Oct. 1, 2019 
Mercy welcomes new physician
Mercy is pleased to welcome Douglas Kelly, M.D., to the Mercy Family.
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Exciting new marketing campaign kicks off Sept. 30
The year-long multimedia strategy will tell our Centura story through captured poignant moments when some of our caregivers first realized they were called to compassionate careers in health care.
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LEADER RESOURCE
The Weekly Five
To print this week's Weekly 5, click the button below.
 
Weekly Five

 
 
The order is Love
True religion is about relationship, harmony and connection to an Ultimate or Infinite which, when we are attuned to it, results in our living virtuously, without constraints.
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In their words
Read this positive review thanking Mercy's Emergency Department staff.
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Diagnostic Imaging: Making a difference one patient at a time
Please join us in recognizing Mercy's Diagnostic Imaging Team and learn more about this vast field of medicine.
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There is still time to donate!
The deadline to donate to Mercy's MOX Auction has been extended through Thursday, Oct. 10.
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Join the Journey of Hope this weekend!
Volunteers and participants are needed to make this special day a success.
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The Push-Up Challenge returns for third year
Planning to participate in the Journey of Hope this weekend? Join Mercy Wellness on race day for the third annual Push-Up Challenge.
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Submitting an IT ticket is easy
Do you need to submit an IT work request?

Associates are encouraged to use the online ticketing process for non-urgent tickets by visiting: https://requests.centura.org/Pages/Home.aspx. Please save this link in your browser favorites. The process is quick and easy!
 
Resources for remote access to Outlook, Skype for Business
Video instructions are now available regarding setup for iOS and Android apps on your device.
 
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Influenza A/B and RSV Molecular (PCR) testing
Effective Oct. 1, Centura laboratories will implement PCR testing for influenza A/B and RSV. These new tests should largely replace the need for a full respiratory virus syndromic panel. Please note testing is restricted to admitted patients.
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Change in Epic when e-collecting specimens
Beginning today, caregivers will need to select the “draw type” in Epic when collecting a blood specimen. This field will now default to blank.
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Shop local business in support of Journey of Hope Fund
Help local women in need by shopping at Kroegers Ace Hardware from Oct. 3 to 22. Round up your change at checkout to support the Journey of Hope Fund. The fund provides free mammograms to women in our area who otherwise cannot afford them.
 
For more information, call 970-764-2800.
 
 
Annual Trauma & Critical Care Conference scheduled for October
Sign up today for the annual Trauma and Critical Care Conference on Oct. 17 and 18.
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Join us for a wellness fair!
On Oct. 4,  join us to learn about resources, offerings and our redesigned well-being program that are available to support your whole health.
 
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Mobilize and Recover
Attend this class that uses RAD myofascial release tools to provide controlled, acute point release, move waste materials out of soft tissues and encourage proper spinal alignment.
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Mercy continues great work during PIVO launch
During the two-week PIVO launch, overall PIVO success rate has averaged 84 percent.
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Are you Dialed In?
A new Dialed In message is now available! To hear a brief message about what’s happening at Centura Health and Mercy, simply dial ext. 79-5995. The Dialed In message will be updated every other Tuesday.

Call now and get Dialed In!
 
How to: Earn rewards and prizes in new wellness platform
Follow the simple instructions below to earn rewards and prizes in the new wellness platform - WellnessLiving:
  • Click here
  • Click "Rewards" located in the top right menu bar
  • Click "Earn Points" from the middle menu bar
  • Read through the "Earning Points" list
  • Your "Total Points" will be listed on the right hand side of the page
  • Redeem your points for prizes
    • 3,000 points = Free body composition analysis at Mercy Sports Medicine
    • 5,000 points = Free recovery legs session at Mercy Sports Medicine
    • 7,000 points = Free RAD Roller (self-myofascial release tool)
Questions?
 
Fitness class schedule
Click here to view the associate fitness class schedule.

Click here for open gym hours!

Questions? Email Jolie Ensign, Wellness Coordinator, at JolieEnsign@Centura.org.
 
Reminder: The next flu clinic will take place Oct. 8
An annual influenza vaccine is the best defense against seasonal flu. It is our responsibility to the people we serve to prevent the spread of illness and stay unstoppable in our delivery of whole health.
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Is sugar robbing your energy?
Learn more about the 21-Day Sugar Detox and how you can sign-up.
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Celebrate our amazing volunteers
A lunch to celebrate our amazing volunteers will take place from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in conference rooms A and B.

Participants are asked to bring their ID badges.

A huge thank you to all of Mercy's dedicated volunteers for sharing your time with our patients and staff.
 
Upcoming Events

Flu clinics, Oct. 8, 17 and 29.
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Mercy Wellness Fair,
Oct. 4.
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Journey of Hope, Oct. 5.
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Celebratory volunteer lunch,
Oct. 9.

MOX Auction, Oct. 16-25.
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Trauma & Critical Care Conference, Oct. 17 & 18.
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#GivingTuesday,
Dec. 3.
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Mercy Fit
Open Gym Hours
Fitness Class Schedule
 
Print the Newsletter
To print the newsletter, click on the convenient link labeled "Print This Edition" located beneath the Centura Health banner at the bottom of this page.
 
Education and Presentations
Learn about upcoming education, training opportunities, and presentations available at Mercy.
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We extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities.
 
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