’s unique
scholarship program that
also had two teams in the
race.
MQT Zonta Provides Grant Monies
Ruth Solinski, Jeff Nyquist - UPHHHPD Executive Director, Dr.
Ronald Meyer, OD - Bell Foundation Chair, and Dave Aro.
Bell Bike Race a Success
Bell Foundation would like to give a BIG THANK YOU
to everybody that participated in the Bell Bike Race, particularly the teams that went the farthest distance and raised
Bell Foundation
received grant approval from the
Zonta Club of the
Marquette Area for
their Fourth Annual Women’s Health
Expo to help provide free bone density screening for
Kara Applekamp-Zonta Club President, Katherine Brady,
women.
Kim Alanko, Julie Giackino-Grants Committee Chair
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The Bell Ringer
HR Topic of the Month - Employee Survey Results
Managers, in partnership
with Human Resources, are
delivering on your request
for the results of the PressGaney Employee Survey. Be
on the lookout for your next
staff meeting! Managers are
in the process of scheduling a facilitated discussion
to review your departmental
results. Renee Sheen of the
Human Resources depart-
June Birthdays
Kathy Chavez
Nicholas Kangas
Pamela Hanson
Patricia Powers
Michelle Makinen
Jennifer Raymond
Elaine Lancour
Michael Kainulainen
Dan Turner
Jasmin David
Tania Harsila
Angie Levi
Malorie McGraw
Beth Ringuette
Lisa Dauphinais
Dr. LaBelle
Colleen LaJoie
Erin Leuzzo
Theresa Marra
Pam Poyhonen-Rowe
Laura Whaley
Tricia Mann
Tammy Forchini
Yvonne Anderson
Dawn Ducoli
Danielle Guidebeck
Kim Jameson
Kristi Uren
Jeanne Kordee
Nina Janofski
Dr. Menge
Stacey Bosley
Tracey Carlson
Jodi Ferguson
Linda Paull
June Gregorich
Nancy Vahamaa
Anita Devine
Judith Laitala
Beth Kampe
Mary Beth Butcher
Joyce Haroski
Darin Sizemore
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ment will join your staff to
present the results and gather
your feedback and opinions.
We will discuss overall results, strengths of the department and opportunities
for improvement – both for
the department as well as Bell
as a whole. You will have the
opportunity to voice opinions that can improve your
department that managers
can use to create action plans
to facilitate change.
In all, 66% of Bell employees took the survey last fall.
The purpose of these departmental meetings is to get the
voiced opinions from 100%
of Bell employees. The best
action plans are representative of and set by the employees themselves. Let your
voice be heard!
If there are any questions
about upcoming meetings or
about the Employee Survey
itself contact Renee Sheen at
[email protected] or
at extension #2719.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS): We Are Not Just Ambulance Drivers
Most people, both lay and medical care providers, still refer to EMS staff as “ambulance drivers”
or “ambulance attendants”. The fact is that most
EMS staff are well trained individuals who provide
pre-hospital care to a plethora of calls for service.
There are several levels of pre-hospital care providers that are licensed by the State of Michigan.
These include the Medical First Responder (MFR),
these are the folks that live in your community.
They are friends and neighbors that have become
trained in the basics of pre-hospital care, such as
treating life threats like bleeding or shock and performing CPR. These folks typically take a 100 hour
course and then take a state exam. They also have
to take a minimum of 15 hours of continuing
education to maintain their proficiency and their
license.
minimum of 36 hours of continuing education to
maintain their license.
The highest level of pre-hospital care is the
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
These folks have typically completed a 1 to 2 year
course depending on if they went to a full-time
program or a part time program. They have been
extensively trained in anatomy, physiology, and
cardiac care as well as pharmaceutical treatments.
The training typically consists of 800 or more
classroom hours and 400 or more hours of clinical time spent in all areas of the hospital as well
as EMS. Generally, these folks are career EMS
employees. However, there are many that work as
contingent staff while holding down other fulltime jobs. Paramedics must have a minimum of
45 hours of continuing education to maintain
The Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT) their license.
is a step above the MFR. They take a 208 hour
class plus they have to perform 40 hours of From the MFR through Paramedic, the people
clinical time working in Emergency Departments, involved in EMS are dedicated individuals who
Medical Floors and other areas of the hospital. are volunteering many hours to make sure that
They also have to spend time with an EMS Ser- the communities that they live in are protected by
vice. This is referred to as “ride time,” where they quality pre-hospital care.
go on EMS runs and observe and perform assessments and procedures. These folks also must have Here at Bell Hospital, we are a department of 29
a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education individuals of varying license levels. Our service
during the license period.
is licensed as an Advanced Life Support Service.
In a nutshell, we bring the Emergency DepartThe Emergency Medical Technician-Specialist ment to you. We handle 911 calls that present
(EMT-S) is the next step up in the training and skills us with emergencies of all kinds. We also handle
that are learned and able to be practiced. This level scheduled inter-facility transfers from Basic Life
requires 80 hours beyond the basic level and allows Support (BLS) to critically ill or injured patients
individuals to do more advanced procedures such that need to go to specialty resource facilities.
as establishing IV’s and doing fluid therapies. They We do a lot more than drive ambulances.
Written By Don Manty, Bell EMS
are also trained in advanced airway procedures such
Submitted by the Bell Safety Committee
as endotracheal intubation. These folks must have a
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------------------------------------ CLASSIFIEDS -----------------------------------FOR SALE: Shoprider
Scooter - includes battery
charger. $1,500 or best offer.
485-4761
FOR SALE: Brand new
Lexington bonded leather
loveseat in a rich ivory color.
$250 OBO. 486-6371
FOR SALE: SEA EAGLE
FOLDCAT 375fc Minn Kota
Endura C2 trolling motor -brand new (bought in Fall 2011).
2 Wood Oars Aluminum paddle
marine battery with
shell. Anchor
manual air
pump compressor with
AC adapter
for car. Includes Manual for Foldcat
and trolling motor Asking $1000,
OBO within reason- with everything
included. Paid $1800 manufacturer's
website for more specifications:
FOR SALE: Pet Safe Simple
Clean Automatic Litter Box
SystemUsed once, NOT
made for cats >15lbs. Reg.
price $139.95. Asking $50.00.
Call Dale after 4pm: 249-3926
http://www.seaeagle.com/FoldCat.aspx?key
code=GA&adGroup=FoldCat&gclid=CIK
Z2dnxlK8CFaYBQAodaTO41A
Contact: Matt Jaksetic in Rehab Svcs. Cell: 906-282 4876
WANTED: USED KAYAK.
Would like one a little longer than a river kayak. Can
be a sit on top model, or
one that has a large opening for getting in and out
and a good back support
seat. Under $500 preferably. Maybe you would like
to update your old model?
Contact Anita Devine
Woodland Update
In March, Woodland was visited by representatives from
the Coca-Cola company to celebrate their
125th year in business!
The Residents enjoyed Coke floats
while the representatives spoke. They were
kind enough to bring
Coca-Cola merchandise such as
t-shirts, pins, hats, & Coca-Cola
FOR SALE:
2000 Ford Windstar Vanruns good. 121,000 miles.
Some rust on bottom of
each side. 2 sliding side
doors. Good tires. Asking
$1,700.00. Contact Lyn at
360-9531.
FOR SALE: HON Black
Four-Drawer Lateral File
Cabinet (42" W x 53-1/4"
H) Like New. Includes 100 file
folders Reg. price $1,200.00.
Asking $500.00. Call Dale
after 4pm: 249-3926
WANTED: Bunkbed/futon combo. No top/twin
mattress needed. Futon
mattress needed. Please be
in good condition. Prefer
the color be white but will
consider other. Contact:
(906)371-0564
Have something you want to get rid of ? Looking for something?
SUBMIT your item(s) to the Bell Ringer Classified section for FREE.
Email entries to marketing @ bellmi.org
beverages for everyone to sample. Thank you Coca-Cola for
letting us celebrate this
milestone with you!
Submitted by
Judy Creech,
Woodland Senior
Living Center
Employee Years of Service
Happy Anniversary!
The following employees have reached
milestones in their careers with Bell Hospital/
Bell Medical in May 2012.
25 Years
Sandra Flynn,
Occupational Therapy
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The Bell Ringer
Hospital Week 2012, May 6-12
Volume 5, Issue 5
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Hospital Week 2012, May 6-12
Where are you
Jerry Messana?
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The Bell Ringer
- Client of the Month -
Katie Brady and Kori Tossava
Katie and Kori are buddy training clients and are also members of the wellness center. They have both changed
to healthier eating habits and they are
seen regularly in the wellness center
setting a positive example of a healthy
lifestyle, not just when they are training,
but also almost every day on their own.
They also attend group fitness classes.
Katie and Kori are role models of the
meaning of wellness. They are dedicated, motivated, and optimistic. We are lucky to have them as a
part of Bell Wellness! Congratulations!
Spring Challenge Ends May 31st
The current "Spring into Shape" Employee Challenge will end May
31st. All Challenge participants must turn in their point calendar
and weigh out by Tuesday, June 5th. All participants who complete
the challenge can pick up the wellness gift pack when handing in
calendars. The drawing for participants who complete the challenge and qualify, will be held on Thursday, June 7th. Please turn in
calendars to Don Kilpela in the Medical Fitness Center.
Complimentary Fitness Assessments!
Through the end of June Bell Wellness will be offering complimentary fitness assessments! This is a $50 value! In your assessment you will get the results of your body weight, percentage
body fat, flexibility, upper/lower body muscular strength and
endurance, and cardiovascular endurance! Thinking of starting
a new fitness plan? Come in to Bell Wellness and get a record
of your starting point - no other purchase necessary.
Group Fitness Class Information
Yogalates: A mat based, total body workout that focuses on developing core strength, balance, and flexibility.
Sculpt: A barbell class appropriate for both men and women of
all ages and fitness levels. It works to strengthen all major muscle
groups and is a great way to tone up and burn calories.
ZUMBA®: Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s ex-
actly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitnessparty™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.
Eat, Sleep and Play for the Month of May
April showers bring May flowers, and that means summer is
right around the corner! Many of us find ourselves in a “rut”
after the long winter months, but it’s time to get out of hibernation and get moving. After all, we only get a few precious
months of summer here in the U.P.! We all know it’s hard to
get started, so try setting some small, short-term goals to get
your physical activity regimen going. Having a well thoughtout workout plan for summer will keep you motivated and
dedicated. To do this, it’s important we include all elements of
a healthy lifestyle – eat, sleep, and play!
EAT. No matter what time of day you prefer your workout,
Remember: If you've never been to a Group Fitness
class at Bell Wellness, your first one is free!
it’s vital you get some energy in your body beforehand. That
doesn’t necessarily mean hounding down a huge meal, but
eating something 2-4 hours before that consists of mainly
carbohydrates. While the pre-exercise meal can ensure that
adequate glycogen stores are available for optimal performance (glycogen is the the source of energy most often used
for exercise), the post-exercise meal is critical to recovery and
improves your ability to train consistently.
Aim for no less than 15 minutes after exercising to replenish your
energy stores. A good way to remember this is to eat before you
stop sweating! If you’re just not hungry for a solid carbohydrate af-
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Eat, Sleep and Play for the Month of May - CONTINUED
terwards, such as fruit, you can always opt for a fluid. Fluids with a
combination of protein and carbohydrates such as chocolate milk,
protein shakes, or Gatorade/Powerade are good choices.
Hydration after exercise counts too, and is easily forgotten.
The first nutritional priority after exercise is to replace any
fluid lost during exercise. In general the best way to determine
how much to drink (either water of a sports drink) is to:
• Weigh yourself before and after exercise and re-
place fluid losses.
• Drink 20-24 fl oz water for every 1 lb lost.
SLEEP. There’s a reason your mom put you to bed so early
growing up! Sleep is a crucial part to your workout whether
you realize it or not. During the deep REM phase of sleep,
your blood pressure drops and your breathing becomes deeper and slower. Your brain is resting with very little activity, so
the blood supply available to your muscles increases, delivering extra amounts of oxygen and nutrients which facilitate
their healing and growth. Muscles and tissues are rejuvenated
and new cells are regenerated during this phase of sleep. This
won’t just happen over a one hour cat nap, however; aim for
7-9 hours of sleep a night.
PLAY. When the sun is out, who doesn’t want to go out and
play? Yet after a few months of inactivity, getting revved up
again is tough. Here are some physical activity guidelines to
refer to when getting back into the groove.
• Children (6-17 years): 60 minutes or more a day of moderate-vigorous activity.
• Adults (18-64 years): 150 minutes or more of moderate-vigorous activity within 3-5 days through
out the week
• Older Adults (64+): 150 minutes or more of mod-
erate activity within 2-5 days a week.
10 minutes at a time is fine! We know 150 minutes each week
sounds like a lot of time, but you don't have to do it all at
once. Not only is it best to spread your activity out during the
week, but you can break it up into smaller chunks of time during the day. As long as you're doing your activity at a moderate
or vigorous effort for at least 10 minutes at a time.
Submitted by
Rebecca L. Salfai, NSCA-CPT
Exercise Specialist, Bell Wellness
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. “How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?” Physical Activity for Everyone. December 2011. 24 April 2012.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/155363-sleep-muscle-recovery/#ixzz1t4dxtloI
News from the Gift Shop &
Volunteer Services
On Tuesday, April 17th, we had our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. We have approximately 150 volunteers that
help us in Volunteer Services and over 80 were in attendance
at the Luncheon. This year the luncheon was held at Country Village Banquet Center and the food and fellowship were
wonderful! The next time you see a volunteer working at the
Gift Shop, Coffee Cart or Kids Korner, please thank them
for all they do at Bell Hospital and our community. These
special people give not only their time, but also their talents,
and without them, our program would not be so successful.
New Options & Hope for Many People
Coping with Chronic Lymphedema
Lymphedema Therapy Now Offered
through Bell Rehabilitation Therapy
Bell Outpatient Rehabilitation Services will now be offering
Lymphedema Therapy, also referred to as CDT (Comprehensive Decongestive Treatment).
Kirsten Matthews, Occupational Therapist, recently earned
her Lymphedema Therapist Certification and will be providing services to individuals struggling with Lymphedema from
birth to late age. Therapy for Lymphedema generally includes
manual lymphatic drainage; a process of a specialized type of
tissue mobilization combined with use of specialized garment
and/or bandage wrapping and wearing schedules to aide in
managing the condition.
Individuals interested in receiving treatment for lymphedema
issues are welcome to call Bell Rehabilitation Services for
more information at 485-2261.
U.P. District Meeting Held at Bell Hospital
–Teal Lake Location
Bell Rehab Services proudly hosted the quarterly UP District
Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) meeting at
Teal Lake Medical Center on May 19th, 2012. The meeting
included not only an update on current issues in the APTA,
MPTA, and Upper Peninsula District, but a hands-on continuing education course on the shoulder. The meeting/
course was open to PTs, PTAs and OTs. For more information, go to: www.mpta.org/districts
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The Bell Ringer
Bell OR Angels Team
Bell OR Angels Team
Matt Jaksetic
Marie Peasley & Rosie the Biking Baker! Push Peddles, Not Drugs Team: Doug Anderson
& Steve Wallner
Bell Sports Med Team
Strength From Within Team
Kristin W.
Sports Med Team
Jeff Nyquist
UPHHH- Angels
Kristy Kerkela- Bell Sports Med Team
Kim McCarthy - Twin Cities
Trekkers
Strength From Within Team
2012 Prizes
Bell Sports Med Team
Dr. Grossman - Twin Cities Trekkers
Dr. Gagnon - Twin Cities Trekkers
Twin Cities Trekkers Mission
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Chipotle Spiced Shrimp(Heart Healthy)
Dietitian's tip: Though shrimp
Ingredients (serves 4)
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp, is higher in cholesterol than
peeled and deveined (about 32 shrimp) most meat and poultry, it's lower in fat and saturated fat. And
2 tablespoons tomato paste
fat, not cholesterol, has the
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1
/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil greatest effect on blood choles1
terol. Shrimp also has omega-3
/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1
/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder fatty acids, a type of fat that's
1
/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped good for your heart.
Directions:
Rinse shrimp in cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside
on a plate.
To make the marinade, whisk together the tomato paste, water and
oil in a small bowl. Add garlic, chili powder and oregano. Mix well.
Using a brush, spread the marinade (it will be thick) on both sides
of the shrimp. Place in the refrigerator.
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler
(grill). Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches
from the heat source.
Put the shrimp in a grill basket or on skewers and place on the grill.
Turn the shrimp after 3 to 4 minutes. The cooking time varies depending on the heat of the fire, so watch carefully.
Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis:
Serving size: 8 shrimp. Calories 73, sodium, 151 mg, total fat 2 g
total, carbohydrate 3 g, saturated fat trace, dietary fiber 1 g, monounsaturated fat 1 g, protein 12 g, cholesterol 85 mg
Recipe courtesy of Mayo Clinic Staff-Healthy Recipes http://www.mayoclinic.comhealth/healthy-recipes/RecipeIndex
Best Beginning Gardening Tips
Before You Plant
•Keep it real. Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it takes
an investment of time and energy. Organic gardening especially requires some extra thought and work, and possibly even changes in
your lifestyle. Make sure you know what you're getting into!
•Know your Zone. Where you are planting makes a big difference in
what you should be planting. Different crops will thrive under different
conditions. Most seed packets are labeled by USDA Zone, so as you
shop you can make an informed decision. (The U.P. is mostly zone 4)
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•Drop the Acid. You have to know the pH of your soil. Certain
plants like more acidic soil, certain like a more basic soil. Generally
speaking, most plants like a neutral pH, which adding organic matter
can help you achieve. If you're a geek who wants to get into gardening, consider an electronic pH tester.
•Don't dig a hole to plant in too neatly. A messy hole will help your
plants take root -- if it's too neat, the roots can't get their groove on.
Planting and Growing
•Timing is important. Except when it isn't. In a lot of climates, you
don't want to begin planting too early. But in some climates you can
plant stuff year round. A good rule of thumb is that new seedlings
like a lot of light, like 12+ hours of light. Know your zone and read
your seed packages!
•Plant when it's cloudy. Your beautiful plants you just bought will be
much more likely to survive if you can put them in the ground on a
cloudy or rainy day.
•Gradually let the sun come out. If the plants you bought were not
in a sunny location when you bought them, keep them in a partialsun spot and only gradually expose them to the full sun.
•Water weekly, water deep. Water once a week, and really water deeply to
encourage deep root growth. Use a soaker hose, and water in the early
morning. DO NOT water in the heat of the day, it can shock your plants.
•Mulch. Mulch is basically just a blanket for your garden. It can be
compost or another organic layer, or it can be something like plastic
or stones. Mulch keeps the water in, keeps the temperature even,
keeps the bugs away, keeps the soil healthy and when used tastefully
can make your garden look shiny.
•Drown slugs in beer. I haven't tried it, but I like the sound of this tip
from Johannsen's Greenhouses: "Sink tuna cans or low dishes into
the ground so that they are level with the soil surface. Fill with a mixture of half beer and half water, or 3 teaspoons of yeast per cup of
warm water. Slugs are attracted by the smell, then fall in and drown."
•Kill weeds with vinegar. White vinegar can work wonders. And it
kills weeds too! Works best on a sunny day.
•Keep it clean. Keep your garden tools clean. I know, it sounds
counter-intuitive. If you're going to let anything stay dirty, you
would think it would be the thing you're always using to dig in the
dirt with. But soil on your tools can harbor plant killing microbes!
•Keep it clean-point 2: Keep your plants clean too. Keep an eye on your
plants for signs of disease or infestations, and prune out the bad parts.
•Pick the right location. Is it close to an easy water supply? Is it close
to home? How's the drainage? How's the sunlight? A little thought
in advance can save you a season of heartache!
Harvest Time/The Cycle of Garden Life
•Draw before you grow. Diagram out your space on paper and put
in the location of each row and what you'll be planting in each row.
•Rotate it! So you've gone through a whole year of gardening bliss
and are ready for round two. You've got your plans, you know what
grew really well in what location, but wait! Not so fast! You should
try to rotate where you plant your annuals to prevent disease and
keep the soil rich.
Information from:
http://www.thegrowspot.com/index.php?pageid=tips
•Supercharge your soil three weeks before planting. You should add a
healthy dose of organic matter to the area you will be planting about
three weeks in advance of putting seeds in the ground. Adding organic stuff (compost, fertilizer, etc...) will improve nutrient retention,
water retention, soil buffering and a whole lot of other good stuff.
•To each their own. Some plants like to be picked early, some late in
the season. Do your research and know your plants.
Shining Star
& Employee
of the Month
Nominees
Cathy Jacobson,
Food & Nutrition Svcs
Tina Lahnanen, Billing
Lisa Pellonpaa,
Pharmacy
Judi Paveglio,
Hospital Svcs
Nikki Couveau,
Administration
Chris Hendrickson,
Rehab Services
Sheena Zaborowski,
ACU
Jen Halverson,
Food & Nutrition Svcs
Kaitlyn Forest, Ortho
Holly Bjorne,
Central Registration
Laurie Collins, OB
Julie Gravedoni-Johnson, Cliffs Health Ctr.
Julie Walimaa, ACU
Lynn Mattila,
Surgical Svcs
Diane Tasson,
Hospital Svcs
Lisa Hillman,
Surgical Svcs
Patrice Keskey,
Environmental Svcs
Kathleen Lamere, BMC
Billing
Melody Conroy, ACU
Joel Halverson,
Building Svcs
Lisa Richards,
Materials Mgmt
Lori Nelson, Woodland
Shining Stars
ACCOUNTABILITY
Jane Ruska, Food & Nutrition Services
I would like to nominate Jane as shining star for accountability. I
believe Jane is very deserving of this title for many reasons. The one
I really want to mention is how I submit several requests a month
(sometimes even weekly) for service and Jane always makes sure
everything is ready/prepared for my requests. She replies back to
my several requests and follows up prior to the event to make sure
everything is as needed. There have even been times when I’ve
overlooked a request and she has called to confirm that I was still
needing the service taken care of. I can't tell you how that has saved
me! I can only imagine her staff feel the same about her. She is
very caring individual, a hard worker, and a strong leader for the
department. This nomination is long over due. Please consider Jane
for this much deserved recognition
Jane Ruska
Rachel Argall
Matt Jaksetic
Carol Maddock
Carolyn Koski
Beth Kampe
APPEARANCE
Rachel Argall, Medical Records
Even though Rachel's job keeps her tucked away in her little
department for 5 hours a day, she still comes to work dressed
professionally and stylish. She has a cheery voice and smile on her
face for everyone she comes into contact with. And her neat orderly
desk belies the amount of work she can whip through in a day.
Rachel's appearance at work every day is a definite day brightener.
Attitude
Matt Jaksetic, Rehab Services
Matt represents Bell at all the Negaunee High School Athletic Events,
He works with patients in the Rehab Department and also works
some shifts for EMS. With all the extra tasks and hats that Matt wears,
he always keeps a positive attitude and strives to get a smile or a laugh
out of everyone in the department. He lightens the room and brings
people together. He represents Bell well out in the community and
can be very calm in stressful situations. When his patients are in pain
or uncomfortable, he is good at getting them to relax and smile or
laugh. Matt is a great example of the shining star for attitude.
Communication
Carol Maddock, Admitting
I was recently contacted by Carol about a patient that was seen in
her department and had provided her with incorrect information.
The patient had later come back and given her the correct
information. Carol took matters into her own hands by contacting
the Clinic Billing Department even though she was unsure the
person was ever seen with us. She provided us with the new correct
information in case we had it entered wrong and so we didn’t have any
billing issues. It is communication like this that helps prevent errors
and speeds up payment of our claims. So, thank you Carol!
CoURTESY
Carolyn Koski, Lab
A few weeks ago while I was a patient leaving the Teal Lake clinic, Carolyn was on her way
into work and observed an elderly patient being helped across the parking lot. Carolyn
came through the doors, dropped her things off inside the door, grabbed a wheelchair and
went out to the parking lot to help get the patient inside the building. I was very impressed
with her quick thinking, action and kindness.
SERVICE
Beth Kampe, ACU
Hope Carlson, PEDs
Beth spends her days at work talking to nursing homes, insurance companies, home health
Jeanne Kordee
agencies and family members, not to mention assisting the doctors on their a.m. rounds. Her
first priority is the patients and their needs and how she can make sure they are met either
while at Bell, once at home or at another facility. She is more than willing to put aside any task she is working on
to answer family member’s questions or listen to their concerns. Beth is a leader in service to all of us.
Dr. Johnston,
Pathology
TEAMWORK
Jeanne Kordee, Business Office
Connie Rintala,
Food & Nutrition Svcs
Gerry Brown,
I.T.
Jeanne has been a great asset to the Bell Medical Clinics in helping to implement training for the receptionists. She
has worked closely with others and has taken the time out of her normal job to create policies and procedures for
registration to follow to help with their current duties. After training, Bell Medical has seen a significant increase in
point of service collections and a decrease in errors reported. Thanks to her hard work and dedication to the Bell
Medical team we are seeing changes for the positive and many more to come.