Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Gets Roof Top Garden

1. Candy Apple Sale for Giving Tree Bake Sale Keeping the OSF Family Connected
Friday, September 24 Friday, October 15 Deadlines
The deadline for the next issue, dated October 8,was
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. September 22. Upcoming deadlines include October 6 for September 24
Main Campus - Alcove Main Campus - Alcove the October 22 issue, October 20 for the November 5 issue
............................................. ............................................. and November 3 for the November 19 issue. Submissions
must be received by noon on the deadline dates.
Kid’s in the Kitchen Bake Sale Connections is distributed each payday. The deadline
generally is three Wednesdays before the distribution
Wednesday, September 29 Tuesday, October 19 date. However, that is subject to change. Any deadline
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. change will be announced in the newsletter prior
RiverPlex Main Campus - Alcove to the affected issue. Every effort will be made
to print materials received by the deadline. Due
............................................. ............................................. to space limitations, however, some submissions
Wii Raffle Ticket Sales Halloween Bake Sale may have to be held for a later issue.
benefitting Think First Wednesday, October 20 Connections is published by OSF Saint Francis
Tuesday, September 28 Medical Center, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL
Rooftop Garden to Become a Reality
6:00 a.m. - Noon 61637. The editor’s phone number is 655-2322.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Main Campus - Alcove OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is part of OSF
Main Campus - Alcove ............................................. HealthCare.
............................................. Peases Candy & Carmel Apple Sale President/CEO................................................Keith Steffen Gerald and Mary Lynn Flaherty are known to many in the Peoria area
Docs on Call (on WEEK-TV) October 21 & 22 Executive Director of
Strategic Communications...................................Amy Paul
because of his 43-year career with Caterpillar. Many may not be aware they
Monday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Photographers ...................................................Barb Lloyd are among those who know all too well what it means to have a child born
Topic: Emergency Medicine Main Campus - Alcove ...................................................................Linda Nicholson early. All three of their sons were born prematurely and required neonatal
............................................. ............................................. .....................................................................Alina Shannon
Editor .........................................................Kristen Johnson and pediatric specialty care. For this reason, the Flaherty’s have, as Jerry
Behavioral Health Services
Docs on Call (on WEEK-TV) puts it, “a soft spot” in their hearts for children in need and the organizations
October 4 - 8 “Jerry and Lynn Flaherty
Monday, October 25, 6:30 p.m. that care for them.
Main Campus - Alcove NICHE Seminar understand how important
Topic: Sleep Disorders
............................................. Wednesday, October 27
............................................. This soft spot led to their involvement with OSF Saint Francis Medical it is to create a healing
Blood Drive Bake Sale 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Center and Children’s Hospital of Illinois and their decision to donate
October 5 700 Auditorium, tickets required environment for anyone
Monday, October 25 $500,000, which will fund the Rooftop Garden outside the Pediatric Critical
700 Auditorium, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ............................................. Care Floor of the new Children’s Hospital building. The Rooftop Garden was
who has to be hospitalized,
Gerlach Lobby, 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Main Campus - Alcove Bake Sale in the original plans for the Milestone Project but was pulled due to the need especially children. The
............................................. ............................................. Wednesday, October 27 to spend funds elsewhere. rooftop garden outside the
National Case Management Week Bake Sale 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 4th floor of the new
October 10 - 16 Tuesday, October 26 Main Campus - Alcove Caterpillar is matching the Flaherty’s gift. The rooftop garden is expected to
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Children’s Hospital will be a
............................................. 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. be completed in the summer of 2011.
Cheer Competition (Employee Giving
very special area. The
Main Campus - Alcove Bake Sale
Campaign) Submission Deadline Thursday, October 28 Jerry Flaherty has served on various OSF advisory boards and is impressed Flaherty’s gift to make the
Friday, October 8 6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. by the “Sisters’ Mission and all the good they do in the community.” garden a reality is a dream
Public Relations Office Main Campus - Alcove come true for all of us at
............................................. ............................................. “Jerry and Lynn are such wonderful people who have done so many great Children’s Hospital
Domestic Violence Awareness Halloween Sale things for our community. This rooftop garden will be a blessing to so many
families and it typifies the generous compassion of the Flaherty’s to do
because we know what it
Tuesday, October 12 Friday, October 29
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. something that will benefit so many,” said Tom Hammerton, Vice President, will mean for our young
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Main Campus - Alcove Main Campus - Alcove OSF Saint Francis Medical Center & Children’s Hospital Foundation. patient’s and their families.”
............................................. - Paul Kramer
Employee Giving Campaign Tailgate
Tuesday, October 12
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
700 Auditorium
I’m SteppingUP
............................................. ...by volunteering twice a week at
Gift of Hope Children’s Hospital of Illinois. After
Wednesday, October 13 retiring last year with 40 years of
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. experience as a math teacher,
Main Campus - Alcove I’m happy to be able to continue Please attend the OSF Saint Francis Mission Awards Ceremony and Mass. Be a part of this OSF
............................................. teaching the kids here. It is especially tradition. Please join us Monday, October 4, at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Chapel. St. Francis Feast Day
gratifying because it provides a normalcy Mass to follow. Refreshments served after Mass.
Bake Sale to their hospital stay as well as helps
Thursday, October 14 them in their education.
7:00 a.m. - Noon
- Pam Baer, Volunteer “In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons
Main Campus - Alcove OUR MISSION: with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the gift of life.”

2. “Brighten a Child’s Life”
Holiday Greeting Card Campaign
– FOR SALE – 2005 Pioneer Fleetwood 30” trailer: 1 slide out,
Amish made solid oak dining room set awning, stove, frig, microwave, shower, bathroom,
includes: six captain chairs; pedestal table with two queen bed, bunk beds, stereo system, clean, good HOW TO ADVERTISE
leaves and adjustable height; and lighted china cabinet. shape. $13,000. Call 265-6125 or 265-6336.
Type or legibly print ads. Include your name, home and/or cell
Paid $5,000.00, asking $2,200.00. Negotiable. Call – FOR RENT – phone number and work extension (for office use). With few
Diane Schmitt at 309-826-6134. exceptions, only non-work numbers will be printed in the ad copy.
2 GE Smart Water interior refrigerator filter, 1 bedroom / 1 bath home: 10 min from hospital Ads may be placed in the following ways: Send them
Model # MSWF for GE and GE profile refrigerators. and Bradley; all rooms recently painted; very clean; via in-house mail to Marketplace, Public Relations; drop them off
It is a beautiful moment when a child realizes that there are those who are sick and less fortunate
and he/she is determined to make a difference. As in year’s past, the CEFCU Brighten a Child’s
“Our greatest Ordered by mistake. Retails for $35 each. Asking $35. LR, DR. stove; frig; washer & dryer furnished; fenced
back yard; and garage. Looking for mature, quiet
at the Public Relations office, located on the first floor of the Glen
Call 309-264-5855 Oak Building, across from the gift shop; fax them to 655-3272;
Life Holiday Greeting Card campaign is about HEALTHY children wanting to help even the national resource For Sale by Owner - split-level 3 bedroom
tenant for long-term rental to care for the home.
No smoking, no pets. $500.00/mo plus deposit.
or contact Patsy Butler at 655-2321 or by e-mail:
patsy.c.butler@osfhealthcare.org. Ads to be repeated must
smallest of patients at Children’s Hospital of Illinois. home; full, three/quarter, and half baths; in quiet
is the minds of Frontier Estates just three minutes from
474 Farmington Exit or Airport Rd Exit. 6013 W.
Call Dale at 256-0453.
Furnished room for rent in historic home
be resubmitted.
OSF Saint Francis offers Marketplace as a complimentary
Children’s Hospital of Illinois is proud to be the recipient of funds raised through this wonderful
collaboration of our local children and our long time community partner, CEFCU. our children.” Sioux Tr., Bartonville, IL 61607. Asking $143, 900.
Call 309 678-1824 for showing.
on Glen Oak: 2 blocks from OSF; private bath,
central air, wireless internet, cable, washer/dryer,
service to employees, volunteers and retirees. Printing the
ads does not constitute an endorsement of their content.
The holiday season will be upon us before we know it; now is the perfect time to select a holiday - Walt Disney Kenmore top loader washing machine: works
perfectly, only 8 years old, porcelain on steel basket,
dishwasher, off-street parking, storage in clean/dry
basement. No smoking/no pets. $525/month, bills
Persons considering contracting for services advertised here
are encouraged to check references beforehand.
greeting card to send to your friends and family. This simple gesture of spreading holiday cheer included. Call 309-679-0410.
white. Call Michelle at 676-7736.
will allow you to bring to life the designs of these talented students and bring cheer to patients 710 W. Moss Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom
Bach Omega Trumpet: $650 or best offer; great apartments: off street parking; laundry, no pets.
and their families. condition. The retail price was $1,800. This is a step-up
from a beginner trumpet. Call Steve or Dianne at 309-
444-8548 after 5:30 p.m.
$475 and $550. Call 208-8563.
St. Michael’s Mass
If you place your order by October 1, 2010, you can personalize your cards with your name. – S E RV I C E S –
2000 Plymouth Voyager Mini Van: well September 29, Noon in the Main Chapel
Please use this order form to purchase your holiday greeting cards. All proceeds will go directly to
maintained; new transmission; new fuel pump; new fuel Lawn Sprinkler Systems and Outdoor
Children’s Hospital of Illinois! Landscape Lighting: Installation of new systems
injectors; new radiator hoses; and new muffler. AC The Sisters of the Third
replaced last summer. Has cruise control, power and repair to existing systems. Many years of
experience. Contact Keith at Heartland Irrigation Inc. Order and the Pastoral
We hope that you will join Children’s Hospital of Illinois and CEFCU in spreading holiday windows, 150,000 miles. Asking $2800. Please leave
for a free estimate. 222-4593 or email to Care Staff will be offering
greetings throughout central Illinois! message at 335-9672. a special Mass to honor
heartland.irrigation@yahoo.com.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab our Security department,
4x4 LT: exterior color is black granite metallic; interior Home improvements/carpentry: 25 years of
2 color is ebony; mileage is 14,500. There are 23,000
miles left on 3yr/36,000 mile warranty. Asking price is
experience in construction/remodeling and home
repairs. Also specializing in custom woodworking:
area Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) personnel, 11
cabinets, fireplace surrounds, library/home office as well as active service
$33,750. Sticker price was $41,950. Kelly Blue Book
build-ins. Free estimates and 3D computer design men and women.
suggested retail is $38,875. Private party $35,575. Call
David at 453-8020 or email medic0715@gmail.com. plan provided for your project. No job is too large or
Pictures available upon request. too small. Call Richard at 309-208-7290.
St. Michael is the patron saint of law enforcement,
firefighters, EMS workers, and soldiers.
A
Shelby McLoda, Age 9
Message: May you have a
B
Matt Yoder, Age 12
Message: May your heart be
C
Brooks Bankord, Age 17
Message: Wishing you
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Celine Estes, Age 16
OCTOBER
peaceful holiday... One that is blessed with the true gifts of every happiness this MONTH-LONG OBSERVANCES WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES
filled with wonder and love. Christmas. Holiday Season & a Joyous Message: During this Season
of Celebration, we focus on Breast Cancer Awareness 3-10 Hearing Aid Awareness
Season’s Greetings! Happy Holidays! New Year!
those who have helped us Chiropractic 3-9 Mental Illness Awareness
make our business a success. Dental Hygiene 3-9 Midwifery
In this spirit, we would like to Domestic Violence Awareness 3-9 Nuclear Medicine
thank you for your continued
support and wish you... Eye Injury Prevention 4-10 Healthcare Food Service Workers
All the Joys of the Season!
Health Literacy 6-12 Physician Assistants
Healthy Lung 9-15 Pediatric Nurses
CORPORATE CARD Liver Awareness 10-16 Healthcare Security and Safety
Pre-order only, Medical Librarians 11-16 Dialysis Technician Recognition
not sold in stores. Medical Ultrasound Awareness 17-23 Healthcare Quality
D E Pharmacists 17-23 Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy
Physical Therapy 17-23 Infection Prevention
Megan Buttrum, Age 15 Katie Koch, Age 17
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Pregnancy 17-23 Kids Care
Message: Wishing you a Message: “Every generous act
season of Joy, Hope, & Love of giving, with every perfect gift, and Infant Loss Awareness 18-23 Medical Assistants
is from above, come down from Talk About Prescriptions 18-22 School Bus Safety
the Father of Light...” 24-30 Healthcare Facilities and Engineering
James 1:17 24-30 Pastoral Care
24-30 Respiratory Care

3. Flu Season is Coming.
Are YOU prepared?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone
six months and older should get a flu vaccine every year. OSF Saint
Francis Medical Center is following the CDC recommendation and
asking that every employee, every year receive the influenza vaccine.
Why You Should Get Vaccinated
!
• Influenza is the sixth leading cause of death in adults
in the United States. Complete and return this order form with your payment, or order by phone at (309) 566-5666. Each
package consists of 20 greeting cards of one design and 21 envelopes. Description No. of Packages Total
• Protect yourself. The 2010-2011 seasonal vaccine will protect
A. Snowman @ $10 $
against an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus. CARD IMPRINTING:
B. Tree @ $10 $
• Protect your patients. Healthcare workers can show no flu symptoms Yes, I would like card imprinting. 1-4 pkgs. ($14.25 each) 5-10 pkgs. ($12 each)
but still carry the virus, then unknowingly infect patients, family members, 11-20 pkgs. ($9 each) 21+ pkgs. (Call for bulk price.) C. Snow Scene @ $10 $
Symptoms of Flu:
and co-workers. Transmission of the influenza virus to patients by healthcare
This is how my name/company/department should appear on the cards: D. Poinsettia @ $10 $
providers is well documented. This risk of harm to patients by our healthcare
• fever* or feeling feverish/chills
workers far outweighs the risk of personal harm from the vaccine. E. Ornament @ $10 $
• cough
• sore throat ENVELOPE IMPRINTING: F. Corporate @ $10 $
Participation Required By OSF Saint Francis Employees and Volunteers • runny or stuffy nose Subtotal $
• muscle or body aches Yes, I would like envelope imprinting (on back flap) for $12 per package.
OSF Saint Francis is mandating 100% participation in the influenza campaign. This is how the information should appear on the envelopes: Card Imprinting $
• headaches
This means all employees must complete a gold consent form, either by • fatigue (very tired) Envelope Imprinting $
10 receiving the vaccine or declining. All signed consent forms need to be returned
to the Occupational Health department for tracking purposes. Consent forms
• Some people may have vomiting
and diarrhea, though this is more
Shipping & Handling $ 7.50 3
will be collected at our flu shot clinics, at the Occupational Health Building, Imprint orders must be received on or before October 1, and will be mailed to you by October 15.
common in children than adults. If you would like your logo imprinted, include camera-ready art with your order. (Art from a business card is
Total $
and through in-house mail. not acceptable.)
*It’s important to note that not Beginning on October 15, please visit any CEFCU Member Center to make your purchase, or visit any local
Occupational Health Flu Shot Clinics everyone with flu will have a fever. merchant listed on this flyer after November 5.
Flu Shot Clinics are being organized based on the vaccine availability.
SHIP TO:
They will be located at: Name
• Main campus ECU family waiting area/Gerlach Building Address
• Mobile Cart (rounding on Main campus departments) City State ZIP Telephone ( ) -
• Off campus sites PAYMENT METHOD:
• The Glen Oak and Randolph Occupational Health offices Enclose your personal check, money order, or charge card information as indicated below. (Please do not send cash.)
Check (Make payable to: Children’s Hospital of Illinois) Visa MasterCard
Flu shot clinics are subject to change based on vaccine availability, please check the Occupational Health portal for Money Order Card Expiration Date
up-to-date information regarding clinic times and locations.
Card Account Number
Please mail this form and your check to:
Procedures if You Have the Flu Holiday Greeting Cards, c/o Children’s Hospital of Illinois, Signature
530 N.E. Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637
• Employees who have flu symptoms should stay home and not report to work.
• Call your department. Thank You For Helping The Kids!
• Call the OSF Call Center at 888-6-ASK OSF to report flu symptoms. This process allows OSF Saint Francis to monitor
real-time development of communicable disease epidemics within the Medical Center. It proved beneficial in tracking
increases of the pandemic and identifying potential staffing needs during the 2009-2010 H1N1 season.

4. You Can Do It, Too!
By Pam Lichtenstein, OSF ChooseHealth Exercise Specialist, and Jerrie Whitcomb, RN, 1700
The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and
the administration and staff of OSF Saint Francis Jerrie Whitcomb agreed to share her story, a journey of self-care that began
Medical Center extend their sympathy to: in January, because she knows she’s just like everyone else - struggles with
weight, knows it, but wasn’t motivated to do anything about it.
Darian Giles, Gift Shop Assistant, Children
Hospital Gift Shop, on the death of his “It all started with that darn wellness profile…
grandfather and I only did it to get other co-workers to do it!”
said Jerrie Whitcomb, RN 1700.
Rick Smith, Coordinator, Cardiac Rehab,
on the death of his mother
A Story of Compassion at The wellness staff “nagged” me that my fasting blood sugar was too high - around 160 -
Ashley Simper, Clinical Dietitian, Dietary, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and that I should get it checked out by my doctor. Since there is a history of diabetes in
on the death of her grandmother my family, I relented. My hemoglobin A1c was elevated to 7.4. Hemoglobin testing indicates
“Sing to the Lord a new song; announce his salvation the amount of sugar in the blood and levels between 4-6 are considered healthy. My doctor
Lori Wood, RN, Surgery Preadmission Center, day after day.” Psalm 96:2 started me on medicine, had me check my blood sugar two times a day, and encouraged
on the death of her stepfather me to change some of my poor habits.
On a recent day, I was paged to return to the intensive care unit
Leah Goforth, RN, Surgery Preadmission where I worked. One of our patients had taken a turn for the Here’s the plan I followed:
Center, on the death of her grandfather worse and was dying. I had visited with this gentleman’s family • Watched what I ate and how much
earlier in the day and they had returned home that afternoon.
• Did pre-packaged meals for the first 1-2 weeks. I didn’t like eating pre-packaged meals because I love food and
Lynn Bannon, Coordinator Retinal Clinic, They lived more than an hour from the hospital.
wanted to enjoy what I ate
Eye Center, on the death of her father
As I walked into the room I recognized four of our nurses • Started eating more fruits, veggies, and salad. I was careful about the amount of salad dressing but I never ate “fat free”
4 Patricia Waldschmidt, RN, Stroke Clinic, surrounding his bed. There was also a woman I didn’t recognize since I wanted my preferred flavor and knew that any changes had to be realistic for true lifestyle change.
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on the death of her grandmother who I thought might be family. The nurses were holding his hand
and talking to the patient. I introduced myself to the woman on Maintaining motivation
Kimberly Donaldson, Sleep Disorder Clerk, the other side of the bed and she told me she was the wife of the My motivation to stick with these healthy changes? I didn’t want to go on insulin! When I think back, I remember I had been
on the death of her grandmother patient from the next bed. She just didn’t want this man to be noticing numbness in my right foot but, of course, I blamed it on my shoes. Did I do anything about it at the time? No! However,
alone when he died. by following this plan, I’ve been able to get my blood sugar below 130.
Cheryl Kern, Surgery Clerk, Surgery Support Now, it’s surprising but nice to get compliments on my progress which I don’t always see. While the compliments feel good,
I went to the head of his bed and spoke a prayer into his ear.
Services, on the death of her mother I’ve also learned to be careful because they put me into an “I’m ok” mind frame and then I’m tempted to slack off with my healthy
The nurse at the foot of the bed began singing a hymn and
another nurse joined in. The patient’s wife from next door said habits. I’ve had to acknowledge where I’m at and why. Truthful comments from my brother about my old habits and state of
“I’m so glad my family member is here in this hospital with this health have helped me to be real. I can’t wait to see his reaction to where I am now! He doesn’t have to worry about me but can
Correction from September 10 Connections:
kind of people caring for him”. be proud of me instead.
Joel Gray, Pastoral Care Staff, Chaplaincy Lessons learned
Services, on the loss of his father and Shortly after that the patient died. He was surrounded by a loving
grandfather-in-law community of caregivers as he left this life and entered paradise. I’ve learned that my old “favorite” food - fried channel catfish - tastes good, but not as good as I feel now. It’s nice to not “have
I was genuinely moved by the outpouring of love for this patient. to” have it. In the past, I never knew what it felt like to be hungry. I’m an emotional eater and ate all the time. I’ve discovered that
We are truly blessed at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center to it actually feels good to be hungry.
NOTE: Notification of the death of a member have employees who live our Mission and exhibit this kind of
of an employee's immediate family should be compassion and love every day. And our families are grateful for I realize that in order to stick with this healthy lifestyle, I need support. I’ve lost weight before but I couldn’t maintain it.
made to Sharon Dyer, Organizational all of you too. I developed an unhealthy obsession about food and ultimately gained all the weight back. I don’t want to do either again!
Development, 655-7676. So, I’ve signed up for OSF‘s 14 week LEARN program because I realize I need the accountability. I also know I need to
By Teresa Heinz, NACC, BCC exercise so I have joined the RiverPlex too.
Pastoral Care
“The time of my departure If I can do it, so can you
is at hand,” wrote Paul. I used to struggle just walking in from the parking deck to my floor and it wasn’t until I heard someone else huffing and puffing
“I have fought the good fight, behind me that I realized – I wasn’t doing that anymore! That progress is encouraging! After nine months on this journey, my
I have finished the race, hemoglobin A1c is now 6.2, I’ve gone off of 2 blood pressure meds, and I’ve lost 46 pounds. I hope my story encourages you to do
something for yourself. Maybe you have felt like me - I used to be resigned that I wouldn’t be able to change. But just get started…
I have kept the faith.” you don’t have to wait until you’re diabetic or have a heart attack to change. If I can do it, so can you. Life can be better! Please
- 2 Timothy 4:, 6-7 realize, you’re important too.

5. Retirement Retreat and Refresh
Celebrations Stroke Camp Register for classes in HealthStream.
Cost: Non SFMC employee $50.00 per participant
The Illinois Neurological Institute (INI) sponsored a
weekend retreat at Camp Menno Haven in Tiskilwa, The Learning Academy portal page is currently under
construction. Please contact Ginny Graber at 655-2725
Illinois on September 10, 11, and 12. This is the seventh
with any questions regarding classes.
year the Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp has offered
an opportunity for stroke survivors and their caregivers to
spend time with others facing a similar situation. The camp
provides a safe and nuturing environment for participants
to talk about challenges, triumphs, and solutions.
The weekend was a mixture of education, socialization,
support, and relaxation. Dedicated volunteers helped
A retirement reception was held survivors and caregivers feel special and pampered.
August 18 for Karen Potter-Casson
who was recognized for 35 years of Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp is a non-profit
service. Karen retired from the organization committed to improving the quality of life
position of USR on 4 Surgical. She for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The camp
is shown here with Lori Wiegand and began in 2004 and was organized by Marylee Nunely,
Brenda Doud. the wife of a stroke survivor and participant in the Central
Illinois Stroke Group support organization. The camp
has served a need with such great attendance that it
has grown to facilitate similar camp experiences
throughout the country at the request and support of
sponsoring hospitals. Participants are asked to pay a
nominal fee which includes weekend lodging, meals,
educational material, camp supplies, a keepsake t-shirt,
and a memory book; the remainder of the cost is covered
by the sponsoring hospital.
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Learn more about Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp at www.strokecamp.org.
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of 3rd shift Nursing Supervisor. She
was honored at an August 31
reception. Pat was presented a
plaque by Lori Wiegand and Susie
Moore for her 34 years of service.
New Medical Director for
Occupational Health & Employee Health
Dr. Edward Moody has accepted the position of Medical Director for Occupational Health and Employee Health, replacing
Dr. William Scott who is transferring to the Illinois Neurological Institute. Dr. Moody has been a staff physician in the OSF
Occupational Health system for nine years. His special interests include musculoskeletal injuries and disability evaluation.
He is board-certified in Occupational Medicine and has previously been board-certified in Nuclear Medicine. His education
includes degrees from Rush Medical College, Masters of Science degrees in Environmental Health (University of
Cincinnati), and Biomedical Engineering (Rutgers University), an internship at West Virginia University Medical Center,
residency training in Nuclear Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and fellowship training in Occupational
Medicine (University of Cincinnati) and Clinical Neurophysiology (Lyons NJ VAMC). Dr. Moody served as a medical officer
on active duty in the U.S. Army for three years, and three years in the active reserves. Dr. Moody is a certified Medical
Review Officer and a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

6. A Day in the Life of an Advanced Practice Nurse
by Kristina Marshall, APN, ACNS-BC, Critical Care Services/ Vent Management Team
As part of Advance Practice Nurse Week, I’ve been asked to share what
a typical day in my professional life looks like. My service line is Critical
Care Services and a large focus of my job involves Ventilator Management.
dvance I work with a team of five other Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), a
Happy A urse physician, and a Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Our patients are primarily in
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Practice ek! the Adult ICUs and Intermediate Units.
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(APN) W ber 8tho Like many others, my day starts at the computer looking up data on the
4th- Oct
October patients assigned to me. After reviewing this information, I head out to the
units and evaluate the patients. While at the bedside, I perform physical
assessments and speak with the bedside nurses and respiratory therapists
to obtain more information about the patients’ status and the events of the
previous day. Together we formulate the plan of care for the day which could
Advanced Practice Nurses: include ventilator wean orders, various patient tests and medications, and
interactions with various other multidisciplinary teams such as Speech
• have been providing high quality Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pulmonary Rehab, Patient
healthcare services for OSF Care Facilitators, Social Workers and Discharge Planners. Likewise, there is
patients since 1967 often collaboration in regard to the plan of care for my patients with other
APNs and physicians from various service lines. This collaboration with other
New Clinical
• are licensed professional nurses services may often lead to new patient consults. Laboratory
with advanced clinical training
and graduate level education Next I participate in morning rounds with my collaborating physician, Science
Dr. William Tillis, and the other members of the team. All APNs who practice
• are required by the State of Illinois within OSF are required to have a collaborating physician. When our Students
to obtain a minimum of a Master’s physician is not available, we are provided one from the group of Critical
Degree (though some APNs have Care Pulmonologists who practice at the Illinois Lung Institute. During rounds,
Doctorates) and to be Board we discuss the patients’ radiology films, labs, and overall status. We then
6 Certified by a Nationally communicate the overall plan of care to the multidisciplinary team members,
The OSF Saint Francis School of Clinical Laboratory Science recently welcomed six new students on August 5, 2010.
The new students include Danielle Blancaflor from Bradley University; Shenise Townsend, Eureka College; Michael
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Accredited Nursing Organization the patients, and their family members.
Thompson from Trinity Christian College; Katie Mott, Western Illinois University; Brittany Fitzgerald from Eastern
• provide a wide range of services After rounds, it is back to the computer to continue entering orders and writing Illinois University, and Katie Wayne, University of Illinois.
within the OSF family and are the daily progress notes. These activities often consume a large block of time. The School of CLS has an 11-month program accredited by NAACLS. Affiliated with eleven colleges and universities,
categorized into four types: the The afternoon is filled with following up on patients’ overall condition as the the school accepts qualified students for their college senior year or after they have received a bachelor’s degree.
Certified Nurse Anesthetists day progresses. Often there are adjustments in the plan of care, which Upon completion of the OSF Saint Francis program, graduates are eligible for national certification.
(CRNAs), the Certified Nurse requires entering additional orders.
Midwives (CNMs), the Certified Medical laboratory scientists or medical technologists function as members of the healthcare team by providing
Nurse Practitioners (CNPs), and The later part of the days’ events include discussing the patient list with team detailed laboratory test data and interpretation necessary for disease diagnosis and treatment.
the Certified Clinical Nurse members and entering patients into a database with daily updates to serve Carol Becker serves as program director for the school.
Specialists (CNSs). as a communication tool from one shift to the next. This database contains
pertinent patient information and items that require follow-up. After rounding
and checking on the patients a final time, my day is complete (barring any
unforeseen circumstances). I then report any significant issues that I foresee Ottawa Clinic
as potential problems to either the residents or the attending Pulmonologist
who are providing night coverage. Soon our service will have coverage 24/7,
The Illinois Neurological Institute is pleased to Follow us at:
announce that Dr. Dzung Dinh, neurosurgeon,
and when that occurs, I will report off to the night shift APN.
is now seeing patients in our new Ottawa
location - 1404 Aquarius Circle, Suite B. Dr.
I truly enjoy my job! I am thankful that I am able to work with an extremely
Dinh specializes in the surgical treatment of
competent team of individuals who strive each day to support the Mission.
complex spine disorders, with a focus on
minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis and total
disc replacement for discogenic pain using
lumbar artificial discs. He also has a special
As of August 2010, there are 72
interest in pituitary tumors. He is active in both
OSF employed APNs, functioning in
clinical and basic science research,
both inpatient and outpatient settings,
participating in new device trials and spinal
providing care for adult as well as
cord injury research utilizing stem cells.
pediatric patient populations.
To refer a patient, please call (309) 676-0766.

7. A Day in the Life of an Advanced Practice Nurse
by Kristina Marshall, APN, ACNS-BC, Critical Care Services/ Vent Management Team
As part of Advance Practice Nurse Week, I’ve been asked to share what
a typical day in my professional life looks like. My service line is Critical
Care Services and a large focus of my job involves Ventilator Management.
dvance I work with a team of five other Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), a
Happy A urse physician, and a Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Our patients are primarily in
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Practice ek! the Adult ICUs and Intermediate Units.
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(APN) W ber 8tho Like many others, my day starts at the computer looking up data on the
4th- Oct
October patients assigned to me. After reviewing this information, I head out to the
units and evaluate the patients. While at the bedside, I perform physical
assessments and speak with the bedside nurses and respiratory therapists
to obtain more information about the patients’ status and the events of the
previous day. Together we formulate the plan of care for the day which could
Advanced Practice Nurses: include ventilator wean orders, various patient tests and medications, and
interactions with various other multidisciplinary teams such as Speech
• have been providing high quality Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pulmonary Rehab, Patient
healthcare services for OSF Care Facilitators, Social Workers and Discharge Planners. Likewise, there is
patients since 1967 often collaboration in regard to the plan of care for my patients with other
APNs and physicians from various service lines. This collaboration with other
New Clinical
• are licensed professional nurses services may often lead to new patient consults. Laboratory
with advanced clinical training
and graduate level education Next I participate in morning rounds with my collaborating physician, Science
Dr. William Tillis, and the other members of the team. All APNs who practice
• are required by the State of Illinois within OSF are required to have a collaborating physician. When our Students
to obtain a minimum of a Master’s physician is not available, we are provided one from the group of Critical
Degree (though some APNs have Care Pulmonologists who practice at the Illinois Lung Institute. During rounds,
Doctorates) and to be Board we discuss the patients’ radiology films, labs, and overall status. We then
6 Certified by a Nationally communicate the overall plan of care to the multidisciplinary team members,
The OSF Saint Francis School of Clinical Laboratory Science recently welcomed six new students on August 5, 2010.
The new students include Danielle Blancaflor from Bradley University; Shenise Townsend, Eureka College; Michael
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Accredited Nursing Organization the patients, and their family members.
Thompson from Trinity Christian College; Katie Mott, Western Illinois University; Brittany Fitzgerald from Eastern
• provide a wide range of services After rounds, it is back to the computer to continue entering orders and writing Illinois University, and Katie Wayne, University of Illinois.
within the OSF family and are the daily progress notes. These activities often consume a large block of time. The School of CLS has an 11-month program accredited by NAACLS. Affiliated with eleven colleges and universities,
categorized into four types: the The afternoon is filled with following up on patients’ overall condition as the the school accepts qualified students for their college senior year or after they have received a bachelor’s degree.
Certified Nurse Anesthetists day progresses. Often there are adjustments in the plan of care, which Upon completion of the OSF Saint Francis program, graduates are eligible for national certification.
(CRNAs), the Certified Nurse requires entering additional orders.
Midwives (CNMs), the Certified Medical laboratory scientists or medical technologists function as members of the healthcare team by providing
Nurse Practitioners (CNPs), and The later part of the days’ events include discussing the patient list with team detailed laboratory test data and interpretation necessary for disease diagnosis and treatment.
the Certified Clinical Nurse members and entering patients into a database with daily updates to serve Carol Becker serves as program director for the school.
Specialists (CNSs). as a communication tool from one shift to the next. This database contains
pertinent patient information and items that require follow-up. After rounding
and checking on the patients a final time, my day is complete (barring any
unforeseen circumstances). I then report any significant issues that I foresee Ottawa Clinic
as potential problems to either the residents or the attending Pulmonologist
who are providing night coverage. Soon our service will have coverage 24/7,
The Illinois Neurological Institute is pleased to Follow us at:
announce that Dr. Dzung Dinh, neurosurgeon,
and when that occurs, I will report off to the night shift APN.
is now seeing patients in our new Ottawa
location - 1404 Aquarius Circle, Suite B. Dr.
I truly enjoy my job! I am thankful that I am able to work with an extremely
Dinh specializes in the surgical treatment of
competent team of individuals who strive each day to support the Mission.
complex spine disorders, with a focus on
minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis and total
disc replacement for discogenic pain using
lumbar artificial discs. He also has a special
As of August 2010, there are 72
interest in pituitary tumors. He is active in both
OSF employed APNs, functioning in
clinical and basic science research,
both inpatient and outpatient settings,
participating in new device trials and spinal
providing care for adult as well as
cord injury research utilizing stem cells.
pediatric patient populations.
To refer a patient, please call (309) 676-0766.

8. Retirement Retreat and Refresh
Celebrations Stroke Camp Register for classes in HealthStream.
Cost: Non SFMC employee $50.00 per participant
The Illinois Neurological Institute (INI) sponsored a
weekend retreat at Camp Menno Haven in Tiskilwa, The Learning Academy portal page is currently under
construction. Please contact Ginny Graber at 655-2725
Illinois on September 10, 11, and 12. This is the seventh
with any questions regarding classes.
year the Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp has offered
an opportunity for stroke survivors and their caregivers to
spend time with others facing a similar situation. The camp
provides a safe and nuturing environment for participants
to talk about challenges, triumphs, and solutions.
The weekend was a mixture of education, socialization,
support, and relaxation. Dedicated volunteers helped
A retirement reception was held survivors and caregivers feel special and pampered.
August 18 for Karen Potter-Casson
who was recognized for 35 years of Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp is a non-profit
service. Karen retired from the organization committed to improving the quality of life
position of USR on 4 Surgical. She for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The camp
is shown here with Lori Wiegand and began in 2004 and was organized by Marylee Nunely,
Brenda Doud. the wife of a stroke survivor and participant in the Central
Illinois Stroke Group support organization. The camp
has served a need with such great attendance that it
has grown to facilitate similar camp experiences
throughout the country at the request and support of
sponsoring hospitals. Participants are asked to pay a
nominal fee which includes weekend lodging, meals,
educational material, camp supplies, a keepsake t-shirt,
and a memory book; the remainder of the cost is covered
by the sponsoring hospital.
8 Pat White retired from the position
Learn more about Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp at www.strokecamp.org.
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of 3rd shift Nursing Supervisor. She
was honored at an August 31
reception. Pat was presented a
plaque by Lori Wiegand and Susie
Moore for her 34 years of service.
New Medical Director for
Occupational Health & Employee Health
Dr. Edward Moody has accepted the position of Medical Director for Occupational Health and Employee Health, replacing
Dr. William Scott who is transferring to the Illinois Neurological Institute. Dr. Moody has been a staff physician in the OSF
Occupational Health system for nine years. His special interests include musculoskeletal injuries and disability evaluation.
He is board-certified in Occupational Medicine and has previously been board-certified in Nuclear Medicine. His education
includes degrees from Rush Medical College, Masters of Science degrees in Environmental Health (University of
Cincinnati), and Biomedical Engineering (Rutgers University), an internship at West Virginia University Medical Center,
residency training in Nuclear Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and fellowship training in Occupational
Medicine (University of Cincinnati) and Clinical Neurophysiology (Lyons NJ VAMC). Dr. Moody served as a medical officer
on active duty in the U.S. Army for three years, and three years in the active reserves. Dr. Moody is a certified Medical
Review Officer and a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.