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> August 24
Speaking of Women’s Health CEO Hugh Greene is the keynote speaker for this day of connecting with good health. Includes free health screenings, luncheon, breakout sessions and a gift bag. Tickets are $35. Call 549.2938 or visit wjct.org/swh Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
> September 21
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Employee & Family Night at Jacksonville Zoo
You and your immediate family are invited to a special evening at the Jacksonville Zoo in grateful acknowledgment of a year in which we have made great strides in Changing Health Care for Good. • Saturday, September 14, 6 - 8 pm • Show your employee ID badge for free admission of you and your immediate family (immediate family includes members living in your household).
• Admission includes access to Sting Ray Bay, Zoo Train and Wildlife Carousel. • One free popcorn and drink for each family member. • No reservation required. Just come and join the fun!
Show your Baptist Health Pride
Wear your blue “Changing Health Care for Good” T-shirt to the zoo. If you still don’t have one, order your free T-shirt by August 26 to receive it in time for this event. To place your order, go to www.BaptistHealthShirts.com
First Coast Heart Walk Teams are forming now. Contact your campus champion.
T-shirts are also available in the Baptist Pavilion Pharmacy for $5.
Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s: Mary Condorodis
Baptist Health employees can purchase Jacksonville Jaguars individual-game tickets at a discount of up to $20 per ticket off the game-day price. You can also order the Baptist Health 3-Game Value Pack for a savings of up to $75 per pack. (Tickets for all three games must be purchased on the same order.) With each ticket purchased, you will receive a free food voucher for a soft drink, hot dog and popcorn. Order tickets online at www.jaguars.com/baptist
Baptist Beaches: Sara Holloway-Smith Baptist Nassau: Teresa M. Cruz Baptist South: Michael Aull and Polly Hensley Learn more at firstcoastheartwalk.org
Jaguars Tickets Discounts Continue for Employees
When ordering, you will need to provide your Baptist ID number. A Jaguars representative will then contact you to collect payment information and process your order. A print-friendly version of the ticket order form can also be found on the Employee Intranet
Focus on Your Free Vision Care This Summer
Just a reminder: Baptist Health provides vision coverage to all benefit-eligible employees with no premium cost for employees. We encourage you to schedule your vision appointment before the backto-school rush. You can “see” the savings by utilizing an in-network provider for your routine vision needs. For a list of providers in your area, visit www. compbenefits.com/custom/baptistjax
MS Society PGA TOUR Cycle to the Shore Event
Baptist Health has a team participating in the North
Florida Chapter National MS Society PGA TOUR Cycle to the Shore event, scheduled for September 28 – 29. The first 10 people to sign up for the Baptist Health Cycling Team will receive a free cycling jersey. This is a fully supported ride with SAG vehicles, motorcycle patrols, rest stops, medical volunteers, and bike shops along the route. There are four route options, including one-day and two-day routes. For more information or to register as part of the Baptist Health team, visit the Employee Intranet for a link to the MS cycling site. Then, click on “Baptist Health – Join Team” and type in “quality” for the password. If you are one of the first 10 cyclists to register on the Baptist Health team, you will be contacted with information about how to obtain your free jersey.
Baptist Health Cycling Jerseys
Preschool Scholarships Available
United Way of Northeast Florida is partnering with the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, the Early Learning Coalition of Clay, Nassau, Baker and Bradford and Episcopal Children’s Services to provide 2-year early learning grants for 3-year-olds to high-quality, accredited childcare centers. The grants provide free, day-long care for 3-year-olds from August 2013 through July 2015 at a high-quality early learning center. To be eligible, the child must be 3 years old on or before September 1, 2013, and the family must meet certain income limits. To learn more, call the number provided below. Duval County: 208.2044, ext. 7 Clay County: 213.3939, ext. 2039 Nassau County: 726.1500, ext. 206
Days of Caring
Are you interested in volunteering, but short on time? The United Way Days of Caring is bringing volunteer opportunities to you! There are still opportunities at several campuses so come by during your break – only 15 - 30 minutes necessary – and help make a positive impact on your community. No reservation required. Just stop by! Baptist Jacksonville/Wolfson Children’s August 13, 9 am – Noon, Southside of the Cafeteria Baptist South August 14, 9 – 11 am, Azalea Conference Room
The new Baptist Health cycling jerseys feature our new “Changing Health Care for Good” brand promise.
Baptist Information Services August 16, 2 – 4 pm, Large Break Room
• The cost is $79 plus shipping until August 23. (Price goes up to $89 after August 23.)
Baptist Beaches August 21, 11 am – 2 pm, Conference Rooms A & B
• Use coupon code BH13-SHIP for a reduced shipping fee (only $6 instead of $12), valid through August 23.
Baptist Home Health August 28, 2 – 3 pm, Break Room
• To receive your jersey by September 16 (in time for the September 28-29 MS Cycling Event mentioned in previous article) place your order by August 23. Order your cycling jersey here
Baptist Clay September 4, 9 – 11 am, Break Room
Community Involvement Opportunities
Baptist Health offers many opportunities for employees to get involved from walks to health fairs and more. For more information, visit our Community Involvement web page
Nassau Cardiopulmonary team and continues to raise the bar of excellence in Cardiac Imaging. We are very fortunate to have Connie leading the echocardiography service at Baptist Nassau.
Baptist South
Tuesday, September 10, 7:30 am, 2 pm and 6 pm duPont Auditorium
Blood Drive Mark your calendar and plan to give the gift of life. A blood drive will be held on August 28, from 10 am – 2 pm, in the Bloodmobile, which will be parked outside the main hospital entrance. Advanced registration is not required but is recommended. Contact Kristin Mackery to register at 271.6081 or email kristin. mackery@bmcjax.com
Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 am, 2 pm and 6 pm duPont Auditorium
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Baptist Jacksonville Employee Open Forums Mark you calendar and join us for one of the following Employee Open Forums in September. No reservation needed.
Thursday, September 12, 1 am and 2 am Rotunda Friday, September 13, 7:30 am and 2 pm duPont Auditorium Saturday, September 14, 7:30 am and 9 am duPont Auditorium
Baptist Beaches Listening Sessions Join Hugh Greene or John Wilbanks, August 23, 7:30 – 8:30 am, for a listening session at Baptist Beaches regarding Patient Experience. Lunch and Learn Please join us for a Lunch and Learn August 29, from 12 -1 pm on the topic, Prostate Cancer and other Urologic Issues. To register, call 202.CARE (2273).
Baptist Nassau Kudos to Connie Barniak Congratulations to Connie Barniak for becoming a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Connie is a pioneer in echocardiography imaging and has exhibited great skill in that modality for many years. She is a valued member of the Baptist
Wolfson Children’s Specialty Center in Daytona Now Open On July 23, Wolfson Children’s Hospital conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Wolfson Children’s Specialty Center in Daytona Beach, located within the Easter Seals Volusia/Flagler Counties building. The center now offers pediatric cardiology and pediatric infectious disease services, with plans to add other outpatient specialty services in the future. Easter Seals will continue to offer pediatric rehabilitation services. Taking part in the ribbon cutting were Hospital President Michael Aubin, Wolfson Children’s Outreach Medical Director Michael Gayle, MD, Chief Medical Officer Jerry A. Brigham, MD, Vice President of Operations Veronica Scott-Fulton, DNP, Outreach Manager Thabata Batchelor, MPH, and representatives from Easter Seals.
Physician Integration Walk With a Doc on August 17 Kiersten Prince, DO, of Baptist Primary Care Callahan invites patients, families and friends to join her at “Walk With a Doc” on August 17 at Ewing Park in Callahan. Registration is at 9:15 am, followed by a short health talk by Dr. Prince at 9:30 am. The walk begins at 9:35 am. For more information, call 879.4544.