Aspirus Health Participates in 906 Industry Day | |
Aspirus Health was on hand for the 906 Industry Day held at Michigan Technological University, which was held on none other than 906 day, September 6. Aspirus shared information on career opportunities, and MTU students were able to ask questions and network with employers right here in the UP. | |
Empowering Women’s Health: Christiann Rosemurgy’s Trailblazing Story in Medicine | |
September is the American Medical Association’s Women in Medicine Month. It's essential to shine a light on the diverse and unconventional paths that many incredible women have taken in the field of health care. One such inspiring journey is that of our very own Christiann Rosemurgy, a dedicated certified nurse midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner at Aspirus Keweenaw. Click here or the image below to hear her story. | |
Heather Norton Promoted to Supervisor - Clinics | |
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We are pleased to announce that Heather Norton, LPN, has accepted the position of Clinic Supervisor for Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics effective September 17, 2023. Heather will be transitioning into this role slowly until her replacement is hired and trained.
Heather has been with Aspirus since June 2014, working as the second half of the dynamic duo with Christiann Rosemurgy for women’s health and OB. Heather has been the team lead for the Houghton Clinic for the last four years.
Heather brings over 19 years of nursing experience to this role. She has been a great team player and has taken on many additional duties in the clinic. Heather is also known for her dedication to the nursing team and for creating a smooth patient experience in the clinic.
In this new role, Heather will be responsible for direct supervision of the nursing staff, clinic process improvement, and daily operations at the Houghton Clinic.
Heather, a native of Lake Linden, enjoys camping, snowshoeing, and spending time with her family.
We are very excited to have Heather join our leadership team. Please join us in congratulating her on this new position.
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Taylor Taylor Rejoins Aspirus as Director of Nursing | |
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Please join us in welcoming Taylor Taylor, MBA, MSN-RN, CPHQ, CMOM, as the Director of Nursing for Aspirus Iron River and Aspirus Ontonagon Hospitals, effective October 2, 2023.
A familiar face at Aspirus, Taylor served as Quality Coordinator at Aspirus Iron River. Prior to that, she worked at Aspirus Ontonagon as a CNA, Registered Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator and Director of Nursing for the Aspirus Ontonagon Skilled Nursing Facility. Most recently, Taylor served as the Cancer Center Service Line Administrator for Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson.
As Director of Nursing, Taylor will be responsible for the oversight of daily operations related to nursing units at Aspirus Ontonagon and Aspirus Iron River. She has a strong track record in patient safety, enhancing quality, and developing relationships with nurses and staff to provide the best care for our patients.
Born and raised in Crystal Falls, Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Finlandia University, a Master of Science Degree in Nursing and a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University.
We are excited to reacquire her expertise and we are confident Taylor will positively impact the services we provide.
When you see Taylor, be sure to give her a warm welcome.
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Carol Olsen
Social Worker
Aspirus At Home
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Dianne Brohard
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspirus At Home
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Jamie Olson
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Keweenaw
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Jenifer Anderson
Environmental Services Specialist
Aspirus Keweenaw
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Stacy Weathers
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Keweenaw
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Lexie Koppatschek
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Keweenaw
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Autumn Carter
Food & Nutrition Services Aide
Aspirus Iron River
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Elissa Larson
Medical Assistant
Aspirus Ironwood
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Lily Hokans
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspirus Ironwood
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Help Our Team Grow
You can help our team grow by reviewing your personal and professional networks for prospective team members and refer candidates to our organization. Visit careers.aspirus.org to view current career opportunities at Aspirus. If you know someone right for a position, let them know we'd love for them to join our team.
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Fitness Corner
Overcoming Gym Intimindation
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Just as there is no single cookie-cutter approach to achieving personal health goals, there is no singular gymtimidation strategy that will work for every person who experiences the anxiety of exercising in a gym. Try a few different strategies, see how they feel to you, and shift to others if you find something is not the right fit.
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Explore options. Check out what facilities are available near you or in your general location. You might find a smaller gym with fewer members. Alternatively, you might consider hiring a personal trainer until you feel more confident with your progress.
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Bring a friend. There’s power in numbers and using a buddy system offers necessary social support and accountability. Recruit a friend to work out with you.
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Dress comfortably. Part of the experience of gymtimidation is related to not feeling comfortable in an environment where tight or revealing clothing is often worn. Invest in workout gear that you feel comfortable in rather than choosing what seems popular.
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Avoid peak times. Each gym or studio is likely to have peak hours where the space is more crowded than others. Usually, this means between 5-7 a.m., noon, and after 4 p.m. You can also ask the front desk or manager when the peak hours are, so you are sure to avoid a larger crowd.
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Explore a group class. If you are more comfortable participating in a collective group that aligns with your skill level and experience, a small group class or small group personal training might be of interest.
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Ask for an orientation. Most gyms will offer “intro to equipment” sessions. If this is not specifically advertised as a member benefit, contact the fitness manager and ask if someone could give you a tour and show you the basics of the equipment.
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Create a power playlist. Music is a motivator, and it also helps take the focus off the environment. If music is not your preference, check out a podcast or audiobook to enjoy.
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Celebrate your wins. Just making it to the gym is a win if you are experiencing anxiety. Celebrate that. Create a weekly log or journal of your accomplishments.
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Give yourself grace and space. Nerves are normal and the anxiety of a gym atmosphere is more common than you might think. Others experience it. Acknowledge and accept that this might happen more than once, and it is ok to feel this way and it is more than acceptable to ask a gym employee for help.
Overcoming gymtimidation, like achieving health and fitness goals, is a process that takes time. Don’t rush it. Embrace how you are feeling and focus on taking the initial first step forward.
- ACE Fitness
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Tip of the Week
Sticker or tape residue on walls or equipment;
Paper signs hanging in departments
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Why: During Environment of Care rounds and Joint Commission tracers, many areas have paper signs that are soiled and peeling, or sticker residue.
Content: Sticker residue on surfaces and peeling tape can harbor bacteria. Paper signs that become soiled from environmental factors can also harbor bacteria. These bacteria can cause an environmental risk of infection to our patients and staff.
Reference: EC.02.06.1 EP1 & IC.02.01.01 EP1
Call to Action: Any signs hanging in work areas should be wipeable. They should be laminated or in a plastic shield that can be cleaned. Any surface that contains sticker residue should be cleaned to remove the residue. Any peeling stickers, tape, or signs should be replaced so they are not peeling or removed to leave a clean surface.
Questions?
Joe Panijan, Environment of Care & Emergency Management Projects Administrator
Angela Steinbrecher, Manager - Quality
Maggie Hill, Manager - Quality
Vonda Luukari, Quality - Coordinator
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Don't Forget: Fill Out a Marketing/Communications Request | |
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Do you need help with graphic design, website update, print, intranet, video or communication needs? There is an ONLINE FORM AVAILABLE ON THE INTRANET TO REQUEST SUPPORT FROM MARCOM. This request form should be used to request ANY marketing support.
It is crucial everyone needing Marcom support complete the marketing request form available on the Aspirus intranet. This is the most efficient way for Marcom to prioritize and manage projects and leverage the skills and experience of team members. It also helps ensure Marcom provides you the best possible service.
Look for the Marketing, Communications, Graphic/Print Support link under “Service Requests” within the Work Tools & Resources menu.
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Every day, Aspirus staff do amazing things for our patients, visitors and each other. Here are just a few examples randomly selected from the Rewards & Recognition section on the intranet.
You can recognize employees who go above and beyond by visiting the Rewards & Recognition site.
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Tanya Koski
Receptionist
Aspirus Iron River
Tanya, I wanted to thank you for all of your help with my patient who is a veteran. You constantly are helping myself and any staff member or patient. This patient has his compression stockings in the mail already today and I can't thank you enough!!! I love working with you!
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Renee Leskoviansky
Medical Assistant
Aspirus Ironwood
Thank you for always helping room a patient when I am in dire need even though you are trying to manage your own patient schedule. Much appreciated.
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Shannon Handler
Family Nurse Practitioner
Aspirus Keweenaw
A huge thank you to Shannon for participating in two interviews with the media this week and on short notice. I really appreciate her help and willingness to jump in at a moments notice.
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Diane Penegor
Laundry - Housekeeping Aide
Aspirus Ontonagon
Diane had an important medical appointment out of town and because EVS is down 2 staff members the manager was covering her shift. When Diane returned to town she came to work and offered to cover the remainder of her shift so I could go home early. Thank you for being so considerate!
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The Upper Peninsula Blood Center will be hosting blood drives at the following Aspirus Upper Peninsula locations:
Aspirus Keweenaw
Thursday, September 14 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 21 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Aspirus Ontonagon (Held at the Eagles Hall)
Thursday, September 28 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 20 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Aspirus Iron River
Monday, October 2 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, November 27 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Aspirus Ironwood
Wednesday, September 20 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, December 13 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and GetSetUP have collaborated to offer learning and discovery for adults. Michigan resident have access to 500,000 free virtual classes across a range of topics. | |
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Want to Include Something in the Newsletter? | |
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Do you have an announcement, event recap, certification or important news you'd like to include in the Upper Peninsula Regional Newsletter?
Please send it to Regional Communications and Community Engagement Lead, Jenn Jenich Laplander ([email protected]) Please provide any items for the newsletter by end-of-day Thursday for use the following week.
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- AIW Masquerade Ball | November 4, 2023
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Northstar Employee Assistance Program | |
Aspirus Health's employee assistance partner offers mental and emotional support services for employees and their families. Click here for information. | |
Chris Harff
President, UP Region
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