Allen College Students and Faculty Serve at Mission of Mercy ClinicSeveral graduate and RN to BSN nursing students from Allen College served Io-wans at the 7th annual Iowa Mission of Mercy clinic at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27. The clinic is open to all those who cannot a­ord dental care. Services such as dental clean-ing, dental fillings, root canals, and dental surgery were performed with the help of dentists, dental students, hygienists, dental hygiene students, and many oth

Q: The deadline for biometrics and nicotine screening is November 17. The last date for Allen screenings is October 11. Will more screening dates be available after October 11?

A: The final Allen Hospital screening is Saturday, October 11.Steve Sesterhenn, HR

Q: Will we get our biometric screen results back before enrollment for insur-ance begins to help us determine the most appropriate coverage for the next year?A: We estimate that by November 1, the information will be on My UnityPoint Portal. Allen Open Enrollment is Novem-ber 3 – 17.Steve Sesterhenn, HR

Q: What is the low end BMI for the insurance penalty?

A: The link between obesity and health risk is clear, and health risk drives up healthcare cost. That’s why UnityPoint Health is focused on BMI >35 in 2015. There is no lower limit yet.Steve Sesterhenn, HF

Q: How will biometrics a­ect preg-nant women? Will there be a higher BMI threshold so we can get the discount?

A: Pregnant members must participate in biometric screening at open enrollment. They will receive the wellness premium credit for participation. Abnormal labs must be rechecked three months postpar-tum with a recheck of member’s weight and BMI. If at recheck the member has a BMI >35 or meets criteria for Metabolic Syndrome, they must participate in well-ness coaching to continue to receive the wellness premium credit.Dr. Mark Barnhill, UnityPoint Clinic

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Sad? Angry? Hopeless? When asked to describe the typical symptoms of depression, most people lean towards the emotional aspects, such as hopelessness, persistent sadness or irri-tability. Many times, however, depression can present itself in a series of physi-cal symptoms.

Headaches, back pain, muscle aches, chest pains, digestive system issues, extreme fatigue and sleep disorders can be a few of the physical symptoms of depression, a treatable condition that a­ects nearly 10 million Americans each year. Since many of these symptoms are also symptoms of other illnesses, it is easy to misdiagnose depression.

National Depression Screening Day is October 9, and UnityPoint Health –Allen Hospital invites you to take advantage of free, anonymous online mental health self-assessments for alcohol problems, depression, and anxiety disor-ders. Please visit UnityPoint.org/Waterloo/employee-assistance-program to complete a simple online questionnaire. You will receive immediate, custom-ized feedback as well as the opportunity to schedule an appointment for further evaluation if necessary.

ers who volunteered their time to serve at the clinic. Over 1,102 patients were anticipated to have been served over the two day event.

Those serving at the clinic included Allen College graduate students Lisa Goodfellow-Mertens, Meghan Cain and Anne Jones; RN-BSN students Angie Ames, Kim Porterfield, Marcia Corson, Nicole Wilkens, and Valerie Hileman; and Allen College faculty Tonya Enright and Denise Pralle.

Q: Where should patients and family members dispose of full sharps contain-ers?

A: Allen Hospital Durable Medical Equipment (DME) accepts full sharps containers and gives out a new, empty container with each trade-in. Allen Aux-iliary funds the recycling program. Allen DME is located near Entrance 6.Jim Waterbury, Marketing andCommunications

Q: Do we still have a partnership with US Cellular for discounts? How do we sign up?

A: UnityPoint Health has discount plans with US Cellular, Sprint and Verizon. Use the PerkSpots website at www.unitypoint.perspot.com. Set up an account, search for the vendor you want and follow links for UnityPoint Health discounts.Steve Sesterhenn, HR

Q: On the UnityPoint Health – Des Moines website, visitors can send patients cards, free of charge. Is that something Allen Hospital could o­er?

A: We o­er e-cards at Allen Hospital now. Go to Visitors – Send a Card. Al-len volunteers deliver e-cards Monday through Friday.Robin Nicholson, Marketing andCommunications

Q: Visitors are requesting a wider variety of gifts on the Allen Gift Shop website. Could there be more options?

A: To assist our volunteers in the Gift Shop, we purposely keep online selections limited. We have reviewed current items and will add new seasonal merchandise online. We invite out-of-town customers to call the Gift Shop at 319-235-3880 so volunteers may provide a personal shop-ping experience in selecting items to be delivered to our patients.Teri Ettelson, Volunteer Services

Healthiest State WalkFor the last three years, Iowa has proved its readiness to become the healthiest state in the nation by taking part in the Healthiest State Walk. Nearly 300,000 Iowans have participated in the initiative, and at Allen we want you to walk with us this year on October 8. We encourage each department to participate in the 1-kilometer walk, and we want to chal-lenge your department to have the highest percentage participation. The department that achieves the highest percentage of participation will be recognized by having their picture posted on the Allen Blue Crew Bulletin Board outside of the Café.

How to participate:1. Visit www.iowahealthieststate.com/healthiest-state-walk, and join a

walk at Allen or choose to walk on your own. 2. Print the tracking form and work with your department to keep track

of every employee who participates in the walk, whether it’s on their own or during one of the scheduled walks at Allen.

3. WALK! Allen will host two scheduled walks on October 8 at 7:30am and Noon. Meet at Entrance 1 prior to each scheduled walk. If you cannot make one of the scheduled walks, feel free to complete the walk as a department, or on your own.

4. Turn in the tracking form to Ashton DeMoss by October 10:• Email: Ashton.demoss@unitypoint.org• Fax: 319-235-3471• Or drop it o­ in Ashton’s mailbox located in Occupational Health

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Healthy for Life is designed to help make eating healthy easier for you. Wherever you find the Healthy for Lifeicons you’ll find great taste, wholesome ingredients and good nutrition. Look for more communications in the cafe explaining the Healthy for Life campaign.

Biometric testing, blood draws and nicotine screenings are all work-ing well. Here are several updates to help make the process even easier:

• All tests will be o�ered on all dates listed on the updated chart

• Allen Hospital tests will be o�ered 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.• Biometric testing (height, weight, blood pressure) will be in

the Allen Hospital Entrance 1 meeting room• Blood draws and nicotine screening will be done in the Allen

Hospital Lab

• United Medical Park tests will be o�ered:• Tuesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 9• 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.• Suite 103 A• Flu shots will be given at UMP at these two times

The Allen Lab asks all participants to fast for 12 hours prior to blood draws. If you do not fast, your results may show elevated glucose or lipids, which would qualify you for coaching you otherwise might not need. Morning medications with water are fine prior to your blood draw.

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ALLEN HOSPITAL7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Biometric Screenings: Entrance 1 Meeting RoomBlood Draws & Nicotine Tests: Allen LabFriday, October 3Saturday, October 4Saturday, October 11

UNITED MEDICAL PARK12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Biometric Screenings: Room 103ABlood Draws & Nicotine Tests: UMP LabFlu shots will also be given.Tuesday, October 7Thursday, October 9

OnPoint for HealthOctober 6 is the kick-o� for a new year for On Point for Health. You can look forward to the same levels and point values as last year, but with NEW incentives. In addition to completing your biometric screening and health risk assessment, participating in the Stairwell or Walking Challenge and the On Point Healthy Choice of the Day Challenge are great ways to start earning points.

To participate in the On Point Healthy Choice of the Day Challenge look for the Healthy for Life signs indi-cating what foods meet the criteria for being healthy.

Front (l to r): Haleigh Human, Patient Access; Penny Ahrndt, Women’s Health; Brandon Taylor, Dining Svcs; Angel Bergman, Patient Access; Christina Raitt-Peyton, Laundry

Back (l to r): Tony Meyer, Security; Steve Paulson, Security; Stephanie Nibaur RN, Rehab/Resource; Stacey Larson RN, ICU; Billie Jo Hughes, Compliance; Brittany Gibson, Pharamcy; Jessica Weiss RN, MHU

Welcome New Allen Team Members

Fall Bus TripAllen Hospital Auxiliary Sponsored

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Cedar Rapids: Brucemore Mansion, Czech Village, and Newbo Market

For more information, call Sara at 235-3164.

2014 Schedule

Blood DriveMonday, Oct. 611:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Barrett Forum, Allen College(1990 Heath St., Waterloo)

Schedule a blood donation appointment todayor contact Allison Jensen at 319-226-2016.

Credit Union Annual DinnerTuesday, October 14Cedar Falls Amvets Post 49

6:00 p.m. Social6:30 p.m. Dinner

$6 Members, $13 Non-members

There will be drawings for gift cards.

Tickets are now available in the credit union. Stop in or call for more information.

Anyone interested in running for the Board of Directors, please contact the Credit Union as soon as possible.

This is your opportunity to meet over lunch with Pam Delagardelle to talk about what’s happening atUnityPoint Health in general and Allen in particular.

Luncheons are open to all Allen associates. Eachluncheon is small – only 12 people – so everyone will have a chance to talk. The setting is relaxed, the food will be great and we’ll pick up the tab.

Enroll today in NetLearning. Enter “pizza” into Enroll in Class, and schedule your Pizza With Pam today. Please enroll just once.

Date Place TimeMonday, October 27 AMH MR5 Noon - 1:00pm

Monday, November 10 UMP - ASC Noon - 1:00pm

Monday, November 24 AMH MR6 Noon - 1:00pm

Monday, December 1 AMH MR6 Noon - 1:00pm

Here’s the schedule of upcoming dates:

Spoon it with LuannCreating “Blue Plate Specials” Luann Alemao, a food and nutrition educator and host of “Get Fit” TV will teach fresh and healthy cooking courses. Luann will have a featured guest each lesson to inform and educate with each theme. The class involves active participation in the menu. This hands on experience will be fun, creative and help you learn fresh is best!

DATE: Monda y, October 20TIME: 6-8:00 p.m.PLACE: First United Methodist Church (kitchen), 718 Clay St., Cedar FallsCOST: $30 per person

MENU THEME:Mediterranean Meals - The Essence of Italy

• Eggplant Parmesan• Ferro with Italian Sausage and Apple• Panzella (Italian bread salad)• Apples with Raspberry Sauce

Registration deadline October 19:• l.alemaoassoc@cfu.net• www.laanda.com• 319-266-8021

Submit articles to: Robin.Nicholson@unitypoint.orgDeadline for submissions: noon Thursday

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Healthiest State Walk Tracking Sheet ‐ October 8, 2014