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DAD’S MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO RELISH {{ ingredients }} Tomato Relish: Extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaves 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and finely diced 2 tomatoes, halved, seeded, and finely diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 (12-ounce) bottle ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Meatloaf: 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into chunks by hand 1/4 cup whole milk 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 pound ground pork 2 eggs Leaves from 2 fresh thyme sprigs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 to 4 bacon slices {{ directions }} Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Coat a skillet with a 2-count of oil and place over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, and bay leaves for a few minutes to create a base flavor. Throw in the red peppers and cook them for a couple of minutes to soften.

Now add the tomatoes; adding them at this point lets them hold their shape and prevents them from disintegrating. Stir in the parsley, ketchup, and Worcestershire; season with salt and pepper. medic91 1.com Simmer the relish for 5 minutes

to pull all the flavors together. Remove it from the heat; you should have about 4 cups of relish.

Place the torn white bread in a bowl and add the milk to just barely cover, swish the bread around in the milk and let it sit while you get the rest of the ingredients for the meat loaf together.

This is where you get your hands dirty! In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork with 1 1/2 cups of the tomato relish, the eggs, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and add the soaked bread to the meat mixture. To test, fry a small “hamburger” patty of the meatloaf until cooked; the patty should hold together but still have a soft consistency. Taste the patty for seasoning.

Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Transfer the meat mixture to the center of the cookie sheet and form into a log about 9 inches long and about 4 inches wide. Coat the top of the meatloaf with another 1/2 cup of the tomato relish. Lay the bacon across the top lengthwise.

Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the bacon is crisp and the meatloaf is firm. Rotate the meat loaf while it’s baking every now and then to insure that the bacon browns evenly.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool a bit before slicing. Serve with the remaining tomato relish on the side. Unbelievably moist!

To review the entire recipe and for photo credit, visit foodnetwork.com

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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NEED BUSINESS CARDS? Never fret. PR to the rescue...

Log in to My Medic (extranet), click on Business Cards under Administration. Fill out the form and submit your order.

Cards are usually ordered at the end of each month. So, get yours in today!

For more info, contact Lester at lestero@medic911.com or Tiffany at tiffanya@medic911.com

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OCT INSERVICE TUE, OCT 4 WED. OCT 5 THU, OCT 6 FRI, OCT 7 MON, OCT 10

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Lester Bailey, Jay Black, Robert Boykin, Tanaya Bryels, Matthew Campbell, Todd Childers, Chelsea Cline, William Coble, Ashley Cummings, Kennedy Deese, Cheryl Eudy, Shelly Forward, Mali Green, Ben Harris, Darlene Hicks, Nicolette Hodnett, Nicholas Howard, Cynthia Jefferson, Casey Jordan, Jeff Keith, Lance Lee, Amy Leirmoe, Julio Lizarazo, Courtenay Martinsen, Michael Miller, Melody Morrison, Chance Osborne, Chris Pinto, Hillary Ramsey, Brandis Ridenhour, Scott Rinehults, Stephen Robinette, Don Robinson, Michael Schmidt, Kyle Sheehan, Maureen Smathers, Ian Starkey, Matthew Stegall, Josh Stiller, Tory Stokes, William Thomas, Douglas Valot, Jonathan Varalli and Nichole Washington

OCT INSERVICE, CON’T 1000 - 1400 WED, OCT 12 1200 - 1600 1200 - 1600 1800 - 2200 1000 - 1400 THU, OCT 13 1800 - 2200 0800 - 1200 1200 - 1600 1800 - 2200

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

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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FSIoffice Teacher of the Week FSIoffice and the Panthers are recognizing outstanding teachers who make a difference in the lives of young people. Weekly winners will receive a storage tote full of supplies, carton of paper and two tickets to the Panthers game versus San Diego on December 11 when the teacher of the year will be announced. The teacher of the year will win a $5,000 ultimate classroom prize pack. Nominate a teacher or vote for a weekly winner.

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VitaMin Vital health information in a minute

Give your budget a checkup Are your finances healthy? Take this quick test: 1. Do you live within your means (spend less than you earn each month)?

* Yes * No * I don’t know

2. Do you pay more than the minimum payment on credit cards?

* Yes * No * I don’t know

3. Do you have emergency savings to cover at least three months of living expenses?

* Yes * No * I don’t know

4. Are you saving for future goals, such as retirement?

* Yes * No * I don’t know

5. Do you feel secure (not stressed) about your finances?

* Yes * No * I don’t know

If you answered yes to all: You’re making strides for a healthy financial future. Now let’s keep the momentum going.

Try something new to give your budget a boost.

If you answered no or I don’t know to any of the above: A few changes to your financial habits may help you feel more secure, so you can sleep better at night. Not sure where to start? Read on for more tips.

Get fit with your finances

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Track expenses to find out where your money goes.

Looking at your monthly spending on coffee shops or dining out can help you zero in on areas to trim.

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Save money in your sleep. Set up automatic transfers into a savings account each month – it’s easy and painless. Even small amounts add up over time, and it’s there in case of an emergency.

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Squash impulse spending. Give yourself a “waiting period” for purchases over a certain dollar amount.

With a 24-hour waiting period, you’ll think twice before buying on a whim.

Pay down debt. Check the interest rates on your credit cards and loans. Pick the loan with the highest interest rate and make extra payments so you can

pay it off faster. You’ll pay less in interest – and that’s more money in your pocket.

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Expect the unexpected. Short- and long-term disability insurance can help protect your finances if you’re sidelined by a serious illness or accident.

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Focus on the future. Do you want to take a vacation this summer? Buy new furniture? Pay off a car loan?

Having big goals in mind will give you motivation to get your budget in shape.

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Get help when you need it. Financial stress can weigh you down. It can affect your work, your relationships and even your health. Feeling stressed?

Seek advice from a financial advisor to help you get back on track.

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