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1 Page 1 – Governor Wolf visit Page 2 - Staff Recognition Page 3 – Staff Recognition Page 4 – Program Updates Page 5 – Program Updates Page 6 – Program Updates Page 7 – Intern Program Page 8 – Wellness Column Page 9 – Wellness Column Page 10 – Post It Up Page 11 – Who to Call for What Page 12 – Marketing Minutes Page 13 – New Hires Page 14 - Graffiti Wall Page 15 – Employee Birthdays Page 16 - Employee Anniversaries TW Post Editor: Holly Fleming Contact Holly at (717) 560-7917 or [email protected] T. W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Inc Volume 10 - Issue 3 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF T.W. PONESSA & ASSOCIATES March 2017 TW POST (Photo Credit: Dan Marschka| Staff Photographer of LancasterOnline.com) Governor Wolf visits T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Inc. On February 10, 2017, TW Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services was honored to host a community event centered around the current Opioid Crisis. The event was planned jointly by TW Ponessa staff and Governor Wolf’s office, to highlight the current crisis of Opioid abuse and what the administration is doing in response; throughout our community and across the state. Over 50 people were in attendance at this event, including Governor Wolf and his staff, Senator Scott Martin, Representative Mike Sturla, DHS Secretary Ted Dallas, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Acting Secretary Jen Smith, Lancaster County Commissioner Craig Lehman, officials from Lancaster BHDS, the Lancaster Mayor’s Office, Lancaster General Health; Law Enforcement officials, Lancaster Counties District Attorney’s office, Local Police Chief’s, and several other County Mayors from Lancaster County. Since T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Inc., is designated as the Pennsylvania Center of Excellence for Lancaster County for behavioral health, we were recognized by Governor Wolf and his administration, for our efforts to address the Opioid addiction problem in our community. The event was covered by numerous local news outlets including Lancaster Newspapers, ABC 27, and WGAL Channel 8. While the gravity of this epidemic was clearly outlined, the message of hope and community unity resounded clearly. We are proud of our employee’s commitment to assist and care for those who have been affected by this crisis, and we will continue to support the members of our community by helping them back into the swing of life. *To view additional pictures from Governor Wolf’s visit, please see the “Marketing Minutes” page of this TWP Post.

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Page 1 – Governor Wolf visit Page 2 - Staff Recognition Page 3 – Staff Recognition Page 4 – Program Updates Page 5 – Program Updates Page 6 – Program Updates Page 7 – Intern Program Page 8 – Wellness Column Page 9 – Wellness Column Page 10 – Post It Up Page 11 – Who to Call for What Page 12 – Marketing Minutes Page 13 – New Hires Page 14 - Graffiti Wall Page 15 – Employee Birthdays Page 16 - Employee Anniversaries

TW Post Editor:

Holly Fleming

Contact Holly at (717) 560-7917 or [email protected]

T. W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling

Services, Inc

Volume 10 - Issue 3 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF T.W. PONESSA & ASSOCIATES

March 2017

TW POST

(Photo Credit: Dan Marschka| Staff Photographer of LancasterOnline.com)

Governor Wolf visits T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Inc.

On February 10, 2017, TW Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services was honored to host a community event centered around the current Opioid Crisis. The event was planned jointly by TW Ponessa staff and Governor Wolf’s office, to highlight the current crisis of Opioid abuse and what the administration is doing in response; throughout our community and across the state. Over 50 people were in attendance at this event, including Governor Wolf and his staff, Senator Scott Martin, Representative Mike Sturla, DHS Secretary Ted Dallas, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Acting Secretary Jen Smith, Lancaster County Commissioner Craig Lehman, officials from Lancaster BHDS, the Lancaster Mayor’s Office, Lancaster General Health; Law Enforcement officials, Lancaster Counties District Attorney’s office, Local Police Chief’s, and several other County Mayors from Lancaster County. Since T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Inc., is designated as the Pennsylvania Center of Excellence for Lancaster County for behavioral health, we were recognized by Governor Wolf and his administration, for our efforts to address the Opioid addiction problem in our community. The event was covered by numerous local news outlets including Lancaster Newspapers, ABC 27, and WGAL Channel 8. While the gravity of this epidemic was clearly outlined, the message of hope and community unity resounded clearly. We are proud of our employee’s commitment to assist and care for those who have been affected by this crisis, and we will continue to support the members of our community by helping them back into the swing of life. *To view additional pictures from Governor Wolf’s visit, please see the “Marketing Minutes” page of this TWP Post.

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STAFF RECOGNITION

York County BHRS

Vanay Frederick-Ellis (MT/BSC): Vanay is a team player and does a fabulous job with her paperwork

and documentation! She meets her deadlines and goes above and beyond the normal expectations

of a clinician. She receives high praise from her fellow clinicians and the staff! Her positive and

professional attitude is always welcomed. Thank you for all your hard work!

Ryan Kinard (TSS): Ryan is a dedicated employee who makes sure that he meets his deadlines and

productivity weekly. Many times, Ryan ensures he is meeting his productivity hours even when

schools are closed. Additionally, he maintains open communication with staff and conducts himself in

a professional manner. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, it is greatly appreciated!

Chester County BHRS

Chester County would like to recognize our staff who have been spotlighted this month on our TWP spotlight board. MT/BSC staff spotlighted this month are Nate Scarbrough, Malorie Hubert, Melanie Hunt, and Jessica Miller. TSS staff spotlighted this month are Laura McCreary, Jordan Cunningham, Amber Fitch, and Kim Olkewicz. Keep up the great work!!

Cumberland/Perry County BHRS Kuddos to TSS Sharon Brandt for her work with a kiddo who has recently been discharged from TSS service due to reaching their treatment goals. Sharon was a vital part of the treatment team, and received high praise from her clinician and the parents. Way to go Sharon!

Dauphin BHRS

Chris Cappabianco (MT/BSC)- Chris recently started with the agency after several years providing BHR Services in Western PA. He is an excellent addition to the team and had done an amazing job adjusting to the procedures of a different managed care company. Chris has received excellent feedback from TSS working with him as well as the case managers regarding his communication and timeliness with deadlines. Keep up the great work Chris!

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STAFF RECOGNITION Support Staff

I would like to recognize Anita Sanchez for outstanding dedication to our clients and always going above and beyond to assist our staff. Anita makes each client's care a priority and strives to ensure they have a positive experience every time they walk through our doors. Thank you, Anita for the hard work you put in every day to keep the Lancaster office running as smoothly as possible!

Outpatient Department

Shanna Savage (Outpatient Clinician, York) - Shanna started with the Outpatient Program in January, 2017 at the Eastern Blvd location. She has quickly learned the paperwork and documentation for the therapy and the intakes that she is completing and is already managing her time well with all of these requirements. Shanna works with all age groups and is very open to the supervision process, asking proactive questions and showing a desire to grow as a clinician. She is also participating in the Trauma-Informed Training in York with three other clinicians and a support staff and is greatly benefiting from this experience. Shanna is friendly, approachable, and cooperative with all tasks asked of her. The Outpatient Program is thankful that Shanna has joined the York Outpatient team. Keep up the great work!!

Lebanon BHRS

Jodi McGough (MT/BSC) – Jodi has been a tremendous help with getting initial ISPT’s and intakes done in a timely manner. This has allowed clients to get started with services quicker and we appreciate all the effort she puts into making that happen. Kudos to being a great team player! Jessica Meddings (TSS) – Jessica is a strong team player within treatment teams. She communicates with lead clinicians, maintains professional boundaries and communicates effectively with client families and schools. Jessica has become attuned to clients’ needs and utilizes effective interventions and strategies to assist the client with goal attainment. Keep up the great work Jessica!

Lancaster BHRS

Andrew White (TSS) -- Andrew has been in our program for many years and continues to be as dedicated to his work as when he first started. He has been a model employee. Andrew is extremely dependable as evidenced by his high productivity, conscientiousness to deadlines, communication, and exemplary documentation. We are lucky to have him on our team. Thanks for all you do, Drew! Sean McDermott (TSS) -- Sean is a new TSS who has been off to a fantastic start! He is professional and reliable, and has brought some much needed enthusiasm to Mentor Group. He clearly cares about his client's successes, and he has shown that he truly wants to do the best he can. I look forward to his growth in this position, and I know he will be an asset to any team her is on! Kelly Smith (MT/BSC) – Kelly continues to be a tremendous asset to the program. Her ability to complete multiple program tasks in addition to supporting her clients and families has been invaluable. Kelly’s experience and leadership is appreciated and recognition is well deserved! Great job and thank you, Kelly!

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PROGRAM UPDATES York County BHRS Brittney Zimmerman joined the York BHRS team as our new Case Manager in January. She is a quick learner and is taking on the task of processing our referrals, in addition to her other case manager responsibilities. She has done a fabulous job over the past month. Welcome to the team Brittney and keep up the great work!

Chester County BHRS

Chester County is happy to have new Assistant Coordinator, Jordan Soutner, come on board with our team. Jordan originally started as a TSS in the Dauphin county office, and transferred to the Chester office in October of 2016.

Kristeana Dawson has begun transitioning from the TSS role to the MT/BSC role.

Cumberland/Perry County BHRS

Cumberland/Perry has a new Case Manager who began in February. Matt Book has spent the last five years at TWP as a TSS working various cases along the way, including a challenging Dr. Foxx case. Matt’s expertise and demeanor will be a welcome addition to the office! Cumberland/Perry has added a part-time support staff to the mix. Frederick Swope joined the Cumberland/Perry office in February.

Medical Department

Please join us in welcoming our newest Licensed Practical Nurse, Demika McDowell. She will serve as one of our full-time medical department nurses, working in both the Lancaster and York offices. Demika is a graduate from Lancaster County Career & Technology Center and completed her Emergency Medical Technician certification at HACC. She worked as a school nurse in the School District of Lancaster and at Willow Valley Communities. The medical staff is very excited to have Demika join our team.

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PROGRAM UPDATES

Support Staff

Support staff would like to welcome back Danielle Lavin to the team in Lebanon. Danielle has transferred back to our department from Medical Department support staff and we are very excited to work with her again!

Outpatient Mental Health Department

Our annual MA Site Visit went very well with all positive feedback provided about our documentation and charts. We will have another audit in July, 2017 with Perform Care. More details coming soon! Some paperwork items to improve upon: 1. We need to document brief assessments completed better in the progress notes. What did the client score and what does this indicate? 2. For the required assessments, please score/total each form and date when this was completed. 3. Making sure that we are including the correct items in the progress note DAPP section. One example that was seen frequently was a lack of documentation of what the therapist did in the data section. Other examples included putting items that belong in the data section in the assessment section or vice versa. 4. Use the DSM-5 in treatment plan updates! This tool gives us valuable feedback from one treatment plan update to another. If you need assistance in how to incorporate this, please talk with the Outpatient Coordinator/Director. *The Outpatient Coordinators will be reviewing all clinicians progress notes and treatment plans in April and will be giving specific feedback to you. Please proactively ask questions if you are not sure if you are doing something correctly!

Indhira Garcia (York City) recently resigned as an Outpatient Therapist and Intake Screener after almost 6 years of employment. Indhira is biligual and worked with many Spanish-speaking clients. She will be missed greatly by her clients and the staff in the office. We wish her the best! Yvette Maldonado (Lancaster) recently resigned from the Outpatient Coordinator Position as she is reducing her hours and working part-time. Yvette built excellent working relationships with the staff and we will miss her in this role. Thank you Yvette for your hard work and dedication to the Lancaster Outpatient Program!

Lancaster BHRS

Michelle Collier is filling in as Case Manager while Heather Gillenwater is on leave. Please stop in and introduce yourself if you haven’t done so already!

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Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Program

Center of Excellence News February was a very busy month for the Centers of Excellence program in Lancaster. Governor Wolf and other state, county and local officials visited the Lancaster office on February 10 for a community forum to share the initiatives addressing the opioid epidemic. The stories and audience conversations ranged from heart rending to hopeful. Many thanks and kudos to the COE staff, Denise Sipe and Scott Theurer; the Lancaster D&A therapists and Mental Health therapists; the Intake Screeners, and the support staff for their excellent efforts and teamwork in developing this program. In March, we will be focusing on outreach efforts to spread the word about our new program to the various community providers and organizations. Please welcome Rebecca Johnson, who is returning in March to TW Ponessa as the Center of Excellence Clinical Care Manager. Becky was a D&A therapist in Lancaster for a few years. She is very excited about this new position and opportunity to work with the COE team and our outpatient clinical staff. Welcome back, Becky! Recognition and Appreciation Thank you to Pam Michael, D&A therapist in Lancaster, for your assistance in preparing for the MA audit for Lancaster. Your extra efforts to help with the D&A staff stay on track with paperwork and providing support to new hires are very much appreciated. Thank you to Jennifer McSwain, D&A therapist in York, for your extra effort to prepare for the MA Audit and York SCA Monitoring visit held recently. The results of both of audits were positive. Thank you, everyone for a successful outcome!

Billing Department

The Billing Department would like to welcome Becca Good and Sam Dulio to the team. Becca will be checking eligibility verification and Sam will be in charge of York County client accounts/billing. I would like to recognize Paola Fermin and Stacie Basham for going above and beyond during employee transitions to make sure billing continued smoothly.

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Internship Program

There was a celebration on February 24 for Dan Wethington and David Snyder, who have completed their internships. Dan has been hired into the outpatient program in the York City office and David is planning to start a doctoral program. There were 20 interns present for the celebration.

Seven other interns will leave in April and May, leading to another celebration and the inevitable cycle of interviewing and accepting other interns. The internship program has benefitted from many outstanding interns, with many more starting in May and August. As an example, Eric Bondy is joining the internship program in Fall, 2017, working in the school-based program. He is the former principal at the Lancaster Country Day School, with a teacher’s certificate from Columbia, and masters from Harvard. Eric is currently completing a second masters from the University of Pennsylvania. He, like many other outstanding interns, will add to the depth of the program.

All interns are currently receiving the annual Prepare/Enrich training, a certification program to help couples gain more insight into family behavior patterns and improve relationships. When the training is completed, each intern will be certified and provided opportunities to work with couples and families in the community.

In the past several weeks, I have employed a “word” board to list powerful clinical terms to use in writing progress notes and treatment plans. This list is on the large board in the training room and new words are added each week to enhance the therapists’ clinical vocabulary. Conversely, we also list words and phrases that are not useful. For example, “In regards to,” should be “regarding.” “We will go to,” or “we will be able to go to,” should be replaced with any other alternative.

Clinical Comment: Learning from the Masters – Dorothea Dix Dorothea Dix was born in 1802 and lived in a difficult family environment. She was trained as a nurse but became passionate about poor mentally ill people who were locked in homes, barns, and sheds where they were beaten, chained, undernourished, and abused. She was a crusader for this underserved population and systematically toured the eastern states, Canada, and other countries, reviewing policies and procedures and advocating for better care in state funded mental health asylums. She wrote letters, met with politicians, and networked with wealthy patrons to meet her goal. Importantly, she was largely responsible for the founding of the Harrisburg State Hospital in 1853, the first publicly funded program in the state.

It is important to note that Dorothea overcame many personal obstacles to achieve her goals. She was born into an abusive family and had to leave her home at an early age. In addition, she had life-long medical problems that impeded her ability to travel and speak. Later, she became an invalid, yet continue to write and advocate for others. She was selfless in her desire to help others who were less fortunate.

“I have so much at heart. Defeated, not conquered; disappointed, not discouraged. I have but to be more energetic and more faithful in the difficult and painful vocation to which my life is devoted.” - Dorothea Dix

There may be a message from Dorothea to all of us. Gene Nelson, Psy.D. Psychologist/Internship Director

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WELLNESS COLUMN

THE OPTIMAL INTAKE FOR FRUITS & VEGGIES IS...

The final verdict is in. If you want to fully leverage all the glorious goodness in fruits and veggies for optimal health protection-aim higher! Despite the commonly touted "five-a-day," the largest evaluation to date found that eight or more is best. This landmark analysis included over 2 million people from all around the globe and sought to quantify the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and the subsequent risk of chronic disease and premature death. The results were compelling. For individuals who consumed 8 plus servings of fruits and veggies a day the risk of premature death from all causes was reduced by one-third and the risk of cardiovascular disease was reduced by 25 percent. In fact, there were measurable reductions in risk for even a single additional serving a day! The fruits and veggies that seemed to shine most brightly for health protection in this evaluation included: apples, pears, citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and fruits and veggies high in vitamin C (broccoli, berries, tomatoes, bell peppers, kiwi, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.). Beware that consuming canned fruits was not tied to health protection, but instead a greater risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease.

Cauliflower Fritters

Serves 4-6 Ingredients • 1 large head of cauliflower, steamed • 2 eggs • ¼ cup feta • 2 tsp. Garam masala or curry powder • 1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs • salt and pepper to taste • ¼ cup high heat canola oil Directions:

Mash cauliflower. Add the next four ingredients; season to taste with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Form cauliflower mixture into patties. Heat canola oil in large skillet over high heat. Fry patties until brown, flip and brown the other side. Place on paper towel or newspaper to drain before serving.

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WELLNESS COLUMN

VITAMIN D SCORES BIG

Want to cut your chances of getting a cold or flu? Take your vitamin D. In the largest and most definitive evaluation to date, taking a regular supplement of vitamin D reduced the risk of an upper respiratory infection substantially. The study combined the data from 25 clinical trials including over 10,000 study subjects from countries all over the world. For study subjects who had low levels of vitamin D to start, the risk a developing a respiratory infection was reduced by half. Those with higher baseline blood levels benefited too, reducing risk their risk by about 10 percent. The researchers noted that the risk reduction for getting an acute respiratory infection afforded by taking vitamin D was overall equivalent to the protective effect of a flu-vaccine against a flu-like illness! Keep in mind that it is near impossible in colder months to achieve normal blood levels of vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," without taking a supplement.

PREBIOTICS FOR PEACE OF MIND

In a first-of-its-kind laboratory evaluation, scientists have preliminary evidence that prebiotics, dietary fibers that feed the good bacteria in our guts, may benefit sleep and stress resiliency. For this lab study scientists fed one group of mice a diet enriched with prebiotics and a control group of mice the same diet without the prebiotics. The researchers then carefully monitored the sleep of both groups of mice. The mice receiving the prebiotic supplemented diet spent more time in deep, restorative sleep. Additionally, after being exposed to a stressor, the prebiotic group of mice exhibited several signs of greater stress resiliency, including better sleep and superior bacterial diversity in their guts. (Stress is known to diminish gut bacterial diversity.) There is an ever-growing body of science indicating that the rich ecosystem of bacteria in our guts, also known as the microbiome, has a profound impact on mental and emotional well-being. In addition to supporting the growth of healthy bacteria, bacteria digest prebiotic fibers and produce an array of bioactive compounds that have far-reaching effects throughout the body, including the brain. To nurture a healthy microbiome, we would all be wise to take heed and make a concerted effort to include an abundance of prebiotics in our daily diets. The single most powerful influence you can have on your microbiome is to “feed it” properly! The good bacteria in your gut thrive on the fiber present in the plant-based foods you eat. In contrast, the bad bacteria tend to prefer processed, industrial foods and animal foods that lack fiber. And when it comes to the good bacteria, certain types of fiber are even better than others. Your microbiome’s preferred types of fiber are inulin and arabinogalactans. The foods that offer the most of these special fibers (also known as prebiotics) are: garlic, onions, leeks, Jerusalem artichokes, asparagus, beans, oats, carrots, okra, radishes and tomatoes. Think of these foods as the “superstars” for feeding your microbiome.

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POST IT UP

Form 1095-Cs

This tax season, some of TWP staff members will receive an IRS document called Form 1095-C, which is required by the Affordable Care Act. This form has information about TWP’s Employer-

Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage. (If you had health insurance offer and coverage

through TWP, you will be receiving this form)

The deadline for insurers and employers to provide the forms is March 2, 2017.

Do I need a 1095-C form to file my taxes?

No, you do not need the 1095-C form to file your taxes. There will be questions on your tax form asking if you had health insurance coverage each month in 2016. You can answer based on your own knowledge or look at your records such as wage statements showing health insurance deductions, insurance cards, or explanation of benefits statements.

For your 2016 return, you will not have to send in a copy of your 1095-C to the IRS, however, you should store it with the

rest of your important tax information, like W-2s, interest statements etc.

For detailed information and updates about Form 1095-C, visit www.irs.gov/form1095c

TAKE TIME TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION

It is a new year and we are approaching tax time. This is a great time to review your personal information and ensure that

the Human Resource Office has your up-to-date information, such as your mailing address, emergency contact

information, tax (W-4) withholding etc.

W-4 CHANGES

To determine the proper federal withholding that works for you, the IRS has created a great tool on their website,

www.irs.gov. It is called the tax withholding calculator and it will guide you through questions about your tax status,

earnings, and typical withholdings, to offer suggestions on how you might change your W4 form. The W4 form can be

found at the IRS site, or the TW Ponessa employee site under HR downloadable forms or by contacting the Human

Resources office at (717) 560-7917.

In future submissions of the POST IT UP column, I would like to address TWP employee questions as submitted by TWP employees. Kindly submit your question(s) to [email protected] so that I can consider your questions for future columns.

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TW Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Inc. WHO to Contact for WHAT

When an issue arises and you need to know who to call –Check the list below to see who can best help you. Note that there are various names

on the list, each having their own specialties. Please direct your call to the person who is responsible for your concern. Most of the people below can be reached by calling the corporate office in Lancaster at (717) 560-7917.

Who to Contact: Position & Email Address: For What:

Elizabeth deVitry Office Coordinator

[email protected]

Everything related to Support Staff at all locations, Office Supplies (pens, paper, etc), Copier/Fax issues, Household supplies (napkins, tissues)

Holly Fleming Administrative Assistant

[email protected] Computer Issues, Email issues, Badge issues, TW Post Inquiries

Joel Ponessa Billing Coordinator

[email protected] Billing Issues/Questions

Stacie Basham Billing Support

[email protected]

Credentialing with Insurances

Christine Owounda Human Resources

[email protected] Company Policies, Employee Benefits, Compensation, Employment Verifications

Ilka Akers HR Assistant

[email protected]

ID Photos/Questions, New Hire Clearances, ADP password set up, General assistance, Closed personnel files

Brittni Krajnak Benefit & Leave Specialist

[email protected] Healthcare benefit changes/enrollment, FMLA, leaves of absence, Worker's Compensation

Joel Ponessa Payroll Coordinator

[email protected] Paycheck questions, Taxes, Garnishments

Brittany Ponessa Marketing Director

[email protected] Marketing ideas, TWP Employee Perks Program, staff recruitment, community liason

Gene Nelson Internship Director/Training Coordinator

[email protected] Internship program and staff questions/training suggestions and questions

Michelle Blake MH Outpatient Director

[email protected] Mental Health Outpatient Issues, Questions & Concerns

Jim Doughty School Based Director

[email protected] School Based Issues, Questions & Referrals

Deb Bard Drug & Alcohol Director

[email protected] Drug & Alcohol Issues, Questions & Concerns

Felicia DeJesus Medical Director

[email protected] Medical Department Questions or concerns (Psychiatrist or Nurse)

Dee Dructor Acute Partial Hospital

[email protected] Acute Partial Hospital Issues, Questions & Concerns

Jim Carroll Maintenance Person

[email protected] Building issues – cleaning, heating/cooling, insects, Building repairs

Randall Miller Corporate Attorney

[email protected] Legal Questions/concerns about clients, subpoenas

Cathy DeGuire Corporate Compliance

[email protected] Corporate Compliance Questions/Concerns

Marshall Reeser Medical Records

[email protected] Medical Records Questions/Concerns

Christy Harnish BHRS Coordinator- Lancaster & Lebanon

[email protected] BHRS Issues & Questions-Lancaster County& Lebanon County Locations

Stephanie Carter BHRS Coordinator- York

[email protected]

BHRS Issues & Questions- York EB Location

Casey del Castillo BHRS Coordinator- Chester

[email protected] BHRS Issues & Questions-Chester County Location

Katie Neary BHRS Coordinator- Dauphin [email protected]

BHRS Issues & Questions-Dauphin County Location

Kelly Tabler BHRS Coordinator- Cumberland/Perry

[email protected] BHRS Issues & Questions- Cumberland/Perry Location

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Marketing Minutes

Governor Wolf visit’s T.W. Ponessa & Associates Company Headquarters in Lancaster, on February 10, 2017. For additional media coverage of this event, visit:

http://lancasteronline.com/insider/gov-wolf-outlines-new-focus-to-opioid-crisis-in-lancaster/article_06d17a62-efdc-11e6-a7b1-a766751557db.html

Photo Credit: DAN MARSCHKA | LancasterOnline Staff Photographer Photo Credit: DAN MARSCHKA | LancasterOnline Staff Photographer

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NEW HIRES —

We want to Welcome All of You and Wish You Great Career Success here at T.W. Ponessa & Associates !

Support Staff

York BHRS Outpatient Department Tori Mackley – MT/BSC Gianina Collazo, (Bilingual Intake Screener) Margaret Mumma – MT/BSC Sara Bitting - TSS Kirk Everts – TSS Lebanon BHRS Amy Hess - TSS Kaitlyn White – TSS Vanessa Sonnon - TSS Heidi Lamos - TSS Cumberland/Perry BHRS James Price - TSS Katelyn Gottschall - TSS Alisha Buckley - TSS Wendy Reasner - TSS Rachel Hammar - MT/BSC Lancaster BHRS Emma Goshorn - MT/BSC Ann Smith – MT/BSC Dauphin BHRS Kyle Paradise – TSS Jenna Sillaman – TSS Jessica Meise - TSS Danielle Good – TSS Heather Berkoben - TSS Laura Sosa - TSS Erin Benedict - TSS Jeremy Houck – TSS Ashley Grooms - TSS Karie Yeager - TSS

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GRAFFITI WALL

Chester County BHRS

Shout out to TSS Samantha Johns for picking up weekend hours. Shout out to TSS Josh Gurin who welcomed his new baby boy, Brendan, into the world! Shout out to MT/BSC Rose Kern for bringing her musical talents into the office to brighten up the morning!

Dauphin County BHRS Congratulations to Kate McCall (MT/BSC) on her recent engagement!

Lancaster County BHRS

Congratulations to Heather Gillenwater on the birth of her daughter, Harper Grey on 2/28/17!

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EmployEmployEmployEmployee ee ee ee BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays 1st Eliza Birkelbach Heather Berkoben 2nd Paula Landry Amanda Fontaine 5th Elvin Brandt Jessica Janze 8th Jeffrey Moyer Megan Harrison 9th Amber Chidboy Luis Ramos 11th Dr. Reis Victoria Reed 12th Emily Boehler Margaret Mumma 13th Shawn Robinson Terri Sigler 14th Julia Crozier LaToya Burden Elizabeth deVitry Stephanie Wolcott

15th Kristie Lukus Linda Culbertson Daryl Hewitt 17th Jim Doughty Randy Miller Alexandra King Jennifer Weber 18th Olivia Scutta 19th Anna Lesher Sean Cusack 20th Brian Weber Casey del Castillo Crystal Burns 21st Kimberly Olkewicz 22nd Felisha Rojas Mahshad Tehrani Vincent Tranchitella 23rd Kyle Paradise 25th Rafael Portilla Maria Cabanelas Olga Baron Sobeyda Figueroa Gloria Crespo

26th Kristin Guiliano Wendy Reasner 27th Heather Herr Alyssa Ratovich 28th Kristen Srock 29th Robynne Stephens Julia Jiorle Alyssa Sangrey 30th Jessica Meise 31st Jacqueline Chronister Kristin Reagan

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MarchMarchMarchMarch

Employee Employee Employee Employee AnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversaries One Year Ralphy Batista Deanna Goach Melissa Larson-Eyler Lisa Janetta Sarah Favilla Hanna Johnson Two Years Nick Boss Justin Wolfe Joseph Shilalo Erin Sweigart Julie Beck Three Years Jennifer Campbell Laura Mueller Anita Sanchez Four Years Brittany Rogers LaToya Carter

Five Years

Matthew Book Katie Miller

Teshana Harewood Julia Jiorle

Six Years

Paula Landry

Philemonia Orr McMillian Valarie Motter

Kelly Tabler

Seven Years

Michael Minnick

Ten Years

Tara Dietz

Nineteen Years

Sylvia Mercado

Twenty Six Years

Tom Ponessa