5 Things You Need to Know this Week
2.16.15
News for Colleagues, Physicians, Volunteers and Friends of HSHS Western Wisconsin Division
1. Lenten Meditation: Ash Wednesday February 18. Read more…
2. Hospitals Combine 2015 Board of Directors: Read more…
3. Walk in My Shoes: Sign Up Today. Read more…
4. Transamerica Reps Answer Retirement Questions: Read more…
5. Safety Message of the Week: Culture of Safety Training.
Read more…
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
1. Colleague Giving Hope Campaign: Read more…
2. Volunteer Partners Tuition Assistance Grant:
Read more…
3. Upcoming Events: Read more…
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital
1. Medical Office Building Open House and Blessing:
Read more…
2. Department News: Read more…
3. Upcoming Events: Read more…
1. Lenten Meditation for Ash Wednesday and First Sunday — Feb. 18-22
This year, our Sisters will again provide a weekly Meditation during Lent. We invite you
to journey with us beginning with Ash Wednesday (February 18) by clicking here.
The word “Lent” comes from an ancient concept meaning springtime. Just as we
experience new life and growth in spring, our Church wisely initiated a period called
Lent as the preparation time for those who desired entrance into the Church. During this
time, they were expected to prepare themselves by means of good works, prayers and
fasting. Realizing that we are in need of conversion, we accept the challenge of these
Lenten practices, as far as we are able, in order to sharpen our spiritual focus and
deepen and strengthen our relationship with God.
This week’s readings give us a powerful example of Christ seeking strength and
deepening his relationship with his Father. A picture I viewed recently called “Christ in
the desert” shows a very human, weary man weighed down by the prospect of the
mission His Father has prepared for him. His Father had the Spirit, not the devil, drive
Christ into the desert so he could focus on his relationship as Christ would freely chose
to embrace God’s plan. The Spirit gives us similar choices in our lives. We need this
strong relationship with our God in order to make the right choices.
When we receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, we hear the words: “Turn away from sin
and believe the Gospel.” St. Francis knew that Christ had come primarily to show us
how to know and love His Father as he learned by reading the Gospel message Jesus
had taught and by living it fully. Christ and the Spirit invite us to do the same. Let us
begin.
(By Sister Annice McClure, OSF)
2. HSHS Announces Board Members
To view photos of these board members, please click here.
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in Springfield, Ill., announced the members of
the Boards of Directors for HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals, and for the
system. Both hospitals’ boards have the same members, but are considered separate.
Dave Kiefer – Chair
Dave Kiefer currently serves a Chair of the Boards for both hospitals. Prior to his
retirement from the computer industry, Kiefer served as vice president of business
development for Cray, Inc. Although new to the Sacred Heart Hospital Board of
Directors, Kiefer has served on the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Directors
since 1998.
Karen Hebert – Vice Chair
Karen Hebert currently serves as Vice Chair of the Boards for both hospitals. She has
served on the Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Directors since 2009, and on the HSHS
St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Directors since 2013. Hebert is a broker with Spectrum
Insurance Group in Chippewa Falls. She has an MBA from UW-Eau Claire, where she
also earned her bachelor’s.
Jerry Jacobson – Secretary
Jerry Jacobson currently serves as Secretary of the Boards for both hospitals. He has
served on the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Directors since 2011. Jacobson is
the president of Northwestern Bank.
Bruce Barker
Bruce Barker is president of Chippewa Valley Technical College. He has served on the
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Directors since 2012.He has a bachelor’s in
political science and history from Ripon College and a JD from Marquette University
Law School.
Lon Blaser, DO
Lon Blaser, DO, has served on the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Directors since
2007.
Joan Coffman, President and CEO of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital
Joan Coffman serves as President and CEO of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in
Chippewa Falls. She currently serves as President of the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital
Board of Directors. Coffman is a member of the ACHE-Wisconsin Board. She has an
MBA from the University of New Orleans.
James Docksey
James Docksey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Chippewa
Falls. He has served on the on the HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Directors
since 2008, and on the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Directors since 2007.
Docksey has a bachelor’s in business administration from UW-Eau Claire.
Greg Heiler, MD
Greg Heiler, MD, is a board certified anatomic and clinical pathologist with Pathology
Service Corporation. He has served on the on the HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Board
of Directors since 2010. Dr. Heiler holds a bachelor’s in biology from Luther College in
Decorah, Iowa, and a medical degree from the University of Minnesota.
Julie Manas – President and CEO of Sacred Heart Hospital
Julie Manas serves as President and CEO of Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She
currently serves as President of the HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Directors.
She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Manas holds a
bachelor’s degree in family services from Iowa State University and a MHA from the
University of Iowa.
Timothy Pitchford, MD
Timothy Pitchford, MD, is a board certified surgeon for Marshfield Clinic with expertise
in general and bariatric surgery. He has served on the on the HSHS Sacred Heart
Hospital Board of Directors since 2013. Dr. Pitchford holds a bachelor’s degree from
Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and a medical degree from the University of North
Dakota - School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks.
Larry Schumacher
Larry Schumacher has served on the HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Directors
and the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Directors since 2011. Schumacher is
COO of Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-hospital Catholic health care system
based in Springfield, Illinois. He has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Missouri State
University and a master’s in nursing administration from Indiana University.
Schumacher is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
Members of other boards include:
Hospital Sisters Health System and Hospital Sisters Services, Inc.:
Stephen J. Bochenek, Chair; John E. Staudt, Vice Chair; Sr. Maureen O’Connor, OSF,
Secretary; Mary Starmann-Harrison, President; John R. Combes, MD; William (Bill)
Murray; Sr. Gertrude O’Connor, OSF (R); Robert Atwell (R); Steven Hassebrock (R);
William H. Blum (R); Janice Wiegmann, PhD (A).
Ann Carr has been appointed Treasurer of Hospital Sisters Health System and Hospital
Sisters Services, Inc. All of the officers, except for treasurer, are board members.
Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, Inc.
Rick McGraw, Chair; St. Marybeth Culnan, OSF, Vice Chair (R); Daniel J. McCormack,
President; James G. Coller, Secretary; Michael W. Cottrell, Treasurer; John Lubs; Kevin
Breheny; Sarah C. Phalen; Mary Starmann-Harrison (R); Michael Schuette (R); Larry P.
Schumacher; Frank Mikell, MD.
3. Walk in My Shoes: Understanding and Collaboration with Others
The act of walking in another person’s shoes is the most powerful antidote to judgment.
Providing one the experience of the ‘other’ is the first step towards understanding and
collaboration with others.
For this reason, and in response to scores on the Colleague Engagement Survey in the
area of “getting the necessary support from people in other departments,” HSHS Sacred
Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are offering all colleagues the opportunity to participate
in the Walk in My Shoes program — in which they will shadow another department who
they have limited interaction with.
The intent of the exercise is to broaden colleagues’ understanding of the continuum of
services provided by our hospitals. Understanding both upstream and downstream
processes of other service areas will allow us to better manage transitions resulting in a
more seamless patient experience.
The goal of this program is to:
 Improve the patient experience
 Improve colleague understanding and engagement
 Reduce abusive behavior
 Improve interdepartmental collaboration
 Improve transitions and handoffs
All hospital colleagues will be expected to participate in this 2½ hour program offered
monthly over the next two to three years. Please reach out to your leader to discuss an
appropriate shadowing opportunity for you. Once decided, your leader will register you
for the program.
4. Transamerica Reps to Answer Retirement Planning Questions
Representatives from Transamerica will be in the Western Wisconsin Division to assist
colleagues with retirement planning questions on the following dates.
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital:
8 am to 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 25, conference room #3
8 am to 5 pm Thursday, March 5, People Services Office
8 am to 2 pm Friday, March 6, conference room #5
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital:
6 am to 2 pm Thursday, Feb. 26, People Services Room 41
8 am to 5 pm Wednesday, March 4, People Services Room 41
5. Safety Message of the Week: Culture of Safety Training
Thank you to the more than 1,200 colleagues who have attended the mandatory Culture
of Safety training held at Sacred Heart Hospital. The sessions at St. Joseph’s Hospital
will begin on February 16 through March 10. Covered topics during the two-hour
sessions include Culture of Safety, Just Culture, and Addressing Disruptive/Abusive
Behaviors.
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
1. There is Still Time to Participate in the Colleague Giving Campaign
Thank you to everyone who has already given generously to benefit this year’s
Colleague Giving Hope Campaign — which will continue to run throughout the month of
February. Last year’s campaign raised more than $106,000! With your help, the Friends
have already raised nearly $84,000 in the first two weeks, but are still in need of
approximately $26,000 to reach their targeted goal of $110,000.
When you donate to the Colleague Giving Campaign, you extend a hand to our patients
by improving their health and well-being. You also bring dignity, comfort and peace of
mind to those who may not be able to afford the care they so desperately need.
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New this year – colleagues are asked to consider donating one hour of pay per
pay period.
Colleague can also designate their gifts to Behavioral Health. Their donation
will be matched by the Otto Bremer Foundation. Match will be dollar for dollar.
A few years ago we established the Colleague Emergency Assistance Fund.
Donations to this fund help colleagues who are experiencing a traumatic or crisis event
and need financial assistance. To date, more than 40 awards totaling $19,834 have
been granted. In addition, the amount available through the Colleague Emergency
Assistance Fund has increased from $500 to $750. More information on this fund can
be found on the hospital’s intranet under Friends of Sacred Heart or Pastoral Care.
All colleagues are encouraged to attend one of the remaining Friends Fridays held in
Bishop Hall on February 20 and 27. Attendees can turn in their donation packets and
visit with a member of the Colleague Giving Committee. Snacks and beverages will also
be available.
Colleagues who are unable to attend Friends Friday can send their pledge form via
inner office mail. If you have any questions, please contact the Friends Office at
715-717-4012.
2. Tuition Assistance Grants Still Available
The Volunteer Partners of Sacred Heart Hospital have donated money for tuition
assistance to HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital colleagues in continuing education
programs since 1988 when the Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program was
established. This program provides funds to help with costs in addition to the hospital’s
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Conditions for eligibility include: must be employed by HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital for
a least a year, must be hired at a minimum of 20 hours per week, must be accepted in
an accredited program and provide proof of enrollment. Tuition assistance applies only
to the courses taken in the specified calendar year which are not covered by the
hospital’s Tuition Reimbursement Program.
So far this year, 18 colleagues have benefited from this grant — receiving $300 each to
enhance their knowledge and skills through continuing education. For more information
about this grant, please contact the Volunteer Partners by calling 715-717-4074.
3. Upcoming Events
Feb. 17-18 ● Volunteer Partners Uniform Sale ●
Tues. 7 am – 5 pm & Wed. 7 am – 3 pm ● Bishop/Treacy Halls
On February 17 and 18, the Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital are
sponsoring a Uniform/Scrub and Accessories Sale by PRN Uniforms. Held in
Bishop/Treacy Halls, the sale will be take place on Tuesday from 7 am - 5 pm and
Wednesday from 7 am - 3 pm.
Featured will be new spring colors in scrub tops and pants, in addition to offering lab
coats, footwear, socks, accessories and more. There will also be high quality linen sets.
All merchandise is new and all proceeds will be used to support ongoing hospital
projects of the Volunteer Partners. Methods of payment include credit card, payroll
deduction and cash (5% discount when paying cash).
Feb. 19 ● Successfully Aging Seminar Series ● 2 – 3 pm ●
St. Francis Apartments (851 University Drive)
Held from 2 to 3 pm on the third Thursday of each month through November, this
Successfully Aging Seminar Series will be held at St. Francis Apartments.
Presented by Moira Kneer, the program is called, ‘At the End of the Day: Leaving a
Living Legacy.’ We will learn about the importance of living in the present so that we can
reflect on the past from our more mature perspective. That way we can define our hard
earned wisdom and share it with those who come after us.
Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling 715-834-1338. Refreshments and door
prizes will be provided.
Feb. 20 & 27 ● Friends Fridays ● 7–8:30 am & 10 am–1:30 pm ● Bishop Hall
All colleagues are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming Friends Fridays to learn
more about the Colleague Giving Campaign and turn in or pick up a pledge form.
Colleagues can also pick up a name badge pulley and other thank you gifts, participate
in trivia games, enjoy snacks, and sign up for prize drawings, including a $700 (value)
Blue Ray DVD Player, Green Bay Packers football, $100 added to their paycheck, or
$100 Gordy’s gift card. For more information, please contact the Friends Office at
715-717-4012.
Feb. 22 ● Eau Claire Polar Plunge ● Noon – 3 pm ● Half Moon Beach
As the Eau Claire Polar Plunge’s number one fundraising group for the past eight years,
Sacred Heart Hospital’s team will again be the first team to jump into the frigid waters of
Half Moon Lake on Sunday, February 22.
The group hopes to build on last year’s success of raising more than $7,600 for Special
Olympics Wisconsin, and grow in both participants and fundraising dollars to support
programs for young people and adults with developmental disabilities. All colleagues
are reminded that it’s not too late to participate either physically or monetarily for this
most worthy cause to benefit over 10,000 Special Olympic athletes.
The event is held at Carson Park’s Half Moon Beach from noon to 3 pm. For more
information on how to help the Sacred Heart Polar Plunge Team, please contact John
Folstad by calling 715-717-4520.
Apr. 9 ● Spirituality in Health Care Conference ● 8 am – 4 pm ● Chiara Center
Register for the sixth annual Spirituality in Health Care Conference from 8 am to 4 pm
on Thursday, April 9 at the Chiara Center in Springfield, Ill. The conference, titled Bend
Don’t Break – Cultivate Resilience and Well-Being, will give attendees an opportunity to
learn about stress, apply principles for cultivating resilience and well-being, learn to
practice the principles and identify how cultivating the principles can be a spiritual issue.
Health care providers often are in the position to support patients who are coping with
stressors such as chronic conditions and disease, which dramatically impact their lives
and lifestyles. This type of interaction can also cause stress for health care providers.
Research has revealed how the brain reacts to stress, which provides us with insight
into how to interpret and respond to stressors in a productive manner.
The conference fee is $75, which includes lunch. That fee does not include lodging.
Make your reservation by March 27. For more information, or to register, visit
www.chiaracenter.org.
The Healing Place: A Center for Life’s Journeys
Feb. 17 – Mar. 17 ● Spouse Loss Support Group ● 10:30 am – Noon ●
The Healing Place (1010 Oakridge Drive, Eau Claire)
The death of a spouse or life partner is difficult to handle. If you are struggling to cope
with the loss of your loved one and worried about facing the future without your partner,
The Healing Place offers a structured setting for participants to safely and comfortably
discuss issues related to the death of their spouse. Topics include managing the
emotions of grief, dealing with holidays and special days, finding hope in the challenging
days ahead and caring for ourselves in the midst of change.
The group will meet for eight consecutive Tuesday mornings from February 3 to March
17, from 10:30 am to Noon at The Healing Place. Advance registration is requested
by calling The Healing Place at (715) 717-6028.
Feb. 19 ● Movies with a Message ● 10 am ●
The Healing Place (1010 Oakridge Drive, Eau Claire)
The Healing Place, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s free grief support and holistic healing
center, is offering movies with a thought-provoking message the third Thursday of the
month in January, February and March.
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“Lincoln”
February 19 at 10 am
“We Bought A Zoo”
March 19 at 10 am
All movies will take place at The Healing Place. Discussion and pizza will follow the
movie. There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is requested by calling The
Healing Place at 715-717-6028.
Feb. 23 ● 5 – 6 pm or 6:30 – 7:30 pm ● Practicing Mindfulness Sessions ●
Feb. 25 ● 11 am – Noon ● The Healing Place (1010 Oakridge Drive, Eau Claire)
The Healing Place, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s free grief support and holistic healing
center, is hosting sessions on “Practicing Mindfulness,” a free education program for
those who wish to learn more about meditation and prayer.
Classes are offered on the second and fourth Mondays and the second and fourth
Wednesdays of each month in January, February and March. Monday sessions are
offered from either 5 to 6 pm or 6:30 to 7:30 pm the second and fourth Mondays.
Wednesday sessions are offered from 11 am to Noon on the second and fourth
Wednesdays.
This educational offering will focus on providing information on the practice of
meditation and prayer. In recent years, science has confirmed that people who regularly
engage in meditation and prayer have improved mental functioning, emotional and
physical health. Meditation and prayer can play an important role in helping people deal
with the ups and downs that accompany major life transitions.
Next Week’s Session:
 Cultivating Generosity: Learning how mindfulness can foster a spirit of
generosity
Upcoming Sessions:
 Mindful Speech and Communication: Learning to be mindful of the language
we use when communicating to others
 Mindful Ways of Dealing with Anger: Learning to respond to anger with skill
and integrity
Feb. 26 ● Stepping Stones Through Grief ● 10:30 am & 6 pm ●
The Healing Place (1010 Oakridge Drive, Eau Claire)
The Healing Place is offering a new ongoing grief support group for anyone who has
experienced the loss of a loved one through death. Gather with others who understand
and wish to offer support. Sessions will be offered the fourth Thursday of each month at
10:30 am and again at 6 pm. Participants can attend any session that works for them.
Upcoming Dates and Topics:
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February 26: Choice Points Through Grief
We always have choices in our lives. When the death of a significant loved one
happens, we must begin to make choices we did not want to make. While grief is
not a choice, how we navigate the journey of grief can be.
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March 26: How a Fortune Cookie Can Heal Grief
Did you ever think that a fortune cookie could offer a profound message of
comfort, happiness and peace in a life stressed by grief? This session focuses on
the messages of hope that we may offer ourselves or receive from others when
grieving the loss of a loved one.
There is no cost to attend the sessions, and registration is not necessary. All sessions
will take place at The Healing Place.
Mar. 5 ● Thankful Thursdays ● 10:30 am ●
The Healing Place (1010 Oakridge Drive, Eau Claire)
The Healing Place is offering “Thankful Thursdays” at 10:30 am on March 5 (From Get
to Gift: The Relationship between Gratitude and Giving). This session is a chance for
people to come together to learn healthy ways of nourishing our mind, body and spirit.
No advanced registration required. This free session will take place at The Healing
Place.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital
1. Medical Office Building Open House Event is Standing-Room Only
To view photos from this event, please click here.
About 150 people attended the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Medical Office Building
open house and blessing event on Monday, Feb. 9, in the new building across the
parking lot from the main entrance of the hospital.
After nine months of construction, the Medical Office Building was open to visitors
taking self-guided tours on the first official day of business. Guests also were witness to
an official ribbon cutting by the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber and participate in a
blessing of the building by Fr. Francis Ibanga. Refreshments and a light lunch was
made possible by Thomas Sahr, the hospital’s Food Service Director.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Medical Office Building, located on the former site of the St.
Francis Convent on the hospital’s campus, is a 25,600 square-foot facility that will
house HSHS Medical Group-Family Health, hospital outpatient Rehabilitation Services,
hospital Occupational Health and Medicine, and a retail pharmacy.
Chippewa Falls Main Street and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital have combined to offer
Paint the Town Red from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at businesses in downtown
Chippewa Falls to promote heart health and wellness.
2. Department News
Condolences: Our condolences go to Charlene Stelter, Supply Chain Services,
whose mother passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paint the Town Red Lines the Streets of Chippewa Falls
According to the American Heart Association, more than one in three adults has some
form of Cardiovascular Disease. In 2008, the disease caused the deaths of 392,210
men – almost 100,000 more than deaths of men by cancer. Although Cardiovascular
Disease is considered a man’s disease, it caused the death of more women in 2008 at
419,730.
In addition to activities, sales, specials and food at more than 25 downtown businesses,
St. Joseph’s Hospital will host free screenings, share health information and offer
giveaways at several downtown businesses including:
 Hearing Checks: The Medicine Shoppe at the Pink Boutique Indianhead
Plaza Building, 619 N. Bridge St.
The HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Hearing and Balance Center will offer free hearing
checks and discuss options for better hearing.
 GO Exercise for Your Heart: Mason Shoe, 301 N. Bridge St.
Visit with an exercise expert from St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services team
to help determine your best course of action to strengthen your heart. A wound care
expert will be available to discuss foot care.
 Ask the Doc – Controlling Blood Pressure: Beth’s Western Wear, 101 N.
Bridge St.
Cindy Eckes, FNP from HSHS Medical Group-Family Health will answer your questions
about controlling blood pressure and its effect on the heart.
 Ask the Doc – Cholesterol and Heart Disease in Women: Foreign 5/Lucy’s
Deli, 123 N. Bridge St.
Dr. Kristie Gering from HSHS Medical Group-Family Health will answer questions about
how to help control cholesterol for better heart health.
 Mercury Thermometer Exchange: The Brown Barn, 116 N. Bridge St.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Reverence to the Earth Committee will dispose of your
mercury thermometer properly and exchange it for a new digital thermometer free of
charge.
 Hearing Checks: Medicine Shoppe at the Indianhead Plaza Building, 619 N.
Bridge St.
The Sacred Heart Hospital Hearing and Balance Center doctors of audiology will offer
free hearing checks and will discuss options for better hearing.
 Sleep Disorders and How it Relates to Heart Disease: Country Treasures,
216 N. Bridge St.
Registered polysomnographic technologists with HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Sleep
Disorders Center will offer sleep assessments and discuss ways to help get a better
night’s rest.
 Ask the Dietitian: Korger’s Furniture and Decorating, 201 N. Bridge St.
Ask Registered Dietitian Heather Krieger of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital about the
power of Greek yogurt. Samples available.
 Power of Attorney for Health Care: Foreign 5/Lucy’s Deli, 123 N. Bridge St.
Free advice and signature witness for this important document. Come prepared with the
document from www.stjoeschipfalls.com, or pick one up at the table and get personal
assistance.
 GO Know Your Numbers, BMI and Blood Pressure Screenings: Excite!
Wellness Studio, 107 N. Bridge St.
Have your Body Mass Index evaluated and have a blood pressure screening read by
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation nurses. Enjoy a chair massage
and yoga demonstrations.
 GO Be Happy: 4:30 AM Coffee House, 608 N. Bridge St.
Chippewa Health Improvement Partnership will offer free Happy Kits and information
about Chippewa Falls’ designation as a Compassionate City. Learn about mental health
initiatives.
 GO Dance: 3D Fitness, 312 N. Bridge St.
Join the dance party as Bobbi and Rock n’ Roll To Go host outdoor music. GO15 with
them and win a prize!
GO: Ask our staff at identified GO locations about our free GOmyWay online health and
wellness tracker and learn about our next Heart Health Challenge exclusively for Paint
the Town Red participants. You could win a prize!
For a complete listing, visit www.stjoeschipfalls.com. For more information about
Chippewa Falls Main Street visit www.chippewafallsmainst.org.
Babysitting classes planned: Do you have children that are chomping at the bit to
make some extra cash by babysitting? Make sure they get the proper training by having
them attend one of two babysitting classes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March
28, or Saturday, April 18, in McDonald Hall at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2661
Highway I.
The course is for teens that are 12 and older and is being coordinated by the Partners
of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital. The cost is $10 and lunch will be served.
Instructor Marlys Daniels will help prepare participants to be effective babysitters by
covering feeding, diapering, handling of infants, home safety, accident prevention and
basic first aid. Children will learn how to provide safe activities and choose age
appropriate games. Babysitting skills will be learned through discussion, video
presentation and hands-on learning stations.
Registration is required. For more information or to register, call St. Joseph’s Hospital
Volunteer Services at 715-717-7439.
Charity Ball raffle tickets: Looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine? Consider
giving a chance to win cold, hard cash, and lots of it.
The Partners of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital are selling raffle tickets with a prize of
$5,000 and a prize of $1,000 to be drawn during the 44 th Annual Partners of HSHS St.
Joseph’s Hospital Charity Ball on Saturday, May 16. Participants need not be present to
win.
The raffle tickets, sold in the Volunteer Office of St. Joseph’s Hospital, are $50 each and
no more than 300 will be sold. Money raised from the sale of tickets will support a
Franciscan statue and artwork for the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Medical Office
Building, artwork for the newly renovated Birth Center and a van to transport residents
in treatment at L.E. Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center.
To inquire about the purchase of raffle tickets, contact Brandy Sikora, Volunteer
Services manager, at 715-717-7439.
3. Upcoming Events
Feb. 18: Joint Renew Camp. This program helps patients who will undergo joint
replacement surgery. The one-night program is free, and patients are encouraged to
attend two to three weeks prior to surgery. Information includes preparing for surgery,
pain management, equipment, and therapy and self-care techniques. The goal is to help
decrease patients' anxiety and help them feel better about the entire process. Patients
are invited to bring a family member or friend to Joint Renew Camp to serve as his or
her "coach." Joint Renew Camp provides individuals and their coaches with an
educational opportunity in a supportive group environment. Registration is appreciated.
To sign up, call Rehabilitation Services, 715-717-7455, or visit www.stjoeschipfalls.com.
Feb. 19: Paint the Town Red. Chippewa Falls Main Street and St. Joseph’s Hospital
have combined to offer Paint the Town Red from 4 to 7 p.m. to promote heart health
and wellness. In addition to activities at more than 25 downtown businesses, St.
Joseph’s Hospital will host free screenings, share health information and offer
giveaways. For a complete listing, visit www.stjoeschipfalls.com.
March 2: Classes for first-time parents. Led by specially trained obstetric nurses, the
three-night series of classes will cover birth plans, labor, delivery, breathing and
relaxation techniques, family visits, breast or bottle feeding and a tour of the Birth
Center. Classes begin at 6 p.m. consecutive Mondays starting March 2 in McDonald
Hall at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital. Registration is not required. For more information,
call 715-717-7421.
March 3: Professional Education Program: Homelessness, Mental Health and
Addiction. L.E. Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center in Chippewa Falls will present this
free community education program from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Treatment Center in
Chippewa Falls. Geared for medical professionals and treatment specialists, program is
also open to the general public. Corin Tubridy, Mental Health Intern, L.E. Phillips
Libertas, Homeless Prevention Manager, West CAP will discuss the interplay of these
issues and resources for individuals and families. Free. For more information, call 715723-5585 or 800-680-4578.
March 3-4: 51st Annual Eau Claire Farm Show. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Eau
Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire. Vendors from throughout
Wisconsin and beyond will be at this annual farm show, including booths from St.
Joseph’s and Sacred Heart hospitals. Partake in free blood pressure screening, hearing
tests and vision screenings. Also receive samples and education at these hospital
booths. There is free admission and free parking. For more information, visit
www.northcountryenterprises.com/eauclairefarmshow.html.
March 11 and March 25: Joint Renew Camp. This program helps patients who will
undergo joint replacement surgery. The one-night program at the HSHS St. Joseph’s
Hospital Medical Office Building is free, and patients are encouraged to attend two to
three weeks prior to surgery. Information includes preparing for surgery, pain
management, equipment, and therapy and self-care techniques. The goal is to help
decrease patients' anxiety and help them feel better about the entire process.
Registration is appreciated. To sign up, call Rehabilitation Services, 715-717-7455, or
visit www.stjoeschipfalls.com.
March 12: Farm Family Day. The Friends of St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Farm
Family Committee are set to host the 13th Annual Farm Family Event from noon to 2
p.m. at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center, 2815 Highway I. Featured speaker is
Steve Wrobel, Kwik Trip headquarters, who will discuss the culture of caring at Kwik
Trip. The event is free and lunch is included. Reservations are required. Call HSHS St.
Joseph’s Hospital Development Office at 715-717-7397 or email joshua.rizzo@hshs.org
to reserve a seat.
March 17: Breast Feeding Education Class. This one night class for those
considering breast feeding is from 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Francis Conference room at St.
Joseph’s Hospital, 2661 Highway I, Chippewa Falls. Free. Learn the benefits of breast
feeding and techniques for success taught by St. Joseph’s Hospital Birth Center
registered nurse and certified lactation counselor. Registration is required. For more
information, call the Birth Center at 715-717-7421, or visit www.stjoeschipfalls.com.
March 18: 3D Community Health Event - Changing Your Body from the Inside Out.
Carisa Rasmussen, Fox 9 Morning Show contributor who lost more than 75 pounds, will
share her clean and lean eating plan, give tips and tricks to gain more energy and feel
good about your body. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 29 Pines / Sleep Inn and
Conference Center, 5872 33rd Ave., Eau Claire. Free. Registration is required, call 715717-1600.
March 28: Healthy Kids Day. Join our S.P.O.T.S. pediatric therapists as they host a
fun and interactive booth at this free event held at the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA, 9
a.m. until noon. Free with a donation of two non-perishable food items.
March 28 and April 18: Babysitting Class. This one day class for ages 12 and older is
open for enrollment with two date options – March 28 or April 18. Cost is $10 and lunch
is served. Call Volunteer Services at 715-717-7439 to register or for more information.
Ongoing
S.P.O.T.S. Spring Groups. S.P.O.T.S. Pediatric Therapy is offering several groups
including Sensory and Social Exploration, Articulation Ala Carte, Introduction to Social
Skills, Get It Write Handwriting, Zones of Regulation, Pre-writing/Fine Motor Skills, Fine
Motor Olympics and Picky Eaters, among others. Call for costs. Financial assistance is
available. For a full listing, visit www.stjoeschipfalls.com/SPOTS or call 715-726-3447.
Grief Support: This is a monthly program. If you or someone you know has
experienced the loss of a significant person in your life, the Chippewa County Grief
Support Group is here to help. Discuss or just listen. Ongoing group sessions are free
and are facilitated by a collaborative group of grief professionals. The group offers
sessions from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. All sessions
are in the St. Clare Conference Room at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2661 Highway I,
Chippewa Falls. For more information, call 715-717-7581.
Compassionate Friends: For those who have experienced the loss of a child, attend
the Compassionate Friends support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday each
month also in the St. Clare Conference Room. For more information about that group,
call 715-833-2009.
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