Intouch July - Southeastern Health
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Intouch July - Southeastern Health
A News let t er f or Em ploy e e s o f S o u t h e a s t e r n R e g i o n a l M e d i c a l C e n t e r IN TOUCH VOL 40, NO 4 July/August 2012 Organizational name change announced Effective January 1, 2013, the organization known as Southeastern Regional Medical Center will become Southeastern Health. The name change was announced by SRMC Board of Trustees Chairman Faye Caton, at right, and President/CEO Joann Anderson during a special unveiling event held Tuesday, Aug. 21 in the medical center’s main lobby. The hospital will retain the name Southeastern Regional Medical Center. From the president SRMC Board of Trustees Chair Faye Caton recently announced a new direction for our organization, the new name: Southeastern Health. Along with this new name comes a new tagline, Better Health—Starting with You. This new identity for our organization will become official January 1, 2013. Below are some of the reasons why our Trustees felt there was a need for the identity change: • Southeastern has evolved beyond a “medical center.” Locations, types of facilities and practice areas represent a much broader reach than can be communicated in a “singular” approach. • The organization is expanding into new service areas and overlapping competitive markets. The very Joann Anderson, name “Southeastern,” when tied to “Center” implies a limited geographic reach. “Regional” only further President/CEO reinforces the perception of limitation. • Southeastern is gaining recognition as a national leader in health care. A name change can support the concept of our advancements and “moving to the next level.” • Southeastern is embracing patient-centered care. A name change can help communicate Southeastern is a partner in life-long health management. Over the next several months, you will see a transition to Southeastern Health throughout the organization. This type of far-reaching change will take time to implement, however, by January 1, we should all be ready to embrace our new name, new tagline and new identify for our organization. We Joann Anderson, MSN, FACHE can begin to celebrate the more accurate reflection of where Southeastern Health is going in terms of President/CEO quality, excellence and accessible health care. Health Quest Challenge by Coordinator Amanda Price Roberts (Employee Wellness) Do you get enough exercise? Do you eat your five or more fruits will be tallied on a monthly basis. It will be important to keep up with or veggies a day? Do you have trouble dealing with stressors in your your extra points as well as to input your data into the Extracon site. life? Could you be at risk for cancer? If you answered “yes” to any of You may ask, “Why is it important to keep track of my points?” these questions or if we have peaked your interest, then the Health It will be important to keep track of your points and to track your data Quest Challenge is right for YOU! through Extracon because you will have the chance to earn prizes You may ask “What is the Health Quest Challenge?” This throughout the challenges as well as at the end of the year! Prizes will initiative has been developed to make employees aware of their include fitness center memberships, spa packages, various gift cards, modifiable risk factors for things such as tobacco use, stress, high 55” TV, Nike Plus Sports watch, and MUCH MORE! blood pressure, high cholesterol, nutrition, physical activity and certain Those who are interested in participating throughout the year types of cancers. For those who joined Healthy Living 4 Life (HL4L) should follow the instructions below to register for Extracon: November 2011 during open enrollment, you completed an online 1.https://www.extracon.com/Public/Home.aspx Health Risk Assessment (HRA). From this assessment, modifiable risk 2. Click “Register” in the upper right corner of the page (even if factors were determined from your answers (Remember-everything you used the site before you must re-register at this time) is anonymous.). This has enabled us to develop the Health Quest 3. Type in your Unique/Employee ID; this will be your badge Challenge. The challenge will focus on the top four modifiable risk number (the one you clock in with) and then your last name factors that were found in the HRA, which are; stress management, in the HR system nutrition, cancer awareness and physical activity. 4. Click “Submit” In order to address the top four modifiable risk factors, this 5. At this time, it will verify your information. Please take note challenge will last one year, from October 1, 2012 through September of what your user ID will be as this is what you will use to 30, 2013. While you do not necessarily have to participate in all four sign in. challenges; you may choose a few challenges that are appealing to 6. Type in a password that you will remember. you, or participate in all four challenges. Each challenge will last three 7. Check the box that you agree to the Terms and Agreements months. 8. Click “Submit” We will continue to use the Extracon website as a means to track You are now a registered user for the website You may now join participation and points. Participants will also receive a Health Quest a challenge! Passport book to keep track of their extra points. Extracon will enable More information regarding the details and rules of this challenge participants to individually monitor things such as stress management, will be shared in the upcoming weeks. Please make sure to watch nutrition, physical activity, hours of sleep, food intake and glasses your e-mails or stop by the Employee Wellness office for more of water consumed and then electronically keep track of the points information. For any questions regarding the Health Quest Challenge for everyone to see. The Health Quest Passport will be used for or help with registration, please contact the Employee Wellness office participants to earn extra points outside of the Extracon website and at 272-1425 or [email protected]. 2 July/August 2012 Medical staff news Duke cardiologist joins SRMC medical staff Lumberton native Matthew S. Cummings, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, providing care through the Southeastern Heart Center managed by Duke Medicine. He is affiliated with Duke Cardiology of Lumberton, located at 2936 N. Elm Street, Suite 102 on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. Later this year, he will also treat cardiology patients two days each week in Pembroke at an office located within Southeastern Urgent Care Pembroke, which is located at 812 Candy Park Lane. Dr. Cummings earned a bachelor’s degree from UNC Pembroke in 1998 and his medical degree from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., in 2004. He completed his internal medicine residency at East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C., in 2007, serving as chief resident in the department of medicine there from 2007-2008. Matthew S. Cummings completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., in 2011 Cummings, M.D. and in advanced interventional cardiology at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, in 2012. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases and is board eligible in interventional cardiology, all by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His areas of special interest within cardiology include the treatment of coronary artery disease and coronary artery stent implantation, as well as the treatment of complex peripheral vascular disease, including carotid artery stenosis, upper and lower extremity disease, and renal artery stenosis. He also specializes in invasive management of venous thromboembolism and acute pulmonary embolism. Cummings and his wife, Angela Guinn, reside in Lumberton. He is the son of Physician Assistant Earl Cummings (Southeastern Medical Clinic North Lumberton), and Amelia Hunt, a registered nurse, both of Lumberton. “Above all, I feel very fortunate to be home in the company of my loving family and many friends,” said Cummings. “Working with SRMC and Duke together will allow me to accomplish a longstanding ambition to improve the health status of the people of Robeson County, and provide advanced cardiovascular care to our community. I am humbled by this opportunity, and look forward to rekindling old friendships and fostering new ones. After being away for many years, it’s great to finally be home!” For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cummings, call 671-6619. Scott joins Duke practice and Southeastern Heart Center Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Allison L. Scott has joined Duke Cardiovascular Surgery of Lumberton and Southeastern Heart Center, which is managed by Duke Medicine and located on the campus of Southeastern Regional Medical Center. A native of Robeson County, Scott completed an associate degree in nursing at Robeson Community College in 2003. She completed a master’s degree in nursing with a family nurse practitioner focus from UNC Wilmington in 2010. Before joining Duke and Southeastern Heart Center, she worked as a nurse practitioner at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She previously worked for five years in Southeastern Heart Center’s cardiac catheterization lab. “I wanted to use the education I received to help the people of Robeson County and the surrounding communities,” Allison L. Scott, said Scott, who lives in Lumberton and has three children: Jillian, Amelia and Ayden. F.N.P.-C. Scott joins Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Terry Lowry at Duke Cardiovascular Surgery of Lumberton, which is located in the Duke Medicine facility on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (910) 671-6619. Grooms joins Southeastern Digestive Health Center Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Brooke H. Grooms has joined the staff of Southeastern Digestive Health Center, an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Grooms joins Harvey H. Allen Jr., M.D., at the center, which is located at 730 Oakridge Blvd., Suite A, in Lumberton. A Robeson County native, Grooms completed a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in molecular biology as well as a bachelor’s degree in nursing, both from UNC Pembroke. She also completed a master’s degree in public administration there in 2007 and a master’s degree in nursing with family nurse practitioner training from UNC Wilmington in 2011. Before returning to school for her master’s degree, Grooms worked in Southeastern’s emergency Brooke H. department. Grooms, F.N.P.-C. She currently lives in Lumberton with her husband, Billy, and three children, Zeke, 9, Makenzie, 7, and Paxton, 3. “Working for Southeastern Regional Medical Center gives me a chance to give back to an area that has given so much to me, both as a child and an adult,” said Grooms. “As a native of Robeson County and daughter of a medical provider who also served this community, I, too, look forward to the opportunity to provide excellent care and services to our community. There’s no other place I’d rather be and I thank SRMC for giving me this experience,” said Grooms, who is the daughter of Eugenia Brooks Howie, M.D., a retired Robeson County physician. The Southeastern Digestive Health Center is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until noon. To make an appointment, call 738-3103. www.srmc.org 3 In the spotlight New urgent care center opens in Lumberton From minor mishaps around the home to worrisome fevers and sore throats, almost every family has pressing medical needs at times. Though they may not be emergencies, they need attention now—and more than just a bandage from the medicine cabinet. Fortunately, there’s a convenient solution to such inconvenient problems, which can happen on weekends and after your doctor’s office is closed. Urgent care just might save you the time and cost of a trip to the emergency department. Individuals in and around the Lumberton area needing medical care that is urgent but not an emergency now have another option for care: Southeastern Urgent Care Lumberton. The center opened in July in the Southeastern Health Mall located on the campus of Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton. The center treats a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, such as: fevers, coughs and sore throats; earaches; strains and sprains; cuts that might need stitches; some burns and broken bones; animal bites; and rashes and other allergic reactions that aren’t life-threatening. Services such as sports and school physicals and immunizations are also offered at the center. And, with on-site X-ray and lab tests, you won’t have to go to another office should you need them. Southeastern Pharmacy Health Mall is also located within the same building, making it convenient for patients to get prescriptions filled following their urgent care visit. Of course, when you have a medical emergency, you need to be seen in the emergency department—immediately. Here are some signs and symptoms of medical emergencies: chest pain or pressure; bleeding that doesn’t stop; trouble breathing or shortness of breath; losing consciousness; coughing or vomiting blood; sudden or severe pain; sudden vision changes; confusion or changes in mental status; head injuries; or suicidal thoughts. If you think someone’s condition is or could become life-threatening, call 911 and wait for an ambulance. Southeastern Urgent Care Lumberton, which is an affiliate at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with no appointment necessary. Most private and commercial insurance will be accepted as well as Medicaid and Medicare. For more information, call (910) 272-1175. Laparoscopic surgery to remove adrenal gland now offered at SRMC Laparoscopic adrenalectomy, a minimally invasive surgical technique to remove the adrenal gland, is now being performed at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Dr. Eric Velazquez, a general surgeon affiliated with Southeastern Surgical Center, performed the first laparoscopic adrenalectomy at the medical center earlier this year. Lumberton resident Faye Milstead (Materinal/Child Health) was told that she needed surgery, but that she would most likely have to travel out of town for the procedure. After further investigation, she consulted with Dr. Velazquez who was able to perform the procedure using the minimally invasive technique. “It meant absolutely everything that I was able to get this done at Southeastern,” said Milstead. “It would have been difficult for me to have traveled out of town not only for the procedure but also for the follow-up visits.” The adrenal glands are normally very small organs located above the kidneys. They make certain hormones that are vital for normal function of the human body. Tumors can occur in the adrenal gland like in any other part of the human body. Adrenal tumors may or may not secrete hormones. Symptoms, such as hypertension not responding to medication, depend on the type of adrenal tumor present. “Some tumors of the adrenal glands can be very detrimental to health,” said Velazquez. Most are found incidentally when patients receive imaging tests, such as an abdominal CAT scan, for other health issues. If the tumor is found to be malignant or producing 4 hormones, the patient would typically be scheduled for surgical removal of the tumor and the adrenal gland. However, if the tumor found is benign and not disrupting function of the adrenal glands, depending on size, the physician may decide to forgo surgery and keep the tumor under close observation. The minimally invasive or laparoscopic adrenalectomy procedure does not require large Eric Velazquez, M.D. incisions in the middle of the abdomen or on the side of the body. Instead, four small incisions are made just under the rib cage. The advantage of the laparoscopic adrenalectomy procedure is the faster recovery time. “The typical hospital stay for patients having this type of procedure is two days after surgery, to ensure fluid status and regular body operation is normal,” said Velazquez. Patients typically have follow-up appointments at one, three and five weeks after surgery and then less frequently to monitor for any complications or recurrence. “I was able to return to work after two weeks,” said Milstead. “I was fully prepared for whatever might happen. I did wonderful and never had one drop of pain.” For more information about health concerns related to the adrenal glands, consult your primary care provider. For more information about Southeastern Surgical Center, call 739-0022. July/August 2012 Physician Services Red Springs opens new clinic, welcomes new physician The new Southeastern Medical Clinic Red Springs opened on August 6. The 11,500-square-foot facility, which combines the former Johnson Medical Clinic and Red Springs Family Medicine, offers family medicine and physical/occupational therapy services. Dr. Mashelle Bradford-Morris and Certified Physician Assistant Bob Hollingsworth treat patients of all ages at the clinic for a variety of health care services including but not limited to well and sick care, women’s health and immunizations. Specialists, including diabetes educators and cardiologists, rotate through the clinic on specific days each week. A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Bradford-Morris earned her medical degree from Michigan State University in 1993. She completed a family practice residency with Duke University/Southern Regional Area Health Education Center in Fayetteville, N.C., in 2001. She is board eligible and most recently practiced with Robinson Health Clinic, which is affiliated with Womack Hospital, in Ft. Bragg, N.C. “I chose to practice with Southeastern because it has a great reputation for highquality health care,” said Bradford-Morris. “Also, because I was hired to work in Robeson County my first job stateside after my military service prior to residency, and found the people warm and appreciative. Therefore, I thought that if the opportunity arose in the future for me to serve the people of Robeson County again that I would accept such a position.” Bradford-Morris resides in Fayetteville and has a 13-year-old son. Other features of Southeastern Medical Clinic Red Springs include X-ray and lab services. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and is located beside the Southeastern Lifestyle Center of Red Springs at 302 Mt. Tabor Road. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 843-9991. Mashelle Bradford-Morris, D.O. Bob Hollingsworth, P.A.-C. New Gray’s Creek clinic now open Southeastern Medical Clinic Gray’s Creek opened in its new location at 1249 Chicken Foot Road in Hope Mills on June 4. Dr. Tracy Bullard and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Lisa Campbell provide care at the 11,000-square foot facility, which features a 450-square foot reception area and includes 12 exam rooms. The clinic offers X-ray, laboratory and physical/ occupational therapy services. For more information about clinic or to schedule an appointment, call (910) 423-1278. www.srmc.org 5 Employee assistance Live, Love and Work by EAP Specialist Jack Crain “Mr. Crain, my name is Holly, and I hope you can help me. A nurse I work with suggested I call you. As you can perhaps hear in my voice, I am feeling tired and listless and I’m not sure why. My life in many respects is going well. I have no health problems. I have a wonderful, supportive husband, three lovely children and a beautiful granddaughter. I am active in my church and volunteer in various community clubs and activities but I am feeling burned out. The problem is me. Somewhere along the way, I lost the spark and energy for life that I had. Nothing excites me anymore. I don’t think I’m really depressed, but I wonder if I’m headed that way. What can I do?” “Jack,” Kyle began, “remember when I talked to you a couple of years ago? I loved my job at that time. I was productive and positive and looked forward to getting to work every day. When the alarm would go off, I would say, ‘Good Jack Crain morning, God!’ Now I say, ‘Good god, it’s morning!’ It’s been a gradual kind of thing. My wife and some of my co-workers have noticed my dissatisfaction and irritability and are concerned about me. They encouraged me to go to EAP. I need your help in figuring this thing out.” Remember when you first fell in love? Your heart flipped like it had never flipped before every time you saw that special person in your life. You made it a priority to spend time with them, anticipating taking long walks together, listening to your favorite music or sometimes sitting up all night talking. You were bursting with energy. The thrill of falling in love is wonderful! And then reality set in and the continual challenging task of making the relationship grow began. Executive speech coach, trainer and author Patricia Fripp (Fripp.com), writes, ”In many ways, a new job is like a love affair.” Excitement is the first stage. This stage may last from a few hours to many years. You may say to yourself, “Wow, I can’t believe the starting salary! My dream of working in the health care industry is finally here. This is a great opportunity to genuinely help others. I’m excited that I will be learning from so many talented and committed people.” The completion of preparing for your vocation with education and hard work, and the newness of the job keep your energy level high. Ms. Fripp then suggests that the second stage, reality, sets in. The work is still enjoyable and meaningful, but you now begin to notice irritants and difficulties you previously overlooked or ignored. Answering countless emails seems senseless. Deadlines pile up and begin to appear impossible to complete. Becky’s constant chattering and Frank’s habitual tardiness begin to drive you to distraction. You resent having to arrive for work early and stay late to just keep up. The novelty starts to wear off. And, like love, Ms. Fripp writes, “Your job has a third stage – disillusion.” The pendulum swings past reality, and negativity becomes the focus. Frequently, it is the beginning of the “maybe’s.” “Maybe a neighboring hospital pays more money and isn’t as demanding as my current job.” “Maybe the employees at another job would be more committed to their work.” “Maybe another facility would offer better benefits.” In life, love and work, it is important for the pendulum to swing back. Imagination and effort are needed to regain the exhilaration of the first stage if balance in life is to be restored. Holly agreed to schedule a few EAP sessions to mutually search for some possible solutions in helping her find the spark for life she has lost. We might begin by examining how aging and family changes have impacted her life and goals. One goal might be to examine the number and quality of her activities and to make room for fun and relaxation while maintaining the commitments most important to her. As Kyle contemplates his work history, it is important during his EAP visits that he accept the reality that while the knowledge he has gained and the skills he has honed during his years of work have served him well, those same advanced skills combined with the aging process and other factors such as daily routine may result in him not experiencing the level of excitement he felt when he first began his job. Kahlil Gibran proclaimed, “Work is love made visible.” The Resilient Spirit author, Eileen McDargh, writes, “A job is what is done for a paycheck. Work is what is done for a life. It is that energizing, all-encompassing activity that allows you to bring skills to bear in ways that are satisfying beyond a pay period…it excites you. It gives you joy. It binds you to a community of people who are stakeholders in what you do. Ultimately, it has a ripple effect and the potency of a legacy for those who follow.” If you or a family member are struggling with life, love or work issues, call 671-5067 for a safe environment and a listening ear. 6 July/August 2012 Our people Smith named fitness services director Montressa L. Smith has been named director of fitness services for Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Smith replaces Trudy McLaughlin who retired on June 30 after 17 years with the medical center. Smith oversees fitness services for the Southeastern Lifestyle Center for Fitness and Rehabilitation and the Southeastern Lifestyle Center Red Springs. She is also responsible for the operations of the Southeastern Lifestyle Day Spa. Smith served as interim manager of fitness services for two months before being promoted to director. She also served as financial accounts supervisor there for four years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management from North Carolina A&T State University. “Our fitness centers are places of health, wellness and physical activity, and I want to do the best job I can possibly Montressa L. Smith do to get that message out to our community—to let them know that this resource is available for them and to strongly encourage them to use it,” said Smith. Smith currently resides in Fayetteville with her husband, Christopher, and sons, Raumel, 21, and C.J., 2. She is the daughter of David and Ellie Baker of Lumberton. Promotions Tammara Abernathy-Jones (Educational Services) - Nurse educator Sarah Ayers (Float) - Nursing assistant Sherry Brayboy (Health Information Systems) - Documentation specialist Jason Chandler (Information Systems) - Clinical decision support analyst Cheryl Chavis (Quality Management) - Process improvement specialist Ann Marie Colbert (Quality Management) - Quality management assistant Tiffany Finau (Laboratory) - Phlebotomist Celeste Giannelli (3-Tower) - Shift supervisor Johnny Jones (Emergency Services) - Nursing assistant 1 Kimberly Jones (Patient Financial Services) - Patient accounts rep. Sylvia Jones (Emergency Services) - Patient care tech Jennifer Lamb (Behavorial Health) - Family nurse practitioner Vickie Lambert (Home Health) - PI audit Angela Locklear (Emergency Services) - Staff RN Barbara Oxendine (WoodHaven Rehab) - Supervisor Meagan Oxendine (Emergency Services) - Staff RN Wahkuna Oxendine (Emergency Services) - Secretary Michelle Smith (Information Technology) - Supervisor, Help Desk Operations Debra Swinton (3-East) - Shift supervisor Thanesia Townsend (Patient Access) - ED patient registrar Christale White (2-East) - Staff RN Tamra Whitted (Patient Access) - ED Patient registrar Doris Wiggins (Emergency - Staff RN Lori Williams (Laboratory) - Coordinator Do you have what it takes to be a wellness champion? A Wellness Champion encourages employee participation in all employee wellness programs and helps the Healthy Living 4 Life (HL4L) wellness program succeed. Members act as spokespersons for employee wellness programs—they actively recruit co-workers to participate and they help with posting announcements and flyers on bulletin boards, outside cubicles, or via email. They represent their co-workers by collecting ideas and feedback about the program. Our goal is to have the healthiest employees at Southeastern and the most pleasant working environment! You don’t have to be a marathon runner to join—just have a commitment to making our wellness program the best possible! Champions will meet once per quarter for 30-45 minutes. This will give us time to recap what is going on in different challenges, share thoughts and ideas, learn what is coming up, and review participation numbers. We work from an agenda each month to keep meetings efficient. The meetings are light, fun, and educational. It will be a committee of which you are proud to be part. If you are interested in becoming a Wellness Champion, discuss this with your one up, then complete and return the commitment form which can be picked up in the Employee Wellness office. For more information, call 272-1425. www.srmc.org 7 Our people Speakers Bureau Bear Team customer service excellence winners Clinical Dietitian Jamie Logeman and Security Officer Leon McMillian were recognized as Southeastern Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Bears of Excellence for the month of June. This award is presented to employees who exceed expectations. They were recognized for maintaining empathy for customers’ individual situations such as fear, Jamie Logeman financial situations, family concerns; exemplifying “I am” what customers see and hear; and committing to SRMC’s mission statement and core values. Logeman assisted a patient who was having difficulty with their meals while hospitalized, even coming in on her days off to ensure the patient’s meals were prepared in a specific manner. “My favorite part of my job is helping patients and doing education for them in eating healthy,” said Logeman. She lives in Lumberton and has worked at SRMC for Leon McMillian three years. McMillian acted quickly after witnessing what he perceived to be an ongoing threat to an employee on security video, apprehending the perpetrators and returning property to the victim. “I enjoy helping people and keeping everyone safe,” said McMillian. He has worked for Southeastern Regional Medical Center for nine years. Physical Therapist Mark Ross (Rehabilitation Services) was recognized as Southeastern Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Bear of Excellence for the month of July. Reed was recognized for maintaining professional relationships with co-workers; exemplifying “I am” what customers see and hear; and committing to SRMC’s mission statement and core values. Mark Ross After learning that a co-worker was injured and possibly in need of assistance at their home, Ross promptly went there and remained with the individual until he was sure they were safe. “I did what anyone else would have done,” said Ross, who lives in Lumberton and has worked for Southeastern Regional Medical Center for 13 years. The InTouch newsletter is published bimonthly for the employees of Southeastern Regional Medical Center. ©2012 SRMC In memoriam Shirley Collins (WoodHaven) 1945-2012 Cora Ford (Personal Care Services) 1948-2012 Brian McLendon (Float Pool) was the keynote speaker for Robeson Community College’s ADN pinning ceremony on May 15. Director Vivien Lunsford (Supply Chain Management) spoke during the user group meeting of the McKesson Supply Chair Solutions in Dallas, Texas, on May 23 on Transform your supply chain to meet the challenge of the health care reform act. EAP Specialist Jack Crain (Human Resources) spoke to the Stroke Survivor Group on June 18 on Depression and caregiving. Lisa Donovan (Rehabilitation Services) spoke to Southeastern’s Security Officers on June 19 and 20 on Recognizing and responding to a brain trauma patient. Dr. Edwin Baker (Women’s Life Center) spoke to the Chrysolite Church Women’s Conference on June 23 on Women’s health. Dr. Monica Carrion-Jones (Southeastern Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Center) spoke to the clients of the Southeastern Industrial Center on June 28 on Stroke. Bruce Bergstresser (Safety & Security) presented a class on Fire safety for the employees of Lumberton Surgical Associates on July 12. Southeastern’s Engineering Department also presented to the group on Carbon dioxide extinguishers. FNP Anita Thurman (Wound Care) spoke at a community health fair in Hallsboro, NC, on July 22 on Preventative health and its impact on healthier living. The following employees presented to PrivilegesPlus members: Stephanie Kinlaw (Rehabilitation Services) on June 14 on Sit and be fit; Kathy McGinniss (Information Systems) on July 31 on Internet 101. Achievements Amanda Price Roberts, Sandra Purcell and Latesha Jones (Employee Wellness) are certified as Worksite Wellness Specialists. Roberts is also certified as a Laughter Yoga Leader. Jason Godaire (Psychiatry) served as nurse of the day for the North Carolina General Assembly on June 5. Southeastern Regional Medical Center was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. Southeastern Regional Medical Center has been named one of 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review. Want to stay in the know on all things Southeastern? Catch us on the web at www.srmc.org or “Like” us on Facebook!