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Support Your Well-Being This Holiday Season

BERTHA LEVY MEMORIAL AWARD

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NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE NO.51 INTRANET.VARIETYCARE.ORG

Employee of the Month: Camden Maxwell Page 4

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Diamond Donor Event Page 8

Welcome to the Team!

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Employee of the Month: Compassion

Camden Maxwell Outreach Administrator, PAC

When she learned that one of the farmworker programs in Oklahoma—which provides vital services such as housing, nutrition, food, and transportation fuel—was facing challenges, she immediately sprang into action.

Camden made numerous calls to major companies seeking donations, and she organized a clothing drive, personally delivering boxes of clothes and shoes to our farmworkers. I was truly impressed by her dedication and the lengths she went to support the people who work tirelessly to bring food to our tables.

Thank you so much, Camden!

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Other Character Core Nominees: Latisha Nubine, Putnam.................................. Cooperation Angelica Avila, Straka.................................... Availability Ashland Boles, Admin..................................... Initiative Janet Campbell, Admin................................... Resilliance Sandra Gilland, PAC...................................... Throughness

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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RED LIPSTICK DAY At Straka, the Fun Committee knows how to brighten the day!

In November, they hosted Red Lipstick Day —a chance for staff to rock their red lipstick, snap a selfie, and share it on Teams. Each participant was entered to win a Sephora gift card!

How does your clinic boost team spirit?

We want to hear from you! Email Communications to share your team’s initiatives.

Need inspiration? Check out the National Day Calendar for fun ideas!

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Supporting Your Well-Being

This Holiday Season The holidays are a time for joy, but let's be real—they can also be a bit much. Family gatherings, gift shopping, and juggling all the responsibilities can quickly turn festive cheer into stress. If you're feeling overwhelmed or battling the winter blues, you're not alone, and help is just a call away. Variety Care and NorthCare’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to make sure you don’t have to navigate the holiday madness on your own. Whether you’re dealing with holiday stress, managing your budget, or just need someone to talk to, the EAP offers free, confidential support to you and your loved ones—no matter your insurance status, job type, or where you’re located.

GuidanceResources is available to provide useful tools and advice for the season. Whether it’s tips for managing stress, budgeting for gifts, or staying healthy, there’s a variety of resources to help you out. You can access articles, videos, and interactive tools anytime via GuidanceResources.com or the GuidanceNow app. Plus, if you’d prefer to speak with someone directly, you can connect with a professional counselor to discuss your concerns.

If you’d rather meet in person (or virtually), A Chance to Change offers both in-person and telehealth counseling options. You and your household can access up to six individual counseling sessions or 12 group sessions each year—totally covered. For additional support, WebTPA insurance also provides extra services if needed. Learn more at achancetochange.org.

And there’s more! Starting in January, we’ll be launching OneLife, a new resource to further expand EAP services. Keep an eye out for more details, and look forward to even more ways to access the support you need.

If things feel like they’re getting too much, remember—help is always available. Dial 988 for immediate support.

Take care of yourself this holiday season. With a little help from the EAP, you can tackle the season feeling stronger, more supported, and ready to start the new year with confidence.

Email HR@varietycare.org for more information.

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(Left to right) Jackson Lisle, Variety Care Foundation Board Chair; Lou Carmichael, Variety Care and NorthCare President and CEO and Executive Director of the Variety Care Foundation; Randy Tate, 2024 Bertha Levy Award recipient; and Leigh Ann Albers, immediate past chair of the Variety Care Foundation Board.

(Left to right) Randy Tate and his mother, Louise Tate.

Variety Care Foundation’s annual Diamond Donor event honors key supporters of the organization’s mission. Randy Tate was recognized at the event with the Bertha Levy Community Impact award for his contributions to the community throughout his tenure at NorthCare and his efforts in advancing integrated healthcare services.

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NOVEMBER

Anniversaries

20+ YEARS OF SERVICE

4 YEARS OF SERVICE

MARIA D. MARTINEZ, ADMIN, 29 YEARS

GUADALUPE Y. JAIME CERVANTES, BAPTIST PORTLAND VANESSA PULIDO, NW 10TH ROSAURA L. HERNANDEZ, PAC ESMERALDA RODRIGUEZ, PAC

10 + YEARS OF SERVICE ROBERTO SALGADO. BRITTON, 10 YEARS BRADLEY FOLEY, ADMIN, 10 YEARS PHAEDRA STEWART, ADMIN, 10 YEARS ERICA L. GONZALEZ, SEQUOYAH, 11 YEARS TIMOTHY REDDOUT, LAKEPOINTE, 11 YEARS NIPUN KOTHA, LAFAYETTE, 11 YEARS KANITA MOSER, LAFAYETTE, 11 YEARS AMBER D. WOLFE, FT. COBB, 12 YEARS RAQUEL GANDARA, STRAKA, 16 YEARS MARTHA L. SAMORA, PAC, 18 YEARS VICTOR M. CAMPOS RODRIGUEZ, PAC, 20 YEARS

5+ YEARS OF SERVICE NOEL E. ORQUIZ, LAFAYETTE, 6 YEARS VERONICA A. OCHOA RAMIREZ, LAFAYETTE, 7 YEARS ASHLEY TILSCHNER, NORMAN FP, 7 YEARS KERRY A. WILLMON, LAKEPOINTE, 7 YEARS BLANCA E. LOPEZ VELASCO, LAFAYETTE, 8 YEARS JASMIN MARTINEZ, STRAKA, 8 YEARS MARITZA CASTELLON, STRAKA, 9 YEARS VERONICA OCHOA, LAFAYETTE, 9 YEARS LUDIVINA RUBIO, NW 10TH, 9 YEARS

3 YEARS OF SERVICE SOFIA BARCENAS SALDANA, STRAKA KRISTIN HOPKINS, ANADARKO STEPHANIE HOPKINS, YUKON ELIZABETH LOERA, NW 10TH ROBB WETMORE, ADMIN

2 YEARS OF SERVICE GABRIELA GALLARDO REYES, LAFAYETTE JULISSA V. GARCIA, BRITTON MARISSA N. HINTON, PAC

1 YEAR OF SERVICE BELINDA BROADY-SYMES, NW 10TH JOHN J. GONZALES, BRITTON AZMINDA HERNANDEZ, STRAKA SIERRA V. LACEY, BAPTIST PORTLAND SIEARRA STATUM, CARING VAN MARIA N. ARIZA, PAC GISELLE ATILANO FLORES, PAC NEIRA O. SILVA, PAC

Spirit Week

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Wednesday

Winter Wonderland Day

Ghosts of Christmas Past Day

Festive Friends Day

Dec. 16

Dec. 17

Dec. 18

Thursday Dec. 19

Friday Dec. 20

Fun Sweater Day Cozy Celebration Day

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Our Holiday Stories: Traditions from the Team I celebrate the holidays with family, or go to Mexico to spend the holidays with the rest of the family that we hardly see.

- Joseline Orta, Mid- Del

I celebrate the holidays with family, atole, tamales, and music.

- Nancy Velazquez, Mid-Del

I celebrate the holidays by spending time with family.

I spend my holidays with close friends and family.

-Giselle Sanches, N. Portland

-Karla Estrella Carreno, Reno

Before the holidays, I make candies and cookies with my kids to give out to friends and neighbors. During the holidays, I take the time to remember the reasons for the season and spend time with family and friends.

- Cynthia Renshaw, PAC

I celebrate the holidays with my family and my kids.

-Yolanda Perez, N. Portland

I celebrate the holidays by going to my family's lake house.

-Autumn Moore, Fort Cobb

I spend my holidays with my family.

-Jessica Turner, Britton

I celebrate the holidays with my family. We eat at the table, decorate a lot, and make tons of different foods. Afterward, we play games, share stories, and just enjoy each other's company.

I celebrate the holidays with family dinner, featuring turkey and all the traditional side dishes. My favorite part was when we invited some military members from Tinker to join us.

- Anita Dixon, Admin.

I celebrate the holidays by getting together with family and friends, play board games, watch movies, and prepare the family recipes that have been passed down. It is always fun to mix American and Colombian traditions in my family.

- Angela Castro-Jenkins, PAC

-Amber Gottschalk, Britton

15 Days of Festive Fun We’re kicking off the holiday season with a festive giveaway! From Dec. 2 to Dec. 20, $25 gift card winners will be announced every weekday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. No action is needed—every Variety Care employee is automatically entered. Keep an eye on your email to see if you’re a winner!

INSIDE OUT (BRITTON DENTAL)

GRAND BLVD. PRISON (ADMIN./ BILLING)

THE CAULDRON CREW

PENNYWISE (LAFAYETTE/IMM.)

DON’T BOTTLE IT UP (LAFAYETTE/VISION)

INSIDE OUT (MID DEL)

HALLOWEEN TOWN

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES (PAC)

PETE WHITE GRAVEYARD

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

RILEY AND HER RENO EMOTIONS

POLLINATOR’S GARDEN

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Kalis Mares PSR

Nayderlin Sanchez Medical Assistant

Asia-Cristine Wright Dental Hygienist

Brisa Soto PSR

Elizabeth Abedi Pharmacist