… in the news
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer remains the second deadliest cancer in the United States, yet it’s largely preventable with early screening. Screening can detect warning signs before cancer develops, increasing the chances of effective treatment. Here’s why getting checked matters:
• Early Detection Saves Lives: Screening can find colorectal cancer in its early stages when treatment is most effective.
• Preventive Action: It identifies precancerous polyps that can be removed before they turn cancerous.
Dress in Blue Day on Friday, March 7
Show your support for colorectal cancer awareness by wearing blue on March 7, 2025. Share your group photos with Julie Houk at jhouk@chesapeakehc.org to showcase our commitment to fighting this disease.
Did you know?
Sixty percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with regular screening. It’s crucial that we remind our patients of the importance of early detection.
Screening Options for Patients
Patients have three screening options:
✓ Colonoscopy: Recommended every 10 years if results are negative.
✓ Cologuard: Screens for abnormal DNA in stool, recommended every 3 years if negative.
✓ Fit Test: Detects hidden blood in stool, recommended annually negative.
How Can We Help Patients Get Screened?
Here are some practical steps:
• Chart Preparation: Ensure screening orders are prepared for provider discussion.
• Verify Previous Screenings: Retrieve colonoscopy reports from TidalHealth or other facilities.
• Offer Alternative Tests: Recommend Cologuard or Fit tests if colonoscopy is not completed.
• Referral Support: For uninsured or underinsured patients, refer them to the Somerset County Health Department for assistance with colonoscopies.
Competition: March 1 - April 30
Join our competition to encourage screenings! The team with the most screenings will win $50 Amazon gift cards per team member. Let’s make a difference together.
Contact Us
For questions or suggestions on improving our screening efforts, reach out to Christie Brittingham, QA/QI Coordinator, at ext. 1604 or cbrittingham@chesapeahc.org. Ask for a free lapel pin to show your support!
Thank you for supporting our efforts to promote colorectal cancer screening and saving lives.
IT Update / Welcome New Staff
Introducing the New CHC Service Management System!
We’re happy to announce the launch of our new CHC Service Management System powered by Halo IT Service Management (ITSM)! This user-friendly tool is designed to streamline our IT services, making them more efficient and accessible than ever before.
What can you expect from Halo ITSM? Features include:
✓ An intuitive help portal for easy navigation
✓ A comprehensive library of helpful articles
✓ Detailed reports to enhance performance tracking
✓ By implementing Halo ITSM, we aim to boost productivity, minimize downtime, and ensure smoother operations across the board. This means fewer technical hiccups to disrupt our patient care efforts and more time focused on what matters most.
Keep an eye out for the CHC SysTray icon in the bottom right corner of your screen like the image to the right. It provides quick links to essential tools like Athena, Outlook, and RightFax, along with direct access to our support portal and a convenient help request form.
Please welcome these new staff members who joined our team in February!
Amber LeCompte – A/R Specialist at Corporate
Ashlei Cameron, DDS – Dentist at PA Dental
Brittany Maybury – Pharmacy Cashier
Courtney Webster – Medical Receptionist at PMD Peds
Emmely Pineda – Dental Receptionist at PA Dental
Jonathan Gordy – IT Support Assistant
Laura Hutchinson – Dental Receptionist at PA Dental
Leslie Ennis – Medical Receptionist at PMD Peds
Marie Adolphe – Haitian Interpreter at Woodbrooke OB/GYN
Niarah Russell, CNM – Certified Nurse Midwife at Woodbrooke OB/GYN
Peyton Scharf – Dental Receptionist at Salisbury Dental
Rachel Shelton, LMSW – Therapist at Riverside MH
Rielley Ryan – Dental Sterilization Aide/Clinic Aide at PA Dental
Seth Johnson – Pharmacy Cashier at Delmarva Pharmacy Salisbury
Orientation Week Feb. 3 – Courtney Webster, Rielley Ryan, Amber Lecompte, Peyton Scharf, Tina Jovic, Dani Arey, Rachel Shelton, and Emmely Pineda.
Orientation Week Feb. 17 – Jonathan Gordy, Marie Adolphe, Niarah Russell, Leslie Ennis, Laura Hutchinson, and Ashlei Cameron.
Staff Recognitions
Robin Holden – 28 years
Paul Jackson – 15 years
Brandon Bailey – 12 years
Lillian Ballard – 11 years
The following staff members are celebrating a work anniversary in March. Congratulations!
Alicia Mosher – 4 years
Florence Rayne – 4 years
Tonya Creighton – 3 years
Lisa Cooper – 3 years
Colleen Castro – 3 years
Sarah Sullivan – 3 years
McKenzie Dancy – 3 years
Shiwonna Mapp – 3 years
Tylesia Dennis-Hickman – 2 years
Melissa Richardson – 2 years
Suzanne Chauveheid – 11 years
Crystal Baldwin – 9 years
Christine Drew – 8 years
Nadine Green – 5 years
Paige Wilcox – 2 years
Shareka Dennis – 2 years
Emily Hagy – 2 years
Dawn Kelley – 2 years
Carissa Dennis – 2 years
Blonde Moussignac – 2 years
Kimberly Nuse – 2 years
Elizabeth Morton – 2 years
Ajee Finney – 2 years
Rhonda Jagdhuber – 1 year
Chloe LaBarck – 1 year
Marie Carnes – 1 year
Paula Harrison – 1 year
Mary Simpson – 1 year
Beth Vitacco – 1 year
Jordan Ross – 1 year
Howard Ward – 1 year
Voshty Christopher – 1 year
THANK YOU to everyone who goes out of their way to help others! If you would like to recognize someone for their hard work and dedication, please use this link: https:// chesapeake.health/Kudos.
Healthway MH PA MH S. Division St. SBHC PA Dental
Angela Wright Kyle Ward Sarah Pryor Ahtyla Brown Kris Riggin Hailey Downes
Annette Barella Mia LePage Brittany Yerkes x2 Joe Gasser
Angela Leonard x2 Ryan Richardson Pharmacy Chris Davis Winterplace Kortney Davis Isaac Paciga Mia Stephens Kandace Davis Corporate IT Liz Wilson Pocomoke
Bob Laun Carson Cabrera PMD Peds Tree Sap Admin Patricia Berley Joe Guard
Faye Palmer Jordan Price Alicia Mosher Jennifer Ward
Jennifer Swanton Kaitlin Fairbanks Vanessa Guiterrez
Julie Houk PA Adult Melinda Maranan Blythe Eberle Heather Bare
Lisa Brasure Hillary Collins Rosa Matos Berlin Crisis Nicole Andrews Jessica Ajegwu x2
Teresa Greene Danee Erb Roxanne Forrare Shannon Wright x3
Kristi Peck-Hill Sara Haverty Stacey Gibson
Susan Lewis
Amber Michaud – March 1
Brenda Clark – March 2
Sujata Kunwar Malla – March 2
Catina Davis – March 3
Sarah Pryor – March 3
Tyrina White – March 3
Brenda Long – March 4
Natasia Gaines – March 4
Anna Price – March 5
Kristy Peck-Hill – March 6
Marvella Joyner – March 6
Chanel Vogel – March 8
Jodie Foxwell – March 8
Emmanuel Edmond – March 9
Niarah Russell – March 10
Annette Barrella – March 12
Nicole Andrews – March 12
Carson Cabrera – March 13
Rebecca Taylor – March 13
Alexis Mancano – March 14
Alicia Mosher – March 15
Jessica Stephenson – March 15
Leisa Reid – March 15
Dawn Biester – March 16
Carissa Dennis – March 18
Ebony Eddy – March 18
Chante Sutton – March 19
Rosanne Felice – March 20
William Lucas – March 20
Jonathan Gordy – March 21
Sandy Chen – March 21
Seryta Chandler – March 21
Elisha Bullock – March 23
Allyson Booker – March 24
Kristi Carmean – March 24
Tiana McKnight – March 24
Erin Rizia – March 26
Amy Harrold – March 27
Mirely Adolphe – March 27
Robin Bennett – March 27
Robin Holden – March 27
Alexes Tazewell – March 28
Ann Palmer – March 28
Monica Chase – March 29
Alecia Lovett – March 30
James Muir – March 30
Jessica Haddaway – March 30
MaryAnn Castro – March 30
Tracey Grupp – March 30
1. What astronomical event marks the first day of spring?
A) The vernal equinox
B) The summer solstice
C) The autumnal equinox
D) The winter solstice
2. When does daylight saving time officially begin in March?
A) On the second Sunday of March
B) On March 1st
C) On the first Sunday of March
D) On March 15th
3. What mathematical holiday do we celebrate in the middle of March?
A) Pi Day
B) Fibonacci Day
C) Euclid Day
D) Pythagoras Day
4. What year did the March Madness tournament begin?
A) 1939
B) 1950
C) 1965
D) 1980
5. Why is Easter sometimes in March and sometimes in April?
A) The date is determined by the first full moon following the spring equinox.
B) It’s always on March 21st.
C) It depends on the Pope’s decision.
D) It varies based on the lunar calendar.
Think you know the answers to these February-themed trivia questions? Send an email with your answers to Julie Houk at jhouk@chesapeakehc.org before Friday, March 7th to be entered into a random drawing for a PRIZE!
6. True or False: Saint Patrick was Irish.
A) False
B) True
C) Partly true
D) Nobody knows
7. What year did MTV’s first spring break program premiere?
A) 1986
B) 1990
C) 1975
D) 2000
8. Which team was the first NCAA championship winner?
A) Oregon
B) Duke
C) Ohio State
D) Kansas
9. What color should you not wear on St. Patrick’s Day?
A) Orange
B) Blue
C) Green
D) Yellow
10. Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
A) Helios
B) Apollo
C) Zeus
D) Hermes
February Trivia Questions & Answers
1. What song by Simon & Garfunkel mentions a “There’s a patch of snow on the ground”?
Answer: A Hazy Shade of Winter
2. What novel by Alice Walker, set in rural Georgia, begins in February?
Answer: The Color Purple
3. What is the name of the Japanese festival celebrated on February 3rd that involves throwing beans to ward off evil spirits?
Answer: Setsubun
4. When is Mardi Gras in 2025?
Answer: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
5. The colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. What do they represent?
Answer: Justice, faith, and power
6. On February 7, 1964, who arrived in the U.S. for the first time?
Answer: The Beatles
7. Which symbol represents Pisces, the twelfth or last astrological sign in the zodiac?
Answer: The Fishes
8. On February 16, 1937, what was patented?
Answer: Nylon
Congratulations to everyone who entered our February trivia contest! Each of these people entered and won our contest: Lena Dechert, Referrals at PA Adult; Robin Holden, LPN at PA Adult; Heather Bare, MA at Woodbrooke Adult; and Robin Bennett, Corporate Health Nurse. Congrats!