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New kidney function testing equation recommended by Kidney Foundation and Society of Nephrology improves health equity for Black/African American patients
On Feb. 28, we will begin using the 2021 Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation when calculating estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) to assess kidney function. This new equation replaces the prior version which used race as a factor in calculation and perpetuated racial biases. As we close out Black History Month, we are proud to be part of this positive action when it comes to the management of kidney disease for our Black/African American patients.
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Too much stress might break your heart
February is American Heart Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease prevention. Read on to learn how extreme emotional or physical stress can affect your heart health, as well as the support available to you and your family to help manage stress.
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Our GHI impact: Step in a New Direction Program, Rwanda
Global Health Initiative’s (GHI) Step in a New Direction Program is focused on strengthening orthopedic surgery services at our partner hospital in Rwanda. With help from a recent incredible $1M endowment, GHI will continue to provide corrective surgeries for children suffering from clubfoot.
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Avista nurse who lost home receives financial help from community
Denver7 surprised Kim Christensen, a nurse at Avista Adventist Hospital, with a significant gift thanks to donations from our community. Check out the story and watch Kim’s reaction.
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Other News
30 Walden University scholarships available
We are excited to announce our continued partnership with Walden University. Together, we are investing in health care through education by providing 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 at Walden University.
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Reminders about how to access your tax forms
With the tax deadline just two months away, please take a moment to review the information below about how you can access your W-2 and 1095-C.
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Dates to Know
 
 
February:
Black History Month
American Heart Month

The Joint Commission Breakfast Briefings:March 1
Livestream event with Peter D. Banko

March 4-8
Focus on Action: Virtual Nursing Town Halls
Breakfast Briefings
 
Rights & Responsibilities, Transplant Safety and Waived Testing: Are you survey-ready?
 
 
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: Rights & Responsibilities, Transplant Safety and Waived Testing.


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