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The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine is available in the Occupational Health office to all Health Care Personnel including Volunteers,
students and affiliates of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital beginning on Sept 7, 2012 and throughout the season.
Newburgh campus:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cornwall campus:
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 You could be featured in Pulse! We would like to hear your journey of achieving Wellness and Safety. Have you started a healthier lifestyle? Training to run a marathon? We want your story of how you have changed your life to a healthier one.
Please email Sarah Michella, Marketing Coordinator, at smichella@slchospital.org or call 784-3849 to tell your wellness story and you could be in Pulse!
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Front (Left to Right): Mackenzie Vincent – Central Service Tech, Donnyia Thompson – Coder/Abstractor II, Amanda Yozzo – Medical Technologist, Catherine Albrizio – RN – 4N, Allison Morris – Community Engagement Associate, Irene Mera – PCA II, Float Pool, Cara McLane – Phlebotomist
Back Row (left to right): Troy Semmel – PC Specialist, Prince Dankwah – Administrative Supervisor, Nursing; Gary Phillips, MD – Hospitalist, Brian Benzal – Rad Tech I, Hafiz Abdur-Raheem – Volunteer, Priscilla Hassan – Accounts Poster Associate, Douglas Anderson – PCA II, Float Pool, Michele Tuohy - Volunteer
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D. Staples
PCA to ED HAMS Associate
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 St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (SLCH) August Star of the Month shows exceptional leadership skills, is always willing to help others and it a true team player. Kimberly Kieva has been a Registered Nurse at SLCH since 2003.
Kimberly Kieva shows kindness and compassion to patients, staff and families. No matter how stressful the environment may be, she always keeps a positive attitude. Kimberly is often seen as a mentor to new employees by answering all their questions and always being knowledgeable.
Congratulations Kim!
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The Observation Unit celebrated their one year anniversary on July 31. Thank you to all who celebrated with us! The Observation unit provides a space for patients requiring additional attention than that’s given in the Emergency Department, but do not need to be admitted as an inpatient.
The Observation Unit has been a great addition to SLCH!
Mary Walker, Associate Environmental Services, retired after 36 years of service at SLCH. You will be missed!
On July 20 SLCH employees and their families enjoyed a Renegades baseball game at Dutchess stadium. SLCH sponsored the game which ended in fireworks. Download
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Volunteer Francis Cook has earned a “Hands for Service” award by the Prudential Foundation for his long-term volunteer work with SLCH.
Cook has volunteered at SLCH for more than eight years in departments including Pharmacy, Information Desk and the Total Joint Center. The award recognizes employees and retired volunteers who have supported nonprofit organizations that help build our communities.”
Francis continues to volunteer at the information desk, his smiling face greets patients and visitors in need of directions.
Thank you Francis for your service!
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As the summer comes to and end and going back to school is on parents’ minds, here are some backpack fitting tips to help you and your child find the perfect fit. Buy a pack with wide, padded shoulder straps. Make sure the straps are long enough. Never put more weight in a pack than you can comfortably carry. You should carry roughly 15 percent of your weight or less in a pack. Anymore and your posture will change to accommodate the weight load and this can result in back strain and injury. Position your pack low on your back. You should never wear your pack too high because this can increase shoulder and neck pain. Adjust the hip belt correctly. Your pack should rest right above your hip bones. The hip belt serves as a bounce reducer, helps distribute the weight load evenly and helps keep the pack comfortably in place. Use both straps to carry your pack. This is a must especially for children, who have a tendency to fling their pack over one shoulder. Using just one strap increases the amount of back pain and discomfort you are likely to experience. Typically if you are able to stand up straight and comfortably when using your pack, you have a good fit.
Fire Safety Tips:
- Cook only where it is permitted.
- Stay in the kitchen when cooking food on the stovetop.
- Cook only when you are alert and not sleepy or drowsy.
- To put out a small pan fire, slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner – keep the pan covered until it is completely cool.
- If a fire starts in a microwave, keep the door closed and unplug the unit – don’t try to remove the burning item from the microwave.
- Check with your school or the local Fire Department to make sure BBQ grills are allowed before you use one.
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Join us for a Free Skin Cancer Screening presented by Dr. Nickolas Bambino Thursday, September 13. Registration is at 6:00 p.m. Seminar is at 5 to 7 p.m. at the SLCH Cornwall Campus, Infusion Suite, Second Floor.
ahunt@slchospital.org
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Mount Saint Mary College
is now offering a tuition discount
to our employees!
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MEDCO MERGES WITH EXPRESS SCRIPTS
Medco, SLCH’s prescription drug service, is now a part of the Express Scripts Family.
What this mean to you:
- Beginning September 1, you will start to see the Express Scripts name in some of our member communications and mailings, including any Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) you may receive. You will see both the Medco and Express Script names as the two companies work through the transition.
- Your prescription benefits will not change as a result of the merger. There will be no disruptions in your prescription service. You will have access to the same medications, mail order, and clinical experts.
- Medco prescription cards and refill order forms will remain valid. You will not be receiving new ID cards at this time. The customer service telephone number on the back of your Medco ID card will remain the same.
- You can continue to fill your prescriptions at the same Medco in-network pharmacies, such as Walgreens. Effective 9/15/2012, Walgreens will also become an in-network pharmacy with Express Scripts.
- The Medco website will remain the same. You can continue to use www.medco.com.
You can also continue to enjoy the Medco phone application, available for Blackberry and Android smart phones. The app offers convenient access to Medco services when you’re on the go.
- Refill and renew your prescriptions directly from your phone.
- Immediately access your prescription ID card information.
- Set alerts to remind you when your prescriptions are running low, when to take your medication, and warn you of potential drug interactions with the innovative “Medicine Cabinet” function.
SLCH believes the merger will provide even greater savings, care, and convenience for our employees.
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On Saturday, July 28 a group of 19 volunteers joined in for the second Dubois Street Clean Up, the volunteers who participated were Dubois Street residents and SLCH employees. Thanks to all who helped clean up! Download
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On July 21, several SLCH employees participated in the Rebel Race in New Windsor. Participants included: Pam Fitch from PACU and Onidia Weinert from the Anesthesia Department, Julie Wheeler, Assistant, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, and Gina Babbage, Marketing Associate! This is a 5K race through rugged terrain with 19 obstacles including mud and water. This is the first race of its kind that they have done, and both crossed the finish line! Way to go! |
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