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August 29, 2023

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In This Edition

"Sometimes in Chaos is Opportunity"
Final Days to Vote: Favorite Pet Photos
Epic Upgrade Coming Oct. 11
Vital Role of Childhood Immunizations
Financial Webinar: Prioritize Money Goals
Learning Infant CPR
Submit Community Benefit Activities by Aug. 31
Reminder: COE & Annual Assignments

"Sometimes in Chaos is Opportunity"

Aspirus President & CEO Matt Heywood discusses growth

Rural health care has been a challenge for many health systems across the country. However, Aspirus has accepted the challenge and increased its commitment to providing care to those in rural health settings. Aspirus President & CEO Matt Heywood recently talked with Becker's Hospital Review about how Aspirus is looking to the future.

Some of the topics included:

Keeping health care local
Approaches to rural health care
Addressing current challenges

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Final Days to Vote for Your Favorites!

The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer

Vote for your favorite pictures now through August 31.

Simply visit the photo gallery and give a thumbs up to all the photos you especially like. The top three vote-getters will win a prize!

Click here to view gallery & vote!

Below are some of the top vote-getters so far. Don't see your favorite? Go vote! There are over 430 photos to choose from.

Cap'n crunch is one of a kind. His superpower is crossing the seven seas singlehandedly, an absolute madman. A true voyager, he will steal your heart and sail away. Submitted by Kristine Mejia, Greeter, Aspirus Riverview.

That's Mine! “Dooley takes all the flowers off my plants,” says Alison. “Next year I will have a nice garden.” Submitted by Alison Tait, Medical Staff Coordinator, Aspirus Inc.

Reggie’s superpower is melting the hearts of everyone he encounters. He is the sweetest dog; everyone falls in love with him. Submitted by Mary Elliott, Medical Receptionist, Aspirus Plover Clinic - Vern Holmes Drive.

Brandy's superpower is melting hearts with her sweet eyes and big ears. Submitted by Jenna Camps, Executive Assistant, Aspirus Iron River.

INCOMING! Jordy, the flying pup! Submitted by Amanda Pascavis, Physician Assistant, Aspirus Doctors Clinic.

Upgrade Coming Oct. 11

Look forward to these features

The next Epic upgrade goes live on Wednesday, October 11. Below are some highlights of what’s coming with this upgrade.

Patient Access

Users can edit the arrival time when scheduling from a new visit window.
Auto-Created Coverages will be immediately added to the encounter’s filing order.

Look for Imaging, ED, Clinic and Hospital highlights in upcoming editions of Aspirus News Now.

Reminder: The training dashboard(s) will be updated on September 18 to reflect the changes occurring during this upgrade that will directly impact Epic user roles.

How to access training:

Press F1 from within Epic.
The Learning Library homepage.
Watch for a maintenance alert on the intranet.

The Vital Role of Childhood Immunizations

Childhood immunizations stand as a cornerstone of modern medicine and public health.

Hear from Aspirus Pediatrician Dr. Jason Chan on the importance of keeping kids up to date on their vaccines.

Visit the Aspirus Media Center for other recent stories featuring Aspirus experts.

Learning Infant CPR is Not Just a Skill – It's a Lifeline

Your little bundle of joy deserves the best protection possible. In critical seconds, you can be the difference between panic and a life-saving response.

Learn from Aspirus Neonatal Nurse Jenna Piel about infant CPR and spotting signs of a child in need.

Visit the Aspirus Media Center for other recent stories featuring Aspirus experts.

Last Chance

Submit your Community Benefit activities by August 31

As part of our required tax reporting, Aspirus hospitals need to document community benefit activities for July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.

Community benefit activities give back to the community, promote health or healing, and meet community needs.

If you took part in any activities that may count as a community benefit, please let us know.

Activities must have been done on work time or in your capacity as an Aspirus employee.
Both virtual and in-person activities are acceptable.

Complete the Community Benefits Reporting Form on the Aspirus intranet by August 31, 2023 (System Info > Community Benefits > Submit Community Benefits Reporting Information).