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Hurley prohibits the taking of retaliatory and/or disciplinary action against employees for reporting safety or quality of care concerns to The Joint Commission.

N O T I C E S Office of Quality Monitoring: Employees with safety or quality concerns at Hurley may contact The Joint Commission.

Email: complaint@jointcommission.org, Fax: 630.792.5636 Mail: The Joint Commission, 1 Renaissance Blvd., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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Corporate compliance/human resources

human resources M A I N TA I N I N G A C C U R AT E U P - T O - D AT E I N F O An essential function of Human Resources is to maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information, and to safeguard employee information in a confidential manner. We rely on employees to report changes or corrections to their personal information in a timely fashion.

Personal information collected by Hurley Medical Center can include, but is not limited to, employee names, home addresses, telephone numbers, personal (non-Hurley) e-mail addresses and emergency contacts.

Employees are expected to keep their personal information up to date. Employees can update their personal information in OASIS/ Employee Space. OASIS, the system of record for employee information, intersects Human Resources and Information Technology and allows HR processes to occur electronically and integrates with other systems utilized by the medical center. Keeping your employee information current is the best way to ensure you receive important communications from the medical center.

NAME CHANGES. To submit a Name Change, log in to OASIS and click on “My Profile,” then click the “Change Name” button on the toolbar and complete the form. The request is submitted electronically to Human Resources for review and approval.

You must provide an updated Social Security card with your new name, as required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Before we can change an employee’s name in the system, a legal document of the name change, such as marriage certificate or divorce decree, must be provided. You can attach a PDF of the document to your

request, or deliver it to the HR Service Center or Employee Drop Box located on the 6th Floor of the School of Nursing Building.

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Employees whose position requires a license, registration or certification are responsible for changing their name with the governing entity for that credential. Human Resources will validate the change through the primary source verification process.

ADDRESS CHANGES. To submit a change of address, go to the Personal Information page under My Profile.

Click the Change Address button under the Addresses section and complete the form. The request routes to Human Resources for verification and approval.

CONTACT INFORMATION. To add or update personal telephone numbers or e-mail addresses, go to the Contact Information section of the Personal Information page to add or update this information.

HURLEY ALERTS. Employees may elect to receive Hurley Alerts from the HMC Emergency Alert System. Check the box on the My Profile screen to Opt-In. Refer to the instructions for further details.

Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure that your information is up to date. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the HR Service Center at 810.262.9140 or email hrservicecenter@hurleymc.com.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM Hurley Medical Center is always looking for great people, and you can help. If you know someone who you think would be a great addition to our organization and they meet the qualifications, it will be worth $1,000 if you refer them for employment and they are hired. Remember that to be considered for the Referral Incentive Program, the candidate must have two or more years of experience.

Human Resources is currently looking for experienced professionals for the position listed below:

Alexandra French, Graduate Nurse Alexandria Buchalski, Graduate Nurse Amber Rochefort, Graduate Nurse Andrea Ackerman, Graduate Nurse Angela Coffey, Gen Duty Nurse/Charge Nurse Ashley Braley, Gen Duty Nurse/Charge Nurse Ashley McClellan, Social Work Case Manager Ashley Schneider, HPMS - Nurse Home Visitor Bailey Whitman, Respiratory Therapy Student Benita Smith, Service Representative Brandi Calhoun, HPMS - Office Assistant Brandon Gibson, Physical Therapy Student Brandylyn Stafford, Graduate Nurse Chantel Clemons, HPMS - Nurse Home Visitor Charo Adams, Host/Hostess Dakota Stefanko, Graduate Nurse Daniel Schneider, Gen Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse Eman Alnajjar, Respiratory Therapy Student Emilia Gnida, Wellness Intern Faimah Mohamed, Medical Assistant Gabriella Santiago, Respiratory Therapy Student Griffen Woycehoski, Respiratory Therapy Student Hailey Murray, Graduate Nurse Isaac Hopkins, Respiratory Therapy Student Jaclyn O’Connor, Graduate Nurse Jenna Zineddin, Graduate Nurse Jennifer Fogelsonger, Respiratory Therapy Student Jewel Barber, Public Safety Officer John Hepburn, Graduate Nurse Johnny Sebok, Pharmacy Technician Kody Eddy, Graduate Nurse Kristal Fernandez, Pharmacy Technician Latasha Fordham, Respiratory Therapy Student Madison Hedrick, Respiratory Therapy Student Madison Hogbin, Radiology Student Martin Maxwell, Graduate Nurse Mary Muter, Ultrasound Student Megan Parkinson, Respiratory Therapy Student Melissa Henson, Graduate Nurse Messiah Douglas, Public Safety Officer Morgan Gasso, Graduate Nurse Natalie Robinson, Respiratory Therapy Student Paige Wendland, Radiology Student Rachel Lockridge, Medical Assistant Raven Rosborough, Nursing Assistant Rebecca Duncan, Gen Duty Nurse/Charge Nurse Sara Howarth, General Duty Nurse Sarah Halstead, Graduate Nurse Shanna May, Respiratory Therapy Student Shantese Banks, Graduate Nurse Shaquantae Lyles, Orderly Shelby Dimick, Gen Duty Nurse/Charge Nurse Shenika Flood, Nursing Assistant Stephanie Wheaton, Gen Duty Nurse/Charge Nurse Taylor Cullen, Respiratory Therapy Student Taylor Dawes, Respiratory Therapy Student Thomas Blondin, Respiratory Therapy Student Tiffany Muma, Physical Therapy Student Tina Tiggs, Respiratory Therapy Student Tonie Gazso, Gen Duty Nurse/Charge Nurse YaToya Holmes, Medical Staff Data Specialist

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Please send resumes to: Summer Jenkins, Benefits Comp & Recruitment Manager, at sjenkin1@hurleymc.com.

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december 2020 recap

Hoping for magic and miracles Thank you Hurley Volunteer Corps for making the adorable holiday outfits!

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december 2020 recap

elf on the shelf results are in!

Thank you to all of the Hurley Teams who submitted creative entries showing a busy Elf on the Shelf at the hospital. More than 1,000 people liked the photos, bringing smiles to people's faces.

First Place Winner: Labor & Delivery with 364 Likes!

MFM Ultrasound came in 2nd with 240 Likes!

Nutrition Services had 137 Likes

Finance had 134 Likes!

PEDS Ambulatory had 106 Likes!

A special thank you

to our Public Safety Director Matt Murray and the Mundy Firefighters for providing a parade around Hurley so patients could see Santa from their windows!

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hurley diversity & inclusion council

meet our In an effort to continue to respond to the suggestions shared through the Diversity and Inclusion Survey results, we are taking yet another step to communicate information about hospital leadership. Historically we have only shared information about the members of the Hurley Board of Managers when they join the Board, and if they become an officer of the Board.

Given that many of our Board members have served multiple five-year terms, it may have been quite some time since we featured them in an employee newsletter.

Per the City of Flint Charter, the Board of Hospital Managers of the City of Flint consists of fifteen members, and at least 3/4 of the Board members must be residents of the City of Flint.

Additionally, no more than three members shall be a member of any medical or health profession.

Board members are appointed by the City of Flint Mayor with approval of the Flint City Council.

Board members have many duties associated with the leadership and direction of the hospital, one of the most important being the appointment of the President and CEO who serves at the pleasure of the Board. Additionally, they must approve all Vice Presidential appointments.

Another important duty beyond the fiscal and quality oversight of the organization includes the credentialing of all of the medical staff. Leading the meetings to ensure the extensive oversight responsibilities are met is the Board Chair. Our current Chair of the Board of Managers is Frances Gilcreast. Other members of the board include: Philip Shaltz and Charlotte Edwards.

PHILIP S H A LT Z has been a member of the Hurley Board of Managers since 2008. He is the President of Shaltz Automation, as well as President-Founder of ValuePoint, LLC and a managing partner of Uptown Six, LLC and Uptown Developments LLC. Mr. Shaltz is also a member of the Hurley Foundation Board. He received a BS Degree in Packaging from Michigan State University in 1970 and is involved in a number of community activities, serving on several Boards, and is the founder of the Flint Diaper Bank and the Blueberry Ambassadors Program that encourages local school aged children to perform at least three random acts of kindness and then write about their experience to inspire others to also pay it forward. In 2011, Mr. Shaltz received the Distinguished Alumni Award of Mott Community College. Mr. Shaltz currently serves on the Community

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Board for Huntington Bank, as well as the United Way of Genesee County Board. Mr. Shaltz served as the Board of Managers Vice Chair from 2011-2012, Chair from 20132014 and Board Treasurer from 2019-2020.

In October of this year, he was elected Board Vice Chair. Mr. Shaltz has been married to his wife, Ardele, for 50 years and has two children, Carrie and Jason.

When asked about his service on the Board of Managers, Mr. Shaltz stated, “It is an honor and privilege to serve with my fellow Board members and represent the great institution of Hurley Medical Center within the Flint community.” He further stated he does want Hurley staff and physicians to know that he and the rest of the Board of Managers do very much appreciate the hard-working men and women of the hospital who have persevered and continued caring for the members of our community during this unprecedented pandemic. Their commitment and loyalty has not gone unnoticed.

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CHARLOTTE EDWARDS has been a member of the Hurley Board of Managers since 2002. Ms. Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a Master of Arts degree from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. In 1997, Ms. Edwards earned a Certificate in Community & Economic Development from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. In 2013, Ms. Edwards received the Community Spirit Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis for her outstanding dedication to affordable housing and community economic development. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Edwards held the position of Vice President & Community Development Officer with Citizens Bank in Flint. Ms. Edwards is

a passionate volunteer for communityfocused activities. She serves on the boards of the Community Capital Development Corporation, the Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute and is a Local Advisory Committee Member for LISC Flint (Local Initiatives Support Corporation). Ms. Edwards did serve as the Board of Managers Vice Chair from 2010-2011, as Board Chair from 20122013, and as Board Secretary from 20192020. In October of 2020, she was elected Treasurer of the Board of Managers.

When asked to comment on her service as a Board member, Ms. Edwards stated “Hurley is a most valuable asset of our community from both a health and economic perspective, I am honored and privileged to serve as a member of the Board of Hospital Managers.”

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december of the month DANIELLE MIDDLETON

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aring for some of the sickest COVID-19 patients and stepping up to fill in for loved ones who cannot visit, Danielle Middleton, BSN, RN, our December Employee of the Month, is a true hero. Normally Danielle and her team provide care in the Intermediate Critical Care Unit (ICCU), but after the pandemic hit, their unit seamlessly switched to caring for critical COVID patients in what could be described as a COVID ICU. Despite the demands of her job, Danielle considers it an honor to care for her patients.

She describes being able to help patients, as well as their families, when they are most vulnerable as the best part of her job. Her superior compassion is always felt, something her patients treasure, especially now. “Family and loved ones can’t see them now, so we really have to become the patients’ family—we hold their hands and comfort them,” shares Danielle. “Just being able to comfort them when loved ones can’t be there, it’s a privilege for me.”

to. “The people I work with, I couldn’t do this without them,” Danielle says. “We’re very close. We cry on each other’s shoulders and we may yell, but we’ve really come together as a team.”

“Danielle embodies the spirit of teamwork and is consistently found to be helping others on the unit,” boasts Michele Gilmore, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager, ICCU & PCU. “Danielle has also been a great mentor for our newly hired staff and creates a supportive learning environment for them. Danielle is one of the most compassionate, patient and kind RNs that I have worked with. Her dedication to the unit, staff, patients and Hurley goes above and beyond.”

"Danielle embodies the spirit of teamwork and is consistently found to be helping others on the unit."

Danielle has a breadth of experience. Prior to her nursing career, she served eight years in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces. Afterward, she moved to Michigan to be close to her husband’s family and earned her BSN at UofM-Flint. It was then that Danielle was drawn to Hurley. “I did most of my clinicals at Hurley and just fell in love with the atmosphere,” recalls Danielle. “I did some clinicals at other places, but I just fell in love with the patient population here.”

In May, Danielle will have been with our ICCU for three years. She values how her coworkers find ways to lighten the mood. For example, when a physician’s assistant was ecstatic to get a label maker, the group used it to label everyday items in her office. Then, in the early days of the pandemic, someone taped a little area by the nurses’ station and declared it the dancing square, where anyone could stand and just dance if they needed

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Working in a high-stress environment, Danielle knows the importance of taking time to relax. She decompresses by reading, taking warm baths, spending time with her husband and son, watching movies and going for walks.

She also enjoys working on home improvement projects, like refinishing furniture. Danielle deeply appreciates her support system. In addition to her husband and son, Danielle can always count on her extended family to be there for her, whether it be in the form of flowers from her in-laws or a call or text from her mom and sister.

Danielle received a gift package that included a pizza party with her team, a day off with pay, a Team Hurley All-Star fleece jacket, a one-month membership to the YMCA, a $25 Sodexo gift card, a $25 gift card from Sovita Credit Union, a $25 gift card to the Hurley Lobby Shop and a framed certificate. Congratulations, Danielle!

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cmn 30th anniversary shirts Thank you to all those in our Hurley family who purchased the special CMN 30th Year t-shirts inspired by artwork created by Hurley miracle child, Reese Vargo, a ten-year-old cancer survivor. We are so grateful to all of you for joining us in our effort to save children's lives and give families hope! We cannot wait to see what the year 2021 has in store.

holiday donation drive for hurley kids We were extremely impressed by the support of our Hurley family and the community during our first ever holiday donation drive for Hurley Kids. The Child Life Services team received several, much-needed items during our drive that will allow them to continue to make the hospital environment a little more friendly for Hurley kids and their families.

state bank donation The State Bank in Fenton recently provided gift cards for pediatric oncology patients and their families to enjoy this holiday season. We are so grateful to have such wonderful partners throughout the community who care about Hurley Children's Hospital!

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physicians connection

Hurley Online CME To get FREE continuing medical education online, please visit: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar for the following topics that have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™: • Ethical Principles – Choosing Wisely (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for medical ethics.)

• Managing the Chronic Opioid User (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for pain and symptom management.)

• Promoting Safety when Prescribing Opioids (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for pain and symptom management.)

• Human Trafficking: the Role of the Healthcare Provider (This activity fulfills the LARA training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking requirements.)

• AJCC 8th Edition Breast Cancer Staging • Drug Endangered Children • Pediatric Burns • Pelvic Organ Prolapse • Physician Burn Out • Stroke Care • Thyroid Cancer Management • Impact of Racism on Children and Adolescents WATCH FOR Online CME COMING SOON: The Impact of Racism on Children and Adolescents

Coronavirus Educational Resources There is a Novel Coronavirus Education Resources webpage on the ACCME website at www.accme.org/ coronavirus-resources that includes a list of accredited continuing education (CE) activities and additional resources that can help the clinician community respond to the novel coronavirus public health emergency.

The majority of the CE activities are Free.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MICHIGAN MEDICAL DOCTORS Authority: Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL

Each medical doctor is required to complete 150 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which a minimum 75 hours of the required 150 hours must be earned in courses or programs designated as Category 1 programs.

A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education must be earned in the area of medical ethics. A minimum of 3 hours of continuing education must be earned in the area of pain and symptom management.

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Mandatory Training Standards HUMAN TRAFFICKING R338.2413 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements.

Rule 113. (1) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual seeking licensure or licensed shall complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES R 338.3135 Opioids and other controlled substances awareness training standards for prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances; requirements.

Rule 35. (1) An individual who is applying for a controlled substance license or who is licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances pursuant to section 7303 of the act, MCL 333.7303, shall complete a 1-time training, in opioids and controlled substances awareness.

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cme Needs Assessment Survey results are in!

Thank you to those who completed a survey, as we want to meet your educational needs and re-licensure requirements.

The following top three clinical and non-clinical areas will be focused on for 2021, along with addressing the suggestions of professional gaps given in those areas to meet Knowledge, Performance and Competency:

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giving spirit in Pediatrics nets $1000 donation to food bank

Mouzon, a third-year Peds resident, said this was the first of two Hurley Pediatrics Program "community wellness" events planned for the year. After the COVID-19 pandemic nixed her in-person event ideas, she was initially stumped on how to find something "meaningful and fun, ... something that all the residents could work together on and enjoy," she said.

Mouzon, who is heading to Orlando, Fla., for a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship after she graduates in 2021, learned a lot about the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan while organizing the food drive.

"I was amazed at how big this organization was and the vast amount of community connections they have created all around the Flint community and beyond. Schools, community organizations, shelters, churches, etc. I believed that the money we would raise would go a long way to help many people in the surrounding communities," she said.

"I just want to encourage everyone to become involved in community service," she said. "Do not think you don’t have an impact in this world because you do. And as you are pouring into other people, you start to realize you are filling your cup too. It’s the most rewarding feeling and a way to stay connected to those around you during this uncertain time."

"I was feeling detached from my family, friends, and community," she recalled. "One day, I was watching the news and saw how many people in the community were relying on food banks to provide meals for their families. Hundreds of cars lining up daily at community centers and churches to receive food. There was a huge need in the community at this moment in time. And I thought there is no better way to feel connected to one another than to give back to this amazing Flint community and work together doing community service. That is how the donation drive was born."

Mouzon, whose role as Peds wellness chief means she conducts lots of wellness activities throughout the year, said she didn't know what to expect with this event at first.

"This was my first time creating a donation drive, and it was all new to me," she said. "It was a wonderful learning experience. ...

I received amazing feedback from residents, faculty, friends, and family. As the word spread, more and more people ... wanted to donate, even from other departments in the hospital. I believe it made them feel good to give back in this way, especially heading into the holiday season."

Mouzon said she had no idea on how to set a goal amount to raise - she just didn't know what to expect.

"I would get excited just seeing $5 or $ 10 in the donation drop boxes because I knew that just $1 would provide 6 meals for a family, and if I could just make sure 6 people did not go hungry for a night, then it was a job well done. It makes me so happy to know that we raised $1000. I'm just so proud of everyone for opening up their hearts for this great cause," she said.

From left: Cathy Blankenship, VP of Communication and Development at the Food Bank for Eastern Michigan, Auriel Mouzon, MD (Hurley Pediatric Residency Wellness Chief), Dr. Crystal Cederna-Meko (Associate Program Director), and Igbagbosanmi Oredein MD (first year pediatric resident).

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Hurley hosted a “Live” Virtual Hurley Healthy Living event on Maintaining Your Mental Health on Friday, December 18, 2020, on Facebook, YouTube and hurleymc.com. Viewers tuned in for a live discussion with Hurley Mental Health experts Recco Richardson, Ph.D., MA, LPC and Sharonda Taylor, MA, LLP about maintaining good mental health during the holidays and a global pandemic. The event was well received by both speakers and the community. There was great participation with a number of pertinent questions by the participants for both speakers.

Paying attention to how we feel is the first step. According to Recco Santee Richardson, PhD, LPC, Clinical Therapist, of Hurley Mental Health Associates, with all the holiday commotions and the pandemic, it’s easy to be caught off guard if we become anxious, upset or worried. “We need to be mindful of how we’re feeling and have a plan for if we do start to have such feelings.

We need to be aware of any subtle or sudden changes in our moods or behaviors,” he explains. That plan he’s referencing is a plan to take care of ourselves. It could involve getting enough sleep, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, getting fresh air or just taking time to enjoy the moment.

“The things that bring a smile to our faces or make us relax, we have to make sure we do those,” Recco says. He encourages everyone to make time for activities that bring them pleasure and joy, whether it’s reading, crocheting, watching movies or writing. Many are finding themselves depressed due to the holidays and COVID-19. Rico stressed the importance of staying busy and taking this time to plan for something next year, as soon as it’s possible. In the meantime, use phone calls and virtual gatherings to stay connected. It’s also a great time to pull out those memory books. If you do feel sad, embrace it.

“Let it run its course—it’s an important feeling. Depression is the accumulation of sad experiences that were not processed adequately,” Recco warns. Since the holidays can be extra hard on children ages 8 to 12—more so than for teens, Recco recommends listening to how those children feel and trying to accommodate them as much as possible. The elderly, who often view family as a lifeline, also may find their mental wellness hit especially hard by the physical distancing required by COVID-19.

To counteract that, Recco encourages family and friends to send cards and make frequent phone calls to help their loved ones maintain that human connection.

Being kind to ourselves is crucial. Recco urges us to not feel shame or guilt if we can’t buy everything our families deserve and to not get upset if someone can’t get time off work. “Do not feel bad about what you can’t do or where you can’t be in person,” Recco stresses. “That’s nothing to feel guilty about.

That’s where we get holiday depression.”

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"maINTAINING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH” If you or your loved ones experience mental health difficulties, don’t struggle alone. Seeking help is admirable and Hurley Mental Health Associates are here for you every step of the way. As one of Michigan’s largest outpatient mental health clinics, this highly skilled team is known for customizing therapy to meet the needs of each patient, whether they’re an adult, child, adolescent, teen, minority, or individual with handicaps or disabilities.

Contact Hurley Mental Health Associates at 810.262.2100 or mentalhealthinfo@hurleymc.com to schedule an appointment today. To watch the Hurley Healthy Living Series “Maintaining Your Mental Health” video, go to www.hurleymc.com/live.

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burned out? you have support–

Employee Assistance program (EAP) services Hurley Mental Health supports those who support Hurley through Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services to Hurley/HPMS staff, physicians and residents.

Hurley Mental Health has been providing outpatient mental health support in the community for 25 years.

HMHA serves people ages two and older for a variety of mental health concerns including:

Confidential EAP Services are offered for up to three

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visits which are not subject to insurance deductibles or co-pay as this is part of your benefits.

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The focus of the EAP Services is to offer brief, problem-focused resolution and support particularly in this time of additional pressures for caregivers close to the bedside.

In addition to EAP Services, HMHA provides private individual and family therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management and support.

Hurley’s Department of Behavioral Medicine includes Hurley Mental Health Associates (HMHA) located at Hurley’s West Flint Campus, 1085 S. Linden Rd. Suite 100, Flint, MI 48532.

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HURLEY VIRTUAL URGENT CARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR HMC STAFF MEMBERS, FRIENDS & FAMILIES Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm Skip the Trip - Care Available Online If you are sick but do not want to travel to the doctor's office, Virtual Urgent Care lets you control when and how you see the doctor. Virtual urgent care lets you speak with an urgent care provider online over a live video chat using your computer's camera and microphone. You and your whole family can see a health care provider without ever leaving your house.

This service is for patients who have minor medical conditions.

For emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency care location.

Thank you to all the Hurley employees who celebrated the spirit of the season by donating well over 600 pairs of shoes to local kids through the Shoes That Fit program. For some kids, this may be the only pair of shoes they receive all year long.

Everyone did a great job pulling together to show kids of the Flint Community School District how much we care. This project also gives them the dignity that comes with having a brand-new pair of shoes. The elementary students are always appreciative of these generous gifts and on Thursday, December 17, when the Marketing Team, Laura Jasso, Doug Pike and Jeremy Eads along with Hurley Volunteer Brenden McConiha delivered the shoes to Doyle-Ryder, Durant-Tuuri-Mott (DTM) and Neithercut Elementary, that appreciation was expressed by each school’s representative. This collective act of kindness proves that the adjective “generous” fits our Hurley Family to a "T!"

To get started, visit the home page of the Hurley Intranet and click on the Virtual Urgent Care link: https://portal.mendfamily. com/signup/new-patient/954 or call 810-262-2710.

A special thank you to all who donated to the 2020 Coats for Kids program. Your support means so much to the children and families of Genesee County. We collected over 300 coats of new and gently used coats, almost doubling the total from last year where we collected over 160. The coats were picked up the second week of December by Troy Cleaners. Coats are boxed separating new and used and the gently used dry cleaned.

Troy Cleaners delivers all the coats--both used (that have been dry cleaned) and new to the Salvation Army. The coats are distributed to families living in Genesee County. Through the generous donations of the Hurley Family, we have been able to assist in helping to keep Genesee County children warm. All of you here at Hurley truly make the difference!

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Marketing Team, Laura Jasso, Doug Pike (taking photo) and Jeremy Eads along with Hurley Volunteer Brenden McConiha delivering shoes to Doyle-Ryder, Durant-Tuuri-Mott (DTM) and Neithercut Elementary.

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￭ Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program & Sickle Cell Clinic

￭ Geriatric Fracture Center

hurley provides the highest quality: ￭ Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement & Rehabilitation ￭ Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) to Prevent Delirium & Decline in Hospitalized Elderly Patients ￭ Adult & Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Services ￭ Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care ￭ Breast Health Nurse Navigator

by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ￭ Maternal Fetal Medicine Program ￭ Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center ￭ Urgent Cares & Occupational Health Services ￭ Heart & Vascular Centers ￭ Award-Winning Diabetes Center

*Region comprised of Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties

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smart wellness goals When creating your wellness goals think SMART! (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-frame specific)

SMART Goal Setting Remember to make sure that your goal is clear, can be monitored in some way, realistic to your own capabilities and can be completed in a specific time frame that you set.

Example: I would like to walk around the block for 30 minutes, 3-5 times a week for the next 2 months.

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Barriers to success List any possible obstacles that may hinder you from reaching your goal. List excuses that you have made in the past or tend to use to avoid the effort needed to reach your goals.

Example: I don’t make time for myself.

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Solutions to Barriers Example: I will schedule time for myself. I will set an alarm on my phone calendar to remind me.

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