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MedWestPress
I N S I D E TH I S I SS U E A L E T T E R F R O M K E I T H P E N N I N G T O N
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VOLUME 11
an employee & physician centered publication of medical west
SCALE BACK ALABAMAPAGE 2
WALKING WEDNESDAYSPAGE 3
LUNCH & LEARNPAGE 4
EVENTS CALENDARPAGE 5
PREP YOUR KITCHEN FOR SUCCESS
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MEET YOUR COWORKERPAGE 7
WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEESPAGE 8
FEBRUARY EMPLOYEEOF THE MONTH
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSPAGE 10
Last week, the #gowest initiative was presented to all of our team members. Managers, staff members, volunteers, committee members – everyone that makes up our team – was invited to learn about what it means to do things “the west way.”
As many of you now know, this program serves as a simple reminder of how we can work together to uphold our mission, vision, values and professional standards. If you see trash on the ground, are you picking it up? If a patient or visitor is waiting for an elevator, do you let them on first? If you’re walking through the halls, are you texting on your cell phone or listening to music on your earbuds? These are examples of some of the professional standards that we need to hold each other accountable to.
For those that were able to attend the Town Hall Meetings and other education opportunities last week, I hope that you have found a new sense of pride and ownership of Medical West and what it means to be a team member here. I hope you will use these tools to enhance what’s most important to us – our patients and their experiences while they are in our care.
For those that have not yet gone through the program, your manager has a #gowest bag ready for you! These bags are stocked with a booklet that explains the program in detail as well as a commitment form for you to sign. Once signed, this form will be kept in your HR file confirming that you have committed to doing things “the west way.” You will also find a pen and a badge reel for you to use to help promote and remind others of the #gowest initiative. It’s up to all of us to hold each other accountable.
As always, I am honored to be a part of this team. Thank you for all you do.
#gowest,
Keith PenningtonMedical West CEO
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Scale Back Alabama UpdateThank you to all who are participating in Scale Back Alabama! We have officially lost 451.5 pounds.Way to go!
Congratulations to our weekly winners of a $25 Subway gift card:Week 1: April Garrett, Physical TherapyWeek 2: Alisha Odom, Materials ManagementWeek 3: Gregory Bradley, PharmacyWeek 4: Matthew Martin, Biomedical Engineering
Don’t forget that weekly weigh-ins are every Wednesday from 7am until 10am in the EmployeeHealth Office. Each participant that has lost one pound or more since the previous week’s weigh-inare placed into a drawing. You can be our next winner! All who weigh-in will receive a specialgiveaway!
115 PARTICIPANTSOur Goal : 1,115 pounds in 10 weeks
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W LKINGWEDNESDAY
All who participate will receive 5 Health Points
EVERY WEDNESDAY
during Scale Back Alabama
12:45 - 1:00 PM
MEET IN SUITE 202 OF THE POB
WELLNESSM E D I C A L W E S T
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&Lunch
LEARNThursday, February 20th
Guest Speaker:Rodney Overstreet, CRNA
"Weight Loss Seminar" Come learn how to lose weight!
All who attend will receive
5 HPs!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm in the Physician Dining Room
presented by the medical west wellness program
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Department Weeks Hospital Events Employee Events
S U N DAY M O N DAY TU ES DAY W ED N ES DAY TH U RS DAY FR I DAY SATU R DAY
Patient Access Week
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Scale Back Weekly
Weigh-In Frutta Bowls
Payday
Cardiac Rehab Week
Scale Back Weekly
Weigh-In
Town Hall Meetings
(7a, 10a, 1p, 3p)Valentine’s Day
Material’s Management
Week
Scale Back Weekly
Weigh-In Frutta Bowls
Scale Back Weigh-Ins Payday
Scale Back Weekly
Weigh-In
February Birthday Breakfast
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FEBRUARY 2020
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YOUR NEWSNEWS A GUIDE FOR A HEALTHY YOUYOUR HEALTH
More Kitchen Design Tips: nbcnews.com/better/health/7-ways-arrange-your-kitchen-weight-loss-success-ncna824546Proper Portion Sizing: eatright.org/food/nutrition/nutrition-facts-and-food-labels/serving-size-vs-portion-size-is-there-a-di�erenceCooking with Spices: foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/guide-to-spicesHealthy Recipe: Using Cajun Spice Blend foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/holidays/2011/03/cajun-spices-10-ways
How is my kitchen going to a�ect how I lose 10 pounds with Scale Back Alabama? You may be surprised that organizing your refrigerator and pantry can encourage weight loss – but think about this…before a big project or meeting, you prepare before so that you succeed, right? Kitchen organization can have the same e�ect! Obviously, well balanced diets and physical activity contribute towards weight loss, but simple organization can help, too!
Organizing the Fridge: Keeping healthier snack/meal options towards the front of the fridge, at eye level, and in clear containers (if able) will help you pick them before reaching in the back of the fridge for that slice of cake. Placing fruits and veggies on a shelf rather than the crisper drawers can help keep healthier options at eye level also. If you plan on meal-prepping, keep those snacks towards the front of the fridge for easier access.
Plates and Portion Size: Research suggests that large plate sizes = large portion sizes. Keeping smaller plates on hand decreases the white space that our brains recognize to fill up our plates. Smaller plates = smaller (more normal) portion sizes. Not only plate size, but the color of the plate can matter, too! Scientists believe that eating o� of a plate that is the same color as your meal increases portion
size. Having rice for dinner? Try eating o� a brightly colored plate to determine appropriate portion size.
No-Phone Zone: When you are eating, it is time to focus only on eating, and also catching up with your family. Studies suggest that people who eat while on their phone tend to ignore hunger and fullness signals. Without focusing on these signals, we can overeat without even realizing it. Being present and knowing your fullness is important to losing weight and creating a healthy habit.
Spice’n up the Pantry: Loading up the pantry with spices other than salt and pepper can add some life to your meals! Besides spices, look into di�erent oils and vinegars for salad dressings, or hot sauces and mustards to go with protein sources. The more options for spices and toppings, the less “bored” you will get with your meals and the more you can focus on adapting to those healthy behaviors. Plus, who doesn’t love trying new recipes and toppings?
Single Sweet Drawer: Most everyone loves their sweets, but the more you see them, the more tempting they become! Limiting your sweets to one drawer will keep them out of sight and you’ll be less likely to grab them before eating a healthy snack!
FAMILY MATTERS: Kids can be messy but getting them involved in keeping up the appearance of a clean kitchen is important for the whole family. Keeping the kitchen tidy has shown a decrease in the amount of food eaten compared to a cluttered kitchen.
INCLUSION MATTERS: Setting up your kitchen for success may mean using adaptive kitchen tools. There are many innovative kitchen tools and accessories designed specifically for making cooking easier
and safer for people with mobility limitations, vision loss, or unsteady hands. Check out this article and watch the videos to get ideas for independent cooking and prep using adapted kitchen tools!
PREP YOUR KITCHEN FOR SUCCESS
MEET YOUR CO-WORKERNINA HOWZE, 4 NORTH
Nina Howze is the Nurse Manager on 4 North and has been with Medical West for over nine years. Originally from Bessemer, Nina received her Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her Masters in Nursing from Troy University. Nina is also currently an agent instructor at UAB.
Fun Facts About Nina Howze:
1. I have two kids, Ashley (32) and Michael “Junior” (30).
2. I have one grandson, Michael (2), who is our miracle baby.
3. I recently got married to my husband Gary. We’ve been married four months.
4. I am the oldest of four siblings but they treat me like the youngest.
5. I am the only medical professional in my family.
6. I love to read. Romance stories are my favorite.
7. I enjoy watching crime stories.
8. When my husband first met the family, my family told him I was a nerd and that I had a rice cooker and a bacon presser. He replied saying he had two of each.
9. I love to play the lottery.
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YOUR FAMILY
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Holly Harper, ICTHolly will be joining ICT as a PCT. She is from Hueytown and enjoys painting, drawing, and singing in her spare time.
Brianna Gordon, EDBrianna will be joining the ED as an RN. She is from Bessemer and enjoys shopping and spending time with her family in her spare time.
Debray Watson, EVSDebray will be joining EVS as a floor tech. He is from Birmingham and enjoys working out, fishing, and deer hunting in his free time. He is also excited to have a baby on the way!
Sharon Johnson, Wound CenterSharon will be joining the Wound Center as an RN. She is from Birmingham and she loves Jazz music and trying new restaurants.
Cathy Hendrix, 6ECathy will be joining 6E as a PCT. She is from McCalla and loves photography, crafting, and spending time with her big family.
Carrie Christian, TannehillCarrie will be joining the Tannehill Health Center as a Lab Tech. She is from West Virginia, and loves painting, reading, and being outdoors.
Misty Kimbrell, 4NMisty will be joining 4N as a PCT. She is from Hueytown and loves to spend time with her family when she is not at work.
Kimberly Hall, ICTKimberly will be joining the ICT as a PCT. She is from Brookwood and is also a cosmetologist so she loves doing hair.
Medical WestWelcomes the
Newest Members of Our Family!
Alex Higdon, ICUAlex will be joining the ICU as an RN. She is from Hueytown and loves spending time with her family and friends.
Emily Welford, ICUEmily will be joining the ICU as an RN. She is from Hueytown and loves to hang out with her friends, family, and her dog in her free time.
Shondrea Woods, Surgical Services Shondrea will be joining Surgical Services as a Scrub Tech. She is from McCalla and can be found singing in her church choir and spending time with her daughter when she is not at work.
Thanks for reading this issue of Med West Press!If you have a Pat on the Back or a special feature you would like to see
in our next issue, please email it to [email protected].
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YOUR FAMILY
FEBRUARY 1: Annette Escott, Tavares Lowe, Jason Willoughby, CRNP; FEBRUARY 2: Tangela Diming, Michael Food, Christinia Wallace; FEBRUARY 3: Jeremy Clark, CRNP, LaChrisha Jones, Tiffany Knapp; FEBRUARY 4: Ernsteine Cooper ; FEBRUARY 5: Miraflor Angeles, Gus Gulas, Deborah Holderfield, Barry Worthey; FEBRUARY 6: Charles Roe, Constance Thomas; FEBRUARY 7: Ginger Marshall, DeBray Watson; FEBRUARY 8: Joann Blanchard, Susan Edwards, Joshua Hood; FEBRUARY 9: Thomas Bracker, Derrick Braxton, Stephanie Grimes, Christopher Poe, Tina Rock; FEBRUARY 10: Dariyanna Harris, Kathy Nail; FEBRUARY 11: Bernadette Brooks, Chelsea Burnette, Lynda Caldwell, Ola Jordan, Kenneth Windham; FEBRUARY 12: Kylie Billups, Nga Nguyen, Candace Spencer; FEBRUARY 13: Kristen Miller, Erin Pardue; FEBRUARY 14: Kaylee Mosley, Deborah Stevenson; FEBRUARY 15: Christopher Glass, John Kenerley; FEBRUARY 16: Diane Allen, Lavonda Brown, Karen Cwine, Jefferey Lankford, Kim Wilson ; FEBRUARY 17: Toni Hill, DeErichal McGhee; FEBRUARY 18: Darryl Eastman, Kamaal Johnson, Betsy Lucas, Shivani Patel, Ashley York-Harris; FEBRUARY 19: Jennifer Davis, Susan McAnnally, Alalieyah Terry; FEBRUARY 20: Kevin Baker, Makenna Braddock, Ann Crawfod, Courtney Issis, Sophia Miller; FEBRUARY 21: Heather Briggs; FEBRUARY 22: Katherine Armstrong, Yalanda Bailey, Valerie Guyton; FEBRUARY 23: Angela Croushorn, Madison Jones, Glenda Young; FEBRUARY 24: Larry Futrel, Telitha Gamblin, Devin Jeter; FEBRUARY 25: Taryn Bogan, Ashley Carter, Cody Payton; FEBRUARY 26: Marguerite Carey, William Franklin, Charles Hartsell, Pamela Norfleet, Colenthia Rutledge; FEBRUARY 27: Kristen Bamberg, Barbara Carter, Tanya Franks, Allison Gaddy, Briana Gordon, Donna Harris, Danielle Richard, Emily Welford, Michelle Wensel, Xing Wu; FEBRUARY 28: Elizabeth Cason, Holly Harper; FEBRUARY 29: Pamela Carroll, Ginger Wilson
IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAYand we want to celebrate!