VC, The Magazine | Issue 47

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Quality Improvement with KC Chansombat NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

JULY 2024 ISSUE NO.47 INTRANET.VARIETYCARE.ORG

Employee of the Month: Maribel Martinez Page 4

Senator Lankford Tours NorthCare Facility Page 11

National HIV Pag

V Testing Day ge 6

Cover Story Page 8

Welcome to the Team!

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Employee of the Month: Determination

Maribel Martinez Healthy Expectations Coordinator

She often talks about working in her community and how rewarding it is to see our patients improve. Not only is Maribel very mission-minded, but her walk matches her talk as demonstrated by her determination to continue her education and soon begin serving our patients in a new role as a provider.

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Other Character Core Nominees: Anita Garcia, Britton...................................

Kateari Try, Britton.....................................

Rhonda Webber, Britton.............................

Julianna Tovar, Britton...............................

Gaby Miramontes, Admin...........................

Elizabeth Loera, Sequoyah..........................

Kimberly Garcia, Lafayette.........................

Ashland Boles, Admin.................................

Brooke Nation, Anadarko...........................

Amber Wolfe, Ft. Cobb................................

Crystal Landers, Admin...............................

Katherine Newsome, PAC...........................

Mirta Parodi, Lafayette...............................

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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!

On June 27, 2024, Variety Care proudly participated in the largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day event. This significant event was held in collaboration with Walgreens and Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF. As part of this nationwide effort, free rapid HIV testing was offered at more than 550 Walgreens locations, including Walgreens #4098 at 5120 North May Avenue in Oklahoma City. Variety Care's involvement in this initiative demonstrated our commitment to raising awareness and promoting health education within our community.

Our collective efforts made a meaningful impact in encouraging HIV testing and awareness, showcasing the importance of early detection and prevention. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all staff members who contributed to the success of this event. Together, we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped with the event for National HIV Testing Day. Chuck and Lourdes thank you for taking on the heavy task of testing the clients. Fidel and Camden thank you for setting up everything and for tabling the event and engaging the community as they came through the door.

- Courtney Sharpe

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OKC Tax Help Assists 64 Families OKC Tax Help assisted 64 families through Variety Care in the 2023 tax season, significantly increasing returns, client connections, EIC, childcare credits, and total refunds. The primary tax filing location was at Lafayette, with additional support at the Britton location on Fridays. This comprehensive coverage ensured more families could access the tax help they needed.

One client expressed their gratitude, saying, “You did my taxes last year, you did them this year and you will do them next year! Thank you for assisting us with this great tax program. It makes a difference!”

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Coordinating Quality Improvement with KC Chansombat

At Variety Care, quality is a continuous journey led by dedicated professionals like KC Chansombat. As the Quality Improvement Coordinator, KC enhances the healthcare services provided by our community health center. With over 15 years of experience, KC brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for preventive care that drives her commitment to excellence.

KC's healthcare journey began as a nursing assistant and evolved through various roles, leading her to population health coordination and, ultimately, Variety Care. In her current position, KC ensures the health center meets quality measures and preventive screening goals. She analyzes data, collaborates with providers, and addresses care gaps to ensure accurate documentation and improved patient outcomes.

Retention and training of clinical staff are significant challenges. KC addresses these by reiterating key information in monthly meetings and providing ongoing support. Her dedication has led to notable achievements, such as increasing colorectal cancer screenings from 26% to nearly 40%.

KC believes in building trust with providers and staff, fostering collaboration and open communication. This trust allows for effective quality improvement and implementation of solutions.

Her short-term goals focus on enhancing the understanding and utilization of our analytical database, Azara. By providing clear data interpretations and actionable insights, she aims to improve performance metrics. Her long-term vision includes maintaining robust data hygiene and fostering greater staff engagement and trust.

KC Chansombat's work is vital to Variety Care's mission of providing high-quality healthcare to our community. Her dedication and expertise inspire us all to strive for excellence in every aspect of our work.

KC Chansombat Quality Improvement Coordinator PAC

Quality improvement is about more than just meeting metrics; it's about ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.

My goal is to bridge gaps and foster trust within our team to achieve this mission.

-KC

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Your contribution to the United Way Campaign directly supports many programs and services that benefit our patients, neighbors, children, friends, and everyone in need within our community.

Every dollar raised plays a crucial role in transforming lives. This initiative is not just about donating; it's about coming together as a team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community members.

If you have any questions about how to donate, please don’t hesitate to contact your United Way Ambassador.

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Care Connection

Senator Lankford tours new facility Recently, U.S. Senator James Lankford visited the newly opened NorthCare Crisis and Urgent Mental Health Center in Edmond, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to addressing immediate mental health needs within our community.

The Senator’s visit underscores the growing recognition of the importance of enhancing mental health resources. His support highlights our ongoing commitment to providing a robust support system for community members, ensuring that accessible and timely care is always within reach.

This new mental health center supports our strategic efforts in offering comprehensive healthcare services. It symbolizes NorthCare's dedication to making sure every indivdual has access to immediate mental health support when they need it most.

Senator Lankford's presence at the center reinforced our united efforts in championing mental health. With this vital facility now in place, our community is better equipped to handle urgent mental health challenges, marking a significant step forward in our mission to deliver comprehensive and accessible healthcare.

Left to Right: Lou Carmichael, Senator Lankford, Christy Batterson (City of Edmond Grants), Sally Kerr, Scot Rigby (Edmond City Manager),Julia Reed, and Connie Schlittler

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JULY

Anniversaries 20+ YEARS OF SERVICE

3 YEARS OF SERVICE

CLEMENCIA SMITH, FT. COBB, 22 YEARS IGNACIA SALGADO-RAMIREZ, LAFAYETTE, 27 YEARS

ELIZABETH TORRES, LAFAYETTE SAMANTHA D. HUNTER, YUKON FIDEL MORENO, JR., PAC EDYTH EVANS, ADMIN GRECIA A. ALFARO, STRAKA NADIA Y. HOLGUIN, BRITTON VINH T. PHUNG, BRITTON JESSICA WILLIAMS, BRITTON

10 + YEARS OF SERVICE BAILEY WILLIAMS, STRAKA, 10 YEARS CARMEN LUJAN, ADMIN, 10 YEARS JENNIFER EVANS, BAPTIST PORTLAND, 10 YEARS BRENDA NGUYEN, LAFAYETTE, 10 YEARS JESSICA M. VAZQUEZ, LAFAYETTE, 11 YEARS AMANDA T. MARTIN, BAPTIST PORTLAND, 11 YEARS ERICKA J. DAVILA SAUCEDO, PAC, 11 YEARS KAREN L. VILLAGRAN, LAFAYETTE, 13 YEARS EMELDA ROSALES, PAC, 17 YEARS

5+ YEARS OF SERVICE KARLA G. MENDEZ SORIA, STRAKA, 5 YEARS DAISY JONES, STRAKA, 5 YEARS DAISY RAMOS, BRITTON, 6 YEARS EIRA E. MORENO, ADMIN, 6 YEARS LISA J. HAYS, LAFAYETTE, 6 YEARS ASHLEY J. GOMEZ, BRITTON, 6 YEARS EMILY A. ALLEN, ANADARKO, 6 YEARS ARHELY TORRES, PAC, 7 YEARS NICOLE HICKSON, RENO, 7 YEARS YESENIA VELASCO, STRAKA, 8 YEARS MARIA TOBIAS, STRAKA, 9 YEARS

4 YEARS OF SERVICE COURTNEY R. SHARPE, SEQUOYAH LESLIE Y. RODRIGUEZ RODARTE, BAPTIST PORTLAND JAZMIN RAMIREZ, NW 10TH JACQUELINE FRIETAS VITAL, STRAKA SHARLENE A. BOATNER, YUKON ERICA LIZAMA, RENO SANDY S. CRUZ, RENO ALEJANDRA PANDURO, PAC KATHERINE M. NEWSOME, PAC REGINA B. CABALLOS, PAC

2 YEARS OF SERVICE CRYSTAL E. WEBB, CROOKED OAK MARIANA R. TORRES, BRITTON JACQUELINE ROMAN, RENO VANESSA OLIVARES, MID-DEL AMOREENA KILLOUGH, SEQUOYAH KAREN I. DELGADO-LOPEZ, NW 10TH SHAKIRA RODRIGUEZ, STRAKA LUZ G. MARTINEZ, STRAKA JOVANNA M. RICO, LAFAYETTE JEANNETTE ORTIZ, LAFAYETTE CARLOS A. GONZALEZ-JAIME, ADMIN JAVIER MACIAS, ADMIN LESLIE R. DE LUNA, PAC DAYANA (AYANA) PEREZ, PAC GENESIS C. ZAMARRIPA ZUNIGA, PAC

1 YEAR OF SERVICE ASHLEY L. ALFORD, BAPTIST PORTLAND HESTER A. FULTON, ADMIN LIZETTE GOMEZ, RENO MARTESHA KING, PUTNAM DANNY M. PEREZ, BRITTON MARIA I PINA, SEQUOYAH EMERALD B. FERGUSON, STRAKA YESSENIA PEREZ, STRAKA PAULINA G. SEGOVIANO, STRAKA

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Variety Care staff celebrated Independence Day in red, white, and blue, spreading joy and enthusiasm throughout the workplace.

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Variety Care staff celebrated Independence Day in red, white, and blue, spreading joy and enthusiasm throughout the workplace.

to our team Lourdes Alvarez Pharmacy Clerk I Straka

Eleasha Cobb

Hardee Carmen

Medical Assistant Float Putnam

Roxanna Carrizal

PSR I/ Dental Straka

Medical Assistant I Britton

Patient Access Specialist PAC

Janeth Delao

Nidia Esquivel

Mayra Garcia

Samantha Gonzalez

Ruby Guzman

Pharmacy Clerk N. Portland

Cristina Hernandez Patient Access Specialist PAC

PSR I Yukon

Miriam Hernandez Leos Patient Access Specialist PAC

PSR I Straka

Medical Assistant I Reno

Arianna Herrera

PSR I/ Dental Straka

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Rae Hu

WIC Nutritionist Lafayette

Jamie Patino M. Medical Assistant I Sequoyah

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Veronica Kay PSR Float PAC

Deana McSperitt

Tonnya Lewis-Stone

Clinical Services Medical- Float PAC

LPN Immunization Coordinator FT. Cobb

Leslie Meraz

PSR I B. Portland

Julia Robles Molinari

Autumn Moore

Maria Morales

Eureka Newman

Yolanda Perez

Lorena Pfannenstiel

Kaylee Pina

Nancy Rockey

Medical Assistant I N. Portland

Medical Assistant Float Yukon

Patient Access Specialist PAC

PSR I FT. Cobb

PSR I N. Portland

PSR I Britton

PSR I Reno

Practice Supervisor Putnam

Laiha Sauceda

Referral Specialist PAC

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Jacqueline Travera

Medical Billing Specialist Admin.

Alicia Velasco De Loera Medical Assistant I B. Portland

Michelle Wiseman

RN Care Manager PAC

MEET OUR NEW

Education: Graceland University Specializations: Pediatrics Patient Care Philosophy: “I approach each patient with empathy and understanding, while recognizing their many unique challenges.”

Rachel Branton, APRN-CNP, is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatrics with a background as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She believes in providing compassionate, empowering, and holistic care. Rachel is passionate about working at Variety Care due to its reputation for exceptional care and resources. She enjoys building relationships with her young patients and their caregivers to ensure they grow up healthy and happy. In her spare time, she loves to read, cheer on her children in their sports and activities, and cook and bake.

Rachael Branton APRN-CNP, WHNP Lafayette

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