Mission Howard Memorial Hospital is a family of caring professionals committed to providing the highest quality of service. In partnership with physicians and community leaders, our purpose is to improve our patients’ physical, mental and spiritual well-being, and to enhance the health of our community. Planetree Update ........................ 2 CEO’s Message........................... 3 Nutrition Spotlight ..................... 4 Relay for Life .............................. 5 News from from HR ................... 6 Bearing One Another’s Burdens .....7 Calendar of Events ..................... 8 Construction Update Did you know… • August 13th marks one year since we broke ground on the new hospital! • The new hospital dining room will accommodate seating for over 80 people, plus additional seating on the outdoor patio. Wow, it is hard to believe a year has already passed since construction began on our new hospital! Last summer, work began with clearing and grading the site. Next, massive footings, hundreds of feet long, up to 10 wide’ and 3’ deep, were excavated. Giant cages of rebar filled the footings before concrete was poured. Since we began, 465 concrete trucks have delivered concrete for the footings, ground floor slab, 2nd floor and roof. In December, 552 tons of structural steel framing was delivered on 26 trucks, and the building was erected in only 13 days. Next, intensive welding occurred, securing all that steel into place. By spring, work began on underground plumbing and electrical, as well as overhead ducts. Earlier this summer, exterior framing and exterior board went up, transforming the building into a massive yellow shell. Now, 80% of the roof is completed, interior wall framing is in progress, and the rooftop air handling units are delivered and set into place. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! September 2013 In This Issue Neighbors Helping Neighbors® H MH I n -T ouch I n -T ouch
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MissionHoward Memorial Hospital is a family of caring professionals committed to providing the highest quality of service. In partnership with physicians and community leaders, our purpose is to improve our patients’ physical, mental and spiritual well-being, and to enhance the health of our community.
Planetree Update ........................ 2
CEO’s Message ........................... 3
Nutrition Spotlight ..................... 4
Relay for Life .............................. 5
News from from HR ................... 6
Bearing One Another’s Burdens.....7
Calendar of Events ..................... 8
Construction UpdateDid you know…
• August 13th marks one year since we broke ground on the new hospital!
• The new hospital dining room will accommodate seating for over 80 people, plus additional seating on the outdoor patio.
Wow, it is hard to believe a year has already passed since construction began on our new hospital! Last summer, work began with clearing and grading the site. Next, massive footings, hundreds of feet long, up to 10 wide’ and 3’ deep, were excavated. Giant cages of rebar filled the footings before concrete was poured. Since we began, 465 concrete trucks have delivered concrete for the footings, ground floor slab, 2nd floor and roof. In December, 552 tons of structural steel framing was delivered on 26 trucks, and the building was erected in only 13 days. Next, intensive welding occurred, securing all that steel into place.
By spring, work began on underground plumbing and electrical, as well as overhead ducts. Earlier this summer, exterior framing and exterior board went up, transforming the building into a massive yellow shell. Now, 80% of the roof is completed, interior wall framing is in progress, and the rooftop air handling units are delivered and set into place. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
September 2013
In This Issue
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Planetree UpdateBy: Arpad Peter
“Did anyone get the number of that bus?”
A prize fighter was heard asking the above question as he was rising from the mat in the midst of a championship bout. He just received a shot to the head that knocked him off his feet and had him seeing stars. Fortunately, the bell rang ending the third round. Back to his corner he slowly went where his team was waiting with first aid, water, and smelling salts. The trainer reminded him to buck up and take some deep breaths as the contest was not over; it was just a bad round - then to get back in there, he still had work to do. He did and with an effort that legends are made of, went on to win the contest.
Folks, we’re a little beat up and bruised but we still have a few more rounds to go. Let’s take some deep breaths and get back in there, we have work to do!Stop by the Planetree booth during the Benefits Fair to find out how to get involved.
For more information or questions about Planetree, contact Arpad Peter
Nick BejaranoRegional Communications Manager
Jason Cox RN - Med/Surg
Christin ColcordRN - ED
David FisselRN - Med/Surg
Tonia FolckSecurity
Jonathan KenellyIT
Phoebe KuoShared Pharmacist - Ukiah
Lisa LeonShared UVMC Pharmacy
Technician
Gary MaddoxDirector of Rehabilition Services
Fred MartinSecurity
Holly O’NeillER Tech
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Trust“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust is vitally important in health care as our patients entrust their care to us. They trust we will deliver potentially life-threatening news with care and compassion. They trust that we will perform complex surgeries with skill and expertise. They trust that we will be there 24/7 whether they are in the hospital or arriving at our ER door. They trust us with their very lives and the lives of the people they love.
As a team of HMH employees, trust in departments and between departments is also vital to our mission. Trust includes fairness, confidence, truth and honor – attributes I see daily as our hospital staff works together to care for patients. Trust is also fragile, and when trust is broken it can take a long time to reestablish the relationship.
Trust can also mean hope for the future. In this new Affordable Care Act era it is sometimes difficult to trust that all will be well in our HMH world. That is precisely when the SPIRIT of our HMH team rises to the challenge with teamwork, accountability and innovation. It is also when we as a hospital family put our trust in the Creator to guide our path into the future.
Mary BullesVolunteer
Rick Bockmann, CEO
Kristina MuddEmployee Health & Infection
Prevention Assistant
Linda SchulzCommunications Director
Jason MuellerRadiology Technician
Freedom SmithShared UVMC Owner’s Representative
Joy MuwanesVolunteer
Kathy SmithRegional Director of Materials Management
Whitney DonielsonVolunteer
Carey NevesPT Traveler
Nancy WintersVolunteer
Lucas NordLab Assistant
Josie StumpVolunteer
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Biggest Loser Success
HMH Staff Win Big by Being ‘Losers’327.8 pounds is a lot of weight no matter how you slice it! Give a round of applause to our HMH Biggest Loser teams who accomplished this amazing weight loss from May to July.
Thirteen enthusiastic teams and a total of 66 participants took part in the Biggest Loser 12-week weight loss and wellness challenge. Participants engaged in weekly weigh-ins to track their progress, monthly Biggest Loser cooking demonstrations for coaching on how to prepare healthy, tasty meals, and weekly wellness and activity challenges to keep motivation alive. Kyle Evans, our Nutrition Services Director, and Biggest Loser team captain for the “Cream Puffs” says it best: “Not only did I enjoy being a loser of a few pounds but what I thought was really great was everyone’s enthusiasm and support towards one another to make healthy choices in their daily lives. I witnessed great camaraderie and support with all the participants. It was cool to hear fellow teammates encourage one another to go to the gym, go for a walk or run together, or choose a power drink of Chia seeds instead of can of coke.”
Each team encouraged each other to stay on track with their wellness goals through summer vacations and holidays and came out winning big by losing pounds and learning how to incorporate healthy eating and activity into their busy lives. HMH is excited to have so many employees motivated to improve their health! While all 66 participants put forth amazing effort towards improving their overall fitness and nutrition, three top teams and three individuals showed their stuff and are recognized as true “Biggest Losers”. Our top “losers” will receive wellness prizes including gym memberships, gift cards to Mariposa Market, massages and more!
Annie Dogali, RD
Pictures on page 5
Our Biggest Losing Teams! 1. Cream Puffs: 7.6%,
83# lost!
2. Weapons of Mass Reduction: 3.8%, 45# lost!
3. Muffin Tops: 3.1%, 29.5# lost!
Our Biggest Losing Individuals!
1. Alyse LaFortune, 12.4% lost!
2. (tie) Lisa Abrams and Leslie Burnett, 9.5% lost
3. Amy Forrester, 9.1% lost!
Biggest Loser Winners
TOP: Muffin Tops, 2nd Biggest Loser Team
BOTTOM: Weapons of Mass Reduction, 3rd Place Biggest Loser Team
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Team Cream Puffs, NO.1 Biggest Loser Team
Relay for LifeOn July 27th-28th, a total of 32 teams and 275 members
of the Willits and surrounding communities put on their
walking shoes to walk laps, raise money and spread cancer
prevention awareness at Relay For Life of Willits. The HMH
Jockeys, “Racing for a Cure” team, raised an impressive
$2,551 and walked well over 60 miles to show their support
of cancer prevention to help the American Cancer Society
fight for a cure.
The HMH “Racing for a Cure” booth featured information
regarding breast cancer awareness, flyers promoting our
“Mammogram Pink Party” coming up on October 16th and
a trivia wheel encouraging Relay For Life walkers to learn
about breast cancer prevention and treatment as they made
their way around the quarter mile track at the Recreation
Grove Park.
Give a round of applause to team HMH Jockeys for their
contribution to more birthdays and less cancer!
TOP: Alyse LaFortune, NO.1 Biggest Loser
BOTTOM: Left, Lisa Abrams, 2nd place Biggest Loser, Right, Amy Forrester, 3rd place Biggest
Loser
Employees Get Engaged!Are you Engaged!? If you chose the Engaged! Health plan option during last year’s open enrollment period, you’re in good company; more than 96 percent of your co-workers also chose the Engaged! Plan. What’s more, an astounding 98 percent of Engaged! Plan participants completed the Biometric and Health Risk Assessment, proving that Howard Hospital employees are serious about Wellness.
The Biometric and HRA Results are back, and the Wellness Committee has picked 3 biometric data items to provide education and activities: Heart Health, Weight Management, and Stress Management. Visit the GLOW page on Connect for upcoming events or contact Julie Harris at [email protected] to come in and review the results.
Keep in MindThe California International Marathon is our next BIG Wellness Event. HMH Employees can be proud of our small hospital since it has had the most teams and employee participation in northern Adventist Health. If you can’t run- Jog! If you can’t jog- Walk (a 13 Minute Mile)! If you can’t walk, come cheer your mates to the finish line! Join a team now! It is not all about winning but finishing, camaraderie and sometimes commiserating. Last year was wet and wild! In preparation for the CIM there will be classes that include EVERYONE. Learn about stretching, nutrition, and how to start training now for the December 8 event!
Retirement, What is in Your Future? Want to have more money to spend on the things you love and not your health care? Prevent falls, keep dancing and have the physical ability to take those trips you dream of taking? 20-65 percent of health care costs are modifiable. Make wellness a part of your retirement plan -check in with your financial advisor.
BENEFITS FAIR CARNIVAL coming to the back lawn! Thursday, September 19, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come One Come all! Get your benefit updates, answers, swag, gifts, treats, raffles, and FOOD by Chef Kyle and team.
Julie Harris Benefits Specialist
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Bearing One Another’s BurdensWhen God place people in your life who are in need, he is aware of what they lack and He knows he has given you the resources to meet those needs. You know God does nothing by accident. When a need surfaces around you, immediately go to the Father and say, “You put me here for a reason. You knew this was going to happen. What did You intend to do through me that would help this person become closer to You?”
Recognizing a need in someone’s life can be one of the greatest invitations from God you will ever experience. It’s easy to become frustrated by the problems of others. They can overwhelm, you as you become aware of need after need. Rather than look at each new problem as one more drain of your time, energy, finances, ask God why He placed you in this situation, Allow God to help you see beyond the obvious needs of others to the things He wants to accomplish in their lives. Don’t miss God’s activity because you’re reluctant to carry the load of others.
Is God blessing you materially? It may be He is developing a “supply depot” in your life through which He can provide for others. Has God granted you a strong, healthy family life? It may be that He requires such a home to minister to hurting families all around you. Has God released you from sinful habits? Has God’s peace comforted you in a time of great sorrow? Has God miraculously provided for your needs? It may be that He has been purposely building things in your life so that you can now be the kind of person who will carry the burdens of others.
Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ
Galatians 6:2
Dennis Long, Chaplain
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Anne R. 4
William B. 5
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Editorial Team:
Nick Bejarano, Editor in Chief, Cici Winiger, Graphic Design
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