baptist briefs june 2014
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Baptist Health's employee newsletter for June 2014TRANSCRIPT
Baptist Jacksonville earns Comprehensive Stroke Center designationBaptist Jacksonville is officially a Comprehensive
Stroke Center. This is the highest level of
designation from the Florida Agency for Health
Care Administration, and means Baptist Jacksonville
provides a full spectrum of treatment for the most
complex stroke cases.
Baptist Jacksonville’s comprehensive designation was achieved swiftly after
the March 17 opening of the new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center and the
addition of two internationally renowned neurovascular surgeons Ricardo
Hanel, MD, PhD, and Eric Sauvageau, MD.
In the first 12 weeks since opening the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center,
150 patients have been treated here for strokes, aneurysms and other
brain conditions. The center has received emergency transfers from
hospitals throughout the region, thanks to our new, expedited patient
transfer process.
New CNA Education Program at Baptist HealthBaptist Health is excited to offer a 13-week Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) training program to all staff who have a passion for patient care.
There is no cost to employees who are selected. To meet the requirements
for consideration, employees must have:
n A full-time position for a minimum of 12 monthsn No documented counseling for the last 12 monthsn Manager or director recommendation and approval
Applications are due July 1 for the upcoming session, which begins
Aug. 5. The application and detailed information are available on the
intranet’s Education Station under the Back to School section.
BaptistBriefs June 2014
Save the Date
qJune 19 – Aug. 14Yoga Class Wolfson Wellness CenterHeart Hospital, 2nd floor 8-week course $70 Call 202.9708 to register.
Aug. 23Speaking of Women’s Health presented by Baptist Health
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
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Time isbrain.
Save your uniformsOur new Vestex® uniforms will arrive in July, but don’t
toss out your old uniforms. During the delivery process
of our new uniforms, you’ll be able to drop off your
gently used uniforms which will go to Global Links.
This medical relief organization improves health
in resource-poor countries. If you donate your old
uniforms, you not only will help Global Links provide
health care to those in need, you will also receive a 10
percent discount on future Vestex uniform purchases.
Global Links accepts all personal uniforms, including
tops and bottoms in all sizes, as long as they don’t have
your name embroidered on them. Institutional names
are acceptable. Uniforms must be clean and in good
condition, with no rips or stains.
Look for more details in Care Connection.
Y Healthy Living CenterThe Y Healthy Living
Center at the Williams
Family Y in Mandarin
offers a variety of health
programs that are open to the public. Events include
HeartWise screenings, postpartum support groups and
breastfeeding support groups. For more information
or to register for an event or class, please visit
baptistjax.com/ymca or call 202.6452.
Healthy for LifeSummer Shape UpJoin this month-long challenge to get in
shape just in time for summer. Teams of
three to five employees will compete to see
who logs the most exercise minutes. The challenge
starts June 16 so get your team together and register
now! Cool prizes like Fitbits®, water bottles and gym
bags will go the winning teams. Click here for more
information and to register your team.
Extended hours for employeesTo better serve Baptist employees, the following offices
now offer extended hours:
Baptist Obstetrics and Gynecology
463820 State Road 200
Yulee, Fla. 32097
904.225.2770
Extended hours: Weekdays, 7 am – 7 pm
Baptist Neurology Group Lakewood
2736 University Blvd.
Jacksonville, Fla. 32217
904.733.4262
Extended hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
8 am – 8 pm
Walk With a DocBaptist Primary Care Callahan
June 19, 5:15 pm
Meet at Ewing Park and walk with Kiersten Prince, DO.
Register at baptisthealth.eventbrite.com or at
the event.
Baptist Primary Care Mandarin South
June 28, 9 am
Meet at the office, located at 11261 San Jose Blvd.,
and walk with Catherine Hartley, MD, and Sonja
France, MD. Register at baptisthealth.eventbrite.com
or at the event.
Calling all singers! We are looking for volunteers to sing “All I Want for
Christmas is You” for a fun, festive video the Benefits
Department is creating. If you are interested, please
email [email protected] or call 202.2811, ext. 0.
Y HEALTHY LIVING CENTER
Baptist JacksonvilleBaptist Internal Family Medicine is accepting acute-
care same-day appointments for Baptist employees.
The practice is staffed by:n Joseph Czerkawski, MDn Sharon Reinersten, MDn Eric Rosemund, MDn Alejandro Traveria, MD
The office is located at 836 Prudential Drive, Suite
1400. Call 396.0000 for an appointment.
Wolfson Children’s HospitalMichael J. Fox to speak at 2014-15 Florida Forum This year’s Florida Forum promises to be exciting and
enlightening as the series kick off with Emmy and
Golden Globe award-winning actor Michael J. Fox on
Oct. 13. Other speakers will include political power
couple James Carville and Mary Matalin, retired NSA
Director Gen. Keith B. Alexander, and former FBI
director Robert S. Mueller, III.
The Florida Forum is produced annually by the
Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital and
supports the Pediatric Surgical Center of Distinction.
Tickets are available now by calling 202.2886.
Wolfie plush toys available at WalgreensWalgreens stores in north Florida and south Georgia
will carry Wolfie plush toys throughout June.
Consumers can purchase the official mascot of
Wolfson Children’s Hospital for $10. This is the third
year Walgreens has held this fundraiser to benefit
Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Last year’s promotion
raised more than $45,000.
Baptist SouthBlood drive a big successThe Blood Alliance and Baptist South thank everyone
who supported our recent blood drive. From your
generous donations, we collected five units of blood.
If you missed it, mark your calendars for our next
blood drive on June 24 from noon to 3 pm. The
blood mobile will be parked outside the main
hospital entrance. Register by emailing
[email protected] or calling her at 271.6081.
Welcoming summer student volunteersBaptist South will welcome the first group of summer
volunteers on June 16 and the second group on July
14. A total of 80 teens will spend two days a week at
the hospital during the two four-week sessions. Most
of the teens are interested in medical careers and are
eager to learn. Please help us welcome these students
when you see them.
Baptist BeachesSafe Sitter classes availableBaptist Beaches is offering Safe Sitter classes this
summer for ages 11-14. Upcoming dates are June 14,
July 12 and Aug. 9 from 8:45 am – 2:15 pm. Topics
include first aid, behavioral issues, choking infant/child
rescue, injury management, safety for the sitter, baby-
sitting as a business, and preventing injuries. The cost
is $45, which includes lunch and all class materials. To
register, please call 202.CARE.
Baptist NassauCelebrating safe, quality patient careBaptist Nassau recently earned a Safe Quality Care
award from Consumer Reports magazine. To celebrate,
the hospital’s leadership team delivered lunch to
employees on May 30. Baptist Nassau scored a 60,
which was the highest rating in northeast Florida.
The rating is based on a number of factors, including
infection rates.