Inspire Wellbeing is our associate wellbeing program that’s designed to offer the vital support you need to amplify all the things that inspire your wholeness. In this program, associates and their covered spouses complete wellbeing activities to earn points toward health insurance premium reductions. But you don’t have to be on a Centura medical plan to earn rewards – associates not on a Centura medical plan can earn up to $250 in cash rewards!

Register or log in to the Inspire Wellbeing platform and check out the wide variety of wellbeing programs and resources designed to meet the needs of your full life – mind, body and spirit. Complete activities and 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 – September 2022).

It only takes a few simple steps to earn your points, but the March 31 deadline will be here before you know it! Click here 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.

*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.

Did you know that there is an Inspire Wellbeing app? If you’re reading this article on your desktop or laptop, scan the QR code with your smartphone to directly download the app from your app store then log in!

On your smartphone already? No problem, click here to access the Inspire Wellbeing app or search “Navigate Wellbeing” in the app store.

Registration questions?
Contact the wellbeing customer service team at 877.463.3888 or info@navigatewell.com.

Associate benefit plan or wellbeing questions?
Contact the People Resource Center at 1-888-622-1111 or at peopleresourcecenter@centura.org.

As part of our ministry-wide initiative to improve food security and increase access to healthy, affordable food produced by and for urban communities, we are proud to own and help operate three FarmBox food containers across our flourishing communities.

What is FarmBox? FarmBox is a vertical hydroponic container farm that maximizes growing space and minimizes energy and water usage. Each FarmBox container farm grows an assortment of leafy greens and has a climate-controlled, year-round growing season

Access to healthy foods is a cornerstone of leading a healthy life. According to Hunger Free Colorado, in April 2021, as many as one in three Coloradans were facing hunger. Food Research Action Center has also found that 60% of American adults will live below poverty level for at least one year during their lifetime.

With our FarmBox food containers, we are fighting back against hunger by partnering with neighborhoods and local organizations to connect families to much-needed fresh food, new agricultural technology and job skills.

The FarmBox technology offers a unique solution to climate challenges and affordable land access in Colorado. By demonstrating this model, inviting community in to gain skills, and making the fresh local produce available in our neighborhoods, we can address both immediate hunger and it’s root causes. -Jessica Church, Food Security Initiatives Director

Quick FarmBox facts Each farm can yield 200-300 pounds of healthy produce a week. Each farm is only 320 square feet and can produce the equivalent of 2.5 acres of farmland every year. Only 3-5 gallons of water is used by each container farm per day.

Our FarmBox locations
FarmBox food container farms are strategically placed in areas where fresh produce may not always be available. The container farms will serve communities where research shows that residents may experience health and economic challenges like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, rising costs of housing and limited access to healthy food more than the average community.

1. Denver, CO at the National Western Center: You may remember that this FarmBox was part of the National Western Stock Show in January! Located at the National Western Center, this FarmBox will be operated in partnership with Focus Points Family Resource Center’s urban agriculture workforce development program, Huerta Urbana and Colorado State University campus researchers. Food from the container farm will be distributed to the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea (GES) communities in Denver.
2. Sedalia, CO at the FarmBox Foods headquarters: This container farm is operated by the folks at FarmBox Foods and this unit provides fresh produce to our south Denver Metro area sites. It also serves as a research and demonstration unit!
3. Pueblo, CO at St. Mary Corwin Hospital: Newly operated by our first hydroponic farmer, Bob Frederick, the produce from this farm will serve those in the Pueblo community, with plans to provide community education and workforce development opportunities in the future.

As we work to advance our Social Justice Framework, we are called to celebrate, recognize and appreciate diversity-oriented events. Today marks two important events in our diversity and inclusion journey – the start of Women’s History Month, observed annually in March, and Zero Discrimination Day, where we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life.

Chanda Hinton, Founder & Executive Director Learn more at chandacenter.org

In honor of these events, we wanted to chat with a prominent woman within our Colorado community who is working to increase health equity in the Colorado community: Chanda Hinton. Chanda is the the founder and executive director of the Chanda Plan Foundation and Chanda Center for Health, which is one of 19 recipients of Centura’s Health Equity & Advancement Fund.

Can you tell me a little bit about your background?
I would say I am an individual with vitality and determination and upon glancing down from my face, you will see my wheelchair and quickly understand that my goals as executive director of the Chanda Plan Foundation are personal. I founded this nonprofit organization in 2007 and  provides access to integrative health care for individuals with disabilities. When I was nine years old, my spinal cord was severed at C5/C6 from a bullet fired during the accidental mishandling of a rifle, resulting in a complete spinal cord injury (SCI). I am an alumnus of the University of Denver where I graduated in 2005 with my bachelor’s in communications. I am also an alumnus of Regis University where I earned my master’s degree in non-profit management in 2015.

How did Chanda Plan Foundation come about? What did you see within the community that indicated a need for the foundation?
As a result of my spinal cord injury, I had many secondary health care needs that ranged from ongoing urinary tract infections to chronic pain. The most common approach – due to lack of education and/or health insurance coverage – is to address these issues with medication, which could cost you your life. My pain became so serve in my early twenties that I was bedbound, addicted to opioids (without knowing), and weighed a mere 59 pounds ... my health was quickly declining. I took a leave of absence from the University of Denver and was hospitalized. The medical intervention included being fed intravenously as well as a feeding tube and detoxing from the opioids. My chances of living became overwhelmingly uncertain.

The medical intervention saved my life. But I needed the intervention because of the overutilization of traditional medical options to address my spinal cord injury. I had a big decision to make. There were a few things I knew for sure: One – My spinal cord injury was never going away. Two  – I never wanted to be in this situation again.

During a meeting with my doctor, my sister, a yoga instructor, and licensed massage therapist, asked about integrative therapy options. The physician responded, “At this point, do it. Chanda has nothing to lose.” Within days of receiving integrative therapies including acupuncture, massage, chiropractic and physical therapy, my health began to improve and stabilize.

When I returned to finish my degree at the University of Denver, I began to research my experience, the spinal cord injury community, and more. I found that my journey was not unique. It was not a fluke or bad luck. While what I went through was the worst-case scenario, it was also happening to many others – in differing degrees. I didn’t want anyone else to go through this and so I started the Chanda Plan Foundation in 2005 to provide access to integrative therapies to others through donor dollars. I also found out that despite cost prevention and other benefits of integrative therapies, Medicaid would not cover them. We’ve accomplished so much in the last 17 years to address the need philanthropically as well as systemically.

I found that my journey was not unique. It was not a fluke or bad luck. While what I went through was the worst-case scenario, it was also happening to many others – in differing degrees. I didn’t want anyone else to go through this and so I started the Chanda Plan Foundation in 2005 to provide access to integrative therapies to others through donor dollars.

What communities do you serve and what resources do you provide?
In 2017, the Chanda Plan Foundation created the Chanda Center for Health. The Center’s mission is to deliver, advocate for and raise awareness of integrative therapy, primary care, and other complementary services to reduce health disparities and costs by improving health equity and outcomes for individuals with physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spina bifida. All under one roof, we provide access to acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, care coordination, counseling through Jefferson Center for Mental Health, physical therapy through Thrive! Therapy and dental services through Ancillary Visiting Services. The Center’s services are available through a hybrid of Medicaid and donor funds.

Attend the Service of Ashes Join us for a brief, 10-minute Service of Ashes to mark the beginning of Lent on Wednesday, March 2 at: 10 a.m. MT in the Auditorium at Mineral; or 1 p.m. MT in the cafe at Havana.

In the Christian tradition, the 40 days prior to Easter is known as the season of Lent - a time to be reflective and focus on our spiritual life.

Lent encourages us to slow down, simplify our lives and be mindful of and responsive to the needs of others. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with ashes serving as a reminder that life is brief and blessed.

Questions?
If you have questions about the Service of Ashes, please contact Tom Stella, Corporate Chaplain at TomStella37@gmail.com.

In April 2021, we launched Focus on Action, a series of focus groups with our incredible nursing associates. These small group sessions were designed to build on the feedback shared in associate engagement surveys, providing a forum for us to continue our dialogue about our nurses’ highest priorities and learn more about tangible action we can take to reimagine nursing practice across our connected ecosystem.

We value the insightful dialogue that has taken place and continue to work to take meaningful, thoughtful steps to improve and enhance our nursing practice environment across our ministry based on the feedback you shared.

Please join nursing leaders for a series of virtual follow up sessions to reflect on all we’ve accomplished so far and learn what’s next in our ongoing action plans to address the common themes across our ministry.

Click here to view series dates, times and Zoom log-in information.

Thank you for your continued insight and focus on providing incredible whole person care!

Questions?
Reach out to Brenda Simpson, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer; Rachel Miles, Vice President of Nursing, Denver Metro Operating Group; or Janet Davis, Vice President of Nursing, Greater Colorado and Kansas Operating Group.

We are committed to supporting your growth, development and pursuit of knowledge, and proudly offer a tuition reimbursement program to all full- and part-time associates. In 2022, we increased our tuition reimbursement to the following amounts: Full-time associates: $5,000/year Part-time associates: $2,500/year

Current demographics reveal a substantial equity gap in the health care sector – only 5% of physicians identify as Black, only 11% of the RN workforce is male and just 27% of board members at the top 100 U.S. hospitals are women.

To help create opportunities that support more diverse representation in health care, CommonSpirit Health, in partnership with Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE), launched the CommonSpirit Equity Impact Scholarship. This $3 million scholarship program is open to health care professionals of all backgrounds who are looking to develop their knowledge and expertise through skills-based education and training.

This Equity Impact Scholarship spans 11 certificates and degree programs that DHGE offers with scholarships ranging from $1,500 - $9,500 depending on the program. Applicants are invited to tell their story in a personal statement on why they think they will contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in health care and why their communities will benefit.

How to apply

• Proceed to the application form here.
• Provide your personal details and contact information
• Share a personal statement between 800-2,000 words.
  • How can you make an impact in health care with this scholarship by completing the program? Tell us why you think undergoing continuing studies in the program of your interest will contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion in your health care community and how your organization, team, or colleagues will benefit.
• Optional: Include a link to a video, image, or multimedia file to support your statement.
• Complete applications are required two weeks before the start date. Scholarships are eligible for spring 2022 programs.
• Once you’ve applied, your application will be reviewed by an advisory board.
• You’ll be notified in advance of your program start date whether your application has been accepted or not.
• If you’ve been accepted, you will receive on how to proceed with registering for the program.
• If you have any questions, please contact scholarships@dhge.org.

By removing the financial burden of higher education, Centura Health and Walden University hope to help you—our incredible associates—live your mission, achieve your career aspirations, and build flourishing communities! We’re excited to continue our partnership to provide 30 scholarships—ranging from $5,500 to $15,000 each—to Centura Health associates who enroll in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral program and start classes between June 1 and Sept. 30, 2022 at Walden University.  

The scholarship application period begins March 1, 2022 and runs until April 30, 2022. With only 30 scholarships available ministry-wide, the application process will be competitive. Only Centura associates newly accepted and enrolled at Walden University will be eligible for these scholarships. All awards will be announced by the selection committee by May 31, 2022. We are encouraging all eligible and interested associates to apply, including those from diverse backgrounds, veterans and disabled associates.

Click here to check the eligibility requirements, find out more about Walden programs, and apply!

You can also register for one of our virtual Q &A sessions here to learn more about this incredible opportunity.

This partnership is powered by philanthropy and would not be possible without the generosity of Walden University through the Centura Health foundations. For questions, please email foundationscholarships@centura.org.

Key takeaways Applications are now open for 30 Walden University scholarships available to our associates. Explore program details and apply at WaldenU.edu/CenturaHealth-Scholars. 3 Easy Steps: March 1-April 30:  Apply for admission to Walden University. March 1- April 30: Apply for scholarship. Month of May:  Selection Committee awards 30 scholarships! To learn more, register for one of our virtual Q&A sessions here.

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!

Feb. 28- March 4: Environment of Care This week’s webinar will focus on Environment of Care. Click here for more information about how to join this Breakfast Briefing.

All recorded Breakfast Briefings will remain available through Aug. 26, 2022. Registered users may access the webinars here: https://jcr.skyprepapp.com/course_items/show/520676?course_id=90122

If you are signing in for the first time, please follow this self-registration link to register: https://jcr.skyprepapp.com/users/enroll_to_learning_path?user_group_id=41363&show_fields=Company

You will need the following information to register:

• First name
• Last name
• Centura email
• Subscribe Key: WEB21HAPBB
• Organization: Centura