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Be your best with better sleep Getting a good night’s sleep can make a positive difference in many areas of your life and health – from mental alertness and memory to heart health and fighting off the common cold. You might be surprised by all of the benefits of sleep.

Sleep on it. Have a problem to solve or decision to make?

There’s some evidence that “sleeping on it” really helps.

A small study suggests that a full night’s sleep can improve your thinking skills, such as decision-making.1

had good-quality sleep had quicker recovery from stressors to skin, such as environmental toxins and sun damage. Poor sleepers had increased signs of skin aging.5

Take the edge off. When you’re tired, your body may be more sensitive to pain. How to fix it? Get more sleep.

One study showed that mildly sleep-deprived people had less pain sensitivity during the day when they increased their sleep time at night.2

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Finish strong. Research suggests that increasing sleeping time can improve athletic performance.3 Snooze to lose. Getting the rest you need may help your diet and exercise efforts. Dieters in a sleep-lab study who were well rested lost more fat than those who were sleep deprived. When dieters got less sleep, they felt hungrier during the day.4 Give your skin a healthy glow. Deep sleep is the prime time for the skin to repair itself. In a clinical trial, those who

Set the stage for sound sleep

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Exercise during the day. It can make your body feel relaxed and tired come nighttime.

Avoid cigarettes. Nicotine can cause sleeplessness and shallow sleeping.

Cut out caffeine after your evening meal.

Hide clocks. After setting your alarm, turn the clock away to avoid the stress of watching each minute pass by.

Don’t read or do work in bed.

Stay away from things that upset you before bedtime.

Try aromatherapy. Breathing in scents from lavender and other essential oils may help you relax and sleep at night.

Sources: 1. University of Massachusetts Amherst. “‘Sleep on it’ is sound, science-based advice, study suggests.” ScienceDaily.

June 2011. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110607094849.htm (accessed May 20, 2014) 2. Roehrs TA; Harris E; Randall S; Roth T. “Pain sensitivity and recovery from mild chronic sleep loss.” Sleep Journal. 2012. http://www.journalsleep.org/ViewAbstract.aspx?pid=28718 (accessed May 20, 2014) 3. Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic and Research Laboratory. “The effects of sleep extension on athletic performance in collegiate basketball players.” Published in the Journal of Sleep, July 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/21731144 (accessed May 20, 2014) 4. University of Chicago Medical Center. “Sleep loss limits fat loss.” ScienceDaily. October 2010. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101004211637.htm (accessed May 20, 2014) 5. University Hospitals Case Medical Center. “Sleep deprivation linked to aging skin, study suggests.” ScienceDaily. July 2013. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130723155002.htm (accessed May 20, 2014) This is intended to be general health information and not medical advice or services. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services, including seeking advice prior to undertaking a new diet or exercise program.

“Cigna” and the “Tree of Life” logo are registered service marks, and “Together, all the way.” is a service mark, of Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed for use by Cigna Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided by or through such operating subsidiaries and not by Cigna Corporation. Such operating subsidiaries include Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health Management, Inc., Cigna Behavioral Health, Inc., vielife Limited, and HMO or service company subsidiaries of Cigna Health Corporation and Cigna Dental Health, Inc. All models are used for illustrative purposes only.

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As previously noted, the latest Performance Pay Tracking Period began on July 1st. We are striving to meet the Patient Satisfaction goal of a ≥ 65% rating (experience as “Excellent”).

In order to create a comfortable margin of performance, while continuing to improve the patient experience, we would like to share some feedback from recent patient focus groups.

The two areas that patients value the most are: 1. Communication from the treating crew:

“Explain treatment options and procedures”

“Provide reassurance and compassionate communication with the patient”

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2. Setting clear expectations:

“Set transport length expectation”

“Set a triage level expectation before arriving at the hospital”

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SEP COMPLIANCE FRI, SEP 9 1200 - 1600 MON, SEP 12 0800 - 1200 THU, SEP 15 1400 - 1800 SAT, SEP 17 1600 - 2000

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Tiffany Archibald, Luis Barrera, Amber Barrera, Doug Bell, Keisha Boyer, Kristin Carriker, Kevin Carter, Anne Carter, Stephen Church, Katherine Cornelius, Norman Daye, Bhavna Dhillon, Tiffany Effinger, Laurel Feola, Jenna Galanti, Ray Hanna, Russell Harrell, David Hawks, Linda Hendley,Allison Infinger, Abby John, Tiffany Johnson, Kim Krakower, Lakisha Lee, Rebecca Lee, Danielle Louis, Jake Lowe, Mikhail Makarov, Jason Marshall, Megan McCarley, Gabe McGaha, Adrianne McGinnis, Robert McKenzie, Brian Miller, Victoria Moore, Thomas Muhammad, Robert Owens, Mark Peck, Joe Penner, Heber Portela Da Rosa, Ryan Powell, Jamal Pratt, Helen Reed, Kate Spitzmiller, Michael Stanford, Christina Stauber, Steve Vandeventer, James Wilkinson, Andrew Williams, Colby Willison, Lisa Wilson, Donnell Wilson, Joan Wisham, Jesse Wolfram and Heidi Wozniak

PLEASE NOTE: If your Annual Performance Review was in August and you did not attend class, you must contact Amy Broughton to attend a Septemberclass.

INFORMATION UPDATES • Please register for your Corporate Compliance Training session through LMS. • The duration of the Medic Safety & Compliance Training sessions is up to 4 hours.

• Attendees will be paid for the total time spent in class.

• Each employee, with an Annual Performance Review within that same month, MUST attend one of the available Compliance Training Sessions.

• Compliance sessions are held next to the Medic Fitness Center.

For more information on Corporate Compliance Class or if you need directions, please contact Amy Broughton at amyb@medic911.com.

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REAL SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS {{ ingredients }} • 1/2 pound ground veal • 1/2 pound ground pork • 1 pound ground beef • 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs (4 slices, crusts removed) • 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 extra-large egg, beaten • Vegetable oil • Olive oil Sauce: • 1 tablespoon good olive oil • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion) • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • For serving: • 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti, cooked according to package directions • Freshly grated Parmesan {{ directions }} Place the ground meats, both bread crumbs,

parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl. Combine very lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs. You will have 14 to 16 meatballs.

Pour equal amounts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large (12-inch) skillet to a depth of 1/4-inch. Heat the oil. Very carefully, in batches, place the meatballs in the oil and brown them well on all sides over medium-low heat, turning carefully with a spatula or a fork. This should take about 10 minutes for each batch. Don’t crowd the meatballs. Remove the meatballs to a plate covered with paper towels. Discard the oil but don’t clean the pan.

For the sauce, heat the olive oil in the same pan.

Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot on cooked spaghetti and pass the grated Parmesan.

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