Weight loss is contagious! Catch it with Weight Watchers at Work.

New classes starting soon

We've known for several years that unhealthy behaviors are contagious and spread within social networks. But it turns out that healthy behaviors are contagious, too! When people exercise or lose weight, the people around them are more likely to do so as well. This may seem intuitive, but groundbreaking new research is showing us just how powerful teams, groups, and social interaction can be. 

Weight Watchers at Work is a convenient way to meet with co-workers, get some great info on the best methods for losing weight, and celebrate the group's weight loss efforts. If you are ready to "catch" this epidemic of weight loss and improved health, register now for the Weight Watchers at Work program.

Classes won't start until we have 15 registered participants. If you register now, you can attend meetings in your community while waiting for on-site classes to begin. You will also have access to the online eTools, which allows you to track your weight and food intake. You also have access to recipes, points values for many different foods, and a social connection to other Weight Watchers members!

To register for the at work program, please use the following Saint Luke's portal information:

• Employee Portal URL: wellness.weightwatchers.com
• Company ID: 23615
• Company Passcode: WW23615

Jayne Boeck retirement party

Jayne Boeck, R.N., is retiring after 39 years of service with Saint Luke's Health System, of which the last 13 years have been in the Information Technology Department. Boeck started working as a nurse at Hibbard, Ballard, Thompson, Skillman and Forsythe and then moved to Westport Internal Medicine in 1982, which became Saint Luke's Internal Medicine clinic. 

Through the years she held various nursing positions within SLHS before eventually joining us in Information Services in 1998. But sadly for us, all good things must come to an end. After 30 years of dedicated service to SLHS, Boeck has announced her retirement! Her last day with us will be Friday, May 4.

Please come help her celebrate at the Lee's Summit Data Center in the AB Conference Room, May 4, from 12 - 3 p.m. Cake and refreshments will be served.

Making Women's Health a Priority

Saint Luke's to observe National Women's Health Week

Women often serve as primary caregivers 

for their families, putting the needs of loved ones before their own. So as part of National Women's Health Week, we want you to take a little time for yourself.

Visit the courtyard from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, and learn easy ways to get active, eat healthier, manage stress, and much more!

You'll learn important health information from:

• Breast Center
• Women's Heart Center
• Urogynecology/Pelvic Health
• Dermatology
• Diabetes
• EAP
• Center for Health Enhancement
• Women's Shoppe
• Maternity
• Saint Luke's Hospital Employee Health/Ergonomics
• Bridge Program

March Madness food drive

In conjunction with the NCAA March Madness festivities, employees at the Lee's Summit Technology Campus participated in a food drive benefiting Harvesters Food Pantry. Each of the executives sponsored their collegiate teams of KU, MU, and K-State to stage a competition for which team collected the most weight of food donations. 

KU collected 415 lbs, MU collected 1,032 lbs, and the winner, K-State, collected 1,129 lbs of food! As a whole, the technology center donated more than 1.25 tons of food which provides approximately 1,922 meals for those in need. Congratulations to everyone who participated in what will become an annual event.

Sonography class of 2012

Front row: Megan Rooney, Jennifer Lopez, Mariam Zinati. Back row: Emily Woodcock, Kelly Booth.

Saint Luke's Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography would like to congratulate the Class of 2012.

The graduates completed a rigorous 18-month program in sonography covering abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, breast, vascular, and neuro sonography.

This year, Mary Lou Carlson, former program director, established scholarships for the top academic and clinical students. We would like to recognize Emily Woodcock as the Outstanding Academic Award recipient and Megan Rooney as the Outstanding Clinical Award recipient.  

Saint Luke's wins second place in Ray Bowl Competition

Saint Luke's Hospital School of Radiologic Technology recently participated in the statewide Ray Bowl Competition at the Missouri Society of Radiologic Technology Conference held at Lake of the Ozarks. Students from more than 14 state radiologic technology programs (including Avila, Research, and University of Missouri) competed in the competition. Saint Luke's Hospital School of Radiologic Technology took second place in the competition. Congratulations!

Julie Grove, Aaron Bowen, Lindsay Lambright, Alicia Stahl