VITAL News - April/May 2016

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Presenting: VITAL News for the workforce and friends of MidHudson Regional Hospital.

MidHudson Regional Hospital Named Dutchess County’s Best Place To Work From the Executive Director Each and every day, MidHudson Regional Hospital is committed to providing high quality health services. Our organizational ideals – Value, Integrity, Transformation & Innovation, Accountability, and Leadership & Learning – VITAL – are paramount to what we do, and reflected in our accepted standards of behavior.

Through our words, actions, and attitude, we have the ability to make a tremendous impact. With this in mind, I hope everyone strives to exemplify the concept of RESPECTED: Respect, Excellence, Service, Pride, Empathy, Communication, Teamwork/ accountability, Employee initiative, and Diversity/inclusion/cultural competency.

Respect means treating everyone the way they would like to be treated. Excellence is demanding your personal best. Service means striving daily to exceed the expectations of our patients, visitors and co-workers. Take pride in your work. Be empathetic.

Communicate effectively, which often means listening intently. Teamwork means acknowledging that we can accomplish more as one unit than as individuals. Take initiative to complete tasks. Be respectful of the tremendous diversity we have here, and help create an inclusive environment.

This month, and throughout the year, I hope you’ll join me in embracing our VITAL values, exemplifying our standards of behavior and focusing on having positive energy. We owe it to our patients, and each other, to be at our very best.

Sincerely, Paul S. Hochenberg Executive Director

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce has named MidHudson Regional Hospital the recipient of the 2016 “Best Place To Work” Headliner Award for institutions with more than 50 employees.

“I always say that our employees are our greatest resource, so we are extremely honored to receive this award” said Paul Hochenberg, Executive Director of MidHudson Regional Hospital. “The fact that so many staff members saw fit to take their personal time to nominate our hospital speaks volumes about the positive culture we have on campus.”

The nomination criteria sought employers that demonstrate how they value their employees through their daily relationships and not by a statement in their employee handbook or benefits outline. The chamber was specifically seeking workplaces that demonstrate trust in their employees and treat them with respect while rewarding them with fair wages. Further emphasis was placed on openly communicating with employees on a regular basis, helping build pride in the workplace, and making the organization an enjoyable place to work.

HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Becomes the Newest Member of WMCHealth The Westchester Medical Center Health Network and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley announced an agreement that will enhance and expand healthcare for our entire region.

“We couldn’t be happier with the relationship,” said David Scarpino, President and CEO, HealthAlliance. “It ensures that our community will receive the highest-quality healthcare, locally, now and well into the future. The agreement strengthens HealthAlliance’s existing healthcare offerings while providing new and more advanced services to meet a full range of patient needs.

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“Furthermore, HealthAlliance and WMCHealth share a vision for an innovative, healthcare delivery system,” Scarpino continued. “This vision includes the continuation of critical-access and skilled-nursing services in Margaretville, the development of HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus into a single hospital with sophisticated medical technologies, and the evolution of HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus into a ‘medical village’ concept to bring a variety of much-needed community ambulatory services under one roof.”

“Like our recent partnerships with MidHudson Regional Hospital and Bon Secours Charity Health System, this relationship with HealthAlliance furthers WMCHealth’s goal of preserving and improving services in existing Hudson Valley healthcare facilities so local families can benefit from high quality care close to home,” explained Michael D. Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “HealthAlliance has been — and now will continue to be — a conduit for high-quality care for Ulster and Delaware County residents, and WMCHealth will play an integral role in ensuring the continuation and enhancement of these services.”

ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Little Hats, Big Hearts A congenital heart defect present at birth is caused by improper development of the heart during fetal development. Early detection is crucial and therefore newborn screening is standard procedure at St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Kennedy Birthing Center.

February was American Heart Month and the Kennedy Birthing Center participated in the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts program, helping to spread awareness of heart disease and congenital heart defects. Volunteers for the American Heart Association knitted red hats for babies born in February at participating hospitals.

Olivia and Elizabeth, beautiful twins born to Tom and Heather Perera at Kennedy Birthing Center on February 16, model for the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts program.

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

Pancakes For a Cause On March 8, participating IHOP restaurants celebrated National Pancake Day by offering each guest free pancakes in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals..

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, is the area children’s hospital for New York’s Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, Connecticut, as well as our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital affiliate. All contributions made on National Pancake Day at area IHOP restaurants directly benefited Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, improving the care of our region’s most seriously ill and injured children.

Many thanks to MidHudson Regional Hospital staff, community volunteers and former patients who helped educate Poughkeepsie IHOP customers about Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and raised $2,700 in donations.

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital Celebrates daVinci’s Fifth Anniversary Pictured from left to right, Derek Padilla, RN, Jeanne McEntee, RN, Nubia Cwalinski, SCT, Liz Heim-Bell, RN, OR Manager, Karen Stanhope, RN, Robotic/Informatics Coordinator.

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On March 3, the staff at Good Samaritan Hospital celebrated the fifth anniversary of the da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System to their operating room and to their community. da Vinci’s advanced technology takes surgery beyond the limits of the human hand, facilitating the availability of minimally invasive surgery to the broadest possible base of patients. It can be used for a multitude of procedures, including, but not limited to: prostatectomy, hysterectomy, myomectomy, coronary artery bypass, mitral valve repair and colorectal surgery.

NETWORK NEWS

Westchester Medical Center

New Ambulatory Building Breaks Ground

The new Ambulatory Care Pavilion at Westchester Medical Center’s Valhalla campus would be the largest healthcare construction project in the county in decades. The new building project is expected to break ground this spring, as Westchester Medical Center’s new 6,000-square-foot lobby and its new Caregiver Center for patient families are opened.

WMCHealth recently unveiled plans to build a $230-million, 280,000-square-foot Ambulatory Care Pavilion adjacent to Westchester Medical Center.

The announcement was made at a meeting of the Westchester County Local Development Corporation, an agency created by Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino, which makes tax-exempt financing available to not-forprofit institutions at no risk to taxpayers.

“This is just another example of the significant investments that WMCHealth is making to further its mission of providing the finest care as close to home for the adults and children of our region.”

“Hospitals have long been critical to our quality of life in Westchester, but they are also a fast-growing part of our county’s economy,” said Astorino. “This is the single biggest financing for our LDC to date and by working together with Westchester Medical Center, we are improving healthcare outcomes and creating jobs, which is a winning combination.”

“Westchester Medical Center, now WMCHealth, has been an integral part of the healthcare and economic fabric of Westchester and the region for more than 100 years,” said WMCHealth President and CEO Michael D. Israel. “As the area’s leading provider of healthcare services and with a growing network of seven hospitals and a workforce of more than

— Mitchell Hochberg

10,000 people, our commitment to the region has never been stronger.

“The development of an ambulatory care hub on our Valhalla campus will respond to key changes in health care delivery, while addressing a critical shortage of space as our programs and patient volume continues to grow. This project will enable us to offer outpatient services currently not available on our campus and further showcase the latest in healthcare technologies.”

The eight-story steel and glass Ambulatory Care Pavilion will include 185,000 square feet of ambulatory care service space, including an Advanced Imaging Center, Ambulatory Surgery Center and Heart and Vascular Institute, a 20,000-square-foot private-room expansion, plus 75,000 square feet for physician offices.

“This is just another example of the significant investments that WMCHealth is making to further its mission of providing the finest care as close to home for the adults and children of our region,” said Mitchell Hochberg, Chair of the network’s Board of Directors. “A project of this scale reflects continued investment in the health of Westchester County and the Hudson Valley both in the form of healthcare resources, services and economic development.”

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Event Spotlight

National Wear Red Day

February 5, 2016

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February’s events kicked off with National Wear Red Day, with splashes of red attire seen on every floor.

MidHudson Regional Hospital employees and visitors took part in special activities to recognize American Heart Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness of cardiovascular disease.

More than 40 people received complimentary blood pressure screenings, which were offered weekly in the lobby or Café, as they learned about the long-term benefits of a reduced sodium diet. As a work day stress reliever, employees enjoyed yoga stretching and meditative breathing sessions. Due to their popularity, these sessions will continue beyond Heart Month. Physicians provided attendees with vital information on cardioembolic stroke during a heart-health “lunch and learn” presentation.

Closing out Heart Month, the 6th annual Girl’s Night Out attracted 400 women who enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, boutique shopping, silent auction and a fashion show. The event was a tremendous success, raising $75,000 for WMCHealth’s Heart & Vascular Institute.

Heart healt h “Lunch & learn”

Free ssure Blood pre s screening

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Event Spotlight

MidHudson Regional Hospital Hosts “Blueprint for Change” Forum Last month community stakeholders from area health and social welfare organizations gathered at MidHudson Regional Hospital to address pressing issues of child welfare, foster care and drug addiction.

The forum, titled “Make it Happen – A Blueprint for Change,” included Dutchess County government officials and key representatives from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, Casey Family Programs, and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network.

The discussion aimed to create a bridge between agencies that represent impacted children, families and communities, so they may be able to collaborate with each other on the issues at hand.

Mecca Santana, the vice president for diversity and community relations for Westchester Medical Health Network, said the community dialogue will continue. “It’s one thing for us to

Saving Lives Pint

by Pint We extend our deepest gratitude to all who participated in MidHudson Regional Hospital’s first blood drive of 2016. With the help of the team at the New York Blood Center, nearly 30 people committed to saving a life with their generous donation.

all understand what each individual entity is doing; it’s another thing for us to all start partnering in a way to really drive change and that’s what these events are about. It’s not just an event for us to sit around and report out. It’s really a deep dive: how can we work better together, how can we really get some sustainable outcomes? How do we, a year from now, come back as a collective group and figure it out, what was the change we made, where do we need to target resources, where do we need to shift our energy and our focus? And so, it’s an ongoing thing,” she said.

The day-long event presented panels of speakers from impacted families and various sectors of healthcare, enabling connections among entities that otherwise may not have had the opportunity to cross paths.

MidHudson Regional Hospital Joins in Salute to Women MidHudson Regional Hospital was proud to sponsor the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to International Women’s Day, which took place on the Walkway Over the Hudson on March 5. International Women’s Day is a celebration of women around the world, and an Representatives from MidHudson Regional opportunity to educate people about Hospital joined the celebration, sharing women’s issues. This year’s keynote information about hospital services, and participating in the march across the Walkway. speaker was Dutchess Community College President and MidHudson Regional Hospital Board of Visitors member Pamela Edington, EdD. Keeping with the theme of the event, Dr. Edington spoke around the topic, “Fit Women Make Fit Leaders,” noting what FIT meant to her: F for Feisty, I for Idealistic, and T for Tenacious. She further explained how fitness is an important part of our lives; as leaders we need to take the time to take care of ourselves by eating right, exercising, and getting annual screenings.

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NEWS FROM MidHudson Regional Hospital Early Education Center Learn, change, grow together

Early Education Center Receives Freedom of Movement Certification The infant room at the Spackenkill Road site recently received the “Freedom of Movement” certification from the Capital District Child Care Council, along with a grant of $500 from Kaplan to supply toys and equipment for that space.

“Freedom to Move” is the concept of allowing infants to move about in a space without the use of restrictive items (exersaucers, bouncy chairs, etc.). Providing free range promotes the use of motor skills and helps children avoid conditions such as scoliosis and torticollis.

The day care center at the hospital’s main site is also in the process of becoming certified. The certificate is valid for the next two years.

Celebration of Hearts Preschool students of the Early Education Center’s Spackenkill Road site enjoyed a Valentine’s Day themed dance February 12.

Marking the 15th year of this favorite tradition, students shared family time, pizza, ice cream, and of course dancing with friends and loved ones. DJ John Vacca, a parent of one of the center’s former students, rocked the gymnasium with the children’s favorite songs. To keep students safe and “in check,” older siblings (Mary Clare and Zeno) of current students served as “safety patrol officers,” wearing special badges that identified their role.

Lessons From Abroad

Bo Jiang, a per diem employee, shared pieces of her Chinese culture with preschool children, teaching them about the Chinese New Year, family traditions, music, and art.

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EMPLOYEE EDUCATION & Development

Organizational Development & Learning (OD&L) Course of the Month:

Dealing with Difficult People Part One: Wednesday, April 20 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tower 3 Classroom Part Two: Thursday, April 22 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tower 3 Classroom Learn how to deal with different personality types quickly and confidently.

Positive Thinking Series:

Staying Strong and Resilient April 26, 11 a.m. to Noon or 2 to 3 p.m., Tower 3 Classroom Learn strategies for staying strong and resilient, maintaining a positive outlook, and reducing stress in your life.

To register, email your name, course title and date to: organizationaldevelopment@wmchealth.org Visit iCare for OD&L’s upcoming course schedule.

Compliance Chatter What to Know about StaffVendor Relationships When it comes to appropriate interaction between hospital employees and outside vendors, be mindful of how one’s participation at an event or function could be perceived. Some tips to remember for vendor-related encounters:

Vendor-sponsored Meetings n Meetings must have an educational

benefit to MidHudson Regional Hospital.

n Attendance by staff should first be

approved by a manager.

n Dinner expenses must be paid for by the

hospital or employee, and comply with the Travel & Expense Policy.

Lunch & Learns n Promotional materials must state the

educational benefit.

n Management must approve the agenda

prior to the event.

Earn Your Wings Through LifeWINGS— TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Training Employees of MidHudson Regional Hospital: have YOU signed up for LifeWINGS training yet? Don’t miss out on this engaging, informative and FUN workshop that will help you communicate more effectively with coworkers, patients, visitors, even family and friends.

Upcoming training dates: Wednesday, May 4 7:30 to Noon, Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center Tuesday, May 10 7:30 to Noon, Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center Monday, May 16 12:30 to 5 p.m., Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center

Register today by emailing Teresa.Egitto@wmchealth.org with your contact information and the date and time of your preferred session.

Visit the Organizational Development & Learning (OD&L) iCare page for the full list of TeamSTEPPS training dates and learn how to register.

n The vendor must present educational

information during at least threequarters of the program.

n Can take place during the course of a

lunch period; vendor may supply a nominal lunch.

n Sign-in sheets must be utilized. n The department administrator must

maintain the agenda, sign-in sheet and vendor information.

Social Functions n Social events must have an educational

benefit to MidHudson Regional Hospital

n If event is offering an educational

benefit to patients and/or the hospital, expenses should be paid for by the hospital.

n Tickets and invitations to sporting,

theatrical events, or golf outings, must never be accepted.

When in doubt, call the Compliance Office at x35292 with questions.

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Welcoming New Workforce Members and Volunteers

Medical Appointments

New Employees and Volunteers

Department of Medicine Levent Balkir, MD Department of Orthopedics General Orthopedic Surgery Duyet Bui, DPM Department of Surgery Surgical Oncology Xiang Da (Eric) Dong, MD, FACS Department of Critical Care Michael Lamorgese, NP Department of Surgery Jorge Reynoso, PA Shatha Abedalmusa Betty Feldman Volunteer Volunteer James Breese Volunteer Wayne Cheatum Pharmacy

Talya Gass Patient Financial Services

Jennifer Gifford Angelina Covington Patient Financial Services Volunteer

Anne Giulietti Volunteer

Jeffery Johnson Philips Bio-Med

Shailesh Ortiz Certified Homecare

Isabel Gonzalez Volunteer

Saleha Khan Volunteer

Rashmika Patel Laboratory

Matthew Guse Volunteer

Kimberly McDonnell-Mannain Neuro Diagnostics

Thomas Pike Volunteer

Erika Johansson Volunteer

Lisa Notaro-Pane Certified Homecare

Glenn Portman Behavioral Health

Volunteers Give More Than Just Time

Our Volunteers are a VITAL piece of the puzzle!

In recognition of our dedicated volunteers — We appreciate your service!

Greenhouse volunteers include: Vivian Anella, Phyllis Delarm, Linda Hacksteiner, Nancy LeVine, Mary Martin, Pam Riordan, Gail Strydio, Pat Toth, Laurie Muscari and Lois Rospond The Greenhouse Volunteers of MidHudson Regional Hospital are known for having colorful plant sales in The Atrium lobby a few times each year. These popular sales serve as fundraisers to benefit hospital programs and services.

Recently, this special volunteer group used sale proceeds to purchase gifts for behavioral health patients so that they could enjoy some comforts of home.

Visit MidHudsonRegional.org/volunteering to view more opportunities to volunteer.

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Patient Safety

Good Catch!

Gail Gavin, an employee of MidHudson Regional Hospital’s Early Education Center for the past 22 years, is no stranger to CPR. With a father who served as the director of the American Red Cross, continuous training in life-saving maneuvers was part of Gail’s life. She even worked as a lifeguard, and taught water safety and CPR in her youth.

That training was put to the test recently when a two-year old girl stopped breathing and collapsed as her mother picked her up from the Early Education Center’s day care program.

As Gail recalls, one of the parents, along with a housekeeper, alerted Gail to the situation. Gail sprung to her feet to find the child’s mother carrying her limp body into a classroom where they laid her on a flat surface.

The child was turning blue; Gail checked for a pulse and felt relieved to know her heart was still beating. She tilted the girl’s head back to open her airway, then administered quick rescue breaths. The child’s chest did not move, indicating a blockage.

Gail Gavin

Tilting her head back again, Gail proceeded to repeat these steps until the child became responsive. The girl’s chest lifted,

and a cough soon followed.

By the time the child opened her eyes, first responders were on the scene. She was taken to the hospital for further observation and testing.

“We’re still not sure what exactly caused the child to collapse. It might have been a seizure,” Gail said. “Now she is hale and hearty, back at daycare and doing fine. We’re keeping a close eye on her though, and setting up extra precautionary measures in case something like this happens again.”

The circumstances leading up to the child’s collapse would never have indicated there was a problem. Skipping and laughing with friends one moment, unresponsive on the floor the next. Emergencies can strike at any time.

Because of the quick thinking and life-saving skills of Gail Gavin, that child was given a second chance to laugh, play, learn, and grow.

Patient Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility

The theme of this year’s National Patient Safety Awareness Week, observed March 13—19, was “United for Patient Safety.”

Speak with your supervisor to learn other ways to make your area or unit safer for patients and their families.

Whether it is following standard processes to

Specific practices we use that have been

register and identify patients correctly as

proven to have a positive effect on patient

they arrive, transporting patients for their

safety include: using two patient identifiers

care and treatment, providing nourishment,

prior to obtaining specimens, administering

collecting specimens and providing direct

medications, initiating tests and procedures;

care in all areas, we all play a vital role in

adopting the SBAR method (Situation-

keeping our patients safe.

Background-Assessment-Recommendation).

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Getting to know

V I Value

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Transformation and Innovation

Accountability

Leadership and Learning

The “A” in VITAL reflects “Accountability. We perform our services with honesty and sensitivity, abiding by ethical work practices. We are fiscally responsible, committed to quality services, outcomes and measures, and work effectively to achieve individual and collective goals. We foster an environment that is patient-centered, familyfocused and supports employee engagement, service excellence and patient safety.

Visit iCare and click the VITAL button for more information.

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National Nutrition Month/Registered Dieticians Day March 9

Healthcare HR Week, March 14—20

Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 14–20

Health Information Professionals Week, April 3—9

Occupational Therapy Month—April

SPRING Health Watch

Good Health Starts With a Good Night’s Sleep

Tossing, turning, snorting, gasping, even walking and talking — in your sleep. The link between restful sleep and better health, especially long-term, is not a secret. It is often difficult to determine if health issues impair sleep, or if compromised sleep aggravates health issues.

According to Jack Horng, MD, from the Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, the most commonly treated disorder is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which the patient’s airway

collapses or dangerously narrows to obstruct breathing, sometimes hundreds of times per night. Affecting up to 4 percent of the population, OSA can aggravate both physical (diabetes, heart disease, epilepsy, asthma) and behavioral (anxiety, depression, ADHD) conditions.

Patients experiencing sleep apnea are sometimes fitted with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) mask, which pumps air pressure from a machine into the nose/mouth, keeping airways open to splint the airway obstructions and creating the improved sleep that seeds better health. Other patients may require bariatric surgery. Morbid obesity and sleep apnea is a dangerous combination of

weight gain, crowding of airways, compromised breathing, and lack of sleep.

Bariatric surgery enables long-term weight loss, thus relieving many of the issues associated with sleep apnea.

Though we all experience a restless night on occasion, chronic insomnia may be linked to a behavioral issue like depression or anxiety. Improving one’s routine, such as allowing time to unwind before bed, using blackout shades, and avoiding caffeine or alcohol — can significantly help. In some instances, therapy is needed. Clinical psychologists can realign sleep patterns, especially for patients experiencing jet lags, circadian rhythm disorders and shift work disorder.

Want a better life? Get better sleep In addition to treating sleep apnea and insomnia, sleep centers evaluate disorders and conditions such as sleepwalking, sleeptalking, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement syndrome; narcolepsy and R.E.M. behavior disorder. If you are experiencing sleep issues, make a call to one of the six sleep centers within the WMCHealth Network:

Westchester Medical Center, 914.493.1105 Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, 914.493.1105 MidHudson Regional Hospital, 845.431.8214 Good Samaritan Hospital, 845.368.5512

Bon Secours Community Hospital, 800.540.4485 St. Anthony Community Hospital, 866.857.6080 HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue campus, 845.334.3126

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Mark Your Calendars !

Greenhouse “Open House”

Dealing with Difficult People

Part One: Wednesday, April 20 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tower 3 Classroom.

Part Two: Thursday, April 22 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tower 3 Classroom.

Learn how to deal with different personaiity types quickly and confidently.

To register, email the session and date to OrganizationalDevelopment@wmchealth.org.

How to Respond to Code Silver and Code Yellow

April 22, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center.

May 27, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center.

Open to hospital employees. Learn techniques and protocols to help keep you, your patients, and coworkers safe in a life-threatening situation. Skills training workshops to be held monthly – visit iCare for the full schedule.

To register, email your preferred session date to Anthony.Abbott@wmchealth.org.

Positive Thinking Series: Staying Strong and Resilient

April 26, 11 a.m. to Noon or 2 to 3 p.m., Tower 3 Classroom.

Learn strategies for staying strong and resilient, maintaining a positive outlook, and reducing stress in your life.

To register, email the session and date to OrganizationalDevelopment@wmchealth.org.

Go the Distance-Walk and Family Fun Day

May 1, Macy Oval, adjacent to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital on the Westchester Medical Center campus, Valhalla.

Open to the community and hospital employees. Casual one-mile walk, live entertainment, games and activities for all ages. Benefiting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

For more information, contact Taylor Armstrong at 914.493.5368 or email Taylor.Armstrong@wmchealth.org.

May 4, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Greenhouse at MidHudson Regional Hospital (across from MAP/Baker Avenue).

Open to the community and hospital employees. Learn its history, its mission, and meet the volunteers who keep it looking alive and beautiful.

Pre-diabetes CME Conference

May 14, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center.

Open to physicians and clinicians involved with the care of pre-diabetic patients.

To register, contact Heather Scism at 845.483.5041.

Plant Sale

May 18-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Atrium lobby.

Open to the community and hospital employees. Proceeds benefit Westchester Medical Center Foundation – MidHudson Regional Hospital Fund.

Employee Picnic

May 25, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking lot A, opposite The Atrium entrance.

Open to hospital employees. Lunch, raffles and prizes. For questions, contact Heather Scism at 845.483.5041 or Heather.Scism@wmchealth.org.

Look Good Feel Better

2016 schedule: June 7, August 2, October 4, December 6, 10 a.m. to Noon, Redl Center for Cancer Care.

Free program for women undergoing cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects and help cope with hair loss. Free cosmetic kit.

Registration is required. Please call 1-800-227-2345.

Blood Drive

June 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center.

Open to employees and the community. For information or to make an appointment, call Lisa at 845.222.1481. Walk-ins also welcome.

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