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Employee of the Month:
Gabriela Gallardo Reyes
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Employee of the Month: Availability
Gabriela Gallardo Reyes Community Health Worker, PAC
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for Gaby's incredible support. When our grant writer needed to find at least two patients who had avoided the emergency room thanks to Variety Care, Gaby went above and beyond. She personally visited a patient’s home the very same day to assist with sharing her story. Not only did Gaby manage to gather a signed letter from the patient, but she also provided invaluable help in crafting the letter.
Other Character Core Nominees:
Kristin Jones, Admin.....................................
Adriana Segura, Lafayette............................
Patricia Sanchez, Lafayette...........................
Jenifer Monterroso, Straka..........................
Samantha Moreno, Straka...........................
Magali Jaramillo, Straka...............................
Tania Ramirez, Straka..................................
Brenda Moreno, Straka.................................
Valerie Rivera, Straka..................................
Maria Tobias, Straka....................................
Nubia Matamorros, Straka............................
Linda Corona, Straka....................................
Marilyn Genovese, Straka.............................
Christina Trujillo, Pete White..........................
Jacob Epperson, Norman Alameda................
Liliana Deleon, Straka...................................
Liliana Deleon, Straka...................................
Norma Constantino, Straka...........................
Lizareli Espinoza, Britton...............................
Harriett Nealy, Britton...................................
Amber Gottschalk, Britton.............................
Parker Hulin, PAC.........................................
Yvonne Rabourn, PAC...................................
Emily Argueta, Straka...................................
Alma Sianez, Straka.....................................
Vinh Phung, Britton.......................................
Jennifer Herrera, PAC...................................
Compassion
Determination
Flexibility
Dependability
Resilience
Depedability
Attentiveness
Attentiveness
Attentiveness
Dependability
Alertness
Availability
Generosity
Diligence
Creativity
Creativity
Positivity
Availability
Responsibility
Generosity
Enthusiasm
Patience
Attentiveness
Availability
Flexability
Cooperation
Alertness
Do you know a Care Team Hero who exemplifies our core values, goes above and beyond in their role, or has made a significant positive impact on our community?
Now is your chance to help us celebrate their outstanding qualities!
There are two ways to nominate:
Or simply type "nominate" into the search bar on our company's Intranet.
FIVE FACTS ABOUT INFLUENZA (FLU)
Up to 11% of Americans will get sick from the flu each season.
Flu regularly ranks among the top 10 causes of death in the U.S.
Children are most likely to get sick from the flu.
Getting a flu shot is the most effective way to prevent illness.
You can spread the flu before you have symptoms.
Click the calendar icon to see upcoming flu clinics.
Location Clinic Dates for Vaccine
Admin Oct. 2 from 1-4 Oct. 3 from 8:30-12
Anadarko Oct. 1
B. Portland Sept. 30
Britton Oct. 1 Oct. 2
Crooked Oak Oct. 4
Ft. Cobb Oct. 1
Lafayette Oct. 3 Oct. 4
Lakepointe Oct. 1 @ 2
Mid- Del Oct. 7
Norman Family Oct. 1
Norman Peds. Oct. 1
NorthCare Oct. 4
NW 10th Oct. 2
PAC Oct. 1 from 8:30-1 Oct. 3 from 1-4
Pete White Oct. 4
Putnam Oct. 1
Reno Sept. 30
Sequoyah Sept. 30
Straka Oct. 1 & Oct. 2 Oct. - catch up
Yukon Sept 30
Variety Care recently hosted Dr. Kyu Rhee, the president and CEO of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), and his team.
Dr. Rhee visited Variety Care Straka, where he and his team met a few of our committed VC Care Team members. They received an update on how Variety Care is meeting the community health center mission in Oklahoma, of being the provider of choice, the employer of choice and the partner of choice.
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
Anniversaries
20+ YEARS OF SERVICE
LOU R. CARMICHAEL, LAKEPOINTE, 22 YEARS
JORGEE REYES, STRAKA, 32 YEARS
10 + YEARS OF SERVICE
SALLY A. KERR, NORTHCARE, 13 YEARS
KEREN C. CONSTANTINO TANNER, LAFAYETTE, 14 YEARS
VANESSA MOLINA, NORMAN FP, 16 YEARS
ANA G. GUZMAN, PAC, 17 YEARS
5+ YEARS OF SERVICE
YADIRA VILLALOBOS, STRAKA, 5 YEARS
NADINE DAVIDSON, ADMIN, 5 YEARS
JACOB R. EPPERSON, NORMAN PEDS, 5 YEARS
ROXANN WHEELER, STRAKA, 7 YEARS
SANDRA B. CHAVEZ, NW 10TH, 7 YEARS
ITZEL RODRIGUEZ, PAC, 7 YEARS
ROSITA RODARTE, NW 10TH, 8 YEARS
AMIE TORRES, YUKON, 8 YEARS
MARIE PERKEY, ADMIN, 9 YEARS
ROSAURA MARES RANGEL, PAC, 9 YEARS
4 YEARS OF SERVICE
OLGA P. GORDILLO HERNANDEZ, LAFAYETTE
MARY M. HINES, RENO
KIMBERLY A. THOMPSON, ADMIN
3 YEARS OF SERVICE
JOCELIN ARROYO, ADMIN
ADRIAN ORQUIZ, ADMIN
EMILY CAHILL, LAFAYETTE
KARLA SIGALA, LAFAYETTE
HAE Y. CHA, STRAKA
ESTEFANI MARTINEZ-CARRION, STRAKA
MOLLY DENNY, NORMAN PEDS
CYNTHIA RENSHAW, PAC
MARGARITA GARCIA, PAC
SHAUNA O’BRIEN, PAC
GRACIELA CEBALLOS DE CORNEJO, PAC
ANA VALLADARES, YUKON
CRISTINA MARTIN, PORTLAND
2 YEARS OF SERVICE
RAMINA GOLSHANI, RENO
JEANETH HIDALGO DE RANGEL, STRAKA
KELLEY D. OWENS, ADMIN
NOHEMI DURAN, PAC
1 YEAR OF SERVICE
ADAMARIS CARRASCO, BAPTIST PORTLAND
KEYRY L. GIRON, BAPTIST PORTLAND
KIMBERLY J. RAMIREZ GARCIA, LAFAYETTE
MONA BAHAVAR, LAFAYETTE
PRISCILLA M. AGUILAR, PAC
MONICA INIQUEZ, BRITTON
JAIME A. LOPEZ, ADMIN
ANDRIA CAMPBELL-BREDEMEYER, ADMIN
MARIA L. MEYER, PORTLAND
KAREN RIVERA, PUTNAM
Get Ready, Variety Care!
It’s football season, and we’re excited to kick off our first-ever Patient Satisfaction Bracket Challenge! From October 1 to January 31, clinics will compete to see who can achieve the highest patient satisfaction based on survey results.
�� What’s at Stake?
The winning team will enjoy a tailgate party, and we’ll recognize our “Players of the Week” for their exceptional contributions. Rally your teams, enhance patient satisfaction, and let’s make this a victorious season for our patients and care teams!
ENHANCING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE:
Greeting: Welcome our patients warmly as they walk through the door.
Patient Experie Connec
Smile: A genuine smile, combined with maintaining eye contact, can help make patients feel more comfortable.
Listen Actively: Pay close attention to patients' concerns and needs to provide the best possible care. This is a great opportunity for small talk.
Show Courtesy: Use polite language and remain respectful in all interactions to demonstrate professionalism. Remember, using "please" and "thank you" is key!
Ready. Set. Gather your scare-crews, because it's time to begin decorating for the Boo Halloween Decoration Contest!
Get ready for Boo!, Variety Care’s annual Halloween competition! Transform your site into a spooky wonderland, impress patients, and have some fun along the way.
Judges may consider factors like:
Creativity & Uniqueness: Think outside the box with fresh, imaginative themes.
Execution: How well are your decorations, costumes, and effects put together? Handmade elements could stand out!
Costumes: Coordinated costumes that match the theme can make a big impact.
Attention to Detail: Don’t forget those small, spooky touches!
Scope/Size: How well do your decorations fill the space, and is your team involved?
Let your creativity shine and spook the competition!
Oct. 07
Oct. 30
Oct. 31 Begin Decorating! Judging for Rural Judging for Metro
11st st 2nd 2nd 33rd rd
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$50 Amazon $50 Amazon
$25 Amazon $25 Amazon
Decorations Decorations
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Upcoming Events
Join Us for Join Us for
Trunk or Treat at Trunk or Treat at Britton! Britton!
Celebrate Halloween with us as we hosts a spooktacular Trunk or Treat!
✨ Highlights: Trick-or-Treating Family-Friendly Activities
Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
Location: Variety Care Britton Health Center, 721 W Britton Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Bring your family and friends for a frightfully fun evening!
The Hole Shebang Cornhole Tournament
�� Oct. 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. �� Where: Love's Stage, Scissortail Park
We’re excited to be part of this year’s tournament at Love's Stage in Scissortail Park! Join us for an evening of friendly competition and community spirit.
Please note: Staff members are invited to attend and cheer on the competitors, but only the team we have assembled will be playing.
Britton
HannaFerguson PhysicianAsst.Pediatrics
GillianLewis WICBreasfeedingPeer Counselor
Lafayette
RN-PublicNurse PharmacyClerk
KarymeGomez PSRI
ErikaLoredo WICClerk
HunterBurrow Physician,FM
BrittanyDeLeon MedicalAssistantI
MiguelDominguez PSRI
ChristinaRaabe
VanessaReyes MedicalAssistantI
CindyValdez
Marvin Monterroso
MarlynMunoz PSRI
Straka
Putnam FTCA
DionelisSanchezBarrios DentalAssistant APRN,Pediatrics
T R A I N I N G AND
C O M P L I A N C E
As a community health center, we rely on federal malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which requires us to meet specific guidelines. This year, the mandatory training for everyone who interacts with women of reproductive age is crucial to maintain our coverage.
Training began on Sept. 17, and it’s important for all selected staff to participate. If you're uncertain about your participation, ask your clinic leadership for clarification. You should also look out for an email from Communications with instructions on completing the "Implicit Bias in Women’s Health" training.
Please complete this training by Oct. 31, 2024.
JacquelineNorris Physician,FM
The fentanyl crisis continues to impact lives across our community, and KFOR’s special, “Saving a Generation: The Fentanyl Crisis,” will shine a light on this urgent public health challenge. Variety Care and NorthCare are honored to contribute to this important discussion.
As part of the special, staff, patients, and providers from both organizations will share their firsthand experiences with the crisis and the vital role our services play in addressing it. We will also be discussing the treatment options available through Variety Care and NorthCare, which include access to life-saving medications like Narcan, as well as comprehensive addiction and behavioral health services.
At a time when swift action and support are essential, we are dedicated to offering resources that can help prevent overdose deaths and provide a pathway to recovery for individuals and families affected by fentanyl.
When to Watch:
KAUT/CW43: Monday, September 30th at 8:00 PM
KFOR: Friday, October 4th at 7:00 PM
Tune in to hear more about how Variety Care and NorthCare are responding to the fentanyl crisis and offering hope through treatment and support.
For more information, check your local TV listings.
