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| Carleisa McGhee |
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Josie Stalzer |
| The Environmental Services department will implement a new turn-down service for inpatient guests beginning in January. Two representatives from the department will round all of the floors, check patient rooms for cleanliness and help address any other needs patients and their visitors may have. As part of this service, we will also be freshening up the ICU waiting rooms and working to ensure the comfort of those visitors. Carleisa McGhee and Josie Stalzer will initiate this new AllenCare service. |
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100 Great Iowa Nurses Nominations Ends Next Week
Nominate at www.greatnurses.org. Nominations must be submitted by December 30, 2011.
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Flu Season
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Did you know that people with the flu can spread it to others up to SIX feet away?
Most experts think that flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. A person may also get the flu by touching a surface or object that has influenza on it and then touching their own mouth or nose. So, remember to wash your hands often and keep your hands away from your face!
Influenza is Very Contagious!
Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day BEFORE symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days AFTER becoming sick. Children may pass the virus for longer than 7 days. Symptoms start 1 to 4 days after the virus enters the body. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Some persons can be infected with influenza, but have no symptoms. During this time, those persons may still spread the virus to others.
What is the best way to prevent yourself from getting sick and spreading it to others?
1- Get your influenza vaccination
2- Cover your cough
3- Use proper hand hygiene
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR GETTING YOUR INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS!
REMEMBER: THE MINIMUM EXPECTATION IS THAT EVERYONE SANITIZE THEIR HANDS WHEN ENTERING AND LEAVING A PATIENT ROOM. EVERY PATIENT…EVERY TIME…
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Partners in Education Is Asking For A Little Christmas Cheer
Low income families at Carver Middle School are looking for donations of both youth and adult size plain white t-shirts and black athletic shorts for gym class. Several families are not able to afford them for their children. The need is for both girls and boys black athletic shorts and white Hanes t-shirt. These items can be purchased in any discount store such as Walmart, K-Mart, Target, etc.
If you are looking for a way to help another family at Christmas time, this is a perfect and low-cost option. Please deliver any purchases to the Allen Foundation office. |
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Wee Care Tree
Allen Associates love our littlest patients. We are excited to introduce the WEE CARE TREE again this holiday season!
A tree will be located outside of the Allen Gift Shop. Stop by and purchase a plush animal to donate to our tree. You will receive a 25% discount by purchasing your stuffed animal from the Allen Gift Shop! Donations will be accepted through Dec 22nd. After that date, donations will be delivered to the children who are in the hospital during Christmas week.
Let’s share the holiday spirit and put smiles on all the children’s faces this year!
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Christmas Open House!
Tuesday, Dec 20th
9 am – 6 pm
Treats and hot cider will be served!
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The Greater Cedar Valley
Needs Thousands of Votes
Right Now!
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Your Blue Zone pledge improves the Cedar Valley's chance of being selected to become a Blue Zone Community and eligible to share $25 million for health and wellness projects in the Cedar Valley. This is a contest and lots of places in Iowa are competing and gathering pledges. If we don't get enough, we cannot win! We need thousands of people to do this and each person getting this needs to take the pledge for themselves, then forward to family, friends, club friends and co-workers. We need people to be a part of it! Life will be better! It's an easy way to get resources in the community for real quality of health - the ultimate amenity!
The Cedar Valley's enthusiasm, shown by the number of residents that pledge to participate, will influence our chances for the $25 million!
With your pledge, it can be ours! Click here to complete the Blue Zone Personal Pledge toward living a longer, healthier and happier life. It only takes a minute and could change The Cedar Valley immeasurably!
What is a Blue Zone Project Community?
There are places in the world where people live healthy, happy lives well into their nineties or even 100s. Dubbed “Blue Zones” by National Geographic researcher Dan Buettner, these longevity hotspots share nine lifestyle habits - Power 9™ - responsible for their remarkable results.
About 75% of how long we live - and our chances of suffering from a heart attack, diabetes and certain cancers - is determined by our behaviors. By adopting Power 9™, we can transform our well-being and increase our longevity.
Blue Zone Project Scoreboard
Click here to see how our community compares to others in the state. We need to improve our score. Let this be a challenge to everyone! Please forward this email to your family, friends and co-workers!
Contact Information
Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber
Sue Hansen
Admin. Mgr. Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber
shansen@CedarValleyAlliance.com
319-232-1156
City of Cedar Falls
Mayor Crews
joncrews@cedarfalls.com
319-268-5119
City of Waterloo
Suzy Schares
Mayor Buck Clark's appointed chair
suzy.schares@waterloo-ia.org
319-291-4522 #3008
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Movie Saturday
January 14 at Crossroads Theater only! Doors open at 7:45 a.m. and movies start at 8:30 am. Cost is $2.50 for regular shows and $5.50 for 3D movies. Bring correct change and ID badge for admission. No more than six tickets per associate.
Associates can contact Kristin Wentworth at 235-3760 with any questions.
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Holiday Hours for Allen Departments
Occupational Health
Friday, December 23: Closing at Noon
Monday, December 26: Closed
Friday, December 31: Closing at Noon
Monday, January 2: Closed
Allen OB/GYN Waterloo & Cedar Falls:
Friday, December 23: Closing at noon
Monday, December 26: Closed
Monday. January 2: Closed
Finance, Patient Accounting and Cashier Window
December 26: Closed
January 2: Closed
Pain Clinic:
December 23: Close at noon
December 26: Closed
December 30: Closed at noon
Allen EAP and Addictions Hours
December 23: Close at noon
December 26: Closed
December 30: Closed at noon
January 2: Closed
Addictions on-call staff available from 8:00am – 4:00pm on holidays and weekends.
Sterile Processing
7:00 am - 3:30pm and on call rest of the hours on the holidays.
Spiritual Care
Chaplain coverage by pager December 24th & 25th. Please dial 1311 to reach a chaplain these days.
Gift Shop
December 25 & 26: Gift Shop Closed
Allen Gift Shop cllosed for inventory January 1, 2 and 3
Volunteer Services:
December 26: Closed - there will be NO VOLUNTEERS in the building this day.
Allen Clinic Pharmacy
December 26: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
January 2: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open all other M-F 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Professional Development and The Learning Center
December 26: Closed and Monday
January 2: Closed
Allen College
December 23: Closed at noon
December 26: Closed
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No Grandparents to Buy For?
Would you like to help a senior who might spend the holidays alone and with no family? Stop at the west end of College Square Mall and upper level of Crossroads Mall. Select a paper ornament from the tree and see a wish from a needy senior. After purchasing, return unwrapped gift to the box located beside the trees. It is that easy to help a senior who is asking for such small items this Christmas. You can make a difference in someone's life and show you care!
For more information, email candy.diercks@hgominstead.com |
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Human Resources Information
NOTICE: Important information regarding your 2011 Health Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans and Claims. Click here to read article.
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Allen College Alumni & Friends at
Monty Python’s Spamalot!
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
2 pm Matinee
Reception hosted by Allen College immediately following Performance
$45.30 per person/face value of ticket
Call or email Dina at 319.226.200 dowdendk@ihs.org
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