June 6, 2023

Regional & Divisional News

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• Central WI Region
• UP Region
• North WI Division
• Northeast WI Division
• Northwest WI Division
• South WI Division
• Southeast & Southwest WI Division

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In This Edition

• Our Aspirus Story: Susan Delisle (Dedication)
• Manage Delivery of Your Pay Stubs
• Hospitals Against Violence
• Sid Sczygelski a CFO to Know
• Alzheimer's Association Awards Dr. Koeppl
• Social Worker Michelle Nelson Wins Jefferson Award
• Save Money & Feel Better
• Spring 2023 Well-Being Warriors
• Bike to Work in June and Get Rewarded
• Crafting Joy for Cancer Patients
• Hands-Only CPR
• Advance Care Planning Update
• World Environment Day

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Manage Delivery of Your Pay Stubs

Would you like to receive your pay stubs directly to a personal email bi-weekly? Click below for instructions on how to set up your delivery setting for your pay stubs in GHR. You can also set up this same functionality for your W2 and 1095-C. This is also a great way to receive your pay stubs if you are going to be going out on a Leave of Absence. 

Hospitals Against Violence

Enhancing employee and patient experiences

On June 2, Aspirus recognized #HAVhope Friday, a national day of awareness to highlight how America’s hospitals and health systems are working toward partnerships, innovations and creative thinking to build a safe workplace and community.

“Across our health system we have developed a Workplace Violence Committee with System Executive oversight and leadership to advance our program,” says Andrew Miller, Director of System Facility Management and Security at Aspirus Health. “We have focused on improving data reporting and analysis, risk evaluation and reduction assessments, and developing an aligned program that ensures the safety of our staff. Additionally, we have partnered to create tools internally and externally to provide education, risk mitigation and violence intervention programs that improve the safety of our staff.”

Sid Sczygelski a CFO to Know

Aspirus Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sid Sczygelski was honored recently by Becker’s Hospital Review for his efforts leading financial operations for the Aspirus Health system.

In his more than 31 years as our CFO, Sid has been instrumental in driving growth from approximately $50 million to about $2 billion in net revenue from 1992 to 2023.

“It has been a great honor to be a part of the tremendous success Aspirus has experienced over the past three decades,” Sid said. “I’m very proud of my accomplishments and I know that the work my team has done will help set up Aspirus and the communities we serve for even more success.”

Alzheimer's Association Awards Dr. Koeppl

Congratulations to Chris Koeppl, MD, Aspirus Rhinelander Clinic - N Shore Drive, on receiving the 2023 Professional Award at the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference.

This award is given to an individual who brings a dedication to their employment that serves as a model to others in the field.

See more in the North WI Division News.

Social Worker Michelle Nelson Wins Jefferson Award

Congratulations to Jefferson Award winner Michelle Nelson, Master-Level Social Worker with Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital's mental health unit. Michelle's award was announced June 1 on WAOW-TV. Michelle received the honor for her tireless work – both on and off the job – to advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.

Check out the Southeast & Southwest WI Division News to learn more and to see Michelle’s interview with WAOW-TV.

Save Money & Feel Better

Create your own success story!

You don’t want to miss this second chance to earn over $600 or $1,200 in savings on your health premium next year. This offer is for employees and spouses or domestic partners on the Aspirus Medical Plan.

• Step One: Log into the wellness portal (www.ManageWell.com) and click on “Earn 2024 Health Premium Discount-Complete Ruby Plus” for details.

• Step Two: Complete the online Health Risk Assessment (HRA) before June 30.

• Step Three: Complete the Primary Care Provider (PCP) engagement form, health coaching, and three wellness activities by October 31.

Contact a Health Coach to get started today. They can walk you through the program steps and make it easy for you to earn your reward! Call 844-309-1269 or email wellness@aspirus.org.

Our Wellness Program gets results…

With a goal of creating healthier habits for herself and her spouse, one participant experienced better sleep, less stress and a desire to eat healthier thanks to the Aspirus Wellness Program. She attributes her success to consistency and carving out an established time for self-care. She offers the following advice for others thinking about beginning a wellness journey: “It doesn’t matter how you start; you just have to start.” She adds, “I feel there is value and education in the Aspirus Wellness Program. I do not feel as though I am chasing points for an end goal. Feeling better and healthier is the end goal.”

Spring 2023 Well-Being Warriors

We are thrilled and honored to celebrate our remarkable Well-Being Warrior Winners from our Spring 2023 submission process! These exceptional individuals have dedicated their time, energy and passion to make a positive impact on the well-being of others. Their tireless efforts, innovative ideas and unwavering commitment have inspired us all and transformed lives along the way.

Each winner embodies the spirit of a Well-Being Warrior – someone who champions wellness in all its forms and advocates for the well-being of individuals, communities and beyond. Through their work, they have touched lives, empowered others and created lasting change.

Congratulations to our exceptional Well-Being Warrior Winners! Let us celebrate their achievements, honor their contributions and be inspired by their remarkable stories. 

Click the image below to read about our Spring 2023 Well-Being Warriors.

Click the image above to open a PDF with clickable links.

Crafting Joy for Cancer Patients

Occasionally, the time one spends on a hobby can bring joy to a person during an emotionally challenging time in their life.

The Wisconsin Valley Woodturners, based in Wausau, found a way to do this, collaborating with Aspirus to design and craft wig stands that are donated to patients undergoing treatment for cancer.

Check out the Central WI Region News to discover more.

The Power is in Your Hands

Learn two steps to save a life with hands-only CPR

Did you know that 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes? Statistically speaking, if you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a spouse, a parent, a child or a friend. Knowing how to perform Hands-Only CPR, which is a simplified version of conventional CPR, can be the difference between life and death.

“Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps: call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest,” says Amy Larson, CCP, EMS Outreach Coordinator with Aspirus MedEvac. “The outcomes we see after a call where a patient had that initial CPR without the delay of waiting for EMS personnel are vastly improved.”

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

Advance Care Planning

Conversation Corner

Review the latest system work our Advance Care Planning (ACP) team is doing.

World Environment Day

The focus of World Environment Day 2023 is Beat Plastic Pollution. According to the United Nations:

• More than 400 million tons of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 percent is recycled.

• An estimated 19-23 million tons ends up in lakes, rivers and seas annually. That is approximately the weight of 2,200 Eiffel Towers all together.

• Some 11 million tons of plastic waste flow annually into oceans. This may triple by 2040. More than 800 marine and coastal species are affected by this pollution through ingestion, entanglement and other dangers.



• Microplastics (tiny plastic particles up to 5mm in diameter) find their way into food, water and air. It is estimated each person on the planet consumes more than 50,000 plastic particles per year – and many more if inhalation is considered.

Remember to Check Out Your Local News

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Regional & Divisional News

• Central WI Region
• UP Region
• North WI Division
• Northeast WI Division
• Northwest WI Division
• South WI Division
• Southeast & Southwest WI Division

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