Celebrate Healthcare Foodservice Week 2022! |
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Foodservice workers do many important things such as prepare nutritious meals for our patients, residents, surgery patients, outpatients, associates, and visitors.
- They make special texture modifications as needed so those that have swallowing or chewing issues can eat better.
- They provide special supplements and snacks as ordered to ensure their nutritional needs are being met.
- They help the patients and residents to stay nourished and give them something to look forward to three times a day.
- They visit with our residents and help encourage intake to ensure nutritional needs are being met.
- They prepare us meals (at work) so that we don't have to pack our meals if we don't want to.
- They do the everyday cleaning, dishwashing, food prep, food serving, and putting stock away to assure a smooth service.
Our Dietary associates provide a vital service to our organization, and we are grateful to all of them. Please thank your foodservice peers for the work they do to help "enrich the life and health of the people we serve."
Dietary associates at CHCS are: Camdem Conley, Hallie Domann, Kim Domann, Irene Kiefer, Michelle Gibbs, Tracy Myers, Hanna Schober, Shelly Slama, Justina Zartman, Conner Whitman, Gage Wimberly, Eve Jones, Theresa Meade, Marissa O'Roke, Jasmine Johnson, Amanda Norris, Jacilyn Kaster, Kailee Dorsey, Lofia Daniels, Atalie Conger, Joshua Daniels, Rosalyn Cline, Isiah Savaloja, Terrance Bottom, Madyson Buescher, Matthew Stallbaumer, Laura Horgan, Hannah Kolterman, Emma Kolterman, Karlee Montgomery, Abbie Flentie, Lisa Hostetler, Alexis Pineda, Audrey Pedersen, Emma Monteleone, Amanda Monteleone, Sofia Maradona, Carol Wells, and Debby Fischer.
Not all associates were available for photos, but many are pictured below. St. Marys Manor, top; Eastridge, middle; Onaga, bottom.
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Emma Monteleone named Food Service Employee of the Year by KHCA
The Kansas Health Care Association recognized St. Marys Manor's Emma Monteleone as Food Service Employee of the Year at its 2022 Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Mulvane on September 30.
Emma was nominated by the Manor for her compassion and caring when working with residents, their families, and co-workers. She has exhibited dedication and enthusiasm and has elevated the profession of long-term care by demonstrating genuine care and affection for residents. After clocking out, she regularly stays to visit or play games with residents. If you've ever been in a room with Emma, you know that she brings a ray of sunshine wherever she goes! She truly delivers the WOW experience every day.
Emma is pictured above with Carol Wells, St. Marys Manor Dietary Manager, at the awards ceremony. Emma was invited on stage for remarks and represented herself and CHCS well.
Congratulations, Emma, and well deserved! We are so glad to have you at CHCS.
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Physician Assistant Week is October 6-12! |
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National Physician Assistant Week is celebrated every year from October 6-12. PAs are broadly trained in a wide spectrum of conditions and tasks. Their education focuses on patient education, preventive care, and acute and chronic care management. They can help patients improve their health and quality of life.
National PA Day was first celebrated on October 6, 1987, in honor of the 20th anniversary for the first graduating class of PAs. October 6 is also the birthday of the profession's founder, Eugene A. Stead, Jr., MD.
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Zoom in October 18 to learn more about our
Employee Assistance Program
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For the past few weeks, we have featured services available through our new Employee Assistance Program, or EAP. Flyers and wallet cards are also available at all locations, and full information is available on the For Associates section of our website.
We'll also offer an all-associate Zoom meeting on Tuesday, October 18 at 12:15 p.m. to help everyone learn more about the program. View a brief presentation from VITAL WorkLife staff and get answers to your questions! A recording will be available after the meeting for those who can't attend. Look for details via email soon! Questions? Contact Human Resources.
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Get around to your mammogram |
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Hallie Beardsley was 42. She was a busy single mom to her two kids, and although she knew she needed to get a mammogram, she says she just “hadn’t gotten around to it.”
She’s glad she finally made the time, because the mammogram revealed a large mass that proved to be a rare type of breast cancer. After treatment and recovery four years later, another mammogram probably saved her life when it found a fast-growing tumor that was a different kind of cancer entirely.
Today, Hallie is thankful that she is here to be a mom to her sons, and she encourages other women to get their mammograms on time.
“Don’t ever think it’s not going to be you. You need to get your mammogram! I’m cancer-free twice now because I got the mammogram and they caught my cancer early,” she said.
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Welcome, September babies! |
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Five babies came into the world at our Birth Center in September. Three of them are pictured here. Welcome, little ones, and congratulations to their growing families! Learn more on our Nursery page.
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Board completes system tour |
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As reported in the September 8 E-Connection, the CHCS Board of Directors recently embarked on a tour of the system.
Last Friday, the board completed their tour with visits to Holton and St. Marys. The board enjoyed resuming visits and learning more about services and improvements in all locations. Many thanks to the associates who took time out of their days (and even days off!) to visit with the board.
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We enjoyed seeing everyone's team colors during Tailgate Week! Thanks for showing your school spirit and hosting visits from the leadership team. We hope everyone enjoyed some tailgate goodies and the beautiful fall weather! |
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Election time is coming: Are you registered? |
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The General Election is November 8. Take a moment to review important dates!
- Oct. 18: Deadline to register to vote for the general election
- Oct. 19: First day advance mail ballots are mailed and advance in-person voting may begin
- Nov. 1: Deadline for voters to apply for advance mail ballots
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Get ready for tricks and treats! |
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It's that magical time of year when little goblins come begging for candy. If your location hosts trick-or-treaters or participates in school or community Halloween events, be sure to send photos to the E-Connection!
Onaga will host a Trick-or-Treat Trail outside of Redbud Plaza Assisted Living again this year. Departments are invited to decorate a table with prizes for the best decor and the best costume! Candy will be provided. Click the flyer for details.
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Important reminders and community events
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Onaga Historical Society will hold its 2022 Annual Heritage Day on Saturday, October 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Onaga Museum Complex (310 East 2nd. St.). Many activities are planned! Find the details.
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Holton Fall Fest is Saturday, October 8. Chili cook-off, scarecrow decorating, vendors, fall shopping, and more. Find details.
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Onaga's October Fun Fest is Saturday, October 16, downtown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carnival games, Hot Wheels races, chili cook-off, and more. Find details on the Onaga Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
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A St. Marys Community Blood Drive is planned for Friday, October 28 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Centennial Building, Immaculate Conception Church, 208 W. Bertrand Ave. Book your appointment at savealifenow.org/group and enter Group Code TPJB. Questions? Call or email John Simecka, 785-213-0567.
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CHCS departments, long-term care, and clinics may apply for small grants from the Greater Giving Wish List fund to meet program or patient needs that emerge after budgets are established or for needs that budgets have not been able to accommodate. Applications and guidelines are available in PowerDMS. The deadline to apply is October 31. Remember that your manager and director must approve the request.
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GET YOUR FLU SHOT! Click the flyer at right to expand and find dates, times, and locations, plus more important info. Flu shots are mandatory for all CHCS associates. The deadline is October 28. Please have your Flu Vaccination & Health Assessment form completed before you arrive. Find the document in PowerDMS.
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Coffee and Gift Shop Delights |
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October 10-14 Special:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
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16 oz., $4
- Hot, cold, or frappe
P*S*L
Delicious!
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CHCS menu: Onaga and Eastridge |
St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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CHCS was well represented at the Onaga Homecoming Parade last Friday! Thanks to Redbud staff and residents for their float and to Tiffany Sanders, Lisa McGowan, Stacey Womack, and Ashlea Kramer for walking and handing out goodies to the crowd!
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Did you miss your Connection?
Important information is relayed every week in the E-Connection. If you miss it in your email, an archive is available on our website. Visit the For Associates page, then click E-Connection Archive.
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Send items for the E-Connection or for sharing with our broader social media audience to sarahhancock@chcsks.org. Please send items by close of business on Tuesdays when possible. Ideas are welcome!
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