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Employee of the Year
 Sharon Wood, administrative assistant in Outpatient Rehab, was named the 2011 Employee of the Year at the annual employee banquet. Wood has been with Saint Luke's since 2006. She plays an integral role as the first contact of the outpatient clinic, and she is involved with patient scheduling and supporting the therapists. She is a trainer, a mentor, a problem-solver, and a process-thinker. Her high standards help make our therapists as successful and efficient as possible. Wood partners on a department email outlining a "Prayer List for Joys and Concerns," and the influence of her personal standards are noticed and appreciated. Wood has two adult children with families of their own, and she is very involved in their lives.
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Nurses Week May 7-11
Nurses have many roles - from staff nurse to educator to nurse practitioner and nurse researcher. As we celebrate National Nurses Week this year, think of Linda Richards, the American Nurse Pioneer. Click here to read Richards' story. |
The grass is greener: Employee Engagement Team Update
Preliminary results for the Employee Satisfaction Survey indicate the SLH employee engagement index was 77.6. This is an increase from last year's 77.3. Thank you to all who took the survey!
Stay tuned for overall satisfaction results.
The Engagement Team would like to wish all hospital staff a happy Hospital Week, May 7-11, as well as give recognition to all nurses for National Nurses Week. We appreciate everyone's hard work in making this the best place to work! A small token of appreciation will be distributed next week.
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Milk Bank open house
Human milk dramatically boosts the chances for sick and fragile newborns to thrive. In June 2010 Saint Luke's Hospital opened a collection depot for nursing mothers to donate their excess breast milk.
Saint Luke's is building on its success as a milk depot by becoming a milk bank where donations are not only collected, but now are also screened, processed, and pasteurized to become available for the specific needs of those who need it the most... our tiniest, most vulnerable newborns. The center expects to begin pasteurizing and dispensing milk in May.
Click here to read the full press release.
Employee open house
Please join us for an employee reception celebrating the opening of the Saint Luke's Heart of America Mothers' Milk Bank, featuring treats from 3 Girls Cupcakes:
- Monday, May 9
- 7 - 8:30 a.m.
- Location: The Milk Bank is located on the first floor of Medical Plaza I, just west of the Women's Shoppe. After visiting the Milk Bank, take your ticket to the Women's Center circle drive to pick up your cupcake.
Recent news coverage on Milk Bank opening
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National Volunteer Week a success
 National Volunteer Week, April 15- 21 was a huge success! The volunteers were well recognized and thanked for their service.
The week before, volunteers and auxilians of Saint Luke's Hospital and Saint Luke's Hospice were honored with a luncheon, guest speakers, and entertainment at the Overland Park Marriott.
Many thanks to these luncheon participants for their remarks:
- Melinda Estes, M.D., president and CEO, Saint Luke's Health System
- Thomas W. Wagstaff, board chairman
- Doris Rogers, vice president, Human Resources, SLH
- Karin McCrary, vice president, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute
- Carol Quiring, president and CEO, SLHS Home Health Care and Hospice
- The Rev. Marshall Scott, director of Spiritual Wellness, SLHS
Also, thank you to the following sponsors for donations of door prizes:
- Bert Braud, The Popham Law Firm
- Charles Weinstein, M.D.
- Overland Park Marriott Hotel
- SLH Administration
- SLH Gift Shop
- SLH Human Resources
- SLHS Marketing
- Towne Park Valet Services
- Women's Shoppe
We offer a special thank you to the following departments who reported that, during National Volunteer Week, they recognized and thanked the volunteers who faithfully serve all year long. We appreciate your generous support.
- SLH Medical Staff
- SLH Administration - Executive Office
- SLH Foundation
- Saint Luke's Hospital Foundation
- SLH Nursing Administration
- Mid America Heart Institute Administration
- Cath Lab
- SLH Women's and Children's Services
- E-2 Mother/Baby
- Wound Care Clinic
- Sleep Lab
- Patient Advocate
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SLHS to host retirement seminars
Saint Luke's Health System is hosting a series of retirement readiness meetings during the week of May 14 - 18. Presented by a representative from Diversified, these seminars will offer a glimpse into five areas - Lifestyle, Investments, Health Care, Protection, and Income - that are critical to creating a successful, sustainable plan for your transition to retirement. You are welcome to bring your spouse. Light snacks will be served.
Seating will be limited, so we ask that you RSVP by email to retirement@saint-lukes.org. Please indicate your choice of date, location, and the number of people who will attend.
We hope to see you there!
Monday, May 14
Saint Luke's North Hospital
Barry Medical Park Conference Center
7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15
Saint Luke's Hospital (Plaza Location)
Old Cafeteria Dining Room
7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16
Saint Luke's South Hospital
Conference Room A&B in Lower Level
7 p.m.
Thursday, May 17
Saint Luke's East Hospital
Third Floor, Legacy Conference Room
7 p.m.
Friday, May 18
Saint Luke's Hospital
Old Cafeteria Dining Room
11 a.m.
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Noteworthy
Retirement celebration - Linda Ballentine
Please join us in a retirement celebration for Linda Ballentine, referral specialist for the Multi-Specialty Clinic, on May 3, from 2 - 5 p.m. in the Women's Center Courtyard. Linda has been with Saint Luke's for 10 years. Help us wish her well.
Look Good..Feel Better
Women undergoing cancer treatment are invited to attend a free two-hour workshop to learn simple beauty techniques for skin, makeup application, and coping with hair loss. The American Cancer Society provides attendees with a complementary bag of makeup to use in the session and at home. Please join us at the Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center Conference Room, first floor Saint Luke's Hospital, on May 16, 1 - 3 p.m. Call Vickie Thomas at 816-932-2124 to sign up!
Metabolic testing
Metabolic testing is a simple 15-minute breath test in which the air you exhale is analyzed to determine exactly how much oxygen your body consumes at rest.
Once completed, your metabolic rate will be used to calculate your target caloric zones. Your zones will let you know how to eat the maximum amount of food and still lose weight. For accurate results, no food, stimulants (such as caffeine), or exercise at least eight hours before the test.
Tuesday, June 5
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
Research Day is Friday!
Attention all nurses! SLH Research Day is fast approaching on Friday, May 4. Research from all disciplines will be displayed in the BMW room and B-level old cafeteria. Nursing research and evidence-based practice posters will be displayed from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come support your peers and get SLH education credits too! Follow the aroma of popcorn to B-level!
CV video vignettes
New videos about our cardiovascular services show why Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute is a world leader for cardiovascular care and research.
These short vignettes featuring SLMAHI physicians will help referring physicians and patients understand why they should choose Saint Luke's for comprehensive, innovative heart and vascular care.
Watch the consumer-oriented videos.
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Fitness update
Fitness is fun!
Fitting in regular activity is important, however, excuses abound that keep us from exercising regularly. For example, during the day, there's no time when other obligations don't take priority. Or it's too cold or too hot. Or perhaps we're just too tired to exercise. These feelings are normal, but buying in to them time and time again will put us in a rut and keep us from getting the activity our bodies need. This month, the Your Health Matters: never settle program wants to help you put the fun back into your activity program so you can overcome the excuses that swirl in your head. Here's how:
- Fight fatigue with good food. Learn more in this handout on Fueling your Exercise.
- Sign up for Aetna Get Active and participate in weekly BONUS Challenges designed to motivate individual participants in various fun activities that include healthy eating, regular activity, and stress management.
- Participate in an upcoming web conference on "Fitness Trends: What's Hot, What's Not, What's for You." This web conference will help you find the right fitness routine to make fitness fun again.
For additional tips, go to the Your Health Matters - never settle web page or contact Gayle O'Connell at ext. 23807 or Chris Stephens at ext. 36793.
Fitness trends: What's hot, what's not, and what's right for you!
With so many workouts advertising amazing results, how do you know if a workout will really help you reach your fitness goals or do more harm than good? Join Bethanie Schemel, health promotion specialist, in a web conference as she talks about the hottest fitness trends and helps you determine what kind of workout is best for you.
This online session can be viewed from the convenience of your computer. You can choose from two sessions: Thursday, May 24, or Tuesday, May 29, from noon - 12:30 p.m. To register for either of these sessions, email Yourhealthmatters@saint-lukes.org or call Gayle O'Connell at ext. 23807 and a meeting invitation will be sent to your calendar.
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