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OCTOBER 2024 ISSUE NO.50 INTRANET.VARIETYCARE.ORG

Employee of the Month: Mari Torres Page 4

Welcome to the Team!

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Reach Out & Read Page 8

2025 Benefits Page 17

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Employee of the Month: Persuasiveness

Mari Torres Practice Supervisor Dental, Straka

Mari is constantly going over difficult treatment plans with patients or explaining the reasoning behind treatment when there is a communication barrier. Her extensive knowledge of the dental field means she can answer any question that comes her way, which further increases patients' confidence in her. She always treats patients with kindness and addresses their concerns, making them feel heard and appreciated.

This rapport creates a sense of trust in a population that is sometimes left behind in the health care field.

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Other Character Core Nominees: Debra Johnson, Straka.................................. Generosity Andrea Angeles, Straka................................ Generosity Amber Gottschalk, Britton............................. Availability Whitney Heinrich, Straka............................... Dependability Bob Swindell, Straka..................................... Depedability Jessica Turner, Britton................................... Cooperation Tonya Stone-Lewis, Britton............................ Puntuality America Aguilar, Britton................................ Patience Jennifer Alvares, Britton................................ Generosity Veronica Olvera, Admin................................ Availability Kayla Compton, Norman Alameda................ Persuasineness Laci Gil, Yukon.............................................. Persuasineness Erica Rodriguez, Admin................................. Depedability Samantha Gonzales, Yukon.......................... Compassion 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.

Nominate someone today!

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NEW SAFETY COMMITTEE At Variety Care, we are dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for everyone —employees, patients, and visitors alike.

To achieve this, we’ve launched a Safety Committee that engages staff from all levels. This committee collaborates with leadership to recommend improvements, identify hazards and create solutions that enhance safety across all locations.

“Our goal is to prevent injuries, illnesses, and suffering for workers, their families, and the employer,” says Tessa Newcomb, Safety Manager. The Safety Committee’s efforts will help ensure a healthier, safer workplace for everyone involved.

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Committe Members:

Tessa Newcomb

Lisa Hays

Nicole Bumpus

Araceli Perez

Jacquelyne Hernandez

Sandra Chavez

Sam Hunter

Eddie Orquiz

Tucker Pawley

Safety Officer

PSR I

MA Immunization Coord.

APRN-CNP, WHNP

Patient Access Manager

Facilities Supervisor

RN Clinical Lead WH

Lab Tech/Immunization Coord.

Safety & Loss Prevention Cons.

CompSource Mutual

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Building a Brighter Future

“For Variety Care through this program, we are able to provide a book to a child during their Well Child Visits from six month to five years. This allows our providers to discuss the importance of reading with your child and helps with development assessment. For some of our patients these might be the only books they have in their home and if they see us at every well child visit from six months to five years, they will have a small library of books.”

-Carol Martin, Executive Director of Community Services

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OCTOBER

Anniversaries 20+ YEARS OF SERVICE

2 YEARS OF SERVICE

MAYRA R. GUERRA, ADMIN, 23 YEARS

LOURDES CHAPA, SEQUOYAH LIDIANNE DEL MORAL, NW 10TH CRIS GARAY FERNANDEZ, ADMIN CHRISTINE M. GUILLERMO, PETE WHITE CARINA GUTIERREZ, PORTLAND ROBYN NETTLES, BAPTIST PORTLAND SILVIA (RUBY) R. TRISTAN, STRAKA VALERIE S. SANCHEZ, LAFAYETTE JUANA M. SANCHEZ, LAFAYETTE ALICIA PEREZ, RENO BIANCA LIZAMA, RENO VIRGINIA GRANADOS, PAC HEIDE K. EDWARDS, PAC KC CHANSOMBAT, PAC

10 + YEARS OF SERVICE JENNIFER HERRERA, PAC, 10 YEARS ERIN SCOTT, STRAKA, 11 YEARS GUADALUPE RIVERA, LAFAYETTE, 14 YEARS

5+ YEARS OF SERVICE MARITZA ARREDONDO, PAC, 5 YEARS DARCI E. GARCIA, ADMIN, 5 YEARS ANGELA F. STEWARD, ADMIN, 5 YEARS ELIZABETH A. FOOTE, BRITTON, 6 YEARS JOSE D. GARCIA, ADMIN, 6 YEARS ALEJANDRO GUERRA, LAFAYETTE, 6 YEARS JENIFER Y. MONTERROSO, STRAKA, 6 YEARS RHONDA WEBBER, BRITTON, 8 YEARS TAIMUR PARACHA, LAFAYETTE, 8 YEARS BENJAMIN RESSLER, STRAKA, 8 YEARS LORENA D. LOPEZ, STRAKA, 8 YEARS SHARON MARTIN, STRAKA, 8 YEARS MABIL AVILES, STRAKA, 9 YEARS

4 YEARS OF SERVICE DANNY DOMINGUEZ, STRAKA MARY C. KING, ADMIN PATRICIA SANCHEZ, LAFAYETTE JESSICA GUEVARA, PAC YVONNE V. RABOURN, PAC

3 YEARS OF SERVICE ERLINDA A. MILLER, FT. COBB AKITHA MORRIS, SEQUOYAH JENNYFER S. RAMOS, LAFAYETTE SYLVIA RIVERA, BRITTON GLADIX ESPINOZA, BRITTON TRACY NELSON, RENO KAYLEE MEDINA, RENO YOSELIN BENITEZ, PAC GABRIELA BOCANEGRA, PAC

1 YEAR OF SERVICE YASMINE FLORES, NORTHCARE LORENA DE LA TORRE CHAVEZ, STRAKA DANIELA E. MENDOZA, LAFAYETTE LINDSEY LEMONS, RENO BEN J. ELLEDGE, ADMIN JOHN M. ROSS, ADMIN DEVRA CHAPA, PAC YURITZA MARTINEZ, PAC REGINIQUE MCCOY, BRITTON KENISHA PAXTON, BRITTON CARLIE PEARSON, BRITTON JULIANA TOVAR, BRITTON LINDSAY J. BARRON, STRAKA STEPHANIE G. DUQUE, STRAKA NATALIA A. ESPINOZA, STRAKA TREYON GRANT, STRAKA COURTNEY PEREZ, STRAKA LAVADA G. TORRES, STRAKA

October

Breast Cancer

Awareness Month Mammograms play a crucial role in the early detection of breast cancer. It’s recommended that women start getting mammograms at age 40.

From ages 40 to 49, screenings should occur every two years.

After turning 50, it’s advisable to have them annually.

Early detection can lead to better outcomes, so staying on track with these screenings is vital. Always consult with your healthcare provider about your individual risk factors and screening schedule.

Your health is worth it!

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Cold Weather Reminders Dress Code As temperatures start to drop, it's important to keep warm while staying professional! Please remember our cold weather dress code to ensure consistency across our locations. Below are the guidelines to follow on especially chilly days: All staff may wear jeans and safe footwear (including boots) if: The high temperature of the day is 32 degrees or below OR There is snow or ice on the ground All patient care staff must wear their Variety Care scrub top with their jeans. Administrative staff are required to wear a Variety Care logo top with jeans.

All jeans must be in good condition with no tears, rips, stains, holes, patches or discolorations.

Variety Care approved outerwear in black or charcoal (such as jackets, vests, cardigans and sweaters) may be worn in clinics over scrubs. Outwear that is not Variety Care logoed may not be worn in the clinics. Staff wearing scrubs may wear long shirts under their scrubs if they are black, white, or red.

For more details on the dress code and personal appearance policy, click here.

Personal Appliances Portable electric space heaters of any type or design can create significant fire hazards and consume excessive amounts of electricity, and for those reasons are prohibited in all Variety Care, Inc. managed facilities.

For more information on the personal appliance policy, click here.

Variety Care's Trunk or Treat event was a huge success, with 555 attendees!

Admin.

Baptist Portland

Crooked Oak

Tyler Gentry HR Assistant

Evelyn Acevedo PSR

Raquel Edmondson APRN, Family Med

Jocelyn Martinez Medical Assistant

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Lafayette

North Portland

Northcare

NW 10th

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Jocelyn Acevedo PSR

Diana De Martinez PSR

La’ Keisha Bradford Medical Assistant Immun.

Karina Frias Pharmacy Clerk

Lauraette Sanders Pharmacy Technician

Emely Torres PSR

Faviola Torres Medical Assistant

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PAC

Ruby Gomez PSR-Float

Rosa Botello Medical Records Specialist

Kimberly Crowell RN Care Manager

Claudia Rodriguez Medical Records Specialist

Straka

Ellie Holton APRN, Family Med

Yukon

Kimberlee Hubbard PSR

Imelda Rangel Medical Assistant

Esperanza Cruz Patient Access Specialist (PT)

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You can begin enrolling in a health plan November 4.

Make your selections by the deadline November 21!

Please click here to access the comprehensive Benefits Guide.