May - Faith Regional Health Services

Campus
Volume 12 • May 2009
C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N
Get with the Guidelines
Every 45 seconds, someone in America suffers from a stroke. Stroke is the third
leading cause of death in America and the leading cause of serious, long-term
disabilities in adults. In response to these alarming statistics, Faith Regional Health
Services is participating in the American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines.
The program uses proven science-based treatment guidelines developed by the
American Stroke Association, American Heart Association and Brain Attack Coalition,
to address acute stroke management, to prevent cardiovascular diseases and strokes,
and to establish primary stroke centers.
As a participating member, Faith Regional has developed a comprehensive system
for providing rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke when patients are admitted to the
emergency department. This includes always being equipped to provide brain-imaging
scans, making a neurologist available to conduct patient evaluations and using clot
busting medications when appropriate.
“Get with the Guidelines is part of a national initiative to provide quality care to stroke
patients,” said Wende Heckert, APRN, who works in Nursing Specialties and is helping
coordinate the effort of launching a Stroke Program at Faith Regional. “It is important
to educate all healthcare providers to rapidly recognize signs and symptoms of stroke
and then start the appropriate treatment.”
Know the Signs of Stroke
Minutes matter when treating stroke patients. There is a three hour window from
the first onset of a stroke in which the clot busting drug, Tissue Plasminogen Activator
(tPA), can be administered. tPA is the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration that can break up clots in ischemic strokes, the most common type of
stroke. It is very important to know the warning
signs of stroke so you can react fast.
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the
face, arm or leg, especially in one side of
the body.
• Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or
understanding.
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of
balance or coordination.
• Sudden, severe headache with no known
cause.
Page 3 Hospital Week Activities
Page 5 Telehealth Network Receives Grant
Page 7 Bicycle Rodeo, Men’s Health Event
keeping Faith Regional Health Services’ employees connected
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What is QBQ?
How can I contribute
to solving a problem?
This is an example of
the question behind the question and the
focus of John Miller’s QBQ philosophy of
personal accountability. Faith Regional
Health Services is committed to improving
care and communications throughout the
organization. In doing so, Faith Regional
is asking employees to embrace Miller’s
philosophy and practice QBQ thinking
daily.
According to Miller, there are three easy
ways to implement QBQ every day.
1. State your questions with “What” or
“How” instead of “Why”, “When” or “Who.”
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Preventing Falls,
Protecting Children
Did you know that a child is at risk
for falling anytime and even more so
when they are in an environment they
are not familiar with? According to the
National Safe Kids Campaign, falls are
the leading cause of unintentional injury
for children. (http://www.safekids.org/tier3)
Furthermore, half of these injuries occurred
in children younger than five years old.
Children under 10 have the greatest risk of
fall-related death and injury.
Reducing the risk of pediatric patient
harm resulting from falls while at the
hospital is what implementation of the new
Humpty Dumpty Fall Prevention program
is all about.
As indicated by JCAHO Safety Goal
9B, Faith Regional is required to have a
fall reduction program for adult patients.
Currently, Faith Regional uses the Falling
Star program for adult patients at risk for
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Stroke Program
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Ways to Decrease your risk of Stroke
A stroke is caused by narrowing of the arteries in and to the
brain or a blood clot or bleeding blood vessels in the head.
Although there are some non-modifiable risk factors, such
as age, gender and ethnicity, there are preventive steps to
decrease the risk of stroke. These include controlling high
blood pressure, not smoking, treating diabetes, eating a
healthy diet, being physically active, maintaining a healthy
weight, going in for regular medical checkups and learning
ways to reduce stress. Take advantage of programs offered
through Faith Regional to decrease your risk of stroke, such
as the Smoking Cessation Course and participating in the
Healthy Directions Wellness Program.
QBQ
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falling. The Humpty Dumpty Fall Prevention
program is based on similar principles but
was designed by Miami Children’s Hospital
to assess and address fall risks in children.
“This interdisciplinary approach to fall
prevention and management will help
enhance safety for our pediatrics patients,”
said Marsha Henn, director of Women and
Children’s Services.
The program uses a pediatric specific falls scale to asses a
child’s risk for falling. The child’s risk is then identified at a certain
level and a sticker displaying the Humpty Dumpty icon is placed on
the patient’s chart as well as a sign on both the patient’s door frame
and whiteboard located next to their bed.
Special prevention protocols are then put in place to address fall
risk needs. Parents and guardians are also educated on ways to
help monitor their child and prevent them from falling during their
stay at the hospital.
Children at high risk for falls include:
• Preschoolers
• Children under ten
• Children with disabilities and minimal mobility
• Children in wheelchairs, regardless of cognitive ability
Campus Connection e-list
From the Desk
of the CEO
James J. Sinek, President and Chief Executive Officer
Over the past six weeks, the FRHS Stewardship Task Force has
been working diligently to identify opportunities for our organization to
reduce waste, improve quality and continue to create efficiencies on
behalf of our patients. The Task Force members reached out to all of
our teammates and encouraged their input and good ideas in fulfilling
their charge. As a result, hundreds of ideas have been generated and
organized into various categories by the Task Force, including “low
hanging fruit,” “higher hanging fruit,” contingency plans to be utilized if
FRHS experiences an economic downturn and “parking lot” ideas that
need additional investigation. We are now in the process of implementing
some of the “low hanging fruit” ideas, prioritizing the “higher hanging
fruit” ideas for further evaluation, and investigating and quantifying
the contingency plans. The Task Force is planning to recognize their
successful accomplishments, including the good ideas shared from other
participants throughout FRHS, during Hospital Week. The Task Force
is also establishing a permanent system to generate and facilitate the
implementation of additional good ideas going forward.
What has been most amazing and satisfying to me has been the
leadership and commitment to this initiative exhibited throughout the
entire FRHS organization. The process which was initiated by the Task
Force and adopted organization wide is one which some people refer
to as “shared governance.” Simply put, it is our philosophy to share the
responsibility and accountability for decision making organization wide.
Our operational success long term will be dependent upon that shared
governance or shared decision making.
All around us we are finding hospitals and healthcare systems
forced to lay off staff, reduce pay or put a freeze on building or other
capital projects. The leadership shown by the Task Force members
and with the engagement of many other leaders throughout our
organization along the lines of proactive quality improvement will be
the key to Faith Regional’s success going forward. Leadership in every
position, a zealousness to continuously improve our operations, shared
responsibility and participation in decision making relative to significant
and serious issues, and guidance from our mission to serve Christ by
providing exemplary medical services to all people in an environment
of love and care are the necessary ingredients for continued FRHS
success and to prevent what we have seen occurring at other hospitals
and healthcare systems.
Fostering an environment of shared governance and decision making,
coupled with strong leadership throughout our organization, will secure a
bright future for FRHS and each of our teammates.
On behalf or our patients I want to sincerely congratulate the members
of the Stewardship Task Force and every leader in this organization who
have participated in this very important endeavor.
Campus Connection is intended to keep the FRHS community of employees and their families connected to what is occurring at
Faith Regional Health Services. This goal is accomplished by mailing Campus Connection to every employee’s home address.
Employees can also opt to receive Campus Connection electronically via a personal e-mail account instead of through the
mail. If an employee wishes to be removed from the Campus Connection mailing list and receive it electronically
2 at home, he/she must provide a personal e-mail address other than a FRHS e-mail account. If you wish to be
removed, please e-mail ariedel@frhs.org your name, department and personal e-mail address.

National Nurses Week, May 6-12
“Building A Healthy America, Building A Healthy Region”
A Nurses Week Reception is planned for May 7 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the
Nebraska Room. At 6:00 p.m. a Florence Nightingale Tribute will honor Janice
Tillema. The Nightingale Tribute honors our colleagues at the end of life’s journey.
Hospital Week, May 10-16
“A Healthy Commitment in Changing Times”
National Hospital Week celebrates the many contributions hospitals make to their
communities and recognizes staff and volunteers. Events planned include:
Poker Walk
Monday, May 11, East Campus 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. (meet outside main lobby)
Tuesday, May 12, West Campus, 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. (meet outside MOW lobby)
Wednesday, May 13, Saint Joseph’s, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (meet in front lobby)
Join the fun – pick up a card at each station and learn helpful wellness tips.
This 15 minute activity will be held outside (or inside if bad weather).
Prizes awarded to highest hands on each campus.
Food Pantry Drive
The health and wellness of our community extends beyond our campuses. Help
others by donating non-perishable foods (canned, boxed, condiments, etc.).
Collection sites located inside cafeterias at West, East and St. Joseph’s May 6-17.
Blood Drive
Share the gift of life. To schedule an appointment, call ext. 7199.
Wednesday, May 13 – West Campus, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 – East Campus, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Employee Grill Out - May 15
West Campus: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Use hallway by Nebraska Room North
East Campus: Noon - 1:00 p.m.; Main entrance area
Night Shift: Thursday, May 14 from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Pizza will be available in the cafeteria at West Campus and
the ARU dining area at East Campus.
Employees and contract services are invited to join the FRHS Exec. Team for grilled
hamburgers and all the fixings at a great cookout! * Limit one meal per person.
Employee Construction Tours
Tour the new construction area on Tuesday, May 12, Wednesday, May 13 or Friday,
May 15 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Contact Regina at ext. 7637 to participate. Each tour
is limited to 25 people.
Nursing Home Week, May 10-16
“Nurturing A Love That Lasts”
National Nursing Home Week is dedicated to familiarizing the public with long-term
care facilities and their services. Special activities planned for the week include:
Monday, May 11
7:00 p.m. Celebrating Mothers with the 49ers Square Dancers
Tuesday, May 12
2:15 p.m. Silent Auction
Wednesday, May 13
10:15 a.m. Art of Tatting by Maudie Hess
Noon Picnic with Montessori School
Thursday, May 14
2:15 p.m. Campfire Songs with Lorene Mittelstaedt
7:00 p.m. Memorial Service
Friday, May 15
10:30 a.m. Music with Pat and Tom Cook
2:15 p.m. Staff Appreciation Party
QBQ
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This eliminates the ability to complain, blame
or procrastinate.
2. Use an “I” statement. The only person
you truly have any affect on is yourself. You
have to take a problem and determine what
it is that you can do to make a difference and
solve it.
3. Make sure there is an action in your
statement. If there is a problem or situation
you feel strongly enough about to complain,
then be ready with a solution that you can
implement.
As an organization we may delegate,
collaborate and coordinate with others but
until you can take action for yourself in a
positive manner, you will not see the results
that make a difference.
There are many thoughts that inhibit the
success of QBQ called “garbage thinking.”
If your thoughts sound like “you are the
Exception, you Expect that, you already have
the Experience, you are Entitled to it, or it
Excludes you” then you are thinking with the
five E’s of “garbage thinking.” This type of
thinking does not contribute to the success at
Faith Regional.
During your work day, look for the little
reminders of QBQ. You may see the
QBQ logo of the question mark and light
bulb in your work area. You may have
QBQ cookies randomly sent to your work
room or department meetings. Look for
QBQ inspirations in Direct.comm. Your
commitment and performance of QBQ
thinking will be addressed in some form in
your annual review.
To help keep the QBQ philosophy
circulating at Faith Regional, there is a group
of fifty Faith Regional employees – “coaches”
– who are dedicated to helping you think
QBQ.
If you are interested in learning more
about John Miller’s QBQ philosophy, his
book, “QBQ! Question Behind the Question”
is available for checkout at the Health
Resource Library on the first floor of Medical
Offices West. You can also check out the
QBQ web site at www.qbq.com. If you have
questions about QBQ at Faith Regional,
call Teresa Daum, director of Rehabilitation
Therapies and QBQ coach, at ext. 7179 or
tdaum@fhrs.org.
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Research Studied Internationally
Research by Thomas Beutler, M.D., a general surgeon in Norfolk, Nebraska who is a member of
Faith Regional Health Services’ medical staff and the Medical Director for Surgical Oncology Services
at Faith Regional, will be presented at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
meeting in Orlando, Florida in May. Dr. Beutler has been nationally recognized for his research in using
sentinel lymph node mapping in treatment of patients with colorectal cancer.
The ASCO meeting brings physicians, academicians, clinical researchers and other health care
professionals together from all across the globe to learn about cutting-edge scientific and educational
developments in cancer care that have the potential to improve patient outcomes.
Data compiled by Dr. Beutler was correlated with data collected from institutions in France, Germany,
Michigan and California to show how successful and accurate sentinel lymph node mapping can be
when used in colorectal cancer treatment.
“Sentinel lymph node mapping has become a standard of care in breast cancer and melanoma but
it is rather cutting edge in treating colorectal cancer,” said Dr. Beutler. “It is really exciting to see leading investigators of other
countries coming onboard with this research. Plus it’s cool to see the Carson Cancer Center getting international attention.”
Sentinel lymph node mapping is used to detect how far cancerous cells have spread in the body. The procedure involves
injecting blue dye around the tumor which is tracked to one or two sentinel
nodes. These nodes are surgically removed with the tumor and examined
under a microscope to detect cancer cells.
The results of this procedure greatly influence the treatment plan and the
possible need to administer chemotherapy in addition to surgery.
Dr. Beutler’s research has been reported in numerous journals in the United
States. In 2006, Dr. Beutler received a $4,000 grant from the Department of
Nebraska VFW Auxiliary and was awarded $15,000 from the National VFW
Auxiliary.
Mammograms for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, Faith Regional Radiology is recognizing
those whose soft touch means so much. Show your mother
you care by encouraging her to schedule a mammogram. If
she schedules her mammogram during the month of May she
will be eligible to win a spa package! Appointments can be
made by calling (402) 644-7121.
Faith Regional employees are eligible to receive a free mammogram if the
following criteria are met:
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• Must be an employee of Faith Regional Health Services and work a
minimum of 16 hours per pay period.
• Must be 40 years of age or older.
• Screening time frame: January 1 - December 31, 2009.
• Last mammogram must have been completed at least 12 months prior.
• It is required that when you have your screening done, you will need
to indicate the physician whom you want forwarded your results. No
screening will be done if you do not provide a referring physician’s
name that you already have established a physician-patient
relationship.
• Screening is free. The fee for the radiologist to read the mammogram
will be the responsibility of the employee.
Additional details and mammogram coupons are available in HR.
Statewide Teleh
“Through the
support of this
grant, we have
been able to
provide patient
access to specialty
care and improve
patient safety
through our
telemedicine
program with critical
access hospitals.”
Sally Pieper, co-chair of
the NSTN governing committee
and director of Hospital Outreach
Services at Faith Regional

Growth Realized by Telehealth
Telehealth is an excellent option for attending
healthcare-related state-wide meetings and educational
opportunities. As seen in the comparison chart below,
telehealth continues to provide more attendance
opportunities and dramatic savings in mileage and labor
each year.
Cost savings 2005
(mileage & labor) 2008
Connection hours 2005
2008
Education Conferences 2005
2008
Patient Encounters 2007
(began in 2007) 2008
FRHS Endpoints Total
$121,425 $24,239 $145,664
$189,162 $211,083 $400,245
179 35 214
413 729 1,142
66 16 82
116 152 268
3 1 4
27 9 36
ealth Network Receives Grant
The Nebraska Statewide Telehealth
Network (NSTN) will be awarded $95,000
as part of a grant received by the
Nebraska Hospital Association Research
and Education Foundation through the
FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
signed by President Obama on March 11,
2009. The NSTN is a collaborative effort
of over 100 hospitals, health departments,
mental health centers and rural health
clinics across the state. Through the use
of two-way interactive video and data
network, NSTN improves quality and
patient access to healthcare; provides
patient, professional and community
education; and serves as an additional
communication source in the event of a
public health emergency or disaster. NSTN
allows patients to receive specialized care
in their home community which saves
patients and families the expense and
burden of traveling.
Faith Regional Health Services is one
of eight regional hospitals in Nebraska
that serves as a hub site for NSTN.
As a hub site, Faith Regional provides
technical support, education, scheduling
and delivery of telehealth programs, and
clinical consultations for the surrounding
critical access hospitals and public health
departments in Northeast Nebraska.
“Faith Regional is the hub site for ten
critical access hospitals and three public
health departments on this network,”
said Sally Pieper, co-chair of the NSTN
governing committee and director of
Hospital Outreach Services at Faith
Regional. “Through the support of the
USDA Rural Utilities Services/Distant
Learning and Telemedicine grant program,
we have been able to provide patient
access to specialty care and improve
patient safety through our telemedicine
program with critical access hospitals.”
This is the second year in a row that
NSTN has allocated money through this
grant.
Last year’s grant money helped upgrade
equipment and support. Faith Regional staff
was able to monitor 75 persons from five
critical access hospitals (Osmond, Tilden,
Lynch, Creighton and Plainview) to use
holter, event and ECG remote monitoring
equipment. Bedside and telemetry
monitoring equipment were installed at the
Atkinson hospital enabled 34 patients to
be monitored by FRHS staff. Also, FRHS
connected with Neligh and Lynch for a total
of 5,237 teleradiology connections in 2008
over the NSTN lines, allowing quick access
to radiologists for improved patient care.
Along with Pieper, other Faith Regional
staff members who serve on the NSTN
committee are Don Cope, director of
Information Systems (technical committee),
Carol Rosenbaum, telehealth coordinator,
(education and scheduling committee)
and Courtney Burbach, director of Health
Information (privacy committee).
During the first quarter of 2009, a total of 279 persons from
FRHS were able to attend 30 administrative meetings, 38
educational conferences and 9 other conferences through the
Nebraska Statewide Telehealth Network. The critical access
hospitals and public health departments in Northeast Nebraska
have allowed 285 persons to participate in a total of 118
meetings and conferences.
Patients have been assisted through telemedicine
encounters both at FRHS and our endpoints. During the
first quarter of 2009, FRHS had 5 patients consulting with
healthcare providers from other sites, while our endpoints have
had 8 patients.
Also during the first quarter of 2009, Faith Regional had the
first physician, Dr. Jonathan Weitzmann, conduct telemedicine
encounters with patients from Creighton Area Health Service.
A Touching
Story
By: Peggy Hunke, Spiritual Care
At the Seattle Special Olympics,
nine contestants, all physically or
mentally disabled were waiting at
the starting line for the 100 yard
dash. At the sound of the gun, they
all started out determined to run
the race to the finish. Then one boy
stumbled on the asphalt, twisted his
ankle and began to cry.
One girl with Down syndrome
bent down to kiss him and said,
“This will make it better.”
Then all nine linked arms and
walked across the finish line
together.
The entire stadium stood and
cheered for a long time as they
realized that what really matters is
helping others to win.
As we run the race of care giving,
let us remember to slow our pace,
and link arms with our patients,
families and co-workers so we can
all win together.
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Meet the Doctors
Wajahat Khalil, M.D.
Pulmonology
Dr. Wajahat Khalil is board certified in Internal Medicine,
Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care. He practices at Faith
Regional Pulmonology Services located at 110 N. 29th St.,
Suite 204.
How many people are in your family?
My wife, Mariam and daughters Maria, 5, and Zoya, 6 mo.
What do you like to do in your spare time? I enjoy fishing and reading.
What is your favorite type of music? Alternative and Soft Rock.
What is your favorite activity from high school?
Participating in the Dramatic Society.
What is your favorite movie of all time? Forrest Gump
What do you think is the greatest invention? The invention of penicillin.
It is a major breakthrough that has saved millions of lives.
Why did you choose to practice in Norfolk?
To provide state-of-the-art, quality pulmonology and critical care medicine to
folks so they do not have to leave their hometown.
If you could leave on vacation today, where would you go?
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Keith Vrbicky, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Keith Vrbicky is board certified in Obstetrics and
Gynecology. He practices at the Midwest OB/GYN Clinic,
located at 1410 N. 13th St.
How many people are in your family? My wife, Karyn and children, Micheal,
Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel, Keith Jr. and Michaela.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy being with my family.
What is your favorite type of music? Classical and Jazz.
What is your favorite activity from high school? Music contests.
What is your favorite food? Vegetables.
What do you think is the greatest invention? Why?
Electricity - imagine life without it!
Why did you choose to practice in Norfolk? A rural based medical practice
where we could live close to our families.
Name one thing most people do not know about you.
I am an art and antique collector.
If you could leave on vacation today, where would you go?
South Africa, with a layover in Italy.
Photo Gallery
American Heart Association
Heart Walk
Members of the CVI team were available
at the Sunset Plaza Mall during the Heart
Walk on April 8. BMI/Body Fat Analysis and
Blood Pressure Screens were offered.
Sleep Center Open House
Diane McGill, RPSGT explains a sleep
study in one of the new sleep rooms at the
Sleep Center Open House on March 23.
Nursing Conference
A team of nursing staff including Wende
Heckert, RN, MSN, MFS, APRN-BC,
Kim Atkins, RN, Kaye Petta, CNS,
Betty Froehlich, RN, and Jen Rystrom,
RN, presented information about
implementation of the MAK program at
the 14th Annual State of the Art Nursing
Conference held in Omaha, NE. Statistics
provided by Laura Marks, Pharm D,
director of Pharmacy.
Courtesy photo provided by Jeff Peters, RN,
BSN, BA, Nebraska Medical Center.

Classes and Events
Norfolk Area
Relay For Life
May 29-30
Norfolk Senior High
Johnny Carson Track
Faith Regional will again be a Corporate Sponsor of Relay For
Life. For more information or to purchase a luminary, contact
Tiffany Chapman at (402) 393-5801 ext. 70775.
Proceeds benefit the Norfolk Relay For Life.
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
Willow Creek State Recreation Area and
Pierce Community Golf Course
Registration: $75 per adult, $50 per child
*child must be 14 years of age or younger
Includes fishing, green fees, steak dinner on Saturday night and
lunch during your round of golf.
Teams may have up to 4 persons including one child per team
*Only 2 adults (plus child option) per team may compete each day.
Not every adult team member has to compete in both events.
Deadline to Register: May 29
For more information, call
(402) 644-7402.
FAITH REGIONAL
HEALTH
RESOURCE
CENTER
Healthy U classes are free
unless otherwise stated
and feature information on
important health matters.
Call 644-7348 to register
for a Healthy U class today!
Saturday, May 30
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
West Campus
Employee Parking Lot
Bicycle
Rodeo
Landon Bos Memorial
Children in grades K-6th –
Bring your bikes and participate in the following activities:
• Bike safety inspections
• Instructions about the rules of the road
• Miniature “chalk street course”
• Helmet fitting
• Free bike licensing for Norfolk residents
• Child car seat safety checks
• SecureChild Photo ID System TM , including photo and
documentation of fingerprints and other vital statistics
Safety inspections and road course activities are free. A parent must
accompany each child to sign a release form before they can ride
the Bicycle Rodeo course.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: LifeNet Helicopter and these Race
Team Cars: 11A- Ross Afrank (Modified), 7- Stacey Huttman (Hornet),
7- James Kelley (Latemodel), 20- Tad Behmer (Latemodel), 1- John
Orlowski (GOTRA), 12- Ron Pettit (Street Stock) and 1- Shawn
Primrose (Street Stock)
PRO-AM GOLF CLASSIC
June 12
Norfolk Country Club
Sponsorships for the 2009 Faith Regional
Health Services 14th Annual Partners In
Health Pro-Am are open to physicians,
businesses and individuals. The Pro-Am
includes 18 holes of golf with a golf pro assigned to each
team, lunch, dinner and awards. Proceeds benefit the
Patient Room Expansion Project. For more information,
contact the Foundation Office at (402) 644-7301.
Pre-Diabetes Class - FREE
May 11, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Madison Room
Did you know it is estimated that nearly 40% of adults have
pre-diabetes? Join us to discuss pre-diabetes and lifestyle
changes you can make to help prevent diabetes and other
health problems. Topics covered will include healthy weight,
nutrition, cholesterol, high blood pressure and glucose levels.
Instructed by Michelle Zwiener, Certified Diabetes Educator,
and Renae Kauth, RD, LMNT.
Men’s Health Event - FREE
June 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Madison Room/ MOW lobby
Discover more about the essentials of men’s health with
Dr. Joe Metcalf and healthy grilling tips with Renae Kauth,
RD while enjoying food and a chance to win prizes. Preregistration
is required by calling 644-7348.
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P.O. Box 869
Norfolk, NE 68702-0869
To the family of:
Get Walking
Looking to get out and enjoy the warmer weather? Join the Faith
Regional Walking Club!
How do I join?
Gather a team or contact one of these group leaders:
West Campus: Tracey Meister, ext. 6578
West Campus: Marla Reiser, Surgery, ext. 7506
West Campus: Tammy Kuper, Lab, ext. 7685
West Campus: Kathy Pagels, Cardiac Rehab, ext. 7560
East Campus: April Laskowski, Rehab Services, ext. 7398
These groups are open to any employee and welcome anyone
who would like to walk with them.
How does it work?
Due to the many different working shifts, the Walking Club is
divided into smaller groups with one common goal…to get moving.
Each group needs a leader to:
• Send in group walking schedules* every Monday to Traci Fox
at ext. 6853 or tfox@frhs.org.
• *Schedules include date, time and location of the walk.
(Information is posted to give employees walking choices.)
• Individuals may walk alone and report their miles to their
leaders.
• Leaders are asked to report their group’s total mileage every
Monday to Marketing by e-mailing jgenovese@frhs.org.
Non Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Norfolk, NE
Permit No. 222
HE LTHY
direc ions
FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
As an added incentive, members will be walking to Honolulu.
Once this destination is reached, participants will celebrate with a
luau! Look for upcoming walking group schedules and the club’s
progress through e-mails, Direct.comm and department fliers. Get
started walking by joining or creating a walking group that works
best with your schedule and encourage others to help make their
way to Honolulu!
Upcoming events:
Financial Wellness Seminar, May 27, 5:30 p.m., Nebraska
Room. Jeff Wallace, LUTCF, CMFC, registered representative
from the Olson Group will speak on: Today’s market and economy,
where to invest your money, the effects of inflation, sources of
income, how to make your
money last, and when to
retire. Contact Traci at ext.
6853 or tfox@frhs.org to
register.
Shape-it-Up with
Aerobics, new sessions to
start in May.