December 20, 2013
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Hello. As we celebrate together during this sacred time of year, I’d like to thank you for your invaluable contributions to our healing ministry and wish you and yours a blessed season filled with kindness and love.
20% off (No candy, flowers/plants, books/newspapers)
Employee Discount Week starts early!
December 9th - 24th
Holiday Hours December 24: Open until 1:00 p.m. December 25: CLOSED December 26: Open at 9:00 a.m. (All Christmas items will be 50% off December 26th)
December 31: Open until 1:00 p.m. January 1: CLOSED
We wish all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Click on the image above to see Lloyd Dean’s video message.
Here’s to good health, love and prosperity in 2014!
December New Employees! @ Mercy Medical Center Hello Human Kindness, Hello Medical School!
We are never to busy for humankindness
I recently have been accepted into several osteopathic medical schools! After taking some time to consider which school was the best fit for me, I've decided to attend Des Moines University in Iowa. I'm very much looking forward to next fall and the continuation of my journey towards becoming a physician.
Last week a co-worker and I were headed to a meeting at the main campus. We had just stopped at the corner at a very heavily transited intersection immediately exiting our parking lot. It was very cold and rainy as we noticed an elderly woman waiting to cross the street in a manual wheelchair. She appeared to have been sitting there for a while. My coworker (who was driving) rolls down the window and asked the woman if she needed help, to which she replied yes with a big smile... she went on to say that she stopped to rest after traveling down a multitude of blocks from downtown. My coworker jumped out of the truck and asked me if I could drive it back to our facility as she pushed this woman across the street. As it turned out she could not leave her in the rain and ended up pushing her down the block to our main entrance (as she ended up having an appointment in our infusion therapy) rain and all.
Getting accepted into a medical school is indeed a process and I have many people to thank, including of course, Mercy Medical Center. Thank you for allowing me to volunteer at Mercy! I feel that the experiences I acquired while volunteering played a crucial role in being accepted into medical school. In every interview I had, I was able to pull from my hospital volunteer experiences, whether they were from working in the outpatient clinic, main lobby, ED, or imaging department to answering questions about health care and conveying my passion for medicine. My experiences in treating patients with dignity and kindness were invaluable during the interview process. I hope that the volunteer department continues to work with aspiring students of the various healthcare professions in obtaining the experiences they need, as such experiences can really make the difference in achieving their professional goals. Again thank you for all that you have done for me! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! C. Gilbertson
Lillian Sanchez
Crystal Vera LVN
Chan Ratsythong
Respiratory Therapist
Cristy Clinghan
Imaging Tech Trainee
Timothy Bland
Imaging Tech Trainee
Jayresh Singh LVN
Choua Moua LVN
Living Spirituality by Sister Lucille Carreau, DHS Spiritual Services Supervisor
THOUGHT: As Christmas comes closer, we are drawn into the excitement of the holiday—its light, its music, its religious significance. Take some time today to reflect upon the young virgin Mary. Her “yes” changed her life in a dramatic way. Sometimes someone asks something from us, and our own “yes” reflects the generosity of the virgin. PRACTICE: Practice a bit of generosity today.
December 20, 2013
2013
BOOT CAMP…….a CNA Continuing Education
Course Objectives:
Mercy Medical Center Clinical Education Department offers courses designed for Certified Nurse Aides which are intended to insure their understanding of anatomy, physiology, patient needs and nursing care delivery. Courses will focus on theory as well as clinical application.
Course Fee:
EMPLOYEES $10.00 Deposit NON-EMPLOYEES $20.00 Fee
Pre-registration is required and must be done in person no less than 3 business days in advance of course. All dates and times are subject to change.
Contact Hours:
Provider approved by the California Board of Certified Nursing Assistants: Provider number NAC 6753 for 4 contact hours per session. All CNA’s must attend the full 4 hour session; no partial credit will be given. Classes will be held on December 13, 2013 & December 20, 2013. Each day will consist of two sessions with a total number of 8 contact hours per day. We strive to meet the needs of our staff and community!
Refund Policy:
If the Education Dept. is notified prior to 3 business days in advance of the course, a full refund will be given. Unless a student reschedules the course, all textbooks and materials must be returned in the condition received. Refunds will not be given for cancellations less than 3 business days prior to the course, or failure to return required textbook/materials. In the event a textbook is returned damaged, all deposits and/or fees will be forfeited.
Day: Friday Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon & 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. December 13 December 13 December 20
December 20
Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria, Cholesterol, Fluid & Electrolytes, & Medical Errors CNA -Nurse Relationship, Special Communication Needs, Ethics & Medical Errors Physiology of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL), Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant Enteroccoccus (VRE) & Clostridium difficile (C-Diff). To be determined
2014 schedule to be announced….. Course Location Mercy Staff Development 2740 M Street, 2nd Floor, Merced, CA 95340 209-564-4384
December 20, 2013
Mercy gives a record amount in Community Grants Pictured – Members of local community groups gathered at Mercy Medical Center to receive their funding grants from Dignity Health. health through physical activity and nutrition education in efforts to combat childhood obesity. Through the Castle Boxing Center over 80 youth are being physically active by attending the center daily. “The grant program is part of our mission to the community to advocate for the underserved and help improve the quality of life for our residents,” says Janice Wilkerson , Mission Integration Director Mercy Medical Center.
From left: Janice Wilkerson, Mission Integration Director at Mercy Medical Center, Sherry Macias, Love Inc., Tony Slayton, Merced Boys & Girls Club, Nellie McGarry, Boys & Girls Club, Joe Hoffar, Atwater Police Activities League, Mig Charo, CROPP, Claudia Corchado, CROPP, Mary Hofmann, NAMI, David Dunham, President of Mercy Medical Center.
Mercy Medical Center , with the support of Dignity Health, awarded $124,287 to local community groups to assist them in their efforts to improve the health of our community. The grants were given to five community groups – Merced Boys and Girls Club, JMJ Maternity Home, Atwater PAL, NAMI, CROPP and Love Inc. The program began in 1990 as a way to give back to the community, to advocate for the underserved and help improve the quality of life for our residents. “I’m pleased that Mercy Medical Center is able to provide this much needed funding to local groups in Merced County. This year’s funding was focused on supporting local non-profits that facilitate more coordinated and integrated care by partnering with local hospitals and other non-profits,” said David Dunham, Hospital President.
The Boys and Girls Club will use their grant to address the issues of obesity and physical fitness by bolstering our Healthy Habits program to South Merced and expand the program to Planada and Beachwood/Franklin areas. These areas have higher incidences of "at risk" youth who tend to have more limited access to services. The afterschool programs address the whole child and family fitness by education on smart alternatives to sugary drinks and snacks, sharing recipes that put a new twist on traditional cultural meals and providing safe places for fun and exercise. The Atwater PAL is using the grant money to help them provide a safe haven for kids and a place where kids can be physically active. While their focus is to provide youth with a safe haven, they have also incorporated the promotion of good
Dignity Health’s community grants program is funded through donations from its member hospitals, which contribute a percentage equal to previous year’s audited expenses. Grant awards typically range from $5,000 to $50,000. Dignity Health also offers no/low-interest loans to local non-profits ranging in size from $250,000 to $5 million. When making community grants and investments, Dignity Health focuses on addressing unmet health needs and the underlying causes of health problems, as well as increasing access to primary care. Emphasis is also placed on assisting as many people as possible by diversifying the number of recipients that receive funds – from the Boys and Girls Club to mental health associations – as well as providing numerous grants and investments of modest amounts. Since 1990, Dignity Health has awarded nearly $47 million through nearly 3,000 grants to local non-profit organizations, as well as an additional $48 million currently invested in local communities.
December 20, 2013
DATE: January 22nd, 2014 TIME: Presentation 6:30PM-‐8:30PM LOCATION: 1187 B Street Hosted by NAMI Merced County
FAMILY EDUCATION & RESOURCE CENTER Presents: AN EMERGING CRISIS – WHAT FAMILIES SHOULD KNOW BEFORE, DURING & AFTER A 5150 Do you have a loved one with a mental health challenge who has been 5150’d (placed on an involuntary hold for psychiatric evaluation and treatment)? Do you want to learn more about the 5150 process and how to best “prepare” if one should have to happen? We’ve Been There, We Can Help!
Learn about the importance of practicing self-‐ care, utilizing local resources and most importantly, having HOPE!