January 28, 2013

Congratulations, Project Management Graduates!

In 2010, a group of system office employees began a two-year certification

program in project management through the UCI Extension. Classes were

held onsite twice a month and covered fundamental project management

principles, theories and practices, and taught project management

techniques useful to anyone who leads projects at work — large or small.

Upon completion, many graduates plan to take the Project Management

Professional (PMP) certification test, a nationally recognized certification.

“After completing the UCI Project Management program, I feel much more

comfortable with so many of the terms and techniques in the project

management toolbox,” said program graduate Jaime Gomez, senior

sensei, St. Joseph Way. “I believe this newfound knowledge will help me

with many future endeavors, as many of the principles of project

management we learned will also apply to my daily work.”

Congratulations to the following graduates:

Take Action Against the Flu

A severe strand of the flu virus is now widespread in California, but it’s not too late to protect yourself and others against it. Here are some tips from The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent the spread of the virus:

Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water

or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Use a tissue when you cough or sneeze to avoid

spreading germs and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at

home and work, especially when someone is ill.

Feeling under the weather? Limit contact with others

if you find yourself coughing, sneezing or have a sore throat, body aches or chills.

If you’re having any of the following symptoms, make

an appointment with your doctor: difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, severe or persistent vomiting, confusion or sudden dizziness.

To find out more about the flu, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu.

Online Health Library Provides Tools to Manage Your Health

A gem of the St. Joseph Health website, the new Health Library is your virtual resource center to live well. It contains information on current health news, healthy recipes for multiple dietary needs, and many other great tools. To access the Health Library, click here or visit www.stjoe.org and click “Health Library” next to the search bar.

Alisa Barrios

Amber Gutman

Christopher Plender

Derek Gibbs

Donna Nolan

Gerrard Gier

Jaime Gomez

Kathy Stemmer

Katie Swenson

Kevin Pease

Leilani Leathers

Melinda Bowles

Michael Butler

Nicole Kerr

Philipe Gomez

Rudy Gallegos

Sabine Pokryska

Shehla Yamani

Suzy Engwall

Toni Brent

Veronica Gutierrez

The next two-year certificate program is scheduled to kick-off in late

February. If you are interested in participating, please contact your manager.

Did you know? The flu vaccine reduces your risk of acquiring the virus by 62 percent. Free flu shots are still available for system office employees at the Employee Health Office in the Sr. Frances Dunn Building (behind SJO) Monday through Friday 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., 11 - 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Be prepared to present your employee badge. To schedule an appointment, call (714) 771-8055.

Second Group Moving to Park Place This Friday The following system office employees will be moving to Park Place in Irvine on Friday, Feb. 1:

Advocacy

Clinical Research (from SJO)

Human Resources (from Union Bank

Building, 6th and 10th floors and Orangewood)

They will join Community Health, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Mission Integration, Philanthropy and St. Joseph Way, who completed their move last week. To view the complete move schedule, click here. All employees moving to Park Place will receive a welcome packet from their team captain before their move date that contains information and tools needed to begin work at our new office. Click here to view the packet online. Employees moving this Friday, please note:

Please plan to leave at noon on Friday,

Jan. 31, to allow IT to pack your computer equipment and movers to begin to transport your belongings to your new workspace.

Direct any questions to your team captain,

who can help you through this transition.

St. Joseph Health Community Magazines

Feature Inspiring Stories of Patient Care

Check out the 2013 winter edition of our ministries’ community magazines. You can read them by clicking the covers below, which feature patient success stories, new advancements in our technology and services, safety tips, lists of upcoming events and classes, and more.

Celebrating American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, a time to remember the steps each of us can take to reduce the risk of heart disease and recommit to

better heart health. Throughout the month, The Huddle will provide you with heart healthy tips and ways to get involved – starting with

National Wear Red Day:

Ready, Set, Roll Out Your Red National Wear Red Day is this Friday Each year, the first Friday in February is designated by the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women as National Wear Red Day. It’s a day when individuals and organizations show their support in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death in women, by rallying in red. Join your co-workers on Friday, Feb. 1, by wearing red to help build awareness of cardiovascular disease and its impact on women and those who love them, and how we can prevent heart disease and stroke.

Our Heart is in the Community Tag St. Joseph Health in your Facebook photos on Wear Red Day and we’ll donate $1 to the Second Harvest Food Bank!

Be sure to snap a photo of you, your department, friends or family wearing red on Friday, Feb. 1. Upload to Facebook and tag St. Joseph Health, and we’ll give $1 to the Second Harvest Food Bank. This is one way SJH is helping to support our community partners that provide access to healthy food to the vulnerable in our communities. You can also send your photos to SJH.Huddle@stjoe.org to be featured in a future edition of The Huddle.

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