corporate facilities mgmt news oct 2008

October 21, 2008

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October 21, 2008Facilities Management News

TEAM Kindred Raises More Than $17,000 For Lung Association

New Mission Statement Plaques

October Special Events and Fundraisers

November Special Events and Fundraisers

Special Offer

Show Us Your Cooler!

New Hires, Birthdays, Promotions, Transfers, And Congrats

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By Ronelle BrumleveMedical Safety and Administrative Clinical Consultant

Neither rain, sleet, snow, hail nor wind storms from Hurricane Ike can stop TEAM Kindred! The 2008 TREK to Shakertown was another one to remember. In spite of gale-force winds, TEAM Kindred rode a total of 935 miles and raised $17,746 for the fight against lung disease!

After a day of riding, Saturday evening was packed with a wonderful dinner of grilled burgers and fixins provided by Nancy Disser and Rick Brumleve at the Danville Pioneer Playhouse.

Once Sunday’s ride was complete, the team spent the afternoon touring Shakertown Village where they also enjoyed a delicious and authentic Shaker dinner, and an awesome breakfast the next morning.

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TEAM Kindred was represented by 13 members this year, including these fine individuals: (top row, l-r) Mark Friedland, Teresa Hemm, Leah Bennett, and (bottom row, l-r), Tony Disser, Ronelle Brumleve, Kathy Markham, Bruce Markham and Joan Solley.

Many rode all three days. Ironically, many of the three-day riders arrived home to Louisville on Monday only to find that they would spend several days living like the original Shakers after a wind storm spawned by Hurricane Ike knocked out power in the city.

This may be another year that TEAM Kindred takes the prize for participation in this event from the American Lung Association!

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New Mission Statement Plaques

One of our new Mission Statement plaques were delivered and installed near the front lobby entrance last week. The remaining two will be installed at the rear entrance and at the main elevators.

Take a minute to check it outwhen you get the chance.


401(k)



401(k) Day Drawing Winners Announced

The winners of the 401(k) Day Drawing at the Support Center on Oct. 3 each received a $100 bank gift card. The winners were:

Brian Bricker, Newark Healthcare Centre

Gary Davis, The Crossings East Campus

Dama Dawson-Fleck, Peoplefirst

Alice Depina, Hospital Division, Central Business Office

Craig Esplin, Peoplefirst

Gloria Estrada, Kindred Hospital South Florida - Coral Gables

Ninfa Guzman, Kindred Hospital La Mirada

Linda Hadley, Crosslands Rehab and Healthcare Center

Susan Hartford, Country Rehab and Nursing Center

Debra Hensley, Kindred Hospital Central Tampa

Linda Hileman, Kindred Hospital Ocala

Bryon Hilgendorf, Kindred Support Center

Agnes Hobson, Kindred Support Center

Bette Iwans, Norway Rehab and Living Center

Susan Kesterson, HSD, Pacific Regional Office

Kelly Otto, Vallhaven Care Center

Maureen Salonga, Torrey Pines Care Center

Sneh Sharma, Kindred Hospital Modesto

Esmena Minerva Spencer, Peoplefirst

Cheryl Tuberty, Smith County Health Care Center

The Kindred 401(k) PlanToday’s the Day To Think About Tomorrow


One More Chance To Get Your Flu Shot

Kindred will sponsor a flu shot clinic Thursday, Oct. 23, 2 - 4p.m. in the conference center.

These shots are available all to Kindred employees and contractors for only $7, which is half the cost of what Kindred actually pays for the shots. In fact, if you compare the cost to Kroger at $25 or the health department at $30, it’s a great savings!

We do not take appointments; you just need to show up. Cash is fine, as are checks made out to Kindred Healthcare.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention describes the flu shot as an inactivated vaccine (containing a dead virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions.




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The Center for Disease Control suggests that the following people should get vaccinated each year:

1. Children from 6 months to 19 years old2. Pregnant women 3. People 50 years of age and older 4. People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions 5. People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities 6. People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including: a) healthcare workers b) household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu c) household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)




There are some people who should NOT be vaccinated without first consulting a physician. These include:

1. People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs. 2. People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination 3. People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine. 4. Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for this age group) 5. People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever should wait until you recover to get vaccinated

Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or your family physician for further information.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention



It’s very easy to see just how hard everyone is working around the Support Center. A little break is needed now and then, so your Activities Committee wants to inject some fun and competition into your daily routine.

We have planned our annual pumpkin-carving contest and Bright Horizons Childrens’ Trick or Treat Parade foryou on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m.




This is not a “you have to be an artist and creative genius to win” kind of contest. We will provide the pumpkins, the tools, and each team of four will have five minutes to create their masterpiece. A little creativity may be helpful, but this is the kind of contest anyone can win! The prizes are nice, too!

First Place Prize Baskets - one for each team member

• Blockbuster Video gift card• popcorn• soft drinks • candy• Kindred blanket• two movie passes• miscellaneous items




The Trick or Treat Parade will immediately follow the pumpkin-carving contest. The children from Bright Horizons will walk through the lobby in all their Halloween finery as they “Trick or Treat” at department-sponsored tables. If your department is interested in sponsoring a Trick or Treat table

or assembling a pumpkin-carving team, please contact Cathy Williams.

Come on – let’s have some fun! Assemble your team of four today!





October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Jennie WilbournOutpatient Marketing LiaisonKindred Hospital Louisville

Kindred Hospitals of Louisville are encouraging all female Kindred employees to realize the benefits of good breast health by:

• obtaining regular mammography screenings starting at age 40 (at age 35 for those women with family history of breast cancer) • getting an annual clinical breast exam from your physician • performing monthly breast self exams

Mammography screening is still the best method for detecting breast cancer early. All our female employees and covered spouses/partners need to schedule annual mammograms, if appropriate. Routine screenings are covered at no cost to the participant under Kindred’s medical plan. Plan participants may take advantage of this benefit by contacting their personal physicians.




October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Also, our Louisville and Southern Indiana plan participants can use Kindred Hospital Louisville’s Imaging Department, Highland Diagnostics, which can be reached by calling 502.627.1168. Mammogram appointments are available weekdays for your convenience.

Each Kindred employee who refers a non-Kindred employee for a mammogram during the month of October will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card.

For additional information on breast health, please go to www.komen.org or www.nbcam.com.

Please feel free to contact Outpatient Marketing Liaison Jennie Wilbourn at 627-1292 for additional information on Kindred’s imaging services.





Veterans Day Ceremony To Be Held Nov. 11

We would like to remind everyone in our Support Center – employees and contractors alike – that we will display military service memorabilia on Nov. 11 to honor your family members and friends who have served in the U.S. military.

You are invited to bring in your memorabilia the morning of Nov. 11 and pick them up by the end of the day. We will display these items on tables that will be located near the courtesy desk.

Kindred will not be responsible for the items brought in. We also ask that you not bring in any weapons.

Please contact Cathy Williams at extension 7913 if you have any questions.




Thanksgiving Feast Scheduled For Nov. 21 As is our tradition, we will serve a special

Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, Nov. 21 to the

employees and contractors in the Support Center.

The menu will include turkey and dressing, mashed

potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce,

sweet potatoes, rolls, pumpkin pie, iced tea, coffee

and water.

The cafeteria will close at 9 a.m. on this day for all

services other than the luncheon.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in

the cafeteria and a schedule will be developed

to accommodate the large number of people

to be served. As always, this meal is a privilege

for only Kindred Support Center and contract

employees to enjoy. Therefore, we will not be

able to accommodate any guests you might

have on this day, and apologize for any

inconvenience this may cause.




Thanksgiving Feast Scheduled For Nov. 21

Please use the attached survey link to sign up for the luncheon

as soon as possible, as the deadline for responding is Friday,

Nov. 13, at 12 p.m. Tickets for this luncheon are required (we

need an accurate headcount before the luncheon) and you

must sign up to receive your meal ticket.

Administrative Assistants can sign up their bosses or others

in their groups, as well as themselves with this survey.

Also, any new employees hired between Nov. 13 - 21

will automatically be added to the sign-up list. If anyone

in your department does not receive this email, they will

need to contact I/S Security Administration to be added

to their floor group.

Information on how to pick up your meal ticket and

the meal schedule will be sent out closer to the date of

the luncheon. If you have any questions or concerns,

please call or email Cathy Williams.


Kindred Healthcare25% OFF SINGLE TICKET PRICES

Oct. 30, 2008 – Jan. 4, 2009

A TUNA CHRISTMASBy Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed HowardDirected by Drew Fracher

Sept. 30. - Nov 2With quick-change artistry and quicksilver dialogue, two actors portray the zany citizens of quirky Tuna, Texas for the final year of this ten-gallon evening of laughs and holiday cheer in an irreverent comedy for adults. Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse. Limited availability.


Special Offers

Actors Theatre of Louisville



Special Offers


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Detailed Performance Calendar www.actorstheatre.org/0809SeasonCalendar.pdf

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Prices include $1 Historic Landmark Facility Fee and $2 processing fee.



Special Offers


Order online at www.actorstheatre.org/form_group_tuna.htm or call 502.585.1210, M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. After hours and weekends, please call 584.1205 and mention this offer.

Discount subject to availability. No minimum purchase required.Offer valid for mid-priced seating. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Payment due at time of order.

Actors Theatre of Louisville316 West Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202


Show Us Your Cooler


The MagicKingdom! Deborah Doddridge,Director of Procurement Systems and Capital

Debbie sent us these photosfrom her family vacation to Walt Disney World.


Show Us Your Cooler


Who’s Got the Marshmallows? Karen Lozado, Creative Services Coordinator

Karen and her family enjoyed an overnight getaway by the campfire at Holiday World,Lake Rudolph, with her cooler.


Show Us Your Cooler


Scary Company! Nicole Snow, Recruiter

Nicole’s Kindred Cooler shares in the spirit of the Halloween season. The pumpkin on the right is a 47-pounder! She picked it up at the Kindred HR trip to Huber’s Farm.


Show Us Your Cooler


Keeping the Water Cold is Key!

Rob Trimble,Senior Project Manager

Rob submitted this photo at the recent “Rumble in the Jungle” Cross Country meet at Creasy Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen, KY.


New Hires, Birthdays, Promotions, Transfers, And Congratulations


Marc Resig – Contractor, I/S

Tiffany Murphy – Contractor, I/S

Mitchell Lee – Contractor, I/S

Kimberly Kauffeld – Intern, Hospital Accounting

Joy Stamper – Temporary, Law

Cassie Devore – Temporary, HR

Brianna Rakes – Patient Accounting Coordinator,

Accounts Payable

Katrina Ellis – Contractor, I/S

Christy Oesterritter – Contractor, I/S

New Hires We’re pleased to welcome the following new employees, temporaries, and contractors to the Support Center:




BirthdaysHappy birthday greetings to the following:

Monday, Oct. 20: Debra Sutherlin, Donovan Sloane, Gerald Thornberry

Tuesday, Oct. 21: Luann Summers, Karen Virgin, Nina Moore, Angela Ferguson, James Stanfield, Bobby Mudd

Wednesday, Oct. 22: Heather Hoffman, James Lindberg

Thursday, Oct. 23: Todd Harbour, Terry Carrico, June Witt, Lisa Nalley, Connie Voignier, Kyle Phillips, Natalie Witt, Steven Bonderski

Friday, Oct. 24: Krista Ward, Cheryl Vick, Mary Meador, Jennifer Tewalt, Jennifer Colburn

Saturday, Oct. 25: Mark Sonntagg, Beverly Kress, Leann Pellissier

Sunday, Oct. 26: Troy Grobmeier




BirthdaysHappy birthday greetings to the following:

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Nadine Harper, Rosemary Cannon, Ted Rogers, Tony Disser

Wednesday, Oct. 29: Kristie French, Elizabeth Walker, Robin Vincent, Piyush Patel, Brent Willian, Eric Boley

Friday, Oct. 31: Kevin Fife, Christine White, Jenola Collins

Saturday, Nov. 1 : Karen Blain, Tuyen Dudinskie, Andrea Romisher, Stephanie Pierce

Sunday, Nov. 2: Debbie Watts, Bryant Flynn, Nicole Michal

If we have accidentally missed your birthday, please contact Craig Layne via email. Thanks.


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