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Inside information for the employees of Mercy Medical Center
Imaging Department’s Christmas Project
DECEMBER 24, 2014
“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” - Washington Irving
Cardiac Rehab’s Christmas Project Pictured below are items delivered to Blue Star Mothers for the troops overseas. All these items were donated from the Cardiac Rehab Department, many of which were donated from the cardiac rehab patients themselves. The donated items turned in were requested by the troops and included toothbrushes, bar soaps, snacks, gum, hot sauce and all sorts of stuff, literally hundreds of items. Even donations of cash for shipping costs were given to the Blue Star Mothers organization.
Staff from the Imaging Department getting the gifts packed and ready to go out to a special family they adopted for Christmas. by Anthony Cordeiro Director of Imaging Services
The Mercy Medical Center Imaging Department performed an act of humankindness this holiday season by collecting goods and money for a local family. Patty Brown led the organizing, and the entire department rose to the occasion by donating numerous presents including clothing, household goods, and food items, as well as a significant amount of money and gift cards to a family in order to make their Christmas a happier one. Frank Mejia and I had the privilege of delivering all of it to the family. The family was extremely appreciative and I will not forget the look on the face of the older son (about 5 yrs old) once he realized all of the presents we brought into the house were for them. It was a moving experience for me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t Let Stress Ruin the Holidays
Q:
With the holidays in full swing, December is the perfect time to practice relaxation and learn to keep stress in check. Use the following tips to help keep stress from getting the best of you.
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1. Mind your health - Physical activity, good nutrition and plenty of rest can help you keep energized and ready to face life’s challenges.
From the 2014 Open Forums Will we have access to company-sponsored health insurance after we retire? As with most companies, Dignity Health offers its employee benefits to people while they are employed. So the answer here is generally no, you will not have access to your employee health benefits after you are no longer working for Dignity Health. However, there are a small number of individuals in specific groups who may be eligible for COBRA coverage or who qualify for a special, onetime retiree health reimbursement account. To find out if you do or might qualify, talk to our Benefits Service Center representatives about your specific situation.
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Emergency Department’s Christmas Project
2. Plan - Break larger projects into smaller, more manageable tasks; delegate when you can. 3. Be positive - If you demand too much of yourself, you’re adding stress. Instead, take a minute to redirect your thoughts to something more positive. 4. Relax - Relaxation exercises are simple to do and can help lessen the negative effects of stress. • Inhale through your nose slowly and deeply to the count of 10. • Exhale through your nose, slowly and completely to the count of 10.
ER Tech, Mercedes White, arranged for the Emergency Department to adopt residents at a local skilled nursing facility for their Christmas project. Shown above are several ED staff members with the overwhelming amount of gifts their department was able to put together for the residents of Country Villa.
• Repeat 5-10 times as you concentrate fully on breathing and counting through each cycle.
20% off Employee Discount, December 8th-24th
P-Tube Users
Extra days this month to save!
When sending something through the P-Tube, please make sure to address it to the person or dept that is intended to receive it. Also make sure to include a return address in case the recipient has questions.
Does not apply to food, used books/ newspapers, flowers/plants. Must show I.D. badge at time of purchase.
Special hours & days Closed December 24 @ 12:00 noon Closed December 25—28 Re-open December 29 with all Christmas items 50% off
Wishing you all a safe and healthy holiday season! Thank you for your patronage throughout this year!
Different departments receive all kinds of things from all over the hospital via the tube system, from keys to paperwork for the lab, or even meds for patients. Addressing the items being sent through the system will help make sure the items find their way to the intended recipients.
May your heart and home be filled with the true
spirit of Christmas.
Double your Donation! During the holiday season, the need for blood does not stop. Your support is needed to ensure that each local patient receives the greatest gift of all – life. Donate blood in December and BloodSource will make a monetary donation to the Mercy Foundation in your name.
Visit BloodSource at 382 E. Yosemite Ave, Merced, 1040 W. Monte Vista Ave, Turlock Or any community blood drive! For eligibility information or to make an appointment Call (209) 724-0428 Partners in Making a Healthier Community since 2001.