ISSUE 02 VOLUME 10 MedWestPress an employee & physician centered publication of medical west INSIDE THIS ISSUE SCALE BACK ALABAMA PAGE 2 EVENTS CALENDAR PAGE 3 HEALTHY RECIPE PAGE 4 MEET YOUR COWORKER PAGE 5 WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES PAGE 6 A LETTER FROM KEITH PENNINGTON It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Sean Tinney, Medical West Chief Operating Officer, has decided to pursue a new career path. It is always sad to lose a dedicated, hardworking member of your team, but for some time, Sean has been interested in running his own business. A recent opportunity in the Birmingham area has lead him to the decision that this is the right time to make a change. Since joining Medical West as Chief Operating Officer in August of 2013, Sean has contributed a lot to the successes of our organization. We acknowledge his efforts and thank him for his commitment and dedication, and wish him well in this new endeavor. Please join me in thanking Sean for all that he has done for Medical West, our employees and our patients. He will be greatly missed by all. All the best, Keith Pennington CEO
EMPLOYEE NEWS EVENTS CALENDAR SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS new year. new you. Join the State of Alabama and lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. Receive 15 HealthPoints 4 easy steps. 2 team members. 10 pounds. 10 weeks. 1. Form a team of 2 people. (No more, no less to qualify for team prizes.) 2. Weigh-in at one of the scheduled initial weigh-in dates/times. 3. Get weekly health tips, eat right, exercise, and participate in weekly weigh-ins. 4. Weigh out at the end and celebrate your success! did we mention prizes? medical west prizes team prizes $150 per team member for the team that loses the highest percentage of weight $100 per team member for the team that loses the second highest percentage of weight Download the new Scale Back individual prizes Weekly giveaways for all weigh-in app to keep yourself on track! participants Weekly drawing prize for participants who lost 1+ pound since the last weigh-in $150 for the individual that loses the highest percentage of weight. for State prizes visit www.scalebackalabama.com weigh-in dates & times Tuesday, January 22 & Thursday, January 24 7 am - 11 am & 1pm - 5 pm in the Cafeteria (Level C) 2
EMPLOYEE NEWS EVENTS CALENDAR SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS JANUARY 2019 S U N D AY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S AT U R D AY 1 2 3 4 5 Frutta Bowls 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Nothing Bundt Cakes Community Prayer Breakfast 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Book Sale Book Sale Frutta Bowls 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Anesthesia Week Scale Back Weigh-In Scale Back Weigh-In 27 28 29 30 Frutta Bowls January Birthday Breakfast 31 Department Weeks Hospital Events Employee Events 3
NEWS A GUIDE FOR A HEALTHY YOU YOUR HEALTH CHEESY BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOATS WITH GRILLED CHICKEN Roasted spaghetti squash topped with marinara sauce, grilled chicken, melted mozzarella and some fresh basil! It s Amore! INGREDIENTS: 2 small/medium ripe spaghetti squash salt and fresh pepper, to taste 4 thin chicken cutlets, about 3oz each pinch of garlic powder ¼ tsp oregano 2 cups marinara sauce, warm 1 cup part skim shredded mozzarella DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast about an hour or until the skin gives easily under pressure and the inside is tender. If you prefer the microwave, cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and fibers and place on a microwave safe dish and cover. Microwave 8-9 minutes. Meanwhile, while the squash is roasting, season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Heat a grill pan (or a George formal grill) over mediumhigh heat, when hot grill chicken on both sides until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside on a dish. Remove the spaghetti squash from the oven or microwave and carefully fluff the spaghetti-like strands on each half with a fork, leaving the squash in the shell. Season with salt and pepper, then spoon about 1/4 cup marinara in each boat. Slice the chicken on the diagonal and place each piece on top of each squash half. Top the chicken with 1/4 cup each of remaining marinara sauce, then top with cheese and place back into the hot oven and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is hot, about 12 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with parmesan cheese on the side if desired. source: http://skinnytaste.com 4
YOUR FAMILY MEET YOUR CO-WORKER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH BIRTHDAYS PAT ON THE BACKS MEET YOUR CO-WORKER LAURA CARROLL, 3E Laura Carroll works on 3 East as a Registered Nurse and has been with Medical West for nine years. Laura is from Brookwood, AL and received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Shelton State. Fun Facts About Laura Carroll: 1. I have 4 adorable children. 2. All my children s names start with a B. (Baylee, Ben, Brooks and Brodie.) 3. My six-year-old had a heart transplant. He s my hero! 4. I absolutely LOVE pizza! 5. Halloween is my favorite holiday. 6. My favorite vacation spot is the beach. 7. I love hunting and fishing with my husband. 8. I absolutely adore my co-workers. 9. Baseball is my favorite sport. 10. I love being a nurse. 5
YOUR FAMILY MEET YOUR CO-WORKER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH BIRTHDAYS PAT ON THE BACKS Medical West Welcomes the Newest Members of Our Family! Ashley Goff, Rehab Ashley will be working in Rehab as a Physical Therapist. She is from Hoover and is married with two children. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys reading, traveling, shopping and water skiing. Riley East, Clinic Services Riley will be working in Clinic Services as a Medical Office Assistant. She is from McCalla and has a long-term boyfriend named Vince. In her spare time, Ashley loves reading and singing. Rodarius Savage, E/S Rodarius will be working in Environmental Services as a Floor Tech. Rodarius is from Birmingham and loves to read. Amber Engelmann, ICU Amber will be working in the ICU as an RN. She is from Springville and has a five-month-old baby girl. Cindy Johnson, FED Cindy will be working in the FED as a housekeeper. She is from Bessemer and is very excited to be joining the Medical West team. Kathleen Drew, Case Management Kathleen will be working in Case Management as an RN Case Manager. She is from Farmington, MO and is married with two children, two grandsons, and a dog. In her spare time, she loves bike riding and singing. Donald Tucker, I/S Donald will be working in I/S as a Telecommunications Tech. He is from Oneonta and is married with three children and a grandson. In his spare time, Donald loves fishing and riding motorcycles. Markeith Talley, E/S Markeith will be working in E/S as a Floor Tech. He is from Bessemer and, in his spare time, enjoys watching sports. Chris Shelby, E/S Chris will be working in E/S as a Floor Tech. Chris is from Birmingham and is excited to be joining the Medical West team. Emmanuel Egemonu, FED Emmanuel will be working in the FED as a Housekeeper. He is from Hoover and, in his spare time, loves watching sports. (continued on next page) 6
YOUR FAMILY MEET YOUR CO-WORKER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH BIRTHDAYS PAT ON THE BACKS (continued from previous page) Kristi Richardson, ICU Kristi will be working in the ICU as an RN. She is from Meridian, MS and in her spare time, likes to play video games and hang out with her poodle. Cristi Rhodes, FED Cristi will be working in the FED as an RN. She is from Montgomery and is married with five kids. In her spare time, Cristi loves to garden. Kylie Billups, Rehab Kylie will be working in Rehab as a Physical Therapist. She is from New Orleans and is married with a dog named Fritz. In her spare time, Kylie likes to travel. Kelly Mann, Imaging Kelly will be working in Imaging as an Ultrasound Tech. She is from Tuscaloosa and has been married for thirteen years. In her spare time, Kelly loves spending time with her daughter and watching football. Sharon Elam, Imaging Sharon will be working in Imaging as a Neurodiagnostic Tech. She is from Lebanon, OH and in her spare time loves listening to music, reading, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Daphne Nelson, Patient Access Daphne will be working in Patient Access as a Patient Access Rep. She is from Birmingham and in her spare times loves watching movies, reading, and spending time with her family. Stay connected, follow Medical West on social media! Medical West Hospital medicalwesthospital Thanks for reading this issue of Med West Press! If you have a Pat on the Back or a special feature you would like to see in our next issue, please email it to caroline.dahlen@uabmw.org.