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In This Issue:
Wellness Committee Update:
August Wellness Challenge
Diabetes Support Group
8 Week: Weight Loss Class
Outpatient Schedule/Providers
Provider Spotlight: Dr David Ilceski
Long Term Care Update
Safety Committee Update
Good Catch Program
Public Health - Vaccine Clinic
Humboldt County Prevention Coalition
New Employee Spotlight
Current Available Positions
REACH Program
Calendar of Events
Employees
Shout Outs/Anniversaries
Healthcare Hero Award
HCMH Café Menu
Employee Picnic On Monday, August 19th From 4:30PM to 7PM
Healthy Plate Meals
8/5 Hummus toast
8/12 BBQ turkey power bowls
8/26 Blackended shrimp caesar salads
Join us every Monday in the Café!
Looking for tips and recipes? Follow me @ThebalancedeatingRD on TikTok and Instagram!
Wellness Committee update
HCMH Employee Wellness Plan
The goal of the HCMH Employee Wellness Plan is to improve employee health and wellbeing. The Wellness Committee created a plan to empower employees to build lifestyle skills that enable them to achieve their best possible health Focusing on employee wellness can positively affect employee morale and job satisfaction, along with optimizing employee performance and productivity
Employees can choose to participate in monthly wellness challenges Participating employees will turn in their monthly wellness challenge form to the Wellness Challenge Envelope located in the HCMH mail room Each quarter 2-3 names will be drawn from the box and prizes will be awarded. Possible prizes will be Meal ticket for HCMH cafeteria or Free to go meals for a week Every 6 months employees who have completed 4 of the 6 monthly challenges will earn an HCMH Wellness t-shirt.
The focus of the monthly wellness challenges will change every quarter. Example: July, August, September monthly challenges will focus on activity October, November, December monthly challenges will focus on mental health. We will continue to rotate the wellness focus each quarter to something different
All HCMH employees are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities It is never too late to make a change to improve your health! Reach out to Jen DeWinter with any questions
HCMH Wellness Committee Members:
Jen DeWinter, Jennifer Green, Cara Hauser, Sherry Kunert, Tanya List, Heather MacLeod, Matthew Sanders, Christen Sewell, Connie Stewart, and Amanda Thul.
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Diabetes Support Group
Session Topics and Dates:
Wednesday, August 14th
What’s in your Garden (Use garden vegetables and other produce to improve your nutrition with diabetes/diabetes prevention)
There is no cost to attend these sessions. LIVING WITH DIABETES AND DIABETES PREVENTION
1000 15th St. N. Humboldt, IA 50548
All sessions will be on the 2nd floor of HCMH in the Foundation Conference Room from 4PM-5PM.
The overall focus of these sessions are to get facts and provide support for people living with Diabetes and trying to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
Questions, contact Jen DeWinter at 515-332-7643.
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In an effort to provide specialized health care locally, HCMH offers patient access to many traveling healthcare providers. Many of the tests and procedures ordered by these providers can be done right here in Humboldt for your convenience.
DavidIlceski,MD
Darren Croo, MD
DR. DAVID ILCESKI, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
In an effort to provide specialized health care locally, HCMH offers patient access to many traveling healthcare providers. Just ask, “Can I be seen in Humboldt?”.
Infertility generally means that you are unable to get or stay pregnant. If you are experiencing any fertility concerns, there is local care available right here in Humboldt. Dr. David Ilceski can assist you in getting to the bottom of your fertility concerns. www.humboldthospital.org
SPECIALTIES & SERVICES
Routine OB/Prenatal Visits +
Postpartum Visits (any lab work or ultrasounds can be scheduled in Humboldt too)
Annual Wellness Visits (including breast exam, pelvic exam, and pap smear, if applicable)
Gynecology Visits (abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, abnormal or changes in vaginal discharge, urinary incontinence, irregular menstrual cycle, sexual health concerns such as low libido, painful intercourse, etc.)
STI Screening
Family Planning/Pre-Pregnancy
Counseling
Implant and IUD Birth Control
Infertility Visits/Consultations
Long Term Care update
Congratulations!
Stacy Willard has won the Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship from the IHCA Foundation.
Dani Glissman has won the John W. & Kimberly D. Grubb Registered Nurse (RN) Scholarship.
More than 240 applications were received for this year’s scholarships Scholarship applications were evaluated by the IHCA Foundation Board of Directors based upon the applicant’s experience, recommendations and future educational and career goals in long-term care.
Farewell & Thank You!
We are sad to share that Darsi, Restorative Therapy Aide & CNA, has resigned with plans to move closer to her family Residents, their families, and staff will miss her devotion, sense of humor, compassion, and wish her happiness's and fulfillment in her future endeavors
We also wish a successful year for our high school and college students as they return to classes.
Victor Bycroft
Mary Moritz
Safety Committee
"YOU CARE FOR THEM, WE CARE FOR YOU!"
Heather MacLeod
David Knight
Ashley Steward
Alison Angstrom
Tanya List
Jordan Erie
Kim Schipull
By following these tips, you can help ensure that your child's backpack is both safe and comfortable for school.
Choose the Right Backpack:
Select a backpack that is appropriately sized for the child's age and size It should not be wider or longer than the child's torso and should sit 2 inches below the shoulder blades to waist level
Lighten the Load:
Ensure the backpack itself is lightweight A good guideline is that the backpack should not exceed 10% of the child's body weight when packed
Organize the Contents:
Use compartments to distribute weight evenly Heavier items should be placed closer to the child's back, and sharp or bulky objects should be packed away from the back
Adjust the Straps:
The shoulder straps should be padded and adjustable to ensure a snug fit Both shoulder straps should be used to distribute weight evenly across the back
Use Additional Features:
Waist straps or a hip belt can help transfer some of the weight to the hips and reduce strain on the back
Pack Smart:
Encourage your child to only carry what is necessary for the day to reduce the weight of the backpack
Lift and Wear Properly:
Teach your child to bend at the knees and use both hands when lifting the backpack onto their shoulders They should avoid twisting while lifting
Check Regularly:
Periodically check the backpack to ensure it's not causing any discomfort or pain. Adjust straps as needed to maintain a comfortable fit
Encourage Proper Use:
Remind your child to use both shoulder straps and not sling the backpack over one shoulder, which can strain muscles.
Seek Help When Needed:
If your child complains of persistent pain or discomfort related to carrying the backpack, consult with a healthcare professional.
Safety Committee
"YOU CARE FOR THEM, WE CARE FOR YOU!"
LifeVacs will be distributed to throughout the hospital to each of the following locations.
Emergency kits throughout the hospital
Crash Carts in ER, IPC, Surgery, and Cardiopulmonary
These devices can be used by ANYONE as there are no required credentials to use the device
The LifeVac package includes 1 LifeVac suction unit, 1 pediatric mask, 1 adult mask, and 1 easy to follow instruction sheet.
The masks are single use
The suction unit can be reused as long as it is undamaged
The device is intended for use on almost any choking victim giving responders a tool to use even when the Heimlich Maneuver may not be possible due to patient size or positioning.
Use of the device is contraindicated on the following patients
Patients who are not choking and are breathing on their own
Patients with an endotracheal tube already in place
Drowning victims.
Premature infants under 8lbs
The Lifevac is a latex free, non-powered single patient portable suction apparatus developed for resuscitating a choking victim when standard current choking protocol has been followed without success Currently there is no device available for use to revive a choking victim once the standard procedure of clearing the mouth of debris and the Heimlich maneuver have failed. The device is simple to use making it available to the public and may be the last resort to revive a choking victim when death is imminent The unit consists of a plastic plunger with a one way valve and a facemask that attaches to the plunger.
A CULTURE OF SAFETY
Enhancing a culture of safety is a priority for HCMH. This new program will highlight opportunities for improvement in the delivery of patient care and place a positive connotation to reporting and investigating “near misses”.
A “Good Catch” is the recognition of an event that could have been harmful to a patient, but was prevented.
NEARMISSEXAMPLES
CAUTION: WET FLOOR!
An employee notes that the hallway floors have just been mopped, but there is no wet floor sign They locate one and place it in the hallway.
LAB TEST
An employee notices ink smears on the label of a specimen, making it difficult to read She replaces it with a legible label before sending it to the lab
RESPONSE TO A GOOD CATCH
CATCH GO D PROGRAM
MEDICINE INFO
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection, but prior to administration, sees that the medication has expire
PRIVACY CONCERN
A set of EKG strips with a patient’s private information is lying on a worktable An employee spots and conceals it before harm occurs
Events that are classified as “near misses” may not routinely be reported because of time restraints and the belief that they are not of value when, in fact, they are opportunities to learn, implement safer practices, and celebrate
All “Good Catches” or “Near Misses” should be reported in QSTATIM ashleys@humboldthospital.org
HC Public Health update IMMUNIZATION
CLINIC-2024
PublicHealthishosting immunizationclinicsforTdapand Meningitis-requiredforstudents entering7thand12thgrade.If parentsarenotsurewhethertheir childisuptodate,theycancallour office515-332-2492toverifyand scheduleifneeded.
Appointmentsarerequiredto ensurewehaveenoughvaccine supply.
Anyquestionsorconcernscontact PublicHealthat515-332-2492.
THURSDAY
June20th:9AM–3:30PM
THURSDAY
July18th:9AM–3:30PM
THURSDAY August1st:1:30PM–4PM
THURSDAY August8th:1PM–4PM
THURSDAY August15th:1PM–4PM
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
PREVENTION COALITION
HUMBOLDT NEEDS YOUR HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
VISION: Reduce rates of binge & heavy drinking and the mortality rate due to alcohol amongst adults ages 45 and older.
The Why:
Humboldt County has high rates of alcohol misuse.
Humboldt County consumes more gallons of alcohol per person (3.2) than the State of Iowa (2.6)
Alcohol-related deaths are higher in Humboldt County 13 per 10,000 people) than the State (8 per 10,000 people).
CONTACT US
Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month 9AM-10AM in the Foundation Conference Room at HCMH Ramona Kick, Prevention Specialist ramonak@cfrhelps.org
Kaitlyn Langel, Public Health 515-332-2492 ext. 326
The Humboldt County Prevention Coalition was put together to help our community in reducing the number of alcohol related deaths & misuse.
New Employeespotlight
Emily Anderson
Mental Health Therapist
Where Did You Grow Up: Webster City, Iowa.
Hobbies, talents, special interests? I enjoy gardening, painting/crafts, and fishing..
Best Vacation: Honeymoon in Munich, Germany
3 Words To Best Describe Me? Compassionate, Outgoing and Balanced.
Anthony Zigrang Lab
Where Did You Grow Up: Dayton, Iowa
What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Exercise, and outdoor activities, watching movies and TV shows
Best Vacation: Traveling to Canada and fishing on the Red River.
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? My girlfriend and my dog.
Clara Pearson
RN - Med/Surg
Where Did You Grow Up: Callender, Iowa
Best Vacation: Girls trip to Arizona
Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Running, going on walks, spending time with my family, playing volleyball and pickleball
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On?
Donating to charities, new car and save for my daughter’s future.
Megan Douglas
Mental Health Therapist
Where Did You Grow Up: Des Moines, IA
What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Being outside, camping, 4-wheeling, swimming, reading, music, anything together.
Best Vacation: South Dakota
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? My family and helping children in foster care.
HCMH has been recognized three years in a row by the Des Moines Register as a top workplace.
Check out the list of current openings and join our team here at HCMH!
Current Full Time Positions:
HR Director
RN - ER
RN (Nights) - LTC
Dietary Cook
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Current Part-Time Positions:
EMT/ERT/Driver
Dietary Aide CNA - Day in LTC
www.humboldthospital.org/employee
HCMH Clothing Store (online)
If you are looking for options to purchase HCMH gear outside of Genevieve's Gift Shop - we have two online stores available each with different options. Please note that dress code still applies (hoodies are not allowed to be worn to work).
Go to: www.humboldthospital.org/employee to view the two online store options.
Maintenance Requests
All maintenance requests need to be submitted to your leader. Each leader has access to our new maintenance request program called, “MaintainX” If you notice something like a leaky faucet, broken door, etc please inform your leader so they can submit a request
IT Help
Having trouble with your HCMH computer, printer, keyboard, email access, time clock, CPSI or Wifi?
Send an email to help@wintechnology.com
Are you looking to help out your fellow employees in times of need and hardship? This is an easy way to help out those people in need. The REACH Program has granted over $6,000 in employee aid over the last 5 years, but we cannot do that without your help.
What is REACH and how does it work?
The REACH Program is a financial assistance program sponsored by the HCMH Foundation. The purpose of the REACH Program is to make funds available to HCMH employees in times of unusual need
To make it work, we ask employees to consider a small gift (suggested amount $2/pay period or $52/year) which is placed into a fund, strictly for employee aid
Confidential applications will be accepted from eligible employees (full or part-time employees who have been employed for at least 12 months) who find themselves in unexpected circumstances and in need of financial assistance A committee reviews the applications for appropriateness of need and grants are made based on that information
Criteria for application and approval
Donations are purely voluntary and making, or not making, a contribution does not affect one’s chances of receiving a grant
Requests to the REACH Program may be submitted as the situation or need warrants Maximum allowable award is $500 with a lifetime cap at $5,000
Criteria considered in evaluating includes:
Unexpected occurrence or specific situation that significantly impacts the personal life of the employee, as well as seriously affecting the ability of the employee to work effectively
Health problems, which result in a depletion of personal PTO and excessive medical bills
Loss of family income
An occurrence that could have been anticipated or avoided by good advance planning or appropriate money management.
Frequency of application.
How are funds distributed?
The HCMH Foundation will make payments directly to the appropriate provider of service, not to the applicant
For example, if help was needed by paying the utility bill the Foundation would write a check directly to the utility company.
How can I contribute?
Contributions can be made in a number of ways:
A one-time check or cash
$2 (suggested) per pay period payroll deduction
One-time payroll deduction gift
Questions - reach out to
This program is funded by employee donations and its intended use is for employees who find themselves in an emergency situation that could not have been anticipated or avoided by good advance planning or appropriate monetary planning.
I wish to participate by contributing:
$ through payroll deduction (ONE-TIME)
$ per pay period for one year (suggested $2/pay period)
$ one-time check or cash Make checks payable to: HCMH Foundation
Please complete the information below:
Name:
Employee #:
Dept. Name:
Date:
Thank you!
Please return form to the HR Office/Mailbox
Questions? Contact Director of Community Development at 515-332-7626.
EEMPLOYEE MPLOYEE
APPRECIATION PICNIC BLS 9AM-Foundation ConferenceRoom BLS 2PM-Foundation ConferenceRoom 4:30PM-7:00PM (TaftPark) 8AM-10AM-Ardy MaeCoffeeTruck Organ/Tissue DonorEd. 12PM-Foundation ConferenceRoom 1PM-3PM-Main ScoopIceCream
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION PICNIC
Join us for our employee appreciation picnic taking place at Taft Park There will be grilled food, drink and ice cream from Main Scoop Ice Cream Truck available for you and your family free of charge. The park will provide plenty of activities and fun for kids too!
We will provide picnic tables - but feel free to bring blankets or chairs too!
BLS Renewal Class Friday, August 9th @ 9:00am Tuesday, August 20th @ 2:00pm (Must sign
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
RSVP BY AUGUST 2ND
(RSVP in mailroom or by emailing meganv@humboldthospital.org)
MONDAY - AUGUST 19TH - 4:30PM TO 7PM
TAFT PARK (N. TAFT STREET & 3RD ST. N.)
Bring your family and enjoy a complimentary meal provided by Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.
Join us for our employee appreciation picnic taking place at Taft Park. There will be grilled food, drink and ice cream available for you and your family free of charge. The park will provide plenty of activities and fun for kids too!
We will provide picnic tables - but feel free to bring blankets or chairs too!
Employee Shoutouts Parking
Spot WinnerreservedFor The Month
“This is the first time I have ever done someth like this that I have actually WANTED to come single time. The information you (Amanda T.) great small changes that add up to make a b Each week was different information that built on wha about the previous class I appreciate knowing I can re and I know you’ll get back to me”
"I would like to give a special thank you to Heather in the dietary department who went above and beyond by making dinner for our father while setting with my mother who was admitted at 6:30pm. She was very kind and considerate and showed so much empathy that was needed that very moment. Thank you Heather you are awesome."
"Mandy was so nice"
"Alison did a great job on the radio this morning."
I'm so grateful to Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and Emily Anderson!
Was so happy to see Emily again. She has made a tremendous difference in my mental health Front desk very kind And then seeing Shay Gonder made the day complete
Kenzie is always so helpful and understanding! She is the best! :)
The Cardiac girls are great people
Very great care, Bri in radiology was very professional and nice
The entire staff was great. Kaylie was so very caring and kind. She made sure I was going to have all the help I needed at home after I left the ER.
I was very happy with the care we received from start to finish. Dr. Lewis was kind, compassionate and informative. Ann, Nicole, and Savanah worked well together and kept us informed. Connie from lab and Angie from Radiology were fast, friendly and comforting.
Dr Lewis, Stacey Clarken and the ER nursing staff went above and beyond to make sure any questions I had were answered and that I was comfortable during my visit to the ER. They were very caring and compassionate!
The woman who primarily attends the front desk(Diana) is WONDERFUL We so appreciate her Connie in the Lab is always so friendly Dr Paul is compassionate And our home health care nurse Ashley should get a Gold Medal for her accurate diagnosis and action
Angie was so kind, friendly & competent! She did a great job!?
Tammy is amazing at her job. 10/10 and highly recommend!
The team between Amanda Thul and the registration are seriously amazing.
I cannot say enough about how wonderful all these people treated my little grandson and our Family. They all Went Above and beyond to provided the care, support and therapy he needed to recover from his injury!I Would Definitely recommend this facility to anyone. A special thanks to Tanya and John (OT) for going above and beyond! God Bless All of You!!
Jac and Jaca were very good and understood my concerns . I couldn't have asked for better therapy
Alanna's Jacobson goes above and beyond to help you feel better! She is the best I have ever had that has worked on me, Jon would be 2nd in line Humboldt has a great PT Department, please appreciate them! I know I do!!
Teresa, my therapist, is very caring, knowledgeable and professional. She is an asset to HCMH.
I either have Brian or Taylor who are both very professional and excellent in their job. Nicole Boyle is an asset for my health journey. Thank you for such clear, targeted assistance with consideration for the whole human. Lovely experiences this far.
Dr Croo and Todd were very personable and answered all my questions. Lilly was very friendly and courteous.
Lindsey is great Explains everything thoroughly
Employees Of The Moment
April Schmidt
Ashley Steward
Carol Shuey
Hailey Stone
Jill Schiltz
Jon Canavan
Kassie Wyatt
Kayla Mock
Kayla Overton
Kybray Little
Kyrsten Chapman
Laura Lange*
Lili Lechuga
Lisa Minor**
Lyndsay Nolting
Macenzie Leffler
Mandy Olsen
Mike Glover
Morgan Olson
Nicole Dentlinger
Payton Fevold
Ron Poldevaart
Sandy Hanson
Sara Moore
Savanah Sanders*
Shay Gonder
Shea Rose
Sheri Hotovec
Sydney Karr
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
Sheanelle Rose, 1 Year
Samantha Baardson, 1 Year
Joseph Nino, 1 Year
Taylor Banwart, 1 Year
Jennifer Collins, 2 Years
Marina Chambers, 2 Years
Brienne Berte, 2 Years
Brooke Bleil, 3 Years
Lyndsay Nolting, 3 Years
Maribeth Shiflett, 3 Years
Bridget Yetmar, 4 Years
Linda Brawdy, 4 Years
Constance Stewart- Ellis,4 Years
Paula Myers, 5 Years
Laura Lange, 6 Years
Allison North, 6 Years
Lindsey Chardoulias, 6 Years
Tamela Kuehnast, 7 Years
Kaitlyn Langel, 7 Years
Cara Hauser, 8 Years
Teresa Reinig-Olesch, 8 Years
Scottie Vollrath, 9 Years
Stacy Willard, 18 Years
David Knight, 20 Years
Luann Christopher, 43 Years
Employee Of The Moment
EOM Cards
What are EOM (Employee Of The Moment) cards?
This is a recognition and reward program designed for employees to give praise when another employee goes above and beyond our Key Service Behaviors and Values. Please make sure to fill it out with the specific occurrence you noticed.
Example: “I observed you yesterday walking a patient to their car in the rain with an umbrella”.
Fill out when you observe an employee going above the standards set with our Key Service Behaviors and Values
DO give specific examples – no generalized statements please DO fill out completely: including first and last name and department.
DO NOT take advantage of this tool - it’s specifically created to give people recognition for going ABOVE and BEYOND their daily duties.
Once filled out, place in our recognition boxes, Alison Angstrom’s mailbox, or slide under her office door.
ALWAYS
Thank you for your commitment to providing exceptional care
Lindsey Chardoulias
I want to take the opportunity to acknowledge an incredible act of kindness I witnessed by Lindsey She often goes above and beyond for her patients and coworkers, whether it be scheduling flexibly to accommodate patient's schedules, buying little treats for regular patients and coworkers, anticipating others needs, and problem solving on all levels. In particular was a day last week where I just thought wow - that's just REALLY NICE. A regular patient of ours called our office and said he was coming out for lab work. He does not walk well, uses oxygen, and was coming alone He said could you come get me when I get to the hospital Lindsey didn't even hesitate She said sure, I'll watch out the window and come get you when I see you. I almost thought she was kidding! But she hung up the phone, got on the computer and registered the patient for lab, then watched out the window for his vehicle He pulled up shortly later and parked, and she went out with a wheelchair to grab him. Did I mention it was absolutely POURING rain. One of those days where it was sheets of rain and zero visibility. She ran out there and got him inside as fast as she could and took him to lab, then made sure he got back to his car.
I was impressed. She could have simply called down to lab to relay the message (and avoid the soaked clothes) but she decided he trusted us enough to call us directly so she wanted to follow through. Lindsey is willing to help out wherever and whenever needed and is a fantastic example of a team player in our culture at HCMH
Congratulations Lindsey on being Humboldt County Memorial Hospital's Healthcare Hero!
August 1st: Garlic Shrimp/Gyros
August 2nd: Asian Fusion Burritos/Tenderloin
August 3rd: Baked Fish/Honey Chicken Thigh
August 4th: Pot Roast/Smothered Chicken
August 5th: Teriyaki Chicken/Hummus Toast
August 6th: Pork Bites w/Garlic Sauce/French Dip
August 7th: Gourmet Grilled Cheese/Baked Fish
August 8th: Meatloaf/Chicken Kiev
August 9th: Chicken Alfredo/BBQ Chicken Thigh
August 10th: Breaded Cod/Cornflake Chicken
August 11th: Ham Balls/Beef Stroganoff
August 12th: Beef and Broccoli/BBQ Turkey Power Bowls
August 13th: Brats/Caprese Chicken
August 14th: State Fair Food Day
August 15th: Turkey/Cooks Choice
August 16th: Cooks Choice/Chicken Cordon Bleu
August 17th: BBQ Beef/Oven Fried Chicken
August 18th: Vegetable Lasagna/Pork Tenderloin
August 19th: Bacon Cheeseburgers/Chicken Fried Steak
August 20th: Street Tacos/Breaded Chicken Thigh
August 21st: Sub Day/Cod
August 22nd: Philly Quesadillas/Beef Brisket
August 23rd: Fish and Chips/Swiss Steak
August 24th: Pork Ribs/Chicken Drumsticks
August 25th: Pesto Turkey/Baked Cod w/Garlic Butter
August 26th: BBQ Pork Chop/Blackened Shrimp Caesar
Salad
August 27th: Chicken Strips/Pork Paprika
August 28th: Arbys Day
August 29th: Carne Asada Tots/Garlic Shrimp
August 30th: Chicken Fajitas
August 31st: Nashville Hot Chicken/Honey Thigh
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