Are you tobacco and nicotine free? Tell us about it and earn 400 points toward your Inspire Wellbeing reward. Need support quitting? Sign up today to complete our tobacco cessation program to earn your points before the March 31 deadline.
EAP’s Myths and Reality series
Our Profile Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential resource available to both you and your family members! The Myths and Reality series, which we have shared over the last few weeks, was created to address the most common concerns and misinformation we hear about EAP services from you. This week, we conclude the series with a focus on cost.
Our Connected Ministry
Recognizing Black History Month
Today marks the start of Black History Month. As we pause to recognize this observance, take a few minutes to learn more about the legacy of Black scholars and medical practitioners.
Adventist Review recently highlighted the care of the Parker Adventist team
When registered nurse Kelly Vice found out that her patient, Don, would be celebrating his 49th wedding anniversary at Parker Adventist Hospital, she knew she had to do something to make the day special.
Our continued partnership with National Western
Throughout our three-year partnership with National Western, we plan to invest in future generations by promoting youth and community development in agriculture and ranching and bring awareness and development of sustainable solutions to food security in our flourishing communities.
Other News
We want to know ...
The Los Angeles Rams and will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13. Take our fun survey and see if you can predict the big winner!
The Joint Commission’s survey is a vital part of maintaining our accreditation as a health care provider. Breakfast Briefings is a series of webinars designed to equip our caregivers with the information they need for a successful survey. Click below to learn more about this series, how you can earn CEU for participating, and this week’s topic: Life Safety.
On a Mission
Cultivating Growth through Faith and Business
Peter D. Banko, President & CEO, shares weekly updates on his blog to teach, support, and lift you up to help you fully live your mission.
Need help quitting? Click here for the enrollment form to start our tobacco cessation program today. Completed enrollment form must be faxed or emailed in to begin.
¿Necesitas ayuda para dejar de fumar? Haga clic aquí para obtener el formulario de inscripción para comenzar * nuestro programa para dejar de fumar hoy. El formulario de inscripción completo debe enviarse por fax o correo electrónico para comenzar.
Our mission is whole person care. We are connected in this common purpose, and we know caring for the whole health of our incredible caregivers is just as important as caring for our patients and communities. That’s why our associate wellbeing program, Inspire Wellbeing, offers an exciting array of options to support your whole health.
One thing isn’t flexible though: the earnings deadline. Be sure to log in to the Inspire Wellbeing platform and earn your wellbeing rewards before the earning period ends on March 31, 2022. March may seem far away, but it will be here before you know it. And keep in mind that some components may take several weeks to complete, so don’t delay!
One easy way to earn rewards is by reporting your tobacco status.
Are you tobacco and nicotine free? Log in to the Inspire Wellbeing platform and complete the tobacco attestation today to earn 400 points – a $400 value!
Need support quitting? Centura Health has partnered with the American Lung Association to provide you an evidence-based comprehensive tobacco cessation program with nicotine replacement therapy – provided to you at no cost. Log in to Inspire Wellbeing to join and earn 400 points when you complete the 8-week program by March 31, 2022.
Register or log in today to earn points toward your incentive and make sure you don’t miss out on these valuable rewards.
Associates on a Centura Health medical plan: Start earning in just a few easy steps!
✔ Log in to Inspire Wellbeing. ✔ Take five minutes to complete your wellbeing survey to earn 100 points. ✔ Complete your tobacco status attestation to earn 400 points. ✔ Complete other fun wellbeing activities to earn 250 program points. ✔ The preventive care visit requirement has been waived for this program year. If you and your covered spouse, as applicable, are on a Centura medical plan, you will automatically be credited with 250 points whether or not you have been able to complete your preventive care visit.
Together, these activities equal your full $1,000 incentive! Your covered spouse can also earn 1,000 points, for a total of up to $2,000 in health premium reductions. Click here for a program checklist with more details about how to access programs and earn your full reward.
Not on a Centura Health medical plan? You can still earn rewards by completing wellbeing activities through Inspire Wellbeing! Earn at least 250 points by March 31 to earn $250. Your cash reward will be paid to you in the first quarter of the new plan year (July – Sept. 2022).
*The 250 points only apply for the Preventative Care visit. These points will be applied after the program year ends on March 31, 2022. Complete the other steps listed above to receive the full incentive.
Registration questions? Contact the wellbeing customer service team at 877.463.3888 or info@navigatewell.com.
Associate Benefit plan and wellbeing program questions? Contact the People Resource Center at 1-888-622-1111 or at peopleresourcecenter@centura.org.
¿Sabías? El servicio de Inspire Wellbeing y varias de las herramientas que se encuentran ahí tambien están disponibles en Español. Visita wellbeing.centura.org en Google Chrome y selecciona “Language” junto a “Sign In.” Si estás dentro de tu cuenta, puedes elegir tu idioma en la esquina inferior derecho en la página principal.
Did you know? The Inspire Wellbeing platform and many of the resources housed there are also available in Spanish! Visit wellbeing.centura.org using Google Chrome and select “Language” next to “Sign In.” If you’re already signed in, you can select your language in the bottom right corner of the main platform page.
Feb. 1, 2022
EAP’s Myths and Reality series
Our Profile Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential counseling, work-life services, legal or financial assistance to you and your family members. We don’t want misinformation to keep you from using this valuable resource.
Earn rewards!
We’re busting Profile Employee Assistance Program (EAP) myths as part of our Inspire Wellbeing Program. Log in to wellbeing.centura.org to earn rewards while discovering EAP realities!
Over the last few weeks, we have shared our Myths and Reality series to address the most common concerns we hear from you – our incredible caregivers – on topics including accessibility, availability, confidentiality, provider and counselor expertise, location, and cost.
This week, we conclude the series with a focus on cost!
Myth: I cannot afford to see a counselor and I do not know how much it costs to use EAP services.
Reality: You have access to 8 no-cost counseling sessions through your EAP services. There is no co-pay or out-of-pocket cost for EAP sessions as long as you use a provider authorized by Profile EAP.
Myth: I have a counselor that I already use, but EAP will not pay for me to see them.
Reality: To access the EAP service, all clients must first register through the Profile EAP 800 number or online registration system. For sessions to be paid, EAP counselors who see our clients must have an authorization from Profile EAP prior to seeing the client. EAP has an open network. If you have a licensed counselor that you are already seeing, you can direct them to our provider relations team who can educate them about how they can become a Profile EAP provider. If they are approved through our vetting process and agree to our rates, they can be used going forward.
Thank you for joining us for this informative series. If you have further questions about EAP services, please reach out using the contact information provided below.
For more information about your EAP benefits, please visit www.ProfileEAP.org and enter company code CENTURA, call 800.645.6571, or email ProfileEAP@Centura.org.
Feb. 1, 2022
Recognizing Black History Month
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated in our Social Justice Framework, which calls on us to recognize diversity-oriented events. Black History Month is celebrated in February each year and has assigned the celebration an annual theme since the 1970s. This year, the theme of Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness.
We are proud to recognize Black History Month and Black Health and Wellness across our ministry. This theme acknowledges the legacy of Black scholars and medical practitioners and provides an opportunity to reflect upon how we can foster good health and wellness for our Black communities. Learn more about some of the African Americans who are recognized as pioneers in the health care field below:
Image Credit: African American Registry
The first Black American man to earn a medical degree James McCune Smith, born enslaved in 1813, was the first Black American to earn a medical degree. Sadly, his medical degree was not obtained from an American university since none would admit him. Both Columbia University and Geneva College refused him entrance because of his race. McCune Smith graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1837 having completed his bachelors, masters, and medical degrees in 5 years and at the top of his class. He returned to the United States that same year and established his medical practice in New York. McCune is remembered for his medical care as much as for his role as an abolitionist and his literary works
The depiction shown here was created by the Sun Oil Company for an award they gave out in the 1980s.
The first Black female physician in the United States Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman to earn an MD. Born in 1831, Crumpler began her caring work early in life, traveling throughout her Pennsylvania town with her aunt to care for sick neighbors. She was admitted into the New England Female Medical College where she obtained her medical degree in 1864. Crumpler was the only African American woman to ever graduate from the college. She began her medical career in Boston before settling in Virginia where she cared for freed slaves who had no other access to care. She also published a book titled Book ofMedical Discourses, in 1883, where she shared her experiences as the first African American female doctor in the United States.There are no known surviving images of Dr. Crumpler.
Image credit: University of Washington
The first African American to earn a professional nursing license Mary Eliza Mahoney is the first African American to earn a professional nursing license in the United States. Mahoney was born in 1845 and began her nursing work at the New England Hospital for Women and Children while still a teen. No formal nursing training was needed at that time so it was not until 1878, at the age of 33, that she was able to enter the hospital’s newly established nursing school. Mahoney completed the 16-month intensive program in 1879 and was one of only two students who successfully completed the training, out of a cohort of 42 students. This earned her a professional nursing license.
Image credit, Changing the Face of Medicine
The first Black female doctor certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Natalia M. Tanner was the first Black female doctor to be certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). Tanner obtained this certification in 1951 from the Illinois chapter of the ABP after being denied certification by the Michigan chapter of the ABP and the Detroit Pediatric Society due to discrimination for her gender and race. Tanner went on to become a professor at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1968. She died on July 14, 2018.
Visit our Diversity & Inclusion SharePoint site and Black History Month page to learn more about Black History Month, health disparities experienced by African Americans, and see what our connected ecosystem is doing to impact the health and wellness of our Black communities. Keep watching for more information and stories throughout Black History Month!
Did you know? February was chosen for Black History Month because it encompasses the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and of Frederick Douglass, an African American hero who was born enslaved, learned to read and write in secret, and ultimately escaped his bondage after enduring many years of profound abuse and suffering. Douglass eventually became an abolitionist and social reformer known for his oratory skills. His speeches and writings have deeply impacted society.
Our exclusive, three-year partnership with National Western kicked off at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) last month. Throughout this relationship, we plan to invest in future generations by promoting youth and community development in agriculture and ranching and bring awareness and development of sustainable solutions to food security in our flourishing communities.
NWSS event recap The NWSS wrapped up at the end of January and we were proud to be the first ever presenting partner of the legendary 16-day event in Denver.
FarmBox: As part of our ministry-wide initiative to improve food security and access to healthy, affordable foods, our FarmBox was on display throughout the NWSS event.
Beyond the NWSS, our FarmBox has secured a permanent spot at the National Western Center, a 250-acre events campus in Denver, and will operate in conjunction with Focus Points Family Resource Center and their urban agricultural workforce development program, Huerta Urbana. The produce grown within the FarmBox will serve the community surrounding the NWSS in downtown Denver. Peter D. Banko, President & CEO, presenting donations. Hunger Action Rodeo: We brought awareness to food security challenges and helped those experiencing hunger every day through our presenting sponsorship of the Hunger Action Rodeo. Alongside the NWSS, we were honored to help provide donations to two hunger action charities and partners following the event.
Our continued partnership We have several year-round activations planned in partnership with National Western, more details forthcoming.
Centura Health Ag Community Connection/ Homegrown spotlight:
The Ag Community Connection resource page for our flourishing communities will live on the National Western website and serve as an online tool for those looking to source food locally or grow on their own.
The Homegrown spotlight will be a monthly showcase of a Colorado or western Kansas farmer or rancher that will highlight a commodity and the person that grows, raises or produces it.
Hunger Action Month in September: In partnership with National Western, we will bring awareness and actions to hunger challenges and solutions. Throughout the month, we will amplify community food access resources, reduce hunger stigma, partner with community and emergency food assistance organizations to address hunger and its root causes and engage with our incredible caregivers to end hunger.
Questions? For questions about our continued partnership with National Western, please contact Katie Paganucci at kpaganuccillc@gmail.com.
Feb. 1, 2022
We want to know ...
Is your favorite team facing off on Feb. 13? Do you only tune in to the Super Bowl for the commercials? Are you hosting a Super Bowl party purely to enjoy the appetizers? Let us know in the survey below!
Watch for a new, subject-specific Breakfast Briefing webinar to be released each week! To view the full lineup, visit our Regulatory Teams site and watch your entity newsletters over the coming weeks.
The Joint Commission’s surveys are a vital part of maintaining our hospitals’ accreditation as a health care provider – and your participation, expertise and dedication to delivering safe, high-quality care are crucial to our success.
To help ensure you are prepared, we are offering The Joint Commission’s Breakfast Briefings– a series of webinars designed to equip you with the information you need for a successful survey.
Each Breakfast Briefing will share the latest Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH) content. Subject matter experts from The Joint Commission will teach the standards, elements of performance, expectations for the survey and any changes for the coming year. These recorded webinars provide an opportunity to learn directly from Surveyors, the Standards Interpretation Group (SIG) and JCR Consultants with personal experience and best practices gathered from organizations across the United States!
Participants can also earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) by participating in a Breakfast Briefing!
Jan. 31 – Feb. 4: Life Safety This week’s webinar will focus on Life Safety. Click here for more information about how to join this Breakfast Briefing.
Are you tobacco and nicotine free? Tell us about it and earn 400 points toward your Inspire Wellbeing reward. Need support quitting? Sign up today to complete our tobacco cessation program to earn your points before the March 31 deadline.
Our Profile Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential resource available to both you and your family members! The Myths and Reality series, which we have shared over the last few weeks, was created to address the most common concerns and misinformation we hear about EAP services from you. This week, we conclude the series with a focus on cost.
Today marks the start of Black History Month. As we pause to recognize this observance, take a few minutes to learn more about the legacy of Black scholars and medical practitioners.
When registered nurse Kelly Vice found out that her patient, Don, would be celebrating his 49th wedding anniversary at Parker Adventist Hospital, she knew she had to do something to make the day special.
Throughout our three-year partnership with National Western, we plan to invest in future generations by promoting youth and community development in agriculture and ranching and bring awareness and development of sustainable solutions to food security in our flourishing communities.
The Los Angeles Rams and will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13. Take our fun survey and see if you can predict the big winner!
The Joint Commission’s survey is a vital part of maintaining our accreditation as a health care provider. Breakfast Briefings is a series of webinars designed to equip our caregivers with the information they need for a successful survey. Click below to learn more about this series, how you can earn CEU for participating, and this week’s topic: Life Safety.
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