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January 25, 2013 edition
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
Simpson Travels to Presidential Inauguration Randy Simpson, ER physician's assistant , attended the inauguration of President Barak Obama as a member of an emergency disaster medical assistance team (EMAT). EMAT is part of the National Disaster Medical System. Simpson has been part of EMAT for seven years, and SCKMC for five. During that time he has responded to several disasters across the country. EMAT teams are on a call rotation for assignments and it was his team covering when the inauguration was scheduled. Simpson said his assigned post did not receive any patients during the ceremony, and that security for the entire trip was very tight. Before his departure to the inauguration Simpson had said during an interview with a reporter from the Ark City Traveler that he sees the trip as another deployment. "It's an opportunity," he said. "I want to be a good representative of the team. I want to be a good representative of (SCKMC) and I just want to do my job."
SCKMC Dietary Introduces PBC Express The Nutritional Services department has revised the evening dining options for the guests of our patients and staff. Staffing limitations combined with limited café use prompted the cafeteria to end evening serving line meal options as of 1/11/13. The “Prairie Breeze Café (P.B.C.) Express” was developed as an alternative, and is currently in place. Staff may now order evening meals online through “The Daily Vitals”, the hospital intranet site, for up to 30 days in advance. The meals are delivered directly to the staff member’s department and the cost of the meal is automatically payroll deducted. Guests staying with a patient, or planning on visiting a patient during dinner, can order off of the patient menu and their tray will be delivered with the patients’.
Red Cross Blood Drive Next Week About one in every ten people entering a hospital need blood. Blood is often needed for traumas, heart surgeries, joint replacements, organ transplants, premature babies, leukemia and cancer treatment, and much more. SCKMC will host their first American Red Cross blood drive of 2013 on Thursday, January 31st. The drive is open to the public, as well as hospital staff, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Appointments are required for all donors. Donors must be at least 16 years of age, 110 lbs, and have a photo ID. Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment to donate should contact Clayton Pappan at 620-441-5920 or e-mail: claytonp@sckrmc.org.
Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less You can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments to the amounts of food on your plate. Healthy meals start with more vegetables and fruits and smaller portions of protein and grains. And don’t forget dairy. Include fat-free or low fat dairy on your plate, or drink milk with your meal. 10 tips to enjoying your meal: 1. Get to know the foods you eat. Use online resources to find out what kinds of foods and how much to eat. Many resources are free of charge and include tips for making better food choices. 2. Take your time. Be mindful to eat slowly, enjoy the taste and textures of the food. Pay attention to your body and use hunger and fullness cues to recognize when to eat and when to stop. 3. Use a smaller plate. Smaller plates help with portion control. 4. Choose healthier options when eating out. Be sure to check and compare nutrition information before ordering. 5. There are healthy sweets. Fruit makes a great naturally sweet dessert dish. Fruit parfaits and baked apples are good examples of healthier options. 6. Eat some foods more often. Choose more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or 1% milk and dairy products. In addition, cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt. 7. Find out what you need. Identify your food group targets by keeping track of your eating habits. Compare the foods you eat to the foods you need to eat. 8. Sip smarter. Drink water or other calorie free beverages, 100% juice, or fat-free milk when you are thirsty. Soda and other sweet drinks contain a lot of sugar and are high in calories. 9. Make treats “treats” not everyday foods. Treats are great once in a while. Just don’t make treat foods an everyday choice. Limit sweet treats to special occasions. 10. Ask a professional. Speak with your health care professional about diet recommendations or the possibility of a consult with a registered dietitian. For more information on this topic visit www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.
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