March 21, 2023

Regional & Divisional News

Click to see what's happening locally:

• 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

• Celebrating Women's History Month
• Our Aspirus Story: Blazing a Trail
• Badge Request Form
• U.S. Senior Open Update
• First Place in Financial Wellness
• Leadership Video Series: CFO Jeff Jones
• April 5 Epic Upgrade: Training and more
• Enter to Win a Nutrition Month Prize
• Wellness Webinar Recordings
• March 31 Deadlines
• Safety Tips for a Healthy Spring Break
• Financial Wellness: HSAs
• EAP Front Line Newsletter

Celebrating Women's History Month

The story of Aspirus is filled with trailblazing women. They brought health care to rural communities, helped establish hospitals, and even snowshoed into the wilderness to reach patients.

We honor them this Women’s History Month and celebrate the talented women across Aspirus today whose achievements inspire and uplift us.

Click the video below to watch team members reflect on being a woman in health care (1:32 minutes).

Our Aspirus Story: Blazing a Trail for a Healthy Community

Click the video below to watch Gail's Aspirus story (2:21 minutes).

Missed our videos highlighting inspirational team members Dr. Wendy Hanneman (2:23 minutes) and Christina Verran (2:25 minutes)? Check them out.

Has a co-worker ever done something that really inspired or wowed you?

Share the story by clicking the banner on the intranet. You can also read meaningful stories submitted by others.

Badge Request Form

A new standardized badge request form is available on the intranet under the “Documents & Forms” menu.

Any team members in need of a new ID badge can complete the form and all requests will be routed to the appropriate HR representatives based on the selections made on the form. 

U.S. Senior Open Update

Thank you to everyone who registered to work medical shifts at the U.S. Senior Open Championship June 26-July 2 at SentryWorld Golf Course in Stevens Point. We have received more than enough interest to cover all the necessary shifts!

More than 200 team members registered to work the tournament for which Aspirus Health is the on-site medical provider. Aspirus and Aspirus Health Plan are also the Official Regional Supporter of the event.

The planning committee is currently reviewing registrations and mapping out schedules and work assignments. Those who registered will receive additional follow-up communications as that process advances.

Thank you for your engagement in this unique opportunity to support our region and show why Aspirus is the leader in rural health care.

First Place in Financial Wellness

Aspirus took first place in the Financial Wellness category of Pensions & Investments’ 2023 Eddy Awards.

This award recognizes Aspirus VP of Total Rewards Ellen Baldwin and her team’s consistent efforts to support and build the financial wellness of Aspirus’ most valuable asset, its employees.

Watch the video below to hear Ellen talk about how her team supports rural health care by teaching financial wellness (1:59 minutes). 

Leadership Video Series

Several Aspirus senior leaders will be featured on the Aspirus LinkedIn page starting this week. Leaders will discuss their career paths, thoughts on the future of their areas of expertise, what makes them proud and much more.

The leadership video series kicks off with SVP & Chief Financial Officer Jeff Jones.

Click below to learn more about Jeff’s career history, how he came to Aspirus and his advice for someone entering finance (2:04 minutes). 

Visit the Aspirus LinkedIn page throughout the week to see more videos featuring Jeff speaking about his role in the health care industry. 

Upgrade Training

Dashboards now available

The next Epic upgrade goes live on Wednesday, April 5. Visit the Upgrade Dashboards to see changes that will directly impact your role. Access the dashboards by pressing F1 within Epic, or using the following links:



• Outpatient Upgrade Dashboard
• Hospital Upgrade Dashboard

Training is organized by setting and role. From your settings dashboard (clinic or hospital), select your role and review applicable materials using the buttons. Each role features an Overview course, which includes a high-level summary of each change coming with the upgrade that will directly impact that role. 

Other Notices for April 5

Rover maintenance & Compass Rose phase 1 go-live

Please be aware of these other important Epic activities set for Wednesday, April 5.

• All iPhones used for Epic Rover within Aspirus facilities will undergo maintenance. Rover downtime: April 5 from 1-2 a.m. (CST). Click here to read full details and instructions.

• Phase 1 of Epic Compass Rose goes live. Affected persons: Ambulatory Care Coordinators and Comprehensive Care Coordinators; Family and Internal Medicine providers. Click here to read full details and instructions.

Enter to Win a Nutrition Month Prize: Week 3

Each Tuesday in March, the Aspirus News Now will feature a nutrition article and related question.

Answer the question correctly and you'll be entered into a drawing for a prize. 

Week 3: Smart Snacking Tips

True or False? A snack around 200 calories is a reasonable goal for most people.

Week 2 Prize Winners

True or False? Buying foods in season and shopping locally can help the planet and help to keep costs down. Answer: TRUE! By shopping locally, you are purchasing goods produced in your local community. Conversely, when you shop at the grocery store, many of the food items you buy travel over 1500 miles to reach your plate. By cutting down on these miles, you are reducing the environmental impact of your food.

Everyone who answered correctly was entered into a random drawing for 500 Reward & Recognition points. Congratulations to:

• Alexandria Lampe, Aspirus Inc.
• Alison Tait, Aspirus Langlade
• Jessica Oleson, Aspirus Wausau
• Miriam Walimaki, Aspirus Regional Cancer Center - Wausau
• Steve Johnson, Aspirus Wausau

We want to know...

What are your favorite healthy go-to snacks?

Wellness Webinar Recordings

Couldn’t catch the following Wellness Webinars live? Recordings are available for you to watch at your convenience.

The final countdown is on. Click the buttons for full details!

Holiday Gift Redemption

PTO Buy-Back Election

Earning Your Reward is Easy...but time is running out!

Employees and their covered spouses or domestic partners enrolled in the Aspirus Employee Health Plan can earn a significant discount on their health insurance premium for 2024.

The first step is submitting biometrics by March 31.

Click the video below to watch a recorded webinar about the Wellness program.

Employee & Provider Giving Campaign

Safety Tips for a Healthy Spring Break

Many families are preparing to travel this spring break. No matter where the destination is, it’s important to know what to pack and how to prepare.

“Not having necessary medications can change an exciting time into a dreaded nightmare, very quickly,” says Karl Larson, MD, Family Medicine Physician at Aspirus Woodruff Clinic - Maple Street. “Having medications and medical supplies for those ‘what if’ cases can be lifesaving and take a lot of unnecessary stress off worried parents.”

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

Please note: The Aspirus Employee Health Plan is not HSA qualifying.

EAP Front Line Newsletter

Check out the March edition of Front Line, Aspirus Employee Assistance’s monthly newsletter.

Topics include:

• The power of consistency
• Personal power in creating a positive workplace
• Enjoy the spring injury-free
• Problem Gambling awareness month
• Taming anxiety about technology
• Accepting ups and downs
• Can you identify pre-burnout?
• Preventing college spring-break tragedies

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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