Vital Signs - June 2024

VITAL

In This Issue:

Wellness Group Update:

Diabetes Support Group

Dietitian's Corner:

Fresh Start Article

8 Week: Weight Loss Class

Outpatient Schedule/Providers

Long Term Care Update

Springvale Independent Living Update

Public Health - Sun Safety

Humboldt County Prevention Coalition

New Employee Spotlight

Current Available Positions

REACH Program

Calendar of Events

Employees

Shout Outs/Anniversaries

HCMH Café Menu

Healthy Plate Meals

6/4: Egg roll bowl

6/11: Mediterranean chicken salad

6/25: Salmon Poke bowl

Wellness Challenge

June Challenge

June 21st is Yoga Day. See the next page for an example of how to do a 5minute gentle morning yoga stretch. There are many benefits of yoga:

9 BENEFITS OF YOGA

Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility. ...

Yoga helps with back pain relief. ...

Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms. ...

Yoga benefits heart health. ...

Yoga relaxes you, to help you sleep better. ...

Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods. ...

Yoga helps you manage stress.

Try this gentle 5 minute yoga routine anytime, use it to start taking some time for yourself each day and reap the benefits listed above.

Child’s Pose

Deepen the breath Keep your hands far forward and elbows off the ground, stretching the upper body.

Cat Cow Stretch

Inhale - drop the belly, cow pose

Exhale - round the spin, cat pose Repeat 5-8 times.

Thread the Needle

Stay for 3-5 breaths on each side of your body

Downward Dog

Bend knees one by one, stretching out the back of the legs.

Ragdoll

Hug elbows, knees can be bent, release neck and spine Rock side to side

Seated Spine Twist

Stay for 3-5 breaths on each side of your body.

Diabetes Support Group

Session Topics and Dates:

Wednesday, June 12th

It’s OK to Travel (vacation coming up?

Learn how to enjoy your time away and travel safely with diabetes/continue to prevent type 2 diabetes)

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.

Dietician's Corner

Follow: @TheBalancedEatingRD

IT’S TIME FOR A FRESH START

By Amanda Thul, RD, LD

If you’ve tried losing weight and either couldn’t lose weight or regained everything you’ve lost PLUS some, you’re not alone. Despite what we’re told, weight loss isn’t as simple as eating less and eating less isn’t as simple as people make it out to be!

Majority of weight loss programs out there are designed for you to fail It isn’t a matter of needing more self-control or having a food (or sugar) addiction There is a reason the wellness industry is a 56 trillion-dollar industry Ever notice that it’s never clear exactly why some foods have zero points and others have lots on popular point tracking plans? What about the plans that include premade food, bars, shakes…etc? Yes, they can be a great tool for weight loss but what about if you don’t want to eat those the rest of your life to maintain your weight loss? Most programs don’t give you the education and skills to succeed on your own or help you transition off of the diet plan

Attempting weight loss on your own can also be confusing and overwhelming There are so many differing opinions out there on the best way to approach weight loss. Do you eat carbs or not? Is it okay to eat before bed or do you need to fast at least 12 hours? What about snacking? Am I tracking calories or macros? It’s enough to give up before even getting started Some weight loss advice can be harmful to both physical and mental health

It's time to approach weight loss in a new way with a Fresh Start. I have a new 8week weight loss program, Fresh Start. How is this program different than all the others? The program is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and resources for you to have successful weight loss even after the 8 weeks is done

We talk about more than just food Everyone knows following a restrictive diet works short term but not once life happens, so we ditch the dieting approach We focus on thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes around food and eating. You will learn to identify your hunger and fullness cues, learn more about why you’re eating and recognize eating patterns that might be helping or getting in the way of your weight loss goals Learn different strategies to get into a calorie deficit besides just “eat less” We focus on nourishing your body, not depriving it This program is also aimed to help reduce food noise and help you feel confident and in control about and around food

What if you’ve started a weight loss medication, can you still do the program? Yes! Research tells us that lifestyle changes are still beneficial and promote additional weight loss Healthful approaches to weight loss are just as important when taking medications to promote safe weight loss for both your physical and mental health Learning and understanding your eating patterns and behaviors and how to align those for your goals is especially vital if you’re on a short-term medication or may need to stop the medication in the future.

Fresh Start meets weekly for 8 weeks and then participants have access to join a FREE monthly support group So, you’re never completely alone on your weight loss journey There is a one-time fee at the beginning of the program and you’ll never be asked to pay anything after that No small print, I promise! For more information or to get your name on the list for the next Fresh Start course, call me (Amanda) at 515-332-7608.

I’d love to help you weed through the nutrition pseudoscience and get to the answer Reach me at the hospital at 515-332-7608.

F R E S H S T A R T

Dan Olsen, DO Urology

Megan Eastman, ARNP Iowa Heart

Kathryn Foy, ARNP Dermatology

Tracey Wellendorf, MD Ear, Nose, Throat Gastroenterology

JohnMichael ChuaChiaco,MD Iowa Heart Hematology & Oncology

Starr Banwell, HIS Audiology&Hearing Orthopedics

Emile Li, MD

Jamey Gregersen,ARNP Orthopedics BenBecker, MSMSc,PA-C

Berryhill

Kenneth Adams, DO AmyFaga,MSN, ARNP,FNP-C

Gastroenterology

Mark Hartman, DPM, FACFAS

Ericha Worple, DO General Surgery

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Darren Croo, MD General Surgery

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.

SarahTofilon,MD Hugo Rivadeneyra,MD

DavidIlceski,MD

Podiatry

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Long Term Care update

CNA Appreciation

Help us in showing appreciation to our HCMH CNA’s for all that they do. Our residents and their families extend the warmest thank you to our CNA’s for the work they do day in and day out.

Sharp Mind

to deal with challenging situations

Big Heart

for lots of care for each of their patients

Strong Back

to meet the daily physical demands

Big Smile

that will brighten anyone’s day

Sharp -Ears

to listen like no other

Tough Stomach

because it’s not always pretty

Strong Wit

most days require a good sense of humor

Anatomy of a CNA

Steel

Feet because there’s plenty of standing and on-the-go time

Springvale SIL update

Mother’s Day Fun!

We celebrated all of our Mother’s/Grandmother’s at Independent Living for Mother’s Day. The tenants really enjoyed our Mother’s Day Tea and their fancy hats the staff made for them.

HC Public Health

update

Humboldt County Public Health was awarded 3 GALLONS of SPF 50 to be distributed throughout the community and to use at different events through a grant from Iowa HHS and Iowa Cancer Consortium

We plan to place one at the Humboldt Family Aquatic Center and the two others will be at various locations and community gatherings.

If you know of a large event happening that would be a good place to have extra sunscreen let us know! If you use any of our sunscreen snap a photo and share it with us .

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

Abby Wickre

Speech Therapist

Where Did You Grow Up: Humboldt, Iowa.

Hobbies, talents, special interests? I enjoy being involved at my church, anything outdoors like hiking, fishing, riding bikes - you name it! I also enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Best Vacation: Oklahoma to see Ree Drummond’s ranch!

What Does Extraordinary Customer Service Mean To You? Going above and beyond to make sure each patient knows they are cared about I highly value building rapport with clients and tailor care to each patient’s individual needs and interests

Brett Harklau

EMT - ER

Where Did You Grow Up: Humboldt, Iowa.

What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Bike riding, walking, boating at the lake and just chatting.

Best Vacation: Marco Island, FL but would love to go to Greece.

Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Reading, painting, hanging out with friends and family.

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? Make-A-Wish donation and a trip to Greece

Sandy Hanson

EVS

Where Did You Grow Up: BattleCreek, Iowa

Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Reading and singing. What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Gardening, boating, camping and going out for supper.

3 Words That Best Describe Me: Faithful, Supportive, Positive.

Best Vacation: A week in my camper alone.

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? My kids.

Morgan Olson

ER - LPN

Where Did You Grow Up: Humboldt, Iowa. Hobbies, talents, special interests? Spending time outdoors, camping at the lake.

Best Vacation: Arizona

3 Words That Best Describe Me: Kind-hearted, Smart, Responsible If I won the lottery, I would spend my winnings on: Take my whole family on a vacation.

Akaysa Duitscher

CNA - LTC

Where Did You Grow Up: Rolfe, Iowa.

What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Basketball, pickleball, spikeball, hiking and playing card games.

Best Vacation: Florida.

3 Words That Best Describe Me: Passionate, Competitive, HardWorking. If I won the lottery, I would spend my winnings on: A golden retriever

Mary Vollrath

Med/Surg - PRN

Where Did You Grow Up: Hastings, Minnesota. What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Reading, walks with my children, truly enjoying my family, and being a nurse.

Best Vacation: Branson, Missouri.

3 Words That Best Describe Me: Kind, Goofy, Innovative. If I won the lottery, I would spend my winnings on: My family and friends

Favorite Quote: Be Yourself

WE ARE HIRING!

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:

RN (Nights) - ER

RN (Nights) - Med/Surg

RN (Weekend/Nights) - Med/Surg

CNA (Night) - LTC

Dietary Cook

Current Part-Time Positions:

EMT/ERT/Driver

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.

Your one mandatory Community Outreach Activity is due June 30th

5:30PM- Humboldt HighSchool BLS 3PM-Foundation ConferenceRoom 8AM-10AM-Ardy MaeCoffeeTruck 11AM-4PM BigAcai

10:30AM-2PM FeedShack

WED THU FRI SAT ScrubShow 11AM-6PM:Foundation ConferenceRoom

WISHES ON DECK: ALL-STAR GAME

2nd Annual All-Star Softball Game will take place this year at Southeast Polk High School on June 23rd at 4PM Money raised from this event will go back to Humboldt County - Make A Wish, until we hit our mark of $300,000 Once reached, the remaining money will go to Make A Wish - Iowa 350 kids in Iowa are waiting for their wish to be granted - help our Humboldt kiddos get their wish!

Renewal

Friday, June 14th @ 9:00am Monday, June 24th @ 3:00pm (Must sign

TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH - 1PM TO 4PM

VFW LOAN CLOSET (607 1ST AVE. S.)

Our patients of Humboldt County and the surrounding area are in desperate need of these good, clean and safe items below.

Canes Walkers (of all kinds)

Crutches

Wheelchairs

Lift Chairs Bed Rails

Shoe Horns Reachers

Dressing Sticks

Toilet Frames

Toilet Raisers Commodes

Shower Benches

Shower Chairs

We also accept monetary donations to purchase new equipment.

If you have any questions about the equipment you are wanting to donate please call the HCMH Therapy Department at 515-332-4200.

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 a cookie 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!

June 28th - 11AM to 6PM - Foundation Conference Room

Employee Shoutouts

"Angie Guy and radiology teams continue to and caring Angie explained each step of the performed"

"Kenzie is awesome and he staff was great!"

Parking Spot Winnerreserved

For The Month

"Diana at the front desk personally walked me back to infusion medicine as I had not been there since the remodel and relocation. I had the same infusion nurse that I had a couple of months ago. She is very welcoming and explains everything. Always making sure I am comfortable too."

"Cathy was amazing! I appreciated her care and information she shared It was my first time receiving an iron infusion and she made it a great experience!"

"Brianna Jenson is an amazing. She was super friendly and very informative about the mammogram. "

"Our pre-op Nurse, Cindy was so kind and sweet."

"Tammy explained everything she was doing and why. Very good."

"Very good care in a Humboldt Dr Adam's THE BEST!"

"Dr. Worthington did a great job explaining the injury so we could understand. He was also great with my son. We were very happy with the care provided by the entire staff. "

"Theresa, Alannah and Taylor all gave me great care. They are very kind and understanding. Very good at their jobs, always listened and were tremendously helpful in getting me back to where I needed and wanted to be. "

"Love talking with Laurie, she's the BEST! I also see Nicole Both are great!"

"Katie (Legvold) is the best!"

Jon is the absolute BEST!! I highly recommend him as an OT.

Jennifer, Jill and Erin are fabulous in the front office! They are always so nice.

Employees Of The Moment

Alison Angstrom

Ashley Kuker

Autumn Wood

Brittany Allen

Courtney Palmer

Erin Sunktken

Jessi Lantz

Jordan Erie

Karley Gascho

Kayla Overton

Kyrsten Chapman

Lindsey Chardoulias

Lori Habben

Megan Vote

Nolan Vitzthum

Val Cleveland

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

Sherry Kunert, 40 years

Kimberly Schipull, 21 years

Shawn Green, 17 years

Victor Bycroft, 10 years

Diana Thompson, 8 years

AJ Mason, 8 years

Jonathan Naaf, 8 years

Madeline Vosika, 6 years

Lori Perez, 6 years

Jaxon Kampen, 5 years

Karen Point, 5 years

Brook Goodell, 5 years

Kimberly Hoover, 4 years

Rylie Donahe, 3 years

Jessica Berte, 3 years

Kennedy Payer, 3 years

Dallas Huddleson, 2 year

Addieana Wiemers, 2 year

Matthew Colley, 2 year

Brittany Allen, 1 year

Ashley Hern, 1 year

Lauren Rawdon, 1 year

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.

HOSPITAL WEEK RECAP

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED ALL THE ACTIVITIES FROM LAST MONTH

#WeAreHealthcare

June 1st: Ribs/Chicken Drumsticks

June 2nd: Pesto Turkey/Baked Cod w/Garlic Butter

June 3rd: BBQ Pork Chop/Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

June 4th: Chicken Strips/Egg Roll Bowl

June 5th: Gyros/Herb Roasted Salmon

June 6th: Sub Day/Garlic Shrimp

June 7th: Tenderloins/Sloppy Joes

June 8th: Honey Chicken/Cooks Choice

June 9th: Pot Roast/Smothered Chicken

June 10th: Teriyaki Chicken/Lasagna

June 11th: Mediterranean Chicken Salad/Chicken Sandwich

June 12th: Wraps/Chicken Breast

June 13th: Meatloaf/Chicken Kiev

June 14th: Pork Chop & Mushroom Sauce/Chili Dogs

June 15th: Breaded Cod/Cornflake Chicken

June 16th: Ham Balls/Beef Stroganoff

June 17th: Pulled Pork/Beef and Broccoli

June 18th: Hamburgers/Honey Pork

June 19th: Rueben/Garlic Chicken

June 20th: Baked Potato/Herb Turkey

June 21st: Cooks Choice/Chicken Cordon Bleu

June 22nd: BBQ Beef/Oven Fried Chicken

June 23rd: Vegetable Lasagna/Pork Tenderloin

June 24th: Cooks Choice/Chicken Fried Steak

June 25th: Poke Salmon Bowl/Bread Chicken Thigh

June 26th: Burrito Day

June 27th: Hu Hot Day

June 28th: Swiss Steak/Cooks Choice

June 29th: Pork Ribs/Chicken Drumsticks

June 30th: Cooks Choice/Chicken Strips

J U N E M E N U C H E C K O U T T H E M E N U F O R T H I S M O N T H