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Editor: Judy Conkling, 268-6855 E-mail: Judy_Conkling@via-christi.org
Fax: 264-4412
St.
Gianna Catholic Health Academy students in their
classroom.
A
survey of its recent graduates confirms that Via Christi-based St. Gianna Catholic Health Academy was "very
influential" in helping them decide to pursue a
health-related career. Program director and teacher
Not
surprisingly, 81 percent of the students surveyed expressed an interest in
healthcare careers before enrollment. At the end of the semester that figure
increased to 91 per-cent.
But
Clarke discovered the program greatly increased the degree of interest
expressed by students. Just over one-third described themselves
as "very interested" in a healthcare career at the start of the
semester. By the end, that percentage nearly doubled, to 61 percent.
Overall,
96 percent of academy grads now say they will pursue a healthcare career,
compared to 60 percent at the start of the semester.
"That,
of course, has always been our goal, to encourage young people to choose
healthcare careers," Clarke said. "So it's especially gratifying to
know we're hitting the mark we set for ourselves."
The
program provides far more than an introduction to the wide variety of careers
available in healthcare, said Clarke.
"Students
become more dedicated and enthusiastic about their studies when they understand
that their classes are designed to help them reach a career goal," she
said. "This program helps them see that."
They
also benefit from seeing how professionals use skills such as teamwork,
critical thinking and problem solving in the work world.
"Those
are the sorts of things you just can't learn in a book," Clarke added.
The
partnership with
Students
also were almost twice as likely to consider working for Via-Christi after
their academy experience as before. "There's amazing potential when an
educational system and a corporate organization come together like this,"
Clarke said. "It gives students the best possible learning experience and
prepares them for what is to come once they are out of school."
...
About St. Gianna Catholic Health Academy
This
innovative program was launched in January 2002 as the
Last year
it was renamed for St. Gianna Beretta Molla, an Italian physician who viewed her profession as a
mission of selfless giving.
The
semester-long academy is open to students of
Students
interested in joining the academy should contact their school guidance
counselor.
Renovations
continue at Medical Center
Continuing
upgrades of staff and public areas are planned in the next few months on both
the St. Francis and
First
in line is an upgrade of the St. Joseph Campus main floor corridor from the
staff entrance on the east to the Emergency Department. That work is expected
to begin in mid to late September and include new flooring, wall covering and
ceiling materials.
On St.
Joseph Campus 5 Center, the nurses station, waiting
room and corridor leading to the elevator will be upgraded in early fall.
Renovations of patient rooms on the fifth floor are completed.
Another
fall project is a floor-to-ceiling upgrade of St. Francis Campus 5SE, part of
the continuing renovations of
St.
Joseph Inn is tops with its guests
St. Joseph Inn staff,
from left, Patty Cooke, Mike Meier (Guest Lodging leader), Sue Muhlenbruch, Eugene Housdon,
Arlene Flores and Jo Riley.
Members
of the St. Joseph Inn staff earned a perfect overall score of 5 in its
April-to-June Guest Satisfaction Survey.
The inn
conducts its own survey each quarter, independent of the Jackson Organization
surveys of Patient Satisfaction conducted for the
Guests
of the facility rate staff courtesy and accessibility, kitchen and laundry
accommodations, cleanliness, and transportation to and from the
St.
Joseph Inn, located on the St. Joseph West Campus, provides lodging on an
ability-to-pay basis for out-of-town families of hospitalized patients. For
more information about the inn, call Lodging Services at 261-8300.
Thanks,
Riverside staff!
Brad
Colburn, right, a certified surgical scrub technician, is greeted by Sister
Anne Dolores LaPlante, vice president of Mission
Services, left, and Val Gleason, vice president of Patient Services - Riverside
Campus, at a recent Appreciation Tea for Riverside nursing and allied health
staff.
Staff
Appreciation Tea held at Riverside
Via
Christi Riverside Medical Center
Throughout
the 2003-2004 academic year these employees have been busy mentoring, precepting and instructing more than 200 potential
colleagues from area universities, colleges and high schools, said Debbie
Kennedy, leader, Nursing Professional Development and Education for Via Christi
Riverside.
"These
health care professionals are committed to modeling exemplary, caring
behaviors, and demonstrate that healing environments can be developed by simply
being present with the patient and their families," she said. "They
are living examples of the hospital's mission."
Along
with the reception, the employees each received a specially designed pin as an
expression of gratitude for their service.
Via
Christi Teen Volunteers return to school
More
than 150 teens have completed their volunteer commitments at Via Christi and
headed back to school.
Teens
actively volunteered at locations in the community including the St. Francis,
Teens
interested in being a Via Christi volunteer should call Volunteer Services at
268-5172. Applications for the school year program are accepted from September
through April, and for the summer program starting in March or April.
Scholarship
winners named
More
than $15,000 in Via Christi scholarships has been awarded to eligible
recipients for the 2004-2005 academic year.
The Lifework
Scholarship was established in the fall 1989 as an endowment by the Via
Christi Auxiliary. Other scholarships established as endowments are the Alexine Larson and various other Nursing
Scholarships.
Interest
from these endowments funds annual scholarships for Via Christi Regional
Medical Center employees who continue their professional education. The
application deadline for 2005-2006 academic year scholarships is
Via
Christi teen volunteers also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships
endowed by the Via Christi Auxiliary. Three $1,000 scholarships are available
each year to graduating seniors who are current volunteers and have completed
250 hours of service.
The
Riverside Auxiliary offers a $500 scholarship to a qualified high school
senior.
2004-2005
academic year scholarship winners
Nursing/Alexine Larson Scholarship
Carolyn
Jones Alisa Klick-Davis Sheila Kocher
Christian
Taylor Shirley Breth Teresa Burns
Lisa
Barnes Mary Creasser Jacqueline Cole-Blasi
Morghan Chambers Sara Friesen
Jeanne
Henson
Lifework
Scholarship
Gayla Large Amy Mitchel
Tanya S. Merritt
Sandra Ott Nikki Pence Dana Paxson
Cassandra
Presley Stephanie Ricke Cindy Roeder
Kelly
Rowland Sherry Sandberg Nordilla Teter
Jenni Thimesch Laurie
Vickery Connie J. Wilson
Yolando Wilcoxson
Loretta Williams Kimberly K. Ware
Emily
R. Walston Hai-Ngoc Ho Bismil Ahmad
Kenny Bornholdt Pamela K. Barrientos
Alfred
J. Barrientos Lizzie Bishop Gretchen Blake
Denisa Clark Jessica Davis Sherri Debbrecht
Terri
L. Devore Michele Erickson Jude Eustache
Chandra
Espinoza Rebecca Espinosa
Debra
Golden Shane Gorges Connie Gallardo
Rev Strother Gross Lindsay Holman Dianna Harris
Jocelyn
Hillsdale Tandra Hessman Rebekah S. Heath
Via
Christi Auxiliary Teen Volunteer Scholarship
Tina
Hoang Linda Phan Amanda White
Riverside
Auxiliary Scholarship
Sara
Putnam
Did you
know ...
Aug. 23
is National Health Unit Coordinator Day. Take a minute to say
"thanks" to our HUCs for all they do!
Certified
Angus cookouts, Aug. 18-19
Via Christi
Nutrition Services will serve outdoor-grilled Certified Angus steaks and
burgers at two special campus cookouts this week:
· 11 a.m to
Outside the MRI Center, VCSF
· 11 a.m.
to
Down Under Moat, VCSJ
An 8-ounce Certified Angus Beef steak meal is just $5.50. A
thick and juicy Certified Angus Beef burger meal is $4. Meals include baked
beans and potato salad. Bottles of Coca-Cola products also are available for $1
each.
To
purchase a meal, pay cashiers by cash, check or slide-a-badge at the Down Under
Café or Garden Market. Bring the receipt or meal ticket to servers outside to
claim a meal. On the St. Francis Campus, meals may be purchased outdoors at the
barbecue by cash or check, but not slide-a-badge.
Note:
Because of the outstanding value of these meals, no additional employee
discount will be offered.
With
each meal purchase, enter a drawing for a free barbecue grill from Certified
Angus Beef producers!
NSC
Defensive Driving Course
Become
a better driver by learning ways to prevent collisions and develop an attitude
of mutual understanding, courtesy and cooperation on the road. And here's a
bonus: With completion of this eight-hour course, you may be eligible for auto
insurance discounts. Contact your insurance agent for details. Instructor:
Steve Rust, safety coordinator, certified instructor, Kansas Turnpike
Authority. Class meets twice, cost: $20, payable at the first class (covers
course materials and a donation to purchase child safety seats). Location:
Via Christi-Riverside, 2622 W. Central, McGraw Auditorium. Dates and
times: Sept. 14 & 16,
To
register, call Health Connection at 689-5700.
Did you
know…
Your
Cornerstone
Lord,
keep Your grace in my heart. Live in me so that Your grace be mine. Make it that I may bear every day some
flowers and new fruit.
— St. Gianna Beretta Molla
Condolence
To: Nora
Abraham, VCSJ Women's Health, on the death of her mother, Nora Stewart,
July 28.
Thanks!
The
Respiratory Care department would like to thank everyone who gave so generously
at the ice cream socials July 30 to raise money for former employee Gary
Reynolds. More than $900 was raised to help
— Brenda Olmstead, Respiratory Care
Coming up
Monday
- Great West Retirement Services seminar, "Approaching
Retirement," for those approximately 10 years from retirement. St. Francis Campus 9 a.m. and
Wednesday
- Breakfast Goodie
Aug. 22
- TenderHearts Memorial Service for families
of recently deceased children,
Aug. 23
- Great West Retirement Services seminar, "Approaching
Retirement," for those approximately 10 years from retirement.
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you
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