Oct. 15, 2019 
Mercy welcomes hospitalist and physician assistant
Mercy is pleased to welcome Tierney Lake, M.D., and Rebecca Goranson, PA-C, MPH, to the Mercy Family.
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What's on your mind?
Read this letter from Will McConnell, President and CEO, and make plans to attend one of three Town Hall meetings.
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The Weekly Five
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The road not taken
When we are down-to-earth, sensually present to life and give ourselves room to reflect and not just analyze, we are close to that which makes us the unique individuals we are.
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In their words
Read this positive review praising the care given by Dr. Julie Pysklo and Mercy Internal Medicine staff.
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Mercy hospital, hospice and home health earn Joint Commission Gold Seals
Thank you to all associates, advanced practice providers and physicians! It's your dedication to providing exceptional patient care that made these accreditations possible!
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Associate training for our journey to zero harm
As part of our journey to Zero Harm, all associates will attend Universal Skills training to learn evidence-based error prevention techniques. Sign up for a Universal Skills training session today.
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It's International Infection Prevention Week!
Infection Prevention is everybody’s business. Each of us—patients, families, and health care personnel—has an important role to play in keeping patients safe from infection. Learn more about what you can do to prevent infection.
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Tiny Trick-or-Treaters to visit Mercy
Mercy Employee Child Care Center will visit Mercy on Thursday, Oct. 31. Learn about some changes to the annual Halloween parade.
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Our communications are getting a facelift
In the event we need to get a separate email message out to you, it should stand apart from the pack! On Oct. 21, you’ll see a new style to our local and system communications.
Check it out!
 
If you aren’t reading this, you are missing out
Learn about our dedication to providing relevant and timely information while also limiting the number of individual email communications stacking up in your inbox.
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Code You monthly winners
Congratulations to 25 winners who completed well-being activities and won a $50 Amazon gift card. Now through June, we will announce winners monthly - login and support your whole health today!
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Spouse/dependent eligibility audits for benefits
If you cover a spouse or dependent(s) enrolled in Centura Health medical, dental and/or vision plans, you will be asked to provide documentation to prove eligibility.
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Get your shimmer on
Hair shimmers to support Breast Care Awareness Month and the Journey of Hope Fund are available throughout October. Find out when you can get yours!
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Discover continuing education opportunities and more
Read about upcoming continuing education opportunities and other health related information in our partner in health's, Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center, Pathways to Health newsletter.
 
Place your bids!
Bidding opens on Mercy's MOX Auction (Mercy Online AuXion for Tanzania) at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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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 through Oct. 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.

Kroegers is also donating $5 for every $19.99, PINK, snow shovel purchased during October.
 
For more information, call 970-764-2800.
 
 
Six Weeks to Better Balance course available
Mercy Sports Medicine will begin another session of this popular balance class on Nov. 4. Sign up today!
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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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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.
 
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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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!
Reminder: The next flu clinic takes place Oct. 17!
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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Upcoming Events

Town Hall meetings, Oct 16, 18 and 28.
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MOX Auction, Oct. 16-25.
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Flu clinics, Oct. 17 and 29.
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Trauma & Critical Care Conference, Oct. 17 & 18.
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Hair shimmers,
Oct. 17, 21, 22, 28 and 31.
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Mercy Employee Child Care Center Halloween Parade,
Oct. 31.
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#GivingTuesday,
Dec. 3.
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Mercy Fit
Open Gym Hours
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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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