vol 7 issue 16 2016 NEWS
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vol 7 issue 16 2016 NEWS
an employee & physician centered publication of medical west vol 7 issue 16 2016 A LETTER FROM KEITH PENNINGTON Medical West is committed to providing quality health care to every patient and each one of us plays a vital role in meeting that commitment. For us to be successful, we must work together and dedicate ourselves to continuous improvement. Everyone at Medical West can provide information and ideas about improvement opportunities within our organization. If we combine ideas and efforts, we can improve our organizational climate and be in a stronger position to render the highest quality of service for our patients. To ensure that every employee has the opportunity to be heard, we are pleased to announce that we will be conducting an employee satisfaction survey. The survey will be administered by Press Ganey and will be held in the coming weeks. Please be on the lookout for more information! Your participation in the survey is strongly encouraged and will be greatly appreciated. Help us make a difference for you, our patients and our visitors. Thank you for all you do, Keith Pennington, CEO and President ... .... INSIDE THIS WEEK’S ISS ... UE. . . . . ..... ... ... .... .... .. .... ..... ........ ............. FAMILY • Meet Emily Graham BESSEMER HEALTH CENTER NEWS • Red Cross Blood Drive • August Events Calendar HEALTH 6 Tips to Prevent Back Pain HOSPITAL • Medical West Wellness Center • Mary & Susan Retire • Pat on the Back • Congratulations to our 1 and 5 Year Employees • Welcome New Employees • August Birthdays YOUR emp NEWS NEWS loyee news • eve nt s ca lend Red Cross Blood Drive ar • spe c ial anno uncements There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 30th in the Civic Room from 7:30 am until 12:30 pm. To schedule an appointment, call ext. 8502 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome! Don’t forget - if you are able to donate, your name gets added into the 1-1-1 drawing! Can’t dontate? No problem - as many people as you want can donate in your name. See details below! BLOOD DRIVE AUGUST 30 1 1 1 one employee. one donation. one chance at $1,000! It's Simple! Each time an employee is able to donate blood at a Medical West sponsored blood drive, your name will be entered into a drawing. At the end of the year, 3 names will be drawn! First Place - $1,000 Second Place - $500 Third Place - PTO Day Can't donate? No problem. A friend or family member can donate in your name. Just fill out the appropriate form at the drive. To schedule an appointment for our next drive on August 30th, please email [email protected] or visit www.redcrossblood.org. American Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE Sponsored by Beams of Heaven Bakery “A little taste of heaven in every bite!” Wednesday, August 3 10am-3pm Located outside of the cafeteria *cash, credit, and debit will be accepted August EVENTS CALENDAR Beams of Heaven Bakery Wednesday, August 3rd @ 10am -3pm (Outside the Cafeteria) Taste a little bit of heaven at the Beams of Heaven Bakery bake sale on Wednesday, August 3rd from 10am to 3pm outside the cafeteria. Stop by and purchase some delicious goodies! Senior Care Luncheon Friday, August 5th @ 11am (Bessemer Civic Center) Seniors ages 50+ are invited to join us for a Senior Care Wellness Luncheon on Friday, August 5th at the Bessemer Civic Center. The cost is $3 at the door and the luncheon start at 11:00am. Medical West Plastic Surgeon Dr. Brad Denney will speak about skin cancer. To RSVP, call (205)996-WEST. Celebrating Business Office Week Monday, August 8th - Friday, August 12th Thank you to the Business Office team for your hard work and dedication to Medical West. We appreciate you! Sam’s Club Membership Accounts Friday, August 12th from 11am - 2pm (Back of Cafeteria) A member of the Sam’s Club team will be set up in the back of the cafeteria on Friday, August 12th from 11am - 2pm to sell Sam’s Club memberships. Join or renew at this event and get an exclusive offer! Celebrating Health Care Facilities Week Monday, August 15 - Friday, August 19th Thank you to the Health Care Facilities team members for your hard work and dedication to Medical West. We appreciate you! August Birthday Breakfast Thursday, August 25th @ 8am (Civic Room) All employees with an August birthday are invited to join us as we celebrate your special day! Join us for breakfast and enter for a chance to win some great door prizes! Call ext. 8500 to RSVP. Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, August 30th from 7:30am 12:30pm (Civic Room) Join us for a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday August 30th from 7:30am to 12:30pm in the Civic Room. To schedule an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call ext. 8502. Walk-ins welcome! YOUR HEALTH HEALTH e f o r a h e a l t h y YO U b r o u a guid ght to you b y the Med ical W est H ealth R ewards Program 6 Tips to Prevent Back Pain Back pain can be the result of trauma, such as a fall or a car accident. But most often back pain is the result of an everyday activity done incorrectly — activities as common as twisting to reach or lift an object, sitting at a computer in the same position for hours, bending over to vacuum, and carrying shopping bags. The good news is that back pain prevention isn’t all that difficult, often requiring just a few adjustments that will soon become second nature. Here are six simple but effective back pain prevention tips. Exercise. One of the most important things you can do for back pain prevention is to get up and get moving. Why does exercise prevent back pain? Muscles are meant to move, says Robin Lustig, DC, a chiropractor at New Jersey Total Health Center in Lodi and Pompton Plains, N.J. If you aren’t in good shape, you’re more likely to hurt your back and feel pain when you do even simple movements, such as lifting your child from his crib. “Also, exercise helps keep your joints fluid,” Dr. Lustig says. Another reason exercise prevents back pain is that exercise helps you keep your weight down — being overweight, especially around your stomach, can put added strain on your back. Eat right. “If you maintain good eating habits, you not only will maintain a healthy weight, but you also will not put unnecessary stress on your body,” Lustig says. A steady diet of excessively spicy or fast food can strain your nervous system, which is going to create back problems, she adds. Conversely, a healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, dairy products, and whole grains will keep your digestive tract on track. “If your intestines are working and functioning properly, that will maintain your spine because your inside and your outside relate to one another,” Lustig says. “I have found that many people who come in complaining of low back pain also have irritated bowels.” Sleep sideways. You don’t want to sleep flat on your back. The best position for sleeping is on your side. If you must sleep on your stomach, put a pillow under your lower abdomen to help take stress off your back. Having a supportive mattress and pillow for your head are vital as well. “Getting enough, restful sleep is always an important part of maintaining good health,” Lustig says. Also, if you exercise during the day, you sleep better at night. Maintain proper posture. “People sitting at their computer for seven or eight hours a day is keeping me in business,” says Lustig. “People slouch over their computers and their telephones when they’re texting, and they don’t realize the damage they’re doing to their backs and the pain they could be causing.” Be sure to work at an ergonomically correct workstation, both at the office and at home, and break up long periods in front of the computer with stretching exercises. If you practice good posture, you will maintain the natural curves of your back and help keep it strong. Reduce stress. You probably don’t realize how much stress can impact your back health. Stress causes you to tense your muscles, and constant tension of this kind can cause back pain. Any activity that helps you reduce stress will help prevent back pain, Lustig says. Stress reduction activities can include yoga, meditation, biofeedback, deep breathing, tai chi, and guided imagery. Quit smoking. It’s well known that smoking raises your risk for heart disease and cancer, including lung and colon cancers, but most people don’t realize that smoking also can be a cause of persistent back pain. Research also shows smoking can make existing back pain worse. It’s not entirely clear how smoking affects back health, but one possibility is that it narrows blood vessels. Narrowed blood vessels result in less oxygen and nutrients reaching the spine and, in turn, it becomes more susceptible to injury and slower to heal. source: http://everydayhealth.com HOSPITAL YOUR renov HOSPITAL BESSEMER HEALTH CENTER ations • our patien ts • hos pi tal s ervi ces • co mmu nity involvement Medical West Wellness Center We’re taking wellness to the next level! For just $10 a month, Medical West employees can become a member of our new wellness center and take advantage of all that the gym has to offer. The new wellness center is equipped with four treadmills, two ellipticals, two stationary bicycles and strength training equipment. Hours of operations will be Monday through Thursday, 7am - 6pm and Friday, 7am - 5pm. To schedule a tour, call 481-7143! YOUR meet FAMILY FAMILY your co-worker • emp loy ee of the m onth • bir thda Meet Your Co-Worker ys • p at on the backs Emily Graham, Marketing Emily Graham is a Marketing and Senior Care Coordinator and has worked for Medical West for over a year. Emily is from Helena, AL and graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2015. Prior to working at Medical West, Emily worked at CVS as a cashier and Pharmacy Technician and interned in the Marketing Department at Medical West. Fun Facts Emily Graham: 1. My mom works in the lab here at Medical West. 2. I was a Chi Omega at Troy University. 3. I got married on May 23, 2015- we were one of the first couples to get married at Church of the Highlands wedding chapel. 4. I am currently looking to adopt a dog. 5. I would prefer not to wear shoes EVER. 6. My absolute favorite time of the year is Christmas. 7. I graduated high school with 32 people in my class. 8. I have a fear of drowning. 9. Cooking/Baking is a huge stress reliever for me, but I cannot stand mushrooms or olives. 10.My favorite movie is “Sweet Home Alabama”. 11.I collect coffee mugs, and coffee is my favorite thing to drink- EVER! YOUR meet FAMILY FAMILY your co-worker • emp loy ee of the m onth • bir thda ys • p at on the backs Mary & Susan Retire Mary Riley, Patient Access Rep, has retired after 18 years of dedicated and loyal service to Medical West. Susan Watts, Patient Access Operator, has retired after 13 years of dedicated and loyal service to Medical West. Thank you Mary and Susan, you both will greatly be missed. A Pat on the Back Mandi Manning, Registered Nurse, and Crystal Duke Registered Nurse recently received a positive comment from a coworker. “We had two patients brought from the floor Sunday at the same time, both crashing. When an ICU bed was made, Mandi and another nurse came and took the patient to ICU themselves. Also I had Crystal come down and help me dress a decubitus on another patient, we didn’t carry the supplies. She was nice enough to bring them down and help me. ” Thank you Mandi and Crystal for making a difference. We appreciate you! Congratulations to our 1 & 5 Year Employees! Congratulations to the following employees for reaching milestones of dedication and service to Medical West. We appreciate you! 1 Year Employees Charlene Burroughs James Everitt Laquita Ruffin Allison Clement Kawanna Bryant Andrea Davison Georgia Holt Antoinette Taylor Isabella Bell Shantteria Lane Nathan Harris Eugenia Phillips Bethany Edgeworth Shawn Brown Raven Kidd Bryauna Woody Lori Morrison Chris Weathers Ashanta Hall Rodney Stafford Robin Acre Pamela Pouncy Rachel Lee Stephanie Burrough Stacy Phillips Chad Hutchens Christopher Riddle Lacoria Crawford 5 Year Employees Karen Cwine Maggie Wright Taylor Tressillian Brantley Eldridge Danterrius Woods Cathy Eddings Linda Jackson Janice Brown Lindsey Hill Jennifer Taylor Azlia Kirksey Charles Everhart Alana Smith Simone Durand Robin Burt Jamelle McGhee Carol Kopke Medical West Welcomes the Newest Members of Our Family! Iris Brown, ICT Iris was born and raised in Bessemer, AL, and attended JLHS. She will be joining us as an RN on ICT. She has two teenage daughters, Iriana and Ivan. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Kimberly Bruce, 6E Kimberly is from Bessemer, AL, and will be joining 6E as a PCT. She has two teenage boys and a fur baby named Kallie. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Valentina Castro, OR Valentina will be joining the OR as a Scrub Technician. She is from Montgomery, AL, and has three children ages 26, 23, and 21. Ann Crawford, E/S Ann is from Bessemer, AL, and will be joining us as an E/S Assistant. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing. Koty Creel, Imaging Koty is from Center Point, AL, and will be joining us as an Ultrasound Technician in Imaging. He loves watching Netflix and listening to music in her free time. Brennesha Evans, ER Brennesha is from Birmingham, AL, and will be joining the ER as an RN. She is married with four children, and enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Brandon Foster, ER Brandon will be joining the ER as an RN. He is from West Blocton, AL, and enjoys playing pool, hiking and eating in his spare time. Shandrika Freeman, E/S Shandrika is from Sumter County and will be joining us as an E/S Assistant. She enjoys helping others in her spare time. Resheedah Hasberry, 6E Resheedah is from Bessemer, AL and will be joining 6E as a PCT. She enjoys traveling and listening to music in her free time. Mark McCay, FED Mark is from Remlap, AL, and will be joining the FED as an RN. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and being outdoors. Marius Jordan, FED Marius is from Birmingham, AL, and will be joining the FED as a PCT. He is married, and enjoys anything having to do with music including, singing and playing piano and drums in his spare time. Kerrie Miller, 6E Kerrie is from Blountsville, AL, and will be joining 6E as an RN. She has two children and one grandson who is the “love of her life.” In her spare time, she enjoys watching Alabama football. Cyprin Kanneh, 6B Cyprin is from Liberia, Monrovia and will be joining us as an RN on 6B. In his spare time, he enjoys reading. Ebony Murry, E/S Ebony is from Fairfield, AL, and will be joining us as an E/S Assistant. She has three kids, and enjoys spending time with her family. Sharon Kelley, Rehab Sharon is from Pleasant Grove, AL, and will be joining Rehab as an RN Case Manager. She is married with two children and one granddaughter. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and studying new subjects. Kendralia Kretzschmar, 6E Kendralia is from Birmingham, AL, and will be joining 6E as an RN. She has three kids, and enjoys shopping and watching Lifetime in her spare time. Payten Lowrey, ER Payten is from West Blocton, AL, and will be joining the ER as a PCT. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and astrophotography. Denisha Martin, Hoover Health Center Denisha is from Birmingham, AL, and will be joining the Hoover Health Center as a Medical Assistant. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Shayla Nichols, Clinics Shayla is from Chicago, IL, and will be joining us as a Certified Medical Assistant. In her spare time, she enjoys riding bikes with her four kids. DeUndra Parnell, 6B DeUndra is from Birmingham, AL, and will be joining 6B as an MHT. She is married with one son and one fur baby. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, fishing and spending time with family. Tiffany Riddick, OB/GYN Tiffany is from Chilton County and will be joining OB/GYN as a Medical Office Assistant. She is married and has two kids, Breana and Joshua. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and enjoying family time. Marquetta Sanders, 4N Marquetta is from Birmimgham, AL, and will be joining 4N as a PCT. In her spare time, she loves shopping and hanging out with her friends. (continued on next page) (continued from previous page) Tiffaney Shepherd, 6E Tiffany will be joining 6E as a PCT. She is from Uniontown, AL and currently lives in Bessemer, AL. She has one son and a cat and enjoys spending time with her family in her free time. Wesley Short, 6E Wesley is from McCalla, AL, and will be joining 6E as a PCT. In his free time, he enjoys being a professional clown. Ashley Thomas, 4N Ashley is from Dallas, TX and she will be joining us as a PCT on 4N. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and three children. Teresa Worden, GI Lab Teresa is from Fultondale, AL, and will be joining the G.I. Lab as an RN. She enjoys the beach, being outdoors, watching movies and crafts in her spare time. Danielle Weekley, 6B Danielle is from Midfield, AL, and will be joining 6B as an RN. She has been married to her husband Steven for ten years and they have a three-year-old named Kylen, one dog and one bunny. In her spare time, she enjoys playing softball. It's Your Birthday August 1: Fannie Cameron, Tammy Elliott, Michael Richards; August 2: Tamika Harris, Annalee Walker; August 3: Simone Durand, Pearlie Hill, Shari Norsworthy, Kelly Rogers; August 4: Tawanna Foster, Tammy Raymond, Brandon Slocum; August 5: Patrick Coleman, Megan Heimbach, Allison Montgomery; August 6: Sharon Jernigan, Jacquelyn Johnson, Meredith Lutz, Eula Smith, Kendal Thompson; August 7: Brandi Jacks, Neva Mitchell, Kalah Regis, Lorene Thomas; August 8: David Carter, Bonny Harris, Traci Michael, Christina Peoples; August 9: Gregory Bradley; August 10: Heidi Alexander, Elizabeth Blanchard, Deborah Brasher, Dannye Cunningham, Gloria Harris, Teresa Huggins, Alisha Miskelley, Bre Murphy, Samantha Preston, Geraldine Turner, Darla White; August 11: John Metro, Benita Moore; August 12: Gretchen Hudson, Sheniqua Smith; August 13: Vanessa Jones, Naveen Massey, Jamelle McGhee; August 14: Sharon Childress, Elizabeth Eades, Gina Rich; August 15: Jacqueline Griffin, Barbara Rancher, Lynell Rogers, Faye Todd; August 16: Bethany Edgeworth, Sarah Joy Maxwell, Jameka White, Margaret Whittle, Danterrius Woods; August 17: Kimberly Moreland; August 18: Cheryl Gardner, Dana Hamaker, Donald James, Deborah Lambert, Linda Smith, Gerald Smith; August 19: Sarah Merrick, Annie Velotas, Kristen Williams; August 20: Deanne Allred, Pamela Gyce, Caroline Kirkpatrick, Kathryn Sheppard, Tara Stapp, Whitney Walden, Heather White; August 21: Myisha Buffett, Candace Chaney, Teresa Clark, Sarah Gardiner, Quintina Marable, Quarneeka Murry, Sheila Smitherman August 22: Jessica Amison, LaCynthia George, Joanna Herring, Windy Johnson, Erica Tolbert; August 23: Margaret Alexander, Eileen Giddens, Jermaine Livingston, Wiley Livingston, MD, Holly McDonald, Alisha Odom; August 24: Stephanie Burrough, Carolyn Coleman, Kim Headrick, Emily McCoy, James Nash, June Pate, Loretta Phillips, Jennifer Sherman, Jessica Shinn; August 25: Sandi Blocker, Deloris Frison, Jessica Harris; August 26: Meosha Bloodworth, Nancy Keller; August 27: Sharon Giardina, Tonya Needham, Margaret Strickland; August 28: Emaleigh Brewer, Stephen Diplacido, Sonia Hawkins, Veronica Smith; August 29: Lisa Buchanon, Carliejoy Mansfield, Trisha Reinhold; August 30: Isabella Bell, Doris Bowron, Dean Sutherland; August 31: James Everitt, Ashley Salter, Kathy Watts, Cassandra Williams Thanks for reading this week’s issue! If you have a Pat on the Back or a special feature you would like to see in our next issue, please email it to [email protected].
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