Sky Ridge
CARES
Giving Back — to our — Community
2017
Message from the CEO Our Sky Ridge Community Team takes its goals to heart and has contributed significantly to creating the Sky Ridge brand….one of commitment to excellence, leadership and compassion. We believe in giving back to the communities that have contributed to Sky Ridge’s success. Sincerely,
Susan Hicks President and CEO
Our Mission Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
Our Values Integrity Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
Our Community Team Goals • Be a good community steward • Build the Sky Ridge brand and reputation • Develop relationships in the community that are mutually beneficial • Increase number of employees involved and engaged in community activities
Supporting Our Chambers and Economic Development Initiatives for a Stronger, More Vibrant Business Community As a major employer in Douglas County, we support initiatives that keep our local economy strong, create a robust workforce and enhance the livability of the area. Our team members volunteer on committees and serve on the boards of the major economic engine groups in our area.
Highlands Ranch Annual Golf Tourney
Highlands Ranch Chamber Annual Luncheon During Heart Month
Castle Rock Chamber Annual Golf Tourney
Highlands Ranch Community Association Kids’ Expo
Legislative Affairs Sky Ridge is an active member of the Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) through its chamber affiliation. DCBA was created to promote a unified effort among Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Councils in Douglas County to lead and influence state and federal policy, legislation and regulation to create and or enhance a positive business climate for the business community. We annually host a legislative breakfast to kick off the session and attend the DCBA Day at the Capitol, supporting the elected officials who work tirelessly on our behalf.
Sky Ridge
CARES
Annual Celebration of Life Cancer Survivor’s Luncheon
The Gift of Life‌Organ Donation In partnership with Donor Alliance, we inspire the public to register as organ and tissue donors through outreach and education. We have created a sacred space to thank families for their generous gifts of organ and tissue donation.
National Blue and Green Day to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation Donate Life flag raising ceremony
Premature birth is the #1 killer of babies. Through our work with the March of Dimes we support its mission to help moms have healthy pregnancies, support families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and fund research to fight premature birth and birth defects. The Sky Ridge team was out in full force during the March of Dimes’ annual March for Babies in April.
March for Babies
Where Your Health Comes First
More than 200 volunteers donate their time, talent and medical expertise annually to provide free and low-cost healthcare screenings to our neighbors. We look forward 9Health Fair BMI Screening Team to hosting the fair on April 28, 2018 with a new addition of children’s screenings.
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Pediatric ER 1-Year Birthday
Families enjoyed special photos with princesses during the open house
Kiddos learning hands only CPR at our Pediatric ER First Birthday
Keeping our Community Healthy As part of our community outreach, we host health screenings at Sky Ridge as well as participate in numerous wellness events through area businesses, community groups and chambers. We are champions in the fight against cancer, offer free seminars and educational programs and host survivor events to keep our patients and their caregivers connected.
Our Injury Prevention team teaching Stop the Bleed with Castle Rock Fire for the State of Colorado Health & Human Services Department
Cigna Health & Wellness Expo Aging beautifully takes wisdom, wit and a little chocolate. Join us for Healthy Indulgences – A Women’s Symposium, A Day for You brought to you by Sky Ridge Medical Center. There will be oodles of healthcare and pampering tips to make this a day about health, renewal and rejuvenation…just for you. So, get your best buddy, mom, sister or daughter and register today at http://www.eventdesignusa.com/ rsvp.html.
Healthy Indulgences – A Free Women’s Symposium, A Day for You
October 7 ~ Marriott Denver South 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ~ Spa lunch included
8:30-9:00 a.m.
During our annual Bumps & Babies event, our friends at the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation discussed our “baby box” program and safe sleep
Registration and networking
9:00-9:45 a.m.
“Menopause…why me, what’s next?” by Dr. Madhavi Patt, one of only 18 North American Menopause Society Certified Practitioners in CO
10:00-10:45 a.m.
“How do the new dense breast mammography guidelines affect me?” by Dr. Mary Freivogel, MS, Certified Genetic Counselor
11:00-11:45 a.m.
“Oh my aging bones…keeping them healthy for the long haul,” by Dr. Kathy Vidlock
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Special Presentation “Optimistic Aging…Transform Your Fear into Excitement,” by Margit Cox Henderson, Ph.D.
1:15-2:00 p.m.
“Mitigate Menopausal Weight Gain with Nutrition,“ by Jessica Crandall, RDN and Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2:15-3:00 p.m.
“Diet, Cancer and Inflammation…What You Need to Know,” by Dr. Edward Carriere
3:00 p.m.
Enjoy chocolate, a glass of heart healthy red wine and visit our many pampering professionals
For more information, go to SkyRidgeMedCenter.com.
Annual Women’s Symposium
During our annual women’s symposium, our partners at Invision Sally Jobe discussed breast screening options and genetic testing
Diet, Cancer & Inflammation...
What You Need to Know
Diet and nutrition play key roles in both helping prevent cancer and managing side effects and health after a diagnosis of cancer. As part of our comprehensive cancer program, we want to provide you with the latest nutritional information in the fight against cancer. Our interactive workshop, led by Dr. Ed Carriere, is open to cancer survivors, caregivers or those interested in learning more about food options to reduce inflammation and cancer risks.
Sky Ridge Medical Center Women’s Atrium Classroom February 5, May 7, August 6 & October 1 5 to 6 p.m.
Everything Baby Expo
The Women’s Atrium Classroom is located on the east side of the campus in the Women’s Hospital entrance. Complimentary parking is available in the garage. Exit from the garage, take the stairs into the building and the Classroom is at the end of the hallway.
RSVP to 720-225-2229. Light refreshments will be served.
Diet, Cancer & Inflammation Series
ONE OUT OF EVERY SEVEN MEN WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER.
WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
Charles Schwab Health & Wellness Fair
FREE Prostate Cancer Screening at Sky Ridge!
Plus Men’s Health Blood Testing which includes PSA, Testosterone, Cholesterol, HDL/LDL Triglycerides and Glucose. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Colorado today. But the disease is also one of the most treatable and curable forms of cancer.
Chat with physicians about prevention, screenings and the Center for Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 5:30-7:30 p.m. THE SKY RIDGE CANCER CENTER • 10103 RidgeGate Parkway, Lone Tree No appointment necessary but RSVP to 720-225-2229 or www.skyridgemedcenter.com. Pizza and beverages will be served!
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Annual Prostate Cancer Screening Members of our breast team at Buddy Check 9
Several of our breast cancer survivors helped us get the word out about early detection
Welcome Walgreens to the Sky Ridge campus with bedside delivery for our patients
Walk a Mile in My Shoes Sky Ridge employees donated their time, energy and dollars to support walks/runs in our community from the Airlife Memorial Run, the American Heart Association Heart Walk, Jodi’s Race and the Undy Walk to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, American Cancer Society’s Making Strides against Breast Cancer and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk.
Sky Ridge Heart Walk Team
Jodi’s Race to Raise Awareness for Ovarian Caner
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Undy Run for Colon Cancer Awareness
First Lone Tree Freedom Race benefiting our veterans
Airlife Memorial Run
Members of Our Light the Night Team in the Battle Against Leukemia and Lymphoma
School Days On Wednesday, November 8 the Foundation for Douglas County Schools held the annual Career Connect 8th Grade Expo at the Douglas County Event Center. More than 75 employers representing dozens of industries welcomed students to interactive booths highlighting high-growth careers. “It helped me decide what I want to do when I get older,” said Camyrn of Rocky Heights Middle School. “I got to meet three ER nurses from Sky Ridge Medical Center, I want to do what they do. I want to be an ER Trauma Nurse when I grow up.”
Youth Leadership Douglas County checking out the Airlife chopper and our medical transport system
Douglas County School District Parent University and Sky Ridge Medical Center Present
Providing you with valuable information and health topics is important to our organizations. We hope this series of lectures will provide you with the tools and tips to address many parents’ questions about the health and well being of their families.
All Sessions are from 6 to 7 p.m. Sky Ridge Medical Center Board Room, Garden Level 10101 RidgeGate Parkway • Lone Tree
— 2017— September 13
Why is it so Hard for My Child to Get a Good Night’s Sleep? Dr. Dawn Stanley Cohen
October 11
Preventing and Managing Sports Injuries Dr. Brooke Pengel
November 8
— 2018— January 10
Is My Child Just Moody or is it More Serious/ Marijuana Myths and Messaging Dr. Ron Morley
February 14
Is My Child at Risk for Heart Disease? Am I? Dr. Amy Barley
March 14
What I Need to Know about HPV and the Vaccine
The Opioid Crisis and How to Protect My Family
December 13
How do I Know if My Child has an Eating Disorder?
Dr. Adam Barkin
Dr. Stephanie Wright
“Stop the Bleed” and Family Emergency Readiness
April 11
Dr. Jennifer McBride
Alyssa Ralls, RN, Injury Prevention Expert
Thank you to Rock Canyon High School for adopting us for their breast cancer awareness activities
RSVP to Kathy Brown 303-387-9505 or skbrown@dcsdk12.org
I-25 & Lincoln
Parent University Program
Sky Ridge Student Volunteers Congratulations to Melissa Wedeman, one of our remarkable student volunteers, who was awarded the Outstanding Youth of Lone Tree Award! Melissa is approaching four years of volunteer service with Sky Ridge. Her ambition is to be an OB/GYN, and she is currently volunteering with our L&D Department.
Left to right: Malcom Johnson, Director of Public Relations and Community Involvement, Public Service Credit Union; Melissa Wedeman, Sky Ridge Volunteer; Jackie Millet, Mayor of Lone Tree
And the Community Gives to Us
Acres Green Elementary donated books to our Peds ER
Boy Scout Troop 853 donated blankets to our NICU
Thank you to the Perry family for their generous donation of United Airline Teddy Bears to our Peds ER
Rocky Vista Gold Tones helped us with our annual Healing Garden holiday tree lighting
We appreciate the community’s overwhelming support for our Teddy Bear Patrol with KOSI 101 to donate bears to our first responders whose precious cargo might be scared or anxious. We presented these during our annual NICU reunion
Thank you to our friends at the Douglas County Libraries for their generous donation of books and blankets for our cancer patients
A special thank you to Charlie and Judy McNeil for their incredible donation of Transcendence, sculpted by Scy Caroselli, to our Healing Garden. Transcendence is an inspiring and thought-provoking sculpture. The back is rough-textured and represents our pain, our struggles. The front draws us in with smooth shape and form. The face is the pivotal connection of the creation, encouraging and providing a sense of peace that we can get through whatever challenges we face. We hope this magnificent artwork allows patients and visitors to connect with the beautiful message that Transcendence offers
Parker Performing Arts School brought us some Valentine sweetness
Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 59 for their creation of a library for our pediatric patients. Featured with the girls are Sky Ridge CEO Susan Hicks (left) and Mayor Jackie Millet (right)
Just For Fun
Blueberries for a boy, raspberries for a girl and both if you are going to be surprised…fun at our annual Bumps & Babies event
Sky Ridge leaders served a lovely Thanksgiving meal to members of the team
The Sky Ridge Lab Celebrating “Red Nose” Day
Community Councils Sky Ridge hosts a Community Council and a Pediatric Community Council comprised of community leaders, key stakeholders, parents and healthcare professionals to provide insight, feedback and suggestions to ensure we are meeting the needs of our growing community.
And We Gave Blood… Four blood drives and 85 units of blood collected in 2017 (up from 2016)! Your contribution and support helped to save or improve the lives of up to 255 patients in Colorado and our nation. Remember – no matter your blood type, you’re just Bonfils’ type! Drive Date Units collected Lives Saved (1 unit saves up to 3 lives) March 1 20 60 June 1 22 66 August 31 19 57 November 24 24 72
Taking Care of Each Other As a committed partner with the HCA Hope Fund, Sky Ridge Medical Center supports the mission of our organization to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Our Hope Fund is a vital tool that offers financial assistance to families in need. The funds raised in our internal events assist employees who fall on difficult times.
Celebrating First Responders
Sky Ridge salutes our partners in EMS for taking such great care of our patients
Touching our Patients
Our fabulous volunteers providing a “Beyond Expectations” experience to our patients by handing out flowers on Valentine’s Day
Our Very Special Valentine Twins
The Mammoth visited our Peds ER bringing goodwill and happy spirits
Mrs. Claus made a stop by Sky Ridge to bring some cheer to our patients and our staff
The Perry twins celebrated their birthday by giving gifts to their NICU nurses
Love from the EHS JV cheerleaders to our NICU
Frist Humanitarian Award Honorees Dr. Randy Robinson and his wife Ginger were nominated by Sky Ridge for the prestigious HCA Frist Humanitarian award, presented annually to a physician who demonstrates commitment to the care and improvement of human life. Dr. Robinson has been practicing cosmetic and oral surgery Dr. Randy and Ginger Robinson with CEO for more than 20 years in Denver Susan Hicks and Medical Staff President Dr. and all over the world. He started Surit Sharma Face the Challenge with his wife in 1993 to offer their medical services to the world’s needy. Since then the Robinsons have coordinated and led multiple trips to Bolivia, Vietnam and China, and have performed hundreds of facial surgeries. Carolyn Shovlowsky was our Volunteer nominee and finalist. Carolyn launched Sky Ridge’s Pet Therapy program nearly 10 years ago and has trained and oriented very new team member since the program’s inception. The therapy work she, her pets and her colleagues do is truly meaningful for our patients and staff. Outside of Sky Ridge, she, along with her trusted canines, volunteers at Mount View Youth Services Center, Hope Animal Assisted Crisis Response and Guide Dogs for the Blind. We are truly blessed to have these outstanding individuals on our team.
Carolyn Shovlowsky
Opioid Reduction Program While Colorado continues to be one of the healthiest states in America, it ranks 12th in the nation for prescription opioid abuse and misuse. To combat this issue, Sky Ridge Medical Center was selected to participate in the Colorado Opioid Safety Collaborative pilot to make a difference in Colorado’s opioid epidemic. “As Emergency Department physicians, we believe we helped contribute to the rise in opioid use and now want to be part of the solution,” said Dr. Adam Barkin, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Sky Ridge.
Sky Ridge Community Partners Our hospital is committed to the health of our patients and our community. Each year we partner with organizations to help them successfully deliver on their promise of helping individuals, families and businesses throughout our community. This is just a sampling of the many organizations with whom we partner, serve on boards or contribute to financially: 9Health Fair Adam’s Camp American Cancer Society American Heart Association All Health Network Castle Pines Chamber Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Castle Rock Economic Development Council Colon Cancer Alliance Colorado Hospital Association Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance Denver South Economic Development Partnership Doctors Care Donor Alliance Douglas County Business Alliance Douglas County Educational Foundation Douglas Elbert Task Force HCA Hope Fund Highlands Ranch Community Association Leadership Douglas County Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lone Tree Arts Center Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce March of Dimes Parker Chamber of Commerce Parker Rotary Prostate Conditions Education Council Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation Ronald McDonald House South Metro Safety Foundation Suicide Prevention Alliance The Crisis Center Toys for Tots Wellspring Community
10101 RidgeGate Parkway Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Phone: 720-225-1000 Find a Physician: 720-225-5DOC www.skyridgemedcenter.com