On this month’s "On Air With Ashley" podcast, we explore the topic of stigma around seeking help for mental health for September's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In a panel discussion hosted by Shannon Griggs Failes, COO of Research Psychiatric Center, we discuss stigmas that often play a part in preventing men, members of the Latinxcommunity, and new/postpartummothers fromseeking help for their mental health struggles. Watch the video to learn howour RPC colleagues believe we can change the narrative of stigma and help people find the confidence and courage to improve their mental wellbeing. Thank you to Steve Ruiz, Jason Ulanet and Justina Weber for their valuable and important insight into mental health.
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"I'mglad Ididn't followthrough on the decision Iwanted to make, and that instead Igot the help Ineeded and nowIamliving life in a whole other view. I'mexcited for every day. Even though some days might be a little worse than others, I'mexcited I'mstill here and still living my Watchlife."Linda's testimonial and hear about her journey fromcontemplating suicide to finding
a new outlook on life thanks to our colleagues at RPC!
We are honored to highlight our Research Psychiatric Center colleagues and a patient who bravely and proudly opened up about her mental health journey in hopes of helping others seek the care they need during #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth.
Speak Up 2022 Walk
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The following Sunday on Sept. 18, RPC will again participate in a Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk. The Speak Up 2022 Walk starts at 10amand will be hosted on the Garmin Campus in Olathe, KS. Please sign up here if you are able to join us! Clothing Drive in September
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MentalHealth:SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonthWalks
Please join your fellowRPC colleagues at one (or both) of the upcoming walks: Suicide Awareness Support (SASS) 19th Annual
Remembrance Walk
Join your colleagues on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9amin Loose Park, 51st and Wornall. RPC will have a booth and will walk in the Remembrance Walk. Please sign up here so we can keep a watch out for you!
It is that time of year again! Register nowfor the 2022 American Heart Association Heart Walk and join the RMC Walk Saturday,Team.October 1, 2022 Power &Light District Check-in 8 a.m., Start Time 9 a.m. Join the RMC Heart Walk Team Let'sCelebrateRedFriday! As the football season begins, our RMC colleagues are welcome to wear red/Chiefs gear on Fridays and game days during the season. Go Chiefs! Join the RMC Heart Walk Team! JFSWipeoutDonationDrive:Sept.12-23
Stop by ourdedicated booth in the RMC Cafeteria from 11:30-1pmSeptember12-16 and donate money towards an executive or physician (or both!). The executive and physician who raises the most money will get a pie to the face...for a good cause, of course! All proceeds will go towards "TeamRMC's" fundraising efforts forLeukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2022 Light the Night on Oct. 1!
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RegisterforHoeperPrimaryCareSymposium
HRTidbit:YourBankingBenefitsareWaiting HCAHealthcare is committed to supporting colleagues who want to advance their careers in clinical care. If you dreamof a career in nursing, the FastTrack Pathway to Clinical Care offers an opportunity to earn your associate degree with no out-of-pocket tuition. You must be a full-time or part-time colleague with at least 90 days of continuous service and be eligible for the HCAHealthcare Tuition Assistance Policy through EdAssist.
ACNO Lindsay Goldammer was AOC this past weekend. Icompleted AOC rounds on Saturday morning. She started with the bed huddle at 8:45amto see all of the weekend CNC’s. She then rounded in every inpatient department and the ER to spread the love on Snack Saturday! Everyone was in good spirits and appreciated the goodies!
The 2022 Hoeper Primary Care Symposiumis less than a month away! Join us Friday, September 23 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The event features presentations fromDr. Ahmed Badawi, Dr. Stephen Dickson, Dr. Richard Hellman, Dr. Suman Kambhampati, Dr. Vickie Massey, Dr. Joel McKinsey, and Dr. Michael Waxman. They will cover topics like diabetes, hematology, COVID-19, and more. Earn seven continuing education credits or hours by registering here
The FastTrack Pathway to Clinical Care consists of two components: Completing Prerequisites: HCAHealthcare will pay for a 12-month subscription so you can take online courses to complete your prerequisites at your pace. You won’t pay for tuition or e-books. If you need more time to complete your coursework, you can re-apply at the end of the first 12 months. You can also complete English as a second language and high school courses to earn a GED.
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Completing Associate Degree: After you complete your online general education or prerequisite courses, you can transfer your credits to finish your associate degree through one of HCAHealthcare’s partner community colleges with no out-of-pocket tuition (up to $5,250).
Log on to HCAhrAnswers.com, choose HCARewards and click the Education Assistance icon to access the EdAssist website to learn more and get started!
COVID-19
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As of Tuesday, September6th: 8 COVID+ patients 0 COVID+ patients on a ventilator
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We continue to encourage colleagues and our community to get the vaccine and booster.
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Schedule at Walgreens here on campus, CVSPharmacy on Prospect, or find one nearby at vaccine.gov.
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Viewthe September Senior Leadership Calendar. To schedule a senior leader for a Walk-aMile in your department or to attend a department meeting or event, please email Michaela.Logan@hcamidwest.com. Click here for September Senior Leadership Calendar.
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Winner: Kate Keen, Manager Float Pool Submit your answer to RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com by Monday. All correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a weekly prize. Winner will be featured in the following weekly email.
A: October 31st.
Q: When is the Wipeout toilet paper donation drive to benefit Jewish Family Services?
Q: When is the deadline for the required Code of Conduct training on Healthstream?