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Cruise to wellness in 2015
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Cruise to wellness in 2015 aboard the SS Healthy For Life Earlier annual wellness screenings Bigger insurance discounts Many opportunities to help you get ready Plus, the chance to win a cruise for two to the Caribbean This year, our annual Healthy For Life wellness screenings will take place in June and July. Team members whose screening values fall within certain ranges will earn even bigger discounts on their monthly insurance premiums in 2016. To help you get ready, Healthy For Life is offering many exciting wellness programs in 2015.
Cruise to Wellness Challenge Jump aboard the SS Healthy For Life and complete five Port-of-Call activities between Jan. 1 and July 31 for the opportunity to win one of five cruises for two to the Caribbean. Port-of-Call activities range from participating in wellness programs and quarterly challenges to attending Healthy For Life events. To enter, you must have your Port-of-Call activities verified on a Sail and Sign card, which can be downloaded from the Healthy For Life section of the intranet or picked up from the Healthy For Life office or any Healthy For Life event. The deadline to submit your completed Sail and Sign card is Friday, July 31. The drawing will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Healthy Fun Zone Join the Healthy For Life crew on deck at your campus for a fresh, new focus to help you reach your wellness goals. Attending two Healthy Fun Zones qualifies as a Port-of-Call activity for the Cruise to Wellness Challenge. Healthy Fun Zones will feature: n Interactive challenges and games n Wellness checks for blood pressure, body mass index and waist measurements n Wellness experts on-hand to discuss various topics and answer your questions n Information about Healthy For Life programs and upcoming events
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Earn bigger insurance discounts in 2016 After you complete your annual Healthy For Life screening in June or July, you will receive a discount on your 2016 health insurance premium if your screening values fall within the ranges listed below. The more screening values you meet, the bigger your discount will be. Healthy For Life Biometrics Blood Pressure
2016 Qualifying Ranges
Total Annual Savings
Less than 120/80 mmHg Less than 100 mg/dl fasting
Glucose
2016 Premium Levels
Gold
$1,250
- Complete the Personal Health Survey - Complete a biometric screening - Meet all four qualifying ranges - Not be a tobacco user
$950
- Complete the Personal Health Survey - Complete a biometric screening - Meet three of the qualifying ranges - Not be a tobacco user
$650
- Complete the Personal Health Survey - Complete a biometric screening - Meet two or less of the qualifying ranges - Not be a tobacco user
Less than 140 mg/dl non-fasting
Cholesterol Ratio
Less than 4.0
Body Mass Index
18.5 to 26.9
Silver
Healthy For Life screenings will take place in June and July this year. Visit the Healthy For Life section of the intranet to learn times, locations and more information about all of these activities.
Bronze
How to Qualify
Kick the tobacco habit
Get in ship shape by the next wellness screening and become tobacco free! Several resources are available for team members to help you kick the habit. Quit Smoking Now, a six-session program offered by the Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is offered at locations throughout Northeast Florida and is a Port-of-Call activity for the Cruise to Wellness challenge. Call 904.482.0189 or visit ahectobacco.com for more information about the program. A non-nicotine prescription medication that helps adults quit smoking is available at all of our Baptist Pharmacy locations for a $25 co-pay for team members and dependents who participate in our health insurance plan. Over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies are also available.
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Cruise to wellness in 2015 aboard the SS Healthy For Life Reduce your risk for diabetes by participating in these Port-of-Call activities Down to Size 2015 This free, year-long diabetes prevention program is open to any team member who meets the eligibility criteria for being at risk for type 2 diabetes. It is designed to lower your risk and teach you how to lead a healthier lifestyle through weight management, physical activity, group support and encouragement. Down to Size 2015 is based on the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control’s (CDC) National Diabetes Prevention Program and is taught by Healthy For Life team members who are CDC-trained lifestyle coaches. Participants also receive up to seven months free membership at the Wolfson Wellness Center or Beaches Wellness Centers. Down to Size 2015 includes 16 weekly sessions followed by 10 maintenance sessions. It will be offered at Baptist Jacksonville, Baptist Beaches and Metro Square from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm on Mondays, beginning Feb. 2. The registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 23.
My Healthy Turnaround
Congratulations to Tasha Hunt, RN, Employee Health, Baptist Jacksonville, who had the highest percentage of weight loss of those who participated in Down to Size 2014. She lost 9 percent of her body weight.
If Down to Size class times don’t fit your schedule, consider joining My Healthy Turnaround, offered by Florida Blue. This program uses the same curriculum and classes are held at local YMCAs. It is open to any team member, spouse or adult dependent who is covered on the Baptist Health medical plan and meets the eligibility criteria for being at risk for type 2 diabetes. Call 877.237.4106 for more information. Classes can also be brought to your work site if you have at least 15 eligible participants. For more information, contact Latrice Kempt at 904.202.3316 or latrice.kempt@bmcjax.com . Kudos to Tammy Riley, San Jose Pediatrics, who lost 50 pounds last year when she participated in My Healthy Turnaround with other team members from her office.
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Read more about Down to Size and My Healthy Turnaround success stories in the Healthy For Life section of the intranet.
Learn how to eat healthier with Nutritious You from Blue This is not a weight management program. Nutritious You from Blue is a five-week nutrition-education program offered free of charge to Baptist Health team members. It provides valuable information about nutrition and teaches you real-life skills for healthier eating by increasing your understanding of nutrients, calories and right-size portions. Learn how to read food labels and compare food products. Get ideas for healthy cooking, dining out and meal planning. The class will be available via webinar and onsite starting Monday, Feb. 9. To enroll, contact Kyle Warren of Healthy For Life at 904.202.3318 or kyle.warren@bmcjax.com .
KEEP CALM AT A
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKPOINT STATION
Get your blood pressure checked for free at one of our Keep Calm Blood Pressure Checkpoint Stations, offered biweekly at Baptist Jacksonville, Baptist South, Baptist Beaches, Baptist Nassau and Metro Square, as well as quarterly at several other locations. While there, consult with a wellness coach about ways to improve blood pressure. Attending two Keep Calm Blood Pressure Checkpoint Station events qualifies as a Port-of-Call activity for the Cruising to Wellness challenge.
Join the Ship Shape Team Challenge Healthy For Life introduces Ship Shape, an eight-week challenge designed to help you reach and keep your new year’s resolutions. The challenge begins Monday, Jan. 26, and ends Sunday, March 22. Team members will engage in some friendly competition to see which team can lose the most weight or log the most exercise. The top three teams in each category will be deemed winners and each team member will receive a prize. Steps to get started: Step 1 – Form a team of four to six employees from any department. Step 2 – Select your team captain. Step 3 – Decide which competition your team will enter, either weight loss or exercise. Step 4 – Choose a fun name for your team. Step 5 – Complete the registration form and participation waiver and submit it to Healthy For Life via fax to 904.391.5077 by Monday, Jan. 26. Visit the Healthy For Life section of the intranet to learn times, locations and more information about all of these activities. January2015 5
Congratulations to our ICU Boot Camp graduates Twelve nurses from throughout Baptist Health were the first to graduate from our new ICU Boot Camp in December and are now working in the new ICU at Baptist South and the Neuro ICU at Baptist Jacksonville. Chief Learning Officer Justin Lombardo explained that when the need arose last year for more critical care nurses, system leadership decided to offer the ICU Boot Camp to Baptist Health team members. “It is difficult to recruit experienced ICU nurses and we also heard from our own nurses that they wanted more advancement opportunities,” he said. “We made it available to nurses across Baptist Health and provided them with bedside experiences in ICUs across hospitals, so it was truly a system-based approach.” The intensive eight-week program was led by Alex Tecson, MSN, RN, CCRN, the ICU/ PCU educator at Baptist South. It included eight-hour days of classroom instruction, eLearning assignments and bedside training with preceptors.
Ann-Marie Grietens, MSN, RN, NE-BC, director of the Neuro ICU at Baptist Jacksonville, said, “The ICU Boot Camp brought team members together from many different areas and specialties. We could not have done this without the help of our preceptors, nurse managers, educators, physicians, Human Resources, the Flex Team and of course our clinical educators.” Graduates working in the Neuro ICU are Michelle Brown and Yvonne Derickson. Graduates working Baptist South ICU are Stephanie Burris, Tina Caraway, Adan Corral, Deborah Davis, Krista Dettlaff, Joy Flor, Marina Follick, Tiffany Hartley, Marsida Lika and Lorine Wilson.
“I am thankful to work for a health system that is willing to take on this endeavor for our educational benefit. It says a lot about how much Baptist Health is willing to invest in team members.”
Baptist Jacksonville: Bill Phillips, ICU preceptor; Ann-Marie Grietens, Neuro ICU director; Michelle Brown, ICU Boot Camp graduate and Ethel ImperialStrickland, Neuro ICU nurse manager.
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Krista Dettlaff, BSN, RN
Baptist South: Krista Dettlaff, ICU Boot Camp graduate; Elyse Kidwell, ICU preceptor and Beth Stein, ICU preceptor.
Jacksonville’s first conjoined twins undergo surgery able to hold the babies for the first time New Year’s Eve for their baptism, and once they heal from their Jan. 2 surgery, she will get to hold them again,” says Carter and Conner’s aunt, Jasmine Mirabal. Wolfson Children’s Hospital held a news conference last Monday, where Carter and Conner’s neonatologist, Josef Cortez, MD, Wolfson Children’s Hospital experienced a historic moment in Northeast Florida on Friday, Jan. 2, when pediatric surgeons performed the first of at least two surgeries to separate conjoined twins Carter and Conner Mirabal, born in mid-December to parents Bryan Mirabal and Michelle Brantley.
discussed their medical condition and plan of care. Dr. Robie, chief of Pediatric Surgery at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, talked to media about the most recent surgery and future plans for final separation of the twins. That surgery is expected to take place in the next six to 10 months to separate Carter and Conner’s fused livers and bile ducts.
Pediatric surgeons Nicholas Poulos, MD, and Daniel Robie, MD, partially separated the twins’ shared small intestine to create a pathway for Carter and Conner to receive, by mouth or tube, either breast milk or formula. “Michelle was
A team of more than 95 caregivers from Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville, and UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville and are providing care throughout their journey.
Ebola simulation training
Baptist Health will offer more Ebola simulation training sessions to team members who are part of our Planned Emergency Response-Infectious Disease (PERT-ID) Team in the Simulation Center at Jacksonville University, Jan. 28-30. Part 1 PERT-ID Training: For team members who did not attend Part 1 training in November Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7:30 – 11:30 am Thursday, Jan. 29, 7:30 – 11:30 am Thursday, Jan. 29, 2 – 6 pm Friday, Jan. 30, 2 – 6 pm
Part 2 PERT-ID Training: For team members who completed Part 1 training in November Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2 – 6 pm Friday, Jan 30, 7:30 – 11:30 am
For more information and to register, contact Peggy McCartt, PhD, ARNP, senior consultant, Clinical Practice and Adult Nursing Research, at 904.202.1769 or peggy.mccartt@bmcjax.com January2015 7
Encouraging nurses to pursue stroke certification Congratulations to our newest SCRNs Baptist Beaches: Laura Anorue, Jennifer Bloom, Sandra Burden, Ludina Dennard, McKenzie Ivy, Cheryl M. Lewis and Spring Moore Baptist Jacksonville: Dorothy Adair, Brian Carter, Allison Fain, Ashlee Hutcheson, Ethel Imperial-Strickland, Megan Jent, Patrick Regis, Katy Sawyer and Elizabeth Swindle
With Primary Stroke Centers in our hospitals and our Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center at Baptist Jacksonville, our focus on excellent stroke care includes a systemwide effort to support nurses who would like to achieve the Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) credential.
Information regarding the exam can be viewed on the ABNN website. Mindy Grall, PhD, ARNP, system director of the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Program, explained that in addition to the SCRN exam review being available online until July 15, 2015, study groups have been designed with the ability to view the schedule and sign up through eLearning. “For nurses who pursue the SCRN, but have already benefited from a salary increase for a prior certification, we are offering an additional incentive.” To learn more about incentives and resources available to nurses to obtain SCRN designation, contact Grall at 904.202.0559.
In July 2014, Casey Carrigan, MD, stroke medical director at Baptist Beaches, purchased one year of unlimited access to the SCRN Exam Review eLearning course offered by MED-ED, a leading provider of continuing education for nurses. Dr. Carrigan also developed a neurology curriculum that he offered to nurses on a weekly basis for several months during the summer. Meanwhile, study groups were formed at Baptist Beaches by Cheryl M. Lewis, MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, stroke coordinator for Baptist Beaches and Baptist Nassau, and by Dorothy Adair, ARNP, SCRN, stroke coordinator for Baptist Jacksonville. Additionally, through the efforts of Lewis, Baptist Beaches was designated as an official testing site by the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing, so our nurses didn’t have to travel outside the area to take the exam last September. Future exams, Cheryl Lewis including the upcoming exam in February, will be hosted at Baptist Beaches.
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New Baptist Jacksonville SCRNs. Not all are pictured.
New Baptist Beaches SCRNs. Not all are pictured.
Baptist hospitals earn re-accreditation as Chest Pain Centers All of our adult emergency centers at Baptist Jacksonville, Baptist South, Baptist Beaches, Baptist Nassau and Baptist Clay have received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). Additionally, Baptist South achieved accreditation with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for the first time and Baptist Jacksonville maintained its accreditation with PCI. This designation is for hospitals that use percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty, which is delivered in Cardiac Catheterization labs.
Richard Stromberg, MD, systemwide medical director of our Chest Pain Centers, said, “We are very proud of the fact that patients are quickly evaluated, stabilized and treated and that the care is similar and excellent at all of the Baptist hospitals.�
Congratulations to our team members, physicians and community EMS providers, whose dedication, skill and collaboration are essential to achieving this important recognition of the life-saving care we provide.
Accredited Chest Pain Centers ensure that patients who arrive at the hospital with chest pain or other symptoms of a heart attack receive the treatment necessary during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved. Darin Roark, RN, administrator of Emergency Services for Baptist Health, explained that representatives from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care toured the hospital campuses during a week-long visit; met with Baptist Health leadership; interviewed many team members, physicians, patients and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers; and conducted an extensive review of our records and performance metrics.
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Nicole Thomas promoted to Senior Vice President of Specialty Services Nicole Thomas, MHA, FACHE, has been named senior vice president of Specialty Services and is assuming primary executive responsibility for what will ultimately become the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thomas was previously Vice President of Operations and Specialty Services at Baptist Jacksonville where she was responsible for program development and management of a number of ancillary and outpatient services. Among them, she led a multidisciplinary team in the development of our Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which opened in March 2014.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Wilbanks said, “This is a very broad-reaching and complex project, but I know Nicole will tackle this project with her characteristic enthusiasm and dedication.” Baptist Jacksonville President Michael Mayo said, “I congratulate Nicole on this promotion. Her sense of collaboration with physicians and others in our system, combined with her passionate engagement to improve patient care, will be a key ingredient for our success in the future.” Thomas will continue to maintain many of her other service-line responsibilities including development of the Baptist Neurological Institute. Her new office will be located on the 16th floor of the Aetna building.
Welcome Justin Lombardo, new chief learning officer In this new role at Baptist Health, Justin Lombardo is leading efforts to transform our approach to learning, education and development of our team members systemwide to improve our clinical outcomes and the quality of service we provide our patients and families. Lombardo has more than 15 years of leadership experience in health care learning and development, including serving as the chief learning executive for Northwestern Medicine,
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a healthcare system in Chicago, and as vice president of the Learning Institute and chief learning officer for Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. Prior to his time in health care, he was an executive at Motorola University. He currently serves on several national advisory boards in training and human performance change. Beth Mehaffey, senior vice president and chief human resource officer, said, “Justin’s expertise and passion in the field of learning and team development is exceptional, and I know he will lead us in taking this work to a higher level.”
Welcome Earl Evens, new executive director of the AgeWell Institute We welcome Earl Evens, MBA, MSW, as our new executive director of the Baptist AgeWell Institute. In this role, he will lead the continued development and expansion of the AgeWell Institute and its signature program, the AgeWell Center for Senior Health. Evens has more than 20 years of leadership experience in health care and senior services in Pennsylvania, including
being the CEO of a home health management services organization that was a joint venture of five Pittsburgh area hospitals and CEO of a faithbased network of 14 long-term care providers that served 8,000 seniors daily. Most recently, he was vice president of Home and CommunityBased Services for Presbyterian Senior Living in Dillsburg, Penn. He has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Shikha Iyengar retires
Larry Wagoner is new regional CPE chair
In December, Shikha Iyengar, MPH, NHA, executive director, Senior Services, retired to join her husband on new adventures. Iyengar joined Baptist Health in 2011 to lead the development of the Baptist AgeWell Institute, which opened in October of that year. She came to Baptist with a wealth of experience, as she was part of the team that developed the Aging Institute for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the top 10 geriatric programs in the nation. We are grateful to her for advancing our mission of transforming the lives of seniors through the work of the AgeWell Institute.
Kudos to Larry Wagoner, system director of Pastoral Care, who this month begins a one-year term as chair of the Southeast Region Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and its governance board. The ACPE grants accreditation to Baptist Health to be a training center for clinical pastoral students, residents and clinical supervisors. Baptist Health has been accredited for 35 years and has trained nearly 700 students and residents, many of whom are certified chaplains and ACPE supervisors. Wagoner originated our ACPE-accredited program. He has been active with the ACPE, serving on the board for many years, chairing its Mission and Development Committee and Finance Committee, and serving on its Certification Committee. His term as chair will end with the hosting of the annual Southeast Region conference in Jacksonville in 2016.
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Cub Club in the spotlight at Jaguars game On Dec. 7, adorable Jaguars Cub Club members and their families participated in a parade and festivities at EverBank Field before the Jacksonville Jaguars game. The club is an exclusive partnership between the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Membership is for newborns to 3-year-old children and is free to all babies born at any Baptist Health hospital or those cared for at Wolfson Children’s Hospital on or after Jan. 1, 2014. Club Club memberships can also be purchased for others. Learn more at jaguarscubclub.com .
Patient safety video contest
This year’s theme is personal protective equipment Contest deadline is March 6, 2015 Protection of health care workers from infectious disease exposure requires a combination of control measures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). To reinforce the importance of appropriate PPE use, team members are invited to participate in our second annual Patient Safety – Infection Control Film Festival and submit a video promoting when PPE is necessary, what kind is necessary, and how to properly put it on and take it off. Contest entries should focus on general PPE using readily available supplies and equipment. Please do not use PPE reserved for the care of potential Ebola patients or deplete the supply of ther PPE needed for patient care. To assist with developing video content that is clinically correct, please review the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control presentation, “Guidance for the Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings,” which can be found on the intranet homepage.
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Videography assistance This year, an independent videographer is available to assist with filming on a firstcome, first-served basis. The videographer can provide microphones and lighting, but will not assist with creative or editing services. Tentative dates for filming are Feb. 13, 17 and 19. For more information or to schedule time with the videographer, call John Barton at 904.389.7777.
BENEFITS
Florida Blue diabetes management program saves you money Join other health plan members and save an average of $1,000 a year
If you are a member of the Florida Blue health plan offered to employees, this program provides personal support for managing diabetes and lowers co-pays for selected diabetes medications and supplies. Any child with diabetes on your policy automatically qualifies for this program. To be eligible for lower co-pays, adults with diabetes on your policy must complete three steps: 1. Visit a primary care physician or endocrinologist to complete a diabetic checkup.
Medications: Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glimepiride Glipizide Glipizide extended-release Glipizide/Metformin Glyburide micronized Glyburide, generic of Micronase Glyburide/Metformin
2. Complete an A1C test at a Baptist Health or Quest DiagnosticsÂŽ lab.
Lantus
3. Participate in a health-coaching session by calling Baptist’s Healthy For Life team at 904.202.1819.
Metformin, extended-release
Once you complete these steps, Florida Blue automatically will begin applying your reduced co-pays on the first day of the next quarter. The medications and supplies listed here are $5 for a one-month supply when you use a Florida Blue participating pharmacy.
Levemir Metformin Nateglinide Novolin Novolog
Supplies: Bayer glucometers Bayer test strips Insulin syringes
You must complete the three steps each year to re-enroll.
Lancets
For more information, visit Healthy For Life on the intranet or contact Florida Blue at 800.664.5295.
Lancet devices Pen needles
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Our patients tell our story best New TV spots introduced this month
Jacksonville resident Elizabeth Furdell was treated for ovarian cancer by physicians at Southeast Gynecologic Oncology Associates, which is affiliated with Baptist Health.
Jim Marshall, a St. Johns County resident, was treated for afib, a heart rhythm disorder, using innovative new ablation technology offered by electrophysiologists at Baptist Heart Specialists.
Dana Bean of Fernandina Beach was our first patient to be treated for an aneurysm using a new procedure performed by neurovascular surgeons at the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center.
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When we launched our brand promise of Changing Health Care for Good in 2013, we began a communication campaign to convey our vision for delivering an even better, more consistent experience across our health care system. “Our promise of Changing Health Care for Good is true to who we have always been and represents our ongoing commitment to doing what is right for our community,” said President and CEO Hugh Greene. As 2015 begins, we have introduced three, new television spots to refresh our message to the community. Cindy Anderson, Brand and Marketing director, led development of the new TV ads that feature three courageous patients whose lives have changed for the better thanks to significant innovations that have taken place at Baptist Health. Melanie Husk, senior vice president of Marketing and Communications, noted, “Because authenticity is so important to our brand, we chose a director who films documentaries in order to allow our patients and their family members to tell their stories in their own words.” The ads can be seen on the local news, many popular weekly TV series and several highvisibility programs, including the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl pre-game show. To view the spots from a Baptist Health computer, go to the intranet homepage and select BlueTube, our new internal video channel.
Baptist hospitals earn Women’s Choice Awards in six different categories The Women’s Choice Award identifies America’s Best Hospitals based on patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and women’s preferences when it comes to a quality health care experience. America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety Baptist Jacksonville and Baptist South were recognized with this award in December. The award identifies hospitals that have a low incidence of problems arising from surgical errors and infections by using the 12 measures reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Measures pertaining to surgical errors receive slightly heavier weight in the scoring as a result of their research that indicates these are of more relative importance to women.
America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
Baptist Beaches, Baptist Jacksonville and Baptist South were recognized with this award on Jan. 13. The scoring process for this award is unique in that it focuses on female patient satisfaction. Hospitals were selected based on their exceptional scores for patient recommendation in HCAHPS surveys from female patients after filtering out hospitals that had abnormal results for certain important clinical considerations.
More recognition to come We have already been notified that some of our hospitals will be recognized later this year in the following categories: n America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care n America’s Best Breast Centers n America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics n
America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care
Care Connection will bring you details about these awards throughout the year when they are formally announced.
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Lace up your running shoes – it’s Wolfson Children’s Challenge time Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 Cabanas | Fan Entertainment Zone at EverBank Field Jacksonville, Florida The 2015 Wolfson Children’s Challenge is a fun community event that gives everyone the chance to participate and help children in need. The race events and sponsorships will raise money for the purchase of a Nuclear Medicine SPECT/CT camera and a technology support endowment.
Use the following promotion codes to save on registration fees: n BAPTIST55K – $50 off the 55K individual Ultra n BAPTIST30K – $20 off the 30K individual run n BAPTISTRELAY – $150 off the relay team n BAPTISTMILE – $5 off the 1-mile run
A few things have changed this year in addition to the location. The distance of the Ultra Marathon and Relay will be 55K (34.1 miles) and a new individual 30K (18.6 mile) run has been added. Runners and teams also will have the opportunity for the first time to register for a start time by using their predicted pace so they can be released in waves for more efficient pacing.
To register, please visit runsignup.com . You will be prompted to enter your promotion code in a box on the payment page.
Team members are encouraged to form relay teams. You can build a team of up to 11 friends, co-workers or family members, and even create a team name and run in honor of someone.
Other family-friendly activities include: n Dog visits with the Auxiliary’s Pet Therapy Program n “Ask the pharmacist” n Wolfie, the Wolfson Children’s mascot n Bounce houses n Plant potting with Home Depot n Gymnastics with My Gym n Educational presentation and animals from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens n An assortment of live entertainment Please encourage those who aren’t runners to come out and join the fun. For more information, visit wolfsonchildrenschallenge.org .
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Baptist Health Calendar Stroke Lunch & Learn Friday, Jan. 16, Noon – 1 pm Check-in at 11:30 am WJCT Studios, 1000 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville With Syed Asad, MD, medical director of the Baptist Health Stroke Program, and Eric Sauvageau, Syed Asad, MD Eric Sauvageau, MD MD, director of the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center. Seating is limited. Advance registration required at baptiststrokecenter.eventbrite.com .
Florida Forum Gen. Keith Alexander (Ret.) and Robert S. Mueller, III, “Securing a Nation Amid Change” Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, 7 pm The Times-Union Performing Arts Center Presented by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Although tickets are usually sold Gen. Keith Robert S. Mueller, III for the entire lecture Alexander (Ret.) series, The Women’s Board gives Baptist Health team members the opportunity to purchase single-event tickets for $75 each for general admission and $100 each for preferred seating. To take advantage of this offer, call 904.202.2886. For more information visit thefloridaforum.com .
Lunch & Learn: Understanding your Hereditary Cancer Risk Wednesday, Jan. 28, 11 am – 1 pm TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse With Annie Parker, breast and ovarian cancer survivor, and Melinda Fawbush, MSN, ARNP, Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Program coordinator. Seating is limited. To register, call 904.627.1960 or email jillian.lortz@bmcjax.com
First Heart Walk Team Captain Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11 For more information, contact Cindy Hamilton, director of Public Relations, at 904.202.4907, or cindy.hamilton@bmcjax.com
Seventh Annual Autism Symposium Wednesday, March 11 8 am – 4:30 pm University Center, University of North Florida Featuring nationally known speakers Bryan H. King, MD, MBA, and Raphael Bernier, PhD, of the Seattle Children’s Autism Center and the University of Washington. For more information, call 904.202.6039. Online registration is required and is available at WolfsonChildrens.org/Autism , Jan. 30 – March 9.
Health care recognition and observances January Jan. 25 Feb. 1 – 7 Feb. 6
National Blood Donor Month National Mentoring Month IV Nurse Day Perianesthesia Nurse Week National Go Red Day
Rapid Regs will be later this year
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Meet this month’s
Star:
Kathleen Strader, BSN, RN, Risk Management, Baptist Jacksonville A nurse for 24 years, Kathleen Strader joined
her manager with staff education for the
the Flex Team at Baptist Health in 2004. She
Flex nurses.
has been active in her Unit Council at Baptist Jacksonville and has participated in Shared
Because of the opportunities she experienced through ExCEL, Strader was offered a temporary
Governance at Baptist Beaches, Baptist South
position in Risk Management. She discovered
and Baptist Nassau. Strader was a Transfer and
she loved the work and transferred to the
Lift with Care (TLC) Program coach and assisted
department in August 2014.
Why did you become involved in ExCEL? I was searching for educational opportunities on the intranet and found the ExCEL area. I read the requirements for level one and realized that I was already doing many of them. As a Flex nurse, I wasn’t sure if I was eligible to participate. I spoke with my manager who encouraged me to apply.
How have you benefited from ExCEL? When I started, I expected only to complete a checklist of requirements and be done. As I progressed through the program, I became more informed about happenings at Baptist, and I became a participant in changes that affected my daily practice and my department. I have been encouraged to pursue interests that I developed as a result of ExCEL, and with the council’s approval, I broadened the scope of the requirements to develop those interests. Although I anticipated professional growth, I did not expect the personal growth and confidence I obtained as a result.
What advice would you give to nurses who are interested in ExCEL? The two biggest obstacles I hear about are eligibility for Flex nurses and all the required paperwork. Flex nurses are eligible to participate and are given encouragement and support to do so. The paperwork is not as daunting or voluminous as many nurses anticipate. ExCEL is a great way to get involved, find out what is happening systemwide, and invigorate the passion that led you to become a nurse in the first place.
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Physician Integration
Welcome Baptist Oncology Specialists Troy Guthrie, Jr., MD, and Robert Zaiden, MD, have joined Baptist Oncology Specialists, a new practice affiliated with Baptist Health. Their new office is in Suite 400 of the Pavilion Medical Building at Baptist Jacksonville.
Dr. Guthrie, a hematologist-oncologist, most recently comes from 21st Century Oncology. He was in academic medicine from 1979 to 2005, at which time he assumed medical directorship of the Baptist Cancer Institute. He earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia; completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio; and conducted his fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia.
professor in hematology and oncology. He earned his medical degree from St. Matthews University School of Medicine in the British West Indies. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at that University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. To schedule appointments with Dr. Guthrie or Dr. Zaiden, call Baptist Oncology Specialists at 904.202.7300.
Dr. Zaiden, a medical oncologist, most recently comes from UF Health Jacksonville where he was a faculty member and clinical assistant
Maxine Simmons retires Best wishes to Maxine Simmons, office specialist 1, Baptist Primary Care Inpatient Services, Hospitalist Department, who retired from Baptist Health on Dec. 31, 2014, after 16 years of service. She said, ‘My dream was to become a nurse, but my health didn’t allow me to do so. I looked for a job where I would have contact with patients and families, and as long as I was able to give some care, I was content. My co-workers were my family away from home.”
JOI named official sports medicine provider for new professional soccer team Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI) and Baptist Health have been selected as the official sports medicine and health care provider for the Armada FC, the new North American Soccer League club that begins its inaugural season in April 2015. JOI will provide comprehensive medical services to the club, including physician and athletic trainer support at all home games, ongoing trainer support at practices, sports nutrition consultation and sports performance services. We will also collaborate with Armada FC to raise awareness of common injuries associated with soccer and offer tips for preventing injury. January2015 19
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BaptistBeaches New Certified Emergency Nurse
Stocking stuffer drive
Kudos go to Michelle Rambach, RN, for achieving her Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) credential. The CEN exam covers a broad range of topics related to emergency nursing and medicine, including cardiovascular and respiratory systems, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics and psychology.
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Vanessa Rizzie, RN, Medical-Surgical Unit Vanessa Rizzie has been recognized by team members and visitors for being there for patients when they need her most. One team member shared how Rizzie finished her last three days of orientation taking care of a patient who had been hospitalized for several months. On the third day, the patient’s condition worsened and the patient made the choice to die. He was scared and anxious, so Rizzie stayed by his side until his family arrived, and even came back after she clocked out to spend more time with the patient and family. N
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Annual Cardiac Rehab Luncheon More than 100 past and current patients from Beaches Cardiac Rehab enjoyed a pot-luck luncheon on Dec. 12 with special guests and live music.
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On average, about 60 children are living at Sulzbacher Center’s homeless shelter every day. Despite their circumstances, these children look forward to the holidays and eagerly await the arrival of Santa to fill their stockings on Christmas morning. Senior consultant for Patient Experience Janice Kiernan, who is also a Sulzbacher Center board member, initiated the request to conduct a stocking stuffer drive for the children of the shelter and Baptist Beaches team members responded in a big way. Collection bins were quickly filled, collected and refilled over a two-week period. The Food Services department adopted the stocking stuffer project and contributed a huge amount of toys, games, crayons, books, and other gifts. Some team members from Surgical Services went above and beyond and contributed their donations in beautiful packages and gift bags. On Dec. 22, Community Relations coordinator Jill Lortz delivered the overflowing bins, bags and boxes to the Sulzbacher Center. “The response to this stocking stuffer drive was much greater than I expected,” said Kiernan. “I am thrilled that so many children will be delighted by the generosity of our Baptist Beaches family!”
BaptistSouth South New ICU in Tower D Baptist South doubled its critical care beds with the opening of the new ICU on the eighth floor of Tower D on Dec. 2, 2014. The new ICU has 20 critical care beds and four dialysis treatment stations. Patient rooms are furnished with state-of-the-art cardiac monitors, ceilingbased patient lift systems and beds that help prevent pulmonary and other complications due to immobility. The unit encourages family-centered care with a sofa and recliner in each room so family members can remain at the bedside around the clock. Each room also has an LCD TV, a refrigerator, a safe for valuables and a bathroom. Four patient/family retreat areas were added to enhanced the calm environment and a new badge-entry system was installed with closed circuit monitors. “We are so blessed to have a beautiful unit. It was amazing to see the plans come to life,” said Katie Kiley, ICU nurse manager. “The design of the unit fosters a healing environment not only for the patient and family, but also for our team members.” Jeanne Damrow, RN, added, “It is a very nurse-friendly unit. I love it!”
HIM rocks the Maintain Don’t Gain challenge Wellness Champion Roshena Jones encouraged every team member of the Health Information Management (HIM) department to join the Maintain Don’t Gain sixweek weight-maintenance challenge. With 100 percent participation, she motivated them and kept them all accountable. At the final weigh-in, everyone had either maintained or lost weight, and they each plan to continue their wellness journey. All Maintain Don’t Gain participants systemwide who successfully maintained their weight received a Healthy For Life tote bag.
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BaptistClay Clay Convenient Medical Imaging services at Baptist Clay If you live or work in Clay County, you don’t need to go out of your way for high-quality imaging tests. The Baptist Clay Medical Campus offers a wide range of imaging tests for adults and children in a convenient outpatient setting on Fleming Island. This includes X-ray, wide opening MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, screening mammograms and bone density scans. Saturday and weekday evening appointments are also available for MRIs and CTs. For an appointment, call 904.202.2222.
BaptistNassau Nassau Children’s Christmas Party Baptist Nassau hosted its third annual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 14, in the Amelia Breeze Cafe. The party was enjoyed by 51 children and grandchildren of Baptist Nassau team members. With parents and grandparents included, more than 150 people attended the fun-filled event. Each child had his or her photo taken with Santa, who made a special appearance with his elves. The children also participated in crafts and were entertained by our very own “Pharmagician” Steve Bean, who performed magic tricks. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this festive event.
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First Baptist Health baby of 2015 born in Nassau The first baby born on New Year’s day in Nassau County was delivered at Baptist Nassau at 9:11 am. The baby boy, Aiden, born to parents Alyssa and Rodney, was also the first born among the Baptist Health hospitals.
B a p t i s t J a c k s o n v i& l l e Wolfson & Wo l f s o n Jacksonville Wolfson Wellness Center update Zumba Fitness classes Classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The course is $80 for 16 sessions. For more information or to register, call 904.202.9708. Membership subsidy for team members Wolfson Wellness Center and Healthy For Life continue to offer a subsidy for employee memberships at the Wolfson Wellness Center. Eligible team members can receive a monthly contract membership for $12.50 a month. New hours of operation In response to team member requests, effective Monday, Feb. 9, Wolfson Wellness Center will begin opening at 5 am, Monday through Friday. Utilization will be monitored for about six months to determine long-term hours of operation.
Youngsters participate in Germ Buster program Robyn Kay, MPH, clinical epidemiologist at Baptist Jacksonville (pictured) and Christine Bailey, RN, MSH, nurse epidemiologist at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, presented the Germ Buster program to students at the Michele Bock Gan Yeladim Preschool and Kindergarten in October during International Infection Prevention Week. The presentation gave students the opportunity to view germs on their hands under a UV light before and after washing them.
Santa and helper rappel down Weaver Tower
On Dec. 19, Santa and one of his elves, who work for Nu-View Window Cleaners by day, were seen rapelling from the top of the Weaver Tower at Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital to the third floor, bringing holiday joy to pediatric and adult patients. Following their descent, they visited kids on Weaver 4 in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit.
Distinguished Caregiver luncheon Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital honored 14 Distinguished Caregivers during a luncheon on Dec. 16, 2014. Congratulations to the following employees: Baptist Jacksonville – Jennifer Allen, Radiation Therapy; Pat Baker, Environmental Services; Fred Caldwell, Pastoral Care; Rafael Feliciano, Security; Paula Mari, Dietary; Ralph Ridenour, Security; and Trina Wilkeson, Patient Access Services Wolfson Children’s Hospital – Katrina Evans, Pediatric Oncology; Suzanne Fazio, Pediatric Behavioral Health; Patricia Harris, Emergency Department; Greg Herrmann, Pediatric ICU; Joan McNeil, Pediatric Behavioral Health; Rebecca Morgan, Pediatric Oncology; and Erinn Parvin, Day Hospital
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Pharmacist connects with NASA Matt Geraci, PharmD, made the LED-lighted, etched-glass signs in this photo, which was taken in the Payload Operations Integration Center at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. The signs, which were part of a renovation of the mission control room that took place in 2013, have color-changing capabilities that enhance communication during mission operations. Geraci is a NASA enthusiast with aspirations to be part of the next generation of astronauts. NASA selects individuals for the astronaut corps from a diverse pool of applicants with a wide variety of backgrounds.
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This young girl, Vanya, suffered from an orthopedic deformity known as windswept legs. She received a free operation on the Mercy Ship to correct the condition.
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Robyn Dandridge, MSN, RN, of the Outpatient Surgery Center, spent two weeks in November as a volunteer onboard the Africa Mercy, in the ship’s PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) where she recovered patients after orthopedic surgery, hernia repair and maxillofacial surgery. The Africa Mercy, which Onboard the Africa Mercy was docked in Madagascar, hospital ship, Robyn Dandridge attends a patient is the world’s largest civilian in the ship’s PACU following hospital ship and is operated surgery. by Mercy Ships, a global nonprofit organization that uses hospital ships to transform the lives of people in developing nations. Staffed by 400 volunteer crew members from 40 nations, it is outfitted with five state-ofthe-art operating rooms, a recovery room, an ICU, and ward bed-space for 82 patients.
“My service onboard the Africa Mercy was amazing,” said Dandridge. “The gratitude of the people of Madagascar, the commitment of the volunteers, the multi-national make-up of the team, and the comprehensiveness of the ministry of Mercy Ships is wonderful. I am thankful to Baptist Health for giving me the education, experience and support that provided me the courage and qualifications needed to offer my service to the people of Madagascar. I appreciate working for an organization whose mission is to continue the healing ministry of Christ.” Learn more about Mercy Ships at mercyships.org .
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Kudos to Kristen Colindres
Retirements
Congratulations to Kristen Colindres, RN, BSN, of the Endoscopy Center, who received her CGRN (National Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing) credential in November from the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses. She was awarded the credential after passing an exam that required extensive review and preparation to demonstrate her expertise.
Andy Sikes, Protective Services After nearly 14 years with Baptist Health, Andy Sikes, director of Protective Services, retired at the end of 2014. Sikes has been involved in many projects that benefited Baptist Health and has held many leadership positions in the community. We are grateful for his contributions that have enhanced the safety and security of our team members, patients and families.
Rainbow Café to be renewed In March, renovation will begin on the Rainbow Café, located on the first floor of Baptist Jacksonville. Read more about the enhancements planned in the February issue of Care Connection.
Nurse makes prayer shawls for patients These beautiful prayer blankets were made by Gail Morris, RN, of Heart Hospital 3 South. She knew that patients and their families found comfort in having a prayer blanket during the end-of-life transition. She realized there was a need when she was caring for a patient at end of life and found that the donated prayer shawls were in short supply. Her gifts are mementos of sympathy and kindness that are always warmly received.
Cadillac Samples, Environmental Services Best wishes to Charles “Cadillac” Samples, Environmental Services technician, who retired from Baptist Jacksonville on Jan. 2 after 26 years of service. When he first joined Baptist, he drove a brand new Cadillac Coupe Deville that was blue and white with gold trim. Pretty soon, all of his fellow team members were calling him “Cadillac.” Samples said, “I have always taken great pride in my job as a housekeeper and floor tech and enjoyed making friends with the staff, visitors and the patients. It was truly my pleasure to keep Baptist Medical Center clean and germ free.”
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Wo l f s o n C h i l d re n’s Wolfson Michael Aubin elected to CHA board
iPads enhance children’s therapy
Hospital President Michael D. Aubin, FACHE, was elected to the board of trustees of the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) and began his term on Jan. 1. The Association is the voice of 220 children’s hospitals nationally.
Judy Hammer-Knisely, PhD, a speech-language pathologist at Wolfson Children’s, worked with David Francis, Information Services (IS) desktop engineer and iPad developer, and Jan Michael Long, IS Lucas uses the Fluency Coach app to Clinical Systems project monitor his speech. manager, to develop a strategy for using iPads as a therapeutic tool to help children overcome illness and learn new skills.
“We are thrilled that Michael Aubin has joined our board,” said Mark Wietecha, president and CEO of the CHA and a fellow board member. “We look forward to his contributions as we continue our work to improve care, enhance the patient and family experience, and lower the cost of care for children.” Aubin has served as board president for the Florida Association of Children’s Hospitals and serves as chair of its Advocacy Committee. He has been a member of the CHA’s Medicaid Reform Steering Committee, its Executive Steering Committee, and the Leadership Committee on Advocacy and Policy.
Hammer-Knisely selected 150 therapeutic applications, and Francis configured them to provide uniformity and centralized management so that the applications will be available on all of the iPads at any Wolfson Children’s Rehabilitation location. The iPads increase the repertoire of tools available to speech, occupational and physical therapists to keep young patients engaged when working on skills that are difficult to learn and execute. Many of the apps can be incorporated into therapy to collect data, teach concepts, follow directions, make choices, teach sounds, and improve fine motor skills and memory. They can also to be used as assistive communication devices. Children enjoy interacting with the therapists on the iPad, and the therapists can show parents how to use the Luke imitates words apps to continue therapy with their to improve his sound production. children at home.
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Suzanne Alfors, MSN, RN, CPNP, is the new clinical nurse navigator for the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Alfors joined Wolfson Children’s in 2012. A certified pediatric nurse practitioner, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina, where she graduated as a pediatric nurse practitioner in 2009. Currently, she serves on the NICU Unit Council, chairs the task force responsible for piloting Interdisciplinary Rounds and is a member of the hospital’s Bioethics Committee.
Joan McNeil, Mental Health Technician Weaver 1, Pediatric Behavioral Health Other team members say that Joan McNeil has a calming demeanor that brings comfort to those around her. She is an amazing role model who works hard and leads by example. A licensed massage therapist, she is constantly flexing her schedule to meet patient needs. She has also provided massages to team members and patients at Baptist Jacksonville. Her nominator said, “I am so grateful that she shares her gifts with patients, families and team members.” RE A
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Thabata Batchelor, MPH, has been named manager of the Centers of Distinction. She joined Wolfson Children’s in 2013 as manager of Business Development and Ambulatory Centers and has established relationships with physicians in the region to increase awareness and patient referrals. She also manages the Wolfson Children’s Specialty Centers in Clay County, Daytona Beach, Lake City and Brunswick, Ga. In her new role, she will oversee the Northeast Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center, the Center for the Medically Complex Child, the Community Asthma Partnership – Wolfson, and several smaller programs. She has a Masters in Public Health from Florida State University.
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For the fifth year in a row, the Baptist Laboratory created overflowing baskets of toys for all age groups of patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The event is organized each year by E. Dayan Sandler, MD. “It’s rewarding to see how excited everyone is to participate in this event,” she said. “Every basket is outstanding and brings a smile to each child’s face.” Specimen Management won first place (pictured above) and the Blood Bank won second place. However, the real winners were the children.
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Baptist Pharmacy now offers online prescription refills For your convenience, all Baptist Health retail pharmacies now offer online prescription refills for team members and their family members. This service is available regardless of your insurance provider. Refills can be done from any home or work computer by visiting the intranet or going directly to rxonline.bmcjax.com
Baptist pharmacies are located on each hospital campus and select Baptist Primary Care and medical office buildings. If you encounter problems using the online Rx Refill website, please contact the IS Service Desk at 904.202.7565. If you have questions about your prescription refill, contact your Baptist Pharmacy at the phone number listed on your medication label.
Classifieds FURNITURE
Like new matching rocker/recliner and reclining couch. Dark brown microfiber and vinyl. Sacrificing at $800. Call Gene, 904.662.5272.
Submit a Classified Ad Next deadline: Jan. 19, 2015 Select the Life at Baptist tab and then Submit Classifieds online.
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2/2 luxury condo at Town Center with great amenities. $1,090/month, 1-year lease required. Call Rick at 904.208.0301 for information and photos. 4/3 Cul-de-sac home across from Baptist South. 2,500 sf; stainless steel appl, granite countertops, fireplace, hardwood floors, W/D, fenced yd. Yd service incl. 904.866.3530.
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Vestex inventory sale
Sale ends Jan. 31
Enjoy 35 percent off select royal blue, black and navy clearance styles. Prices are as low as $10.50 before shipping and taxes. Not all styles or colors are available. Some styles vary slightly from those issued during delivery events. These styles comply with the Baptist Uniform Policy. However, you must use the approved color requirements for your role. Payroll deduction is not available for uniforms purchased online. Visit vestexprotects.com and enter the code, BHVP35, at checkout. The code expires on Jan. 31.
Goods advertised are sold by individual team members. Baptist Health claims no knowledge of goods advertised, offering no warranties or guarantees.