A new welcome lobby sign has been installed at the West Salem Clinic, marking the final finishing touch of the West Salem remodel.
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National Nurses Week
Let’s take a moment to shine a spotlight on our incredible nurses at NWHS! Trisha Vicker’s words truly resonate – we’re incredibly fortunate to have such a remarkable group of individuals who not only tend to our client and patients’ needs but also look out for one another.
As National Nurses Week draws to a close, we want you to know that your dedication is cherished every single day. Your presence enriches our team beyond measure! We had the chance to chat with a few nurses about what their role means to them, and their responses were nothing short of heartwarming and inspiring.
Thank you for being an integral part of our family here at NWHS. Your compassion, dedication, and kindness make a world of difference, not just this week, but every day. We’re beyond grateful to have you on board!
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Maria Rodriguez
Alicia Cowlthorp
Kayla Deleon Guerrero
Elizabet (Ellie) Estrada Cornejo
Trisha Vickers
On Thursday, May 9th, the West Salem Clinic hosted a Medical Career Fair in partnership with WorkSource, attracting a multitude of aspiring healthcare professionals and job seekers from the community. The event was a success, providing a platform for immediate engagement between potential employees and the clinic’s hiring team. The career fair featured on-the-spot interviews for a variety of open positions, ensuring that candidates had the opportunity to make a strong first impression. Positions available spanned several areas, including Information Technology (IT), Dental,
Community Health Workers, Medical Assisting, and a Physician Assistant role. To streamline the application process, the clinic set up a station where attendees could apply online during the event. This approach facilitated immediate applications, making the event not only a job fair but also an excellent hiring operation. Several employees seized the opportunity to update their professional headshots. A huge thank you goes out to all the team members who contributed to making this career fair a success.
West Salem Clinic Health Career Fair
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Rodriguez
Karon Catterson
Mayra Gutierrez
Memo Plazas
Elizabet
Kayla Deleon Guerrero & Beatrice Garcia-Santos Cornejo
Michael Hertzberg
Mark your calendars and join us at the West Salem Farmer’s Market every Thursday this summer. Special days have been reserved for our HOST client to showcase and sell their artwork.
Connectedness, Belonging & Mental Health Awareness
May is “Mental Health Awareness Month” and as we recognize this organizationally within our community, we also want to emphasize the importance of focusing on your own personal mental health and consider how Connectedness and Belonging impact you as an individual at home and in the workplace.
Social connectedness is the degree to which people have and perceive a desired number, quality, and diversity of relationships that create a sense of belonging, and being cared for, valued, and supported
Ways to Improve Social Connection
• Establish and maintain social connections
• Devote time and attention to develop and maintain relationships. Regular contact with others helps build social connectedness.
• Join a social group to connect with others. Being part of a group with shared interests, values, or goals can be rewarding and foster a sense of belonging.
Consider the support you give, receive, and have available
• Reach out to sources of support to help you through the tough times, even though it can be hard to ask for help sometimes. Members of your family or community, or colleagues at work can be sources of support
• Provide support to others—it can give them much-needed help, and make you feel good too!
Strengthen the quality of social connections
• Focus on building high-quality, strong, meaningful social connections.
• Find ways to be responsive, supportive, and grateful to others.
Address some of the barriers to social connection
• Take care of your health. Staying healthy allows you to connect with others socially and enjoy those connections.
• Don’t let technology distract you from engaging with people. Pay attention to ways it might make you feel worse about
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Annual Conference for the American Association of Suicidology
The 57th Annual Conference for the American Association of Suicidology was held in Las Vegas, May 5th -10th. Amidst the bright lights and energy of the iconic destination, the purpose that brought people together from all over the United Statesto save lives and offer hope to those in crisis- was forefront every moment. Throughout the conference opportunities to build bridges, share knowledge, and amplify our influence in the field was presented through a variety of course offerings.
The Clinical Supervisor for Hotline, Jennifer Starck and the Transitional Programs Director, Shanta Frisbee, along with Madeline Jeffers & Poto Tuigamala, Crisis Intervention Specialist II, attended an array of workshops covering: Technology & Innovation, Clinical and Crisis Services, Research & Innovation, Trending Discussions, First Responders & Military Symposium, Suicide Prevention Task Forces, and Community symposiums that looked at the Zero Suicide initiative.
Keynote speakers and networking opportunities were present throughout the conference. The commitment to continuing education, research and advocacy remains unwavering as we strive to create a more supportive and resilient environment for all.
National Mental Health Awareness Month | Sign of Hope
On May 16th, we organized a company-wide event titled “Signs of Hope” to mark National Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative aimed to raise awareness and remind the community about the importance of mental health.Employees from all parts of NWHS participated enthusiastically. The messages on the signs included phrases like “You Are Not Alone,” “It’s Okay to Ask for Help,” and “Mental Health Matters.” By engaging directly with the community, NWHS highlighted the significance of acknowledging mental health struggles and seeking help without stigma.
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Save the Date
Mark your calendar and join us for a retirement send off!
Happy Retirement Colette
Join us in celebrating the remarkable career of Colette from our IT department. After years of dedicated service, Colette is retiring, and we want to honor her contributions.
Date: May 30th
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: West Salem Breakroom
Let’s gather to reminisce on Colette’s achievements and wish her all the best in this new chapter of her life. Cake will be provided.
Your presence will make this event truly special as we bid farewell to a valued colleague and friend.
Employee BBQ
Date: June 19th, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: WSC Facility Parking Lot
Catering by: Adams Ribs BBQ Special thanks to La Porte Insurance
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