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D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 / J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are

varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of working,but it is the same God who inspires them all

in every one. To each is given the manifestation

of the Spirit for the

common good.”

1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-7

The Spirit of Providence is designed exclusively for our associates and friends:

Ascension Health

Health Professional Affiliates

Medical Staff/Retired Physicians

Providence Health Center Board of Trustees

Providence Foundation Board of Trustees Founders Society Providence Forum

Providence Healthcare Network

Advisory Board Ethics Committee

Providence Volunteer Services

Providence Health Alliance Board of Directors

Providence Nursing School Alumni

Family Practice Residency Staff

I N S I D E

SHAR ING THE PASS ION WITH FR IENDS AND ASSOCIATES OF PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE NETWORK

We have a new kind of HeRO in town. Not unlike our physicians, nurses and associates that our patients often call heroes on a daily basis, this HeRO brings longer life expectancy and quality of life specifically to hemodialysis patients. Dr. Todd Cumbie, the newest surgeon to join Waco Surgical Group, was the

first surgeon at Providence, as well as the first surgeon in Waco, to perform the HeRO Graft procedure (Hemodialysis Reliable OutFlow).

In layman’s terms, when kidneys are unable to function properly, dialysis becomes the process to remove liquids and waste from the blood by circulating it through an artificial kidney and returning it to the body. Often, blockages occur in the veins in the arms and legs requiring physicians to gain central vascular access (the ability to create and maintain access to the bloodstream) by means of axillaries (the big veins in the neck and chest). As Dr. Cumbie explained, until the HeRO Graft, once the central veins in the arms and legs were damaged due to previous dialysis treatments, a catheter was the only option to gain access. Gaining access through the use of catheters not only increases opportunity for life threatening infection, sometimes they simply don’t work requiring additional procedures, and at the least can be obtrusive to patients. Thus, another option is now available—the HeRO Graft.

“This device (HeRO Graft) allows patients additional years and increases quality of life,” Judy Taylor, Director of Surgery.

The HeRO Graft is a device placed under a patient’s skin allowing arterial access in patients who have experienced a failure with arteriovenous fistulas and arteriovenous grafts. Because the device is placed under the skin, it feels less invasive to patients and has a lower risk for infection. As a matter of fact, this device brings a 69% reduced infection rate compared to catheters. It also increases the adequacy of the dialysis and has a cost benefit of 23% average savings per year when compared to catheters.

The procedure entails a special stent graft being placed directly into the right atrium of the heart. The HeRO is then attached to the graft. It takes 2-3 weeks after the procedure is done to use the HeRO Graft for dialysis. This time allows the patient’s body tissue to grow around the graft. “It’s important to get the referral from the patient’s physician early on since there is some time between the procedure and when it can be used for dialysis.” said Cumbie.

Dr. Cumbie performed the procedure numerous times alongside other surgeons during his fellowship program at Baylor University Medical Center before performing the first procedure in Waco. Dr. Cumbie completed his undergraduate degree at Baylor before moving on to Medical School

at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his residency at University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

We welcome Dr. Cumbie back to Waco; and we are excited that he brings with him the HeRO procedure giving dialysis patients an increased quality and quantity of life.

There’s a New HeRO Among Us

Dr. Cumbie performed the procedure numerous times alongside other surgeons during his fellowship program at Baylor University Medical Center before performing the first procedure in Waco. Dr. Cumbie completed his undergraduate degree at Baylor before moving on to Medical School

Angela Gutierrez – 2012 Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour Honoreeby Heather Beck, Marketing and Volunteer Services Specialist

Providence is pleased to congratulate Angela Gutierrez on being named a Waco Honoree for the 2012 Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour! The eight-day bike tour covers over 600 miles throughout Texas to raise awareness of the need for

life-saving donations of blood, marrow, organs and tissues. A bike tour honoree is a person or group of people who are honored for giving, receiving or advocating for the gifts of life of blood, platelets, marrow, cord blood, tissues or organs.

Angela Gutierrez is Providence’s liaison to the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, as well as the Tissue Center of Austin and the Lone Star Lion’s Eye Bank. She is a tireless advocate for donation at Providence and in the community. Angela was able to greet the cyclist riding in her honor and publicly share her personal testimony with the cyclists, donors and donor recipients at the tour stop in Waco on Tuesday, October 16.

Please join Providence in congratulating Angela and thanking her for her commitment to promote the gift of life through donation. To learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation, visit www.DonateLifeTexas.org

2 A Letter from the President

2 Compliance Corner

3 Providence Golf Classic Good Fun for a Great Cause!

4 Forum Annual Fall Meeting

4 Notes from Sister C

4 Safe-T Day at Providence

4 Spend Time in the Idea Garden

5 Saint Vincent’s Feast Day

6 Donate Blood to Save Lives

6 The Choice is Clear

6 Providence Associate Offers Unique Skills to Central Texans

7 Wellness Corner: Fight Obesity

7 HeartWalk 2012

8 Chaplain’s Corner

8 Celebrating the Old and New

9 Associates Health Fair 2012

10 Christmas Stroll Save the Date

10 da Vinci Robot Surgery

10 Style Show 2013 Save the Date

11 Palliative Care

11 Honoring Our Recent Retirees

12 Oktoberfest 2012

Angela Gutierrez

“This procedure can provide a long-term solution for patients on dialysis, compared tothe much shorter life-span of a hemodialysis catheter.” Dr. Todd Cumbie

by Mandy Sharp, Marketing and Communication Specialist

2 • The Spirit of Providence

Kent A. Keahey, FACHEPresident & CEO

TEXTING IN HEALTHCARE IS BECOMING AN INCREASINGLY HOT TOPIC. WHILE THE IDEA OF TEXTING BETWEEN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SEEMS LIKE AN EASY AND CONVENIENT WAY TO COMMUNICATE, IT RAISES A NUMBER OF REGULATORY AND PATIENT PRIVACY CONCERNS.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare providers to have in place reasonable safeguards to ensure the safe and secure transmission of protected health information (PHI) as well as have security measures to prevent unauthorized access to PHI. Unless the sending and receiving phones/devices have encryption capabilities, the data is open to interception, corruption, and inappropriate disclosure. Even when the personal devices are password protected the transmission of the text messages are unencrypted and therefore, represent a risk for a privacy breach.

Texting can represent a significant patient safety risk. Decisions about patients are reliant on accurate and complete information. The character limitations with texting could potentially lead to messages that leave out critical information needed for complex decision making. Another potential issue with texting is the “autocorrecting” on some devices, which could result in unintended changes to text messages (dilaudid changed to dilated).

In response to some of these patient safety issues, on November 10, 2011, Joint Commission addressed the texting issue in the following response to a frequently asked question regarding the texting of physician orders:

“No, it is not acceptable for physicians or licensed independent practitioners to text orders for patients to the hospital or other healthcare setting. This method provides no ability to verify the identity of the person sending the text and there is no way to keep the original message as validation of what is entered into the medical record.”

Remember to do your part to protect our patients’ privacy. Social media and portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, make it easier than before to innocently disclose private health information without a patient’s consent. Whether done purposefully or not, it is a violation of the Privacy Act under HIPAA and is a federal offense. Healthcare workers and organizations have paid heavy fines, as well as served jail time for breaking the privacy laws.

BE ALERT AND ALWAYS “THINK BEFORE YOU POST” INFORMATION OR PICTURES THAT YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO SHARE.

Risks in Texting Patient Informationby Diana Holub, Director of Corporate Compliance

Providence Volunteers have decorated for the holidays and our campus is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This is that season of the year that we set aside some time to celebrate the birth of Jesus—and as I write you today, I’m reminded of how the angels introduced His birth to the shepherds: “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace

on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Following that surprising introduction, those men hurried to the village and found Mary, Joseph, and the Baby lying in a manger. Since that very first night . . .we’ve been “hurrying” to our own “mangers”—in hopes of finding that promised peace on earth!

It is with these words that Beverley and I wish you, your family, and your friends a most blessed Christmas and, of course, a very happy new year. We hope to see you at the Holiday Stroll and even throughout the holiday season as we count down the days together.

In this issue of The Spirit of Providence, you will find that so many new things are happening across our Providence network. Be sure to read our cover story for details about the new procedure Providence is introducing for our dialysis patients . . .plus, you will find a true commitment to compassionate care as you learn more in the coming months about the new Bronchial Thermoplasty procedure for those suffering from asthma. I’m very proud of these new and creative ways of healing here in our ministry—and, am delighted to share with you the newest advancement we’ve made . . .that is the addition of the Providence Robotic Surgery Institute featuring the da Vinci Si Surgical System!

This technological advancement provides our surgeons with unparalleled precision, dexterity and control that enable a minimally invasive approach for many complex surgical procedures. We believe that the new features of the da Vinci Si System will help us provide the best possible outcomes and is proof of our commitment to provide our community access to the latest advancements in minimally invasive surgery.

By now, you’ve noticed some construction on the corner of Otis Drive and Highway 84—just this past month, Johnson Development broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot medical office facility that will include family practice physicians, pediatricians, and pediatric sub-specialists. Our CFO, Karen Richardson, is leading this project and had these words to share, “In addition to a host of physicians, the new Medical Office Building will be home to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, imaging, lab, and retail pharmacy space—making it a convenient one-stop facility for routine outpatient services.” It’s been clear that the Waco market needed this type of facility, and we are pleased to work with Johnson Development on the project that will provide person-centered outpatient and physician services in one location.”

Finally, as your President and CEO, I’m very proud of the past and recent awards we’ve received—be sure to read all about them on page 6 . . . and you’ll experience the way Providence is dedicated to the safe delivery of excellent care across the continuum! From our physicians & specialists . . .to our staff, supporting associates & volunteers . . .Providence is determined to lead the way!

Serving Him alongside you,

The Spirit of Providence • 3

The 2012 Providence Golf Classic was held Friday, October 12 at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. Net proceeds from this annual tournament support the Providence Healthcare Network. This year, the tournament netted over $55,000! We can’t thank our generous sponsors and supporters enough for all they do to help Providence fulfill its mission to provide quality healthcare to all Central Texans with particular attention

to the sick, poor, and vulnerable.

Nearly 150 golfers participated in the tournament, and over 40 volunteers graciously gave their time to make sure the event went off without a hitch! We couldn’t have organized this successful event without the time and effort put in by the entire golf tournament committee, chaired by Providence Foundation Founders Society member Terry Hayes.

While golfers played their hearts out, volunteers divided and conquered to ensure golfers had an enjoyable experience on the course. Participants were treated to breakfast burritos courtesy of George’s Restaurant, hearty boxed lunches from Newk’s and a late afternoon snack by the ever-popular Rosati’s Authentic Chicago Pizza. Players were offered several opportunities to win fantastic prizes at hole contests and the morning and afternoon round raffles, too! Bobby Golden, playing on the Texas Farm Bureau team, won the grand prize raffle item, a Dell netbook valued at nearly $800!

We look forward to having everyone back next year for an even bigger and better tournament! For more information on becoming a sponsor of the 2013 Providence Golf Classic, please contact Jenny Peel at the Providence Foundation.

Thank You to our Golf Committee!

We would like to express our gratitude to our outstanding 2012 golf committee: Committee Chair Terry Hayes, Michael Garrett, Amber Greenwood, Christy Gonzalez, Cindy Hayes, Johnny Mankin, Michael Olmstead, Jeff Peel, Steve Smith, DeeDee Williams, Dave Guyer, and Jenny Peel. Their valuable contributions helped make the 2012 Providence Golf Classic a great success!

Thank You to our Volunteers! We would like to recognize and honor the following volunteers for serving Providence with their time and talent. These outstanding individuals’

participation was instrumental in organizing and executing an excellent tournament:

Beth Badeaux, Modesta Barron, Heather Beck, Sheryl Carroll, Brenn Collins, Cayce Connell, Cheryl Crenshaw, Joe Culverhouse, Marissa Davenport, Ellen Derrick, Alyssa Dulus, JoAn & Mark Felton, Kim & David Gooch, Judy Guyer, Patty Hawk, Cindy Hayes, Dianne Hurley, Heather & Jason Keahey, Christie Kent, Stephanie Kimsey, Carrie Kuehl, Tonya Larson, Lori Mexia-Lopez, Jenny & James Nelson, Natalie Peal, Jeff Peel, Irene Phelps, Donna Robinson, Garrett Ross, Bill Schroeder, Kayla Sehon, Michelle Taylor, Aaron Thompson, Peter Thyen, Tiffany Tisue, Norma Venegas, Don Wall, Jonya Williams, and Shannon York.

by Jenny Peel, Providence Foundation Development Officer

Providence Golf Classic—Good Fun for a Great Cause!

Jenny Peel & Leslie Long (Wells Fargo team)Terry Hayes (Merrill Lynch team), won the “Closest to the Pin” award during the p.m. round.

Pete Futris (Rosati’s team) lined up his putt as he competed for the $10,000 Putt Contest.

Please recognize the 2012 Kent Keahey Providence Golf Classic Sponsors and Supporters and join us in thanking them for assisting Providence in providing quality healthcare to Central Texans!

Their generous support helps Providence’s mission to providing quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services for all Central Texans. Please consider their vital community support when choosing providers for your personal and business needs.

Thank You to the 2012 Kent Keahey Providence Golf Classic Sponsors and Supporters!

Adspectations v Allen Samuels Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-RAM v Alliance Bank Central Texas v American Bank v American Scale Co.Barnett Contracting v Billy Jackson Acoustic & Tile v Bird-Kultgen Ford v Capstone Mechanical v Cargill v Carroll Investment Group/UBS

Carter BloodCare v Central Texas Pathology Lab v Central Texas Urology & Fish Pond Surgery Center v Chandler Woolley v Chick-fil-ACintas Document Management v Data Systems of Texas/SHARETEC v Diversified Investment Advisors v Dr. Roland Goertz & Family

Educators Credit Union v e-MDs v Englander dzignpak v East Texas Medical Center EMS v Epic Systems v Field Forms & PromotionsFirst National Bank of Central Texas v First Title Co. of Waco v FirstCare Health Plans v Fulbright Winniford, P.C.

George’s Restaurant & Catering v Goochie Designs v Greg May Honda v Independent Bank v Insurors of TexasJaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C. v Lochridge-Priest v McLennan Community College v MDI Achieve v Medtronic v Merrill Lynch

Newk’s Express Café v Northern & Nye v Oak Farms Dairy v Office Essentials & Design v Packaging Corporation of AmericaPellerin Laundry Machinery v Pinnacle Insurance Group v Providence Hospice v Providence Volunteer Services

Providence Wound Care v Pyramid Life Insurance Co. v Ratliff Ready Mix v RBDR Architects v Rosati’s Authentic Chicago PizzaSheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, P.C. v Texas Farm Bureau v Texas Life Insurance v Therapeutic Solutions v Tom & Martha Salome

Trautschold Millwork v Valley Mills Car Wash & Oil Change v Waco Groundskeeper v Waco Radiology, P.A. v Wardlaw Claims Service Wells Fargo Banks v Whitaker, Spinks & Koslovsky


Ah, the holidays! What a wonderful season — Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years—all in one big package—And if anyone wonders if we’re in this season, our own gift shop will help us

remember—not to mention the beautiful decorations our wonderful volunteers have given us as a gift.

Oh, yes, gift! Hmm—you know that’s one thing about Thanksgiving—no gifts (except for a bottle of wine—or a green bean casserole!)

But as for Christmas, it is really easy to fall into the trap that it is all about presents, gifts—material things. And it’s true that we don’t want the kids to miss out on the fun and excitement and no child should wake up on Christmas morning and find no gifts for them.

So I guess it falls to us as adults to make sure that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well—that the reminder that our Savior Jesus came to us is a major part of the celebration, even to the kids.

Our crib in the lobby is a wonderful sign of His coming—As we pass by, a little prayer of gratitude is a great way to keep us in the spirit. At the Stroll, I see many parents bringing their children, not only to Mr. and Mrs. Claus, but to Jesus in the crib—It’s a great opportunity to tell “The Story” again.

I believe that God blesses Providence immensely, especially during this time of gratitude when we give thanks to Him for all His gifts, the sick who come to us for healing and for each other.

BLESS YOU ALL WITH THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE HOLIDAYS OF THIS SEASON.YOU ARE THE BEST GIFTS WE HAVE.

See you around the crib,

Sister C

The Best Gift of All

The first annual SAFE-T Day event was held at Providence on Friday, October 19. SAFE-T Coaches designed an interactive Trick or Treat experience to provide associates with a fun opportunity to refresh their candy stash—as well as their knowledge of important safety

processes and procedures.

Associates had to conquer the Foam Wars by following Foam In and Foam Out procedures before entering the SAFE-T event. Once inside, associates brushed up on safety processes while trick or treating at 12 different safety-themed booths, including SBAR, ARCC, STOP and Resolve, Document Legibly and Accurately, Specimen Labeling, Diet Right, CLABSI and RRT/ SMARRT. In addition, Employee Health and Safety presented the “Kick Off” to the new Employee Safety (ESSE) Program.

by Heather Beck, Marketing and Volunteer Services Specialist

SAFE-T Day at Providence

Eileen Bohannon stops to pose with Super Woman Sylvia Lemley.

Our mad scientists, Maria Benitez and Teresa Gilliam, cover proper specimen labeling.

The Providence Foundation Forum gathered for their annual Fall meeting at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse on Thursday, October 25. The Providence Foundation Forum is an affinity group of young professionals who serve as ambassadors for Providence and volunteer at Providence’s special events. This group pays annual dues and meets quarterly at the Forum Fall and Spring business meetings, Christmas Party and Summer Party.

For more information on nominating a potential Forum member, pleasecontact Jenny Peel at 254.751.4762.

Providence Foundation Forum Annual Fall Meetingby Jenny Peel, Providence Foundation Development Officer

Shelly & Roy Spinks

JoAn Felton, Jenn & Clayton Felton, Mark Felton

Jenny & James Nelson, Lara Robertson

In support of Ascension Health’s continuing efforts to create a culture of innovation and stimulate knowledge transfer across the system, Ascension Health is piloting the Idea Garden. This is a secure web-based platform designed to activate the associate voice, facilitate collaboration, create an online network to collect and refine ideas from associates, and identify and acknowledge creative thought leaders from across the national health ministry. Providence participated in the Idea Garden in September sharing ideas about what it means to offer person-centered care. Although Providence had good participation, we are always seeking to improve. Therefore, we ask that all associates be on the lookout for thenext opportunity to let your ideas be heard. An email will be sent to all associates with instructions on how to participate. Read and post in the Idea garden so that together we can plant and nourish the important seeds of innovation and progress.

Spend Time in the Idea Gardenby Jana Whitaker, VP of Marketing and Volunteer Services


To register, visit providence.net/Jolliff

Providence associates received a special tote and water bottle in celebration of Saint Vincent’s Feast Day on September 27th. Nutritional Services Staff at Providence Health Center, Providence Park and Providence DePaul Center served up a hearty meal for everyone to enjoy. Many, many thanks to those who worked so hard to make the day a special one for all Providence associates.

To register, visit providence.net/Jolliff

Saint Vincent’s Feast Day Celebration 2012!

April Bearden, Nutritional Services Office Manager, helps out to make sure Feast Day is perfect.

Associates at Providence Park take part in the celebration. Sister Cecile Matushek hands out Feast Day gifts, assisted by Heather Beck and

Kent Keahey

Associates eagerly await their Feast Day meal!Nutritional Services staff at DePaul worked to make Feast Day special.

Kiesha Stout always serves associates with a smile.

Associates sit down to enjoy the Feast Day meal together.

It’s a busy day for Nutritional Services.

Sister C makes certain each associate receives their special gifts.

Tiffany Tisue and Amanda Sonnier prepare to hand out Feast Day gifts

at Providence Park.

Without our wonderful Nutritional Services staff, the hearty meal received on St. Vincent’s Feast Day would not be possible.


Why I Give Blood“I donate whenever I can simply

because the small sacrifice of time can help someone in an incredible way. The fact that sitting in a chair for 45 minutes might end up saving a life is an opportunity that I want to take advantage of every chance I get.”

Alex Weaver Analyst—SCM—Value Supply Chain Management

“I give blood to help others that are less fortunate than I have been. They have been in accidents, had surgeries that required blood, etc. I give blood to help others, because someday, God forbid, I may have to depend on someone else that is donating.”

Charles Goodwin Director Pulmonary Services

Thank you to all Providence Associates who choose to donate blood and save lives in Central Texas! One unit of blood can save the lives of 3 adults or 6 babies. During our October Blood Drive, Providence associates donated 15 units of life-saving blood! These donations will be used to help save the lives of 30 people. In addition, 7 first-time donors were registered!

Mark your calendars for December 14, our final 2012 Blood Drive!

December Blood DriveFriday, December 1411 a.m. – 6 p.m.Classrooms 1-4, Providence Health Center

Donate Blood to Save Lives


When Robert Barnard took a part-time job for the work program in high school, he didn’t realize he would learn a trade so unique that he would become one of the only individuals

in Waco with the skill to create custom orthotics. Robert worked as an apprentice and became an Orthotic Technician prior to having the opportunity to become a BOC-Certified Orthotist. As a result of his hard work and dedication to the field of Orthotics, Providence Home Medical Equipment has been able to offer custom orthotics to patients in Central Texas since Robert joined the medical equipment team in July of 1995.

As an Orthotist, based on a physician’s order Robert is able to evaluate a patient’s condition, take measurements and impressions of the patient’s body segment and then design and fabricate custom

Providence Associate Offers Unique Skills to Central Texansby Mandy Sharp, Marketing and Communication Specialist

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Orthotist Robert Barnard


by Erica Scott, Fitness Attendant, Providence Associate Wellness Center

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 65 million Americans are obese. The percentage of obese children is rising at an alarming rate, and obesity is now regarded as a major cause of death in the United States.

THERE ARE 5 MAIN WAYS TO FIGHT OBESITY AND WEIGHT GAIN.

1: CONTROL YOUR APPETITE

If we are deprived of food, the body has powerful mechanisms to keep us interested in food and seeking nourishment. All of us eat when we sense an inner need for food and we tend to eat until we sense a feeling of fullness.

Unfortunately, in overweight and obese individuals, controlling their appetite is not an easy task. As a result, they possess an increased appetite drive along with frequent and excessive food cravings. If you want to get your weight under control, you must get this unhealthy appetite control system restored to a healthy state.

2: STABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR

The symptoms and signs common for blood sugar changes include: difficulty losing weight, sweets cravings, food related mood swings, feeling spacey, unexplained anxiousness, waking up often during the night, consistent hunger, and sleepy spells.

The body works hard to keep blood sugar normal as insulin resistance develops by releasing higher than normal amounts of insulin. The key steps to stabilizing blood sugar are:

• Choosefoodthathasalowerimpactonbloodsugar.Youmustbecomefamiliarwithhowfoodsaffectyoursugar.Thekeyistochoosecarbohydrates wisely and to consume modest portion sizes.

• Makeacommitmenttoregularexercise.Moderateexercisehelpstostabilizetheappetite,normalizebloodsugarlevelsandincreasemusclemass.

3: TRANSFORM YOUR HABITS

The primary factor that will determine whether you are successful at losing weight is how ready you are for change. In order to experience positive changes, you must adopt the following habits:

• Reduceportionsizesforhighercaloriefoodswhileincreasingportionsizesoflow-caloriefoods.

• Takeyourtimewheneating.Mostpeoplewithweightproblemseatquickerandswallowsignificantlymorefoodinthesameperiodoftimeaspeople with normal weight.

• Planwhatyouaregoingtoeat.Eatingontherunandgrabbingfoodonimpulsepromoteswrongfoodchoicesthatcaneasilypackonextracalories.

4: REDUCE STRESS

One of the consequences of the stress response is abdominal fat cell growth and loss of muscle mass, which leads to insulin resistance and obesity.

Every day stress is a normal part of modern living. However, if stress is extreme, unusual or long lasting, the stress response can be overwhelming and quite harmful. To manage stress, calm the mind and the body by including physical exercise or yoga in your lifestyle and getting plenty of sleep.

5: TONE YOUR MUSCLES

Regular physical exercise is a major key to good health. The ability to lose weight with exercise is a direct reflection of a person’s muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the more fat you burn. In both men and women, muscle mass increases throughout adolescence and peaks during the late teens through the mid to late twenties. After that, we lose about 1% of our lean muscle mass every year until we are 50 years old.

The most important step to prevent muscle loss is to follow a regular strength-training program by lifting weights or engaging in resistance exercises.

5 Ways to Fight Obesity

CONGRATULATIONS PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE NETWORK FOR AN AMAZING 2012 HEART WALK! Once again, Providence was the leader in fundraising and recruiting of walkers for the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk held October 6 at Baylor University’s Getterman Softball Complex. At the time of their Bank Day, Providence presented the American Heart Association with a check for $10,826...and the funds kept coming in! Thanks to the GENEROUS hearts of our donors, Providence raised OVER $11,000!!

The Providence team filled the stands at Getterman Stadium! Everyone cheered in celebration of the honored heart survivors and even did a little Zumba to warm up before the walk. Thank you to all who participated in the walk and donated to help stop heart disease and stroke and save lives!

Top 5 Fundraising Teams

Tootie Murry Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab $3,326.50

Pam Shepherd HR/Education $949.00

Carin Caywood 3rd Floor $801.35

Angelica Cisneros, Norma Freeman 4th Floor $757.09& Linda Bolton

Debi Crelin Home Care $676.00

Heart Walk 2012 ...continued from page 9


In October, Providence DePaul Center celebrated 20 years in its current location at 301 Londonderry Drive. Originally housed in the Pavilion, Providence DePaul Center moved into what was the old Brazos Psychiatric Hospital in October of 1992. Now, 20 years later

with many changes taking place over the years, Providence DePaul Center offers inpatient and outpatient programs for all ages. They house a child/adolescent unit, adult unit, ICP and its newest unit is a specialized Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. The Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit is unique to Central Texas since it’s the only psychiatric facility in Central Texas to accept patients that also have a medical condition. While Providence DePaul Center has seen many changes over the years, one thing remains constant— compassionate mental healthcare.

As a new kid on the block, the associates of 4E celebrated its one year anniversary in October! The experienced and dedicated staff enjoyed cake and fellowship to celebrate a year of successes on the unit!

Celebrating the Old and New at Providence

DePaul Center associates celebrate 20 years.

4E associates celebrate their first year anniversary as a unit.


by Deacon Greg George

Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year of Faith” to be celebrated by the people of God which began October 11, 2012 and will last until November 24, 2013. This invitation to celebrate God’s great gift of faith to us can be accepted and practiced by people of all denominations

and all faith traditions.

When I heard this proclamation, my first thought was, “Why do we need a special year of faith? Shouldn’t every year, if not every month or even every day, be a time of faith?” I suppose this is so, but then as I pondered it, I realized how often in my own life I get so busy or otherwise so overwhelmed with administration and other countless distractions that I forget who makes all things in my life possible. And that “who” is my God. It is God who holds all people and all creation together in the palm of his hands. He supports them, loves them, guides them, protects them, comforts them, heals them, saves them, nourishes them and nurtures them. It is God’s love and embrace that enables all people and all things to be.

I used to ask my students what would happen to us if God ever stopped loving us. They usually answered, “Well, we would die.” I suggested to them that we wouldn’t just die, we would cease to exist. We would go poof. That is the significance of God in our existence. Yet, sometimes I forget and I’m not sure why. So, I surmise, this is why we need a “Year of Faith,” to remind us every day to believe in the one God who saves us, raises us up on the last day and gives us eternal life. Amen!

You are all great!

This is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and

I shall raise him on the last day. (John 6:40)

The Education Department shows their support for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink!

orthotic appliances. He must draw on his wide knowledge of biomechanics as well as fabrication materials and components for each piece he creates in his elaborate laboratory. Some of the most common custom orthotics are spinal, knees, foot and ankle devices and diabetic shoes and inserts; however, Robert is skilled in creating orthotics for both upper and lower extremities. He works with pediatrics as well as adults and seniors. When asked why he pursued a career in Orthotics, Robert said, “Sometimes work is like art class— carving and forming plaster molds, metal and leather work, and forming plastic components. It is fun to build things, but mostly I do it because it’s rewarding to create something that helps people improve independence.”

“It’s especially rewarding when it comes to helping kids improve balance and safety,” Robert added. It’s no surprise that he has a soft spot for helping kids. He has 6 children of his own at home!

Robert left Providence briefly, but has recently returned. “We’re happy to have him back,” said Diane Mason, Providence Home Medical Equipment Manager. “We’re proud that we will continue to offer his specialized skills and service to those here in Central Texas that need custom orthotics.”

Providence Associate Offers Unique Skills to Central Texans

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This year’s health fair was well attended by associates and volunteers who came to learn about health and well being, receive flu shots/mist and to learn more about the many services in the continuum of care offered throughout Providence Healthcare Network.

Providence Associate Health Fair 2012

Team Captain Department

Traci Mitchell, Claudia Zamora.........................................Accounting

Sherry White ...................................................................... Admitting

Tootie Murry ................................................................Cardiac Rehab

Tedda Aleman ..........................................................CHF/Cardiology

Miranda Gonzales ................................................Case Management

Beth Lowery .........................................................................Cath Lab

Pam Shepherd ..............................................................HR/Education

Debi Crelin .......................................................................Home Care

Keri Thomas ................................................................................. ICU

Anthony Elfrez ............................................................ Central Supply

Sheila Brown .............................................................Medical Records

Kristin Zarraga .....................................................................Pharmacy

Dawn Schulz ..................................................... Quality Management

JoAnn Fajardo .................................................................... Radiology

Mary Cantu ............................................................................... Rehab

Stacy Downes .........................................................................5 South

Jen Sanchez ............................................................................5 North

Mary Gorgan ...................................................................................GI

Carin Caywood .................................................................... 3rd Floor

Angelica Cisneros, Norma Freeman, Linda Bolton .............4th Floor

Jennifer Tull ............................................................ Clinic Operations

Alyssa Dulus ...............................................................Business Office

Ashley Speer ............................................... Emergency Department

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Save the Datefor the ProvidenceChristmas Stroll !

Wednesday, December 12

6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Providence Health Center

Attractions Include:Christmas Music, Visit with Santa,

Holiday Decorations, Ornament Making,

Refreshments… and MORE!


Michael Olmstead and Vernel Harrison

(seated from left): Noogie Clark; Linda Raczkiewicz; Irene Thornton; volunteer services director, Patty Hawk.

(Standing from left): Pat Wall, Fran Kroll, Margie Wentworth, Donnie Harlan, Mary Cunningham, and Jean Thorn.

Providence Healthcare Network Honors Recent Retirees!

by Michelle Myers, Palliative Care CoordinatorPalliative Care Corner

Irene Thornton –Volunteers and staff members gathered to wish Irene Thornton a happy retirement. Irene worked part time in the Providence Gift Shop for six years, and made many lasting friendships with her endless energy and wonderful sense of humor!

Mary Kelsey and Kurt Kurtz

Mary Kelsey retired from the Providence Pharmacy where much of the time she worked alone or with only one technician and was the only pharmacist in the building for many years. She remembers everyone’s birthday, often with a card and gift. She has always been very diligent, thorough and cautious in performing her work duties. She loves cats, and they love her. Once she’s your friend, you have a friend for life.

Vernel Harrison was honored with a retirement reception in September after working 19 years at St. Catherine Center. Friends, family and co-workers gathered to wish her well in her retirement and

reminisce. She was known for her dedication to her patients and great attitude, which makes it no surprise that her co-workers and the residents at St. Catherine Center will miss her very much.

Waunder Sadler started at Providence in April of 1999 and has now retired after 13 years of service. She has three children and seven grandchildren. Upon her retirement, Waunder looks forward to spending time with her family and pursuing her hobbies, which include dominoes, shopping and eating out.

Advance Directives give you the opportunity to express your wishes for end-of-life care. They provide a way for you to communicate your wishes in the event that you are unable to make these choices on your own. Completing Advance Directives and discussing them with your family, friends and health care professionals can help to avoid stress and confusion later on. All individuals, regardless of health status and age, should consider completing Advance Medical Directives to ease the burden of the medical decision making process for their loved ones in an unforeseen event.

THE 2 MOST COMMON TYPES OF ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES

LIVING WILL • A living will is written instructions that explain your wishes regarding health care should you have a terminal condition.

MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY • A Medical Power of Attorney is a written document where you can name a person (called a proxy) to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so.

For Assistance with Advance Directives contact:Providence Palliative Care at 254.751.4361 or Chaplain Services at 254.751.4166

Forms are free for download from: http://www.providence.net/patients/advance-directives.html

What are Advance Medical Directives?

Waunder Sadler and Chuck Sivess

Sharon Carr worked the evening shift as a CNA at Providence Park on neighborhood 4 for six years. Sharon was a dedicated and valuable member of the Providence family and is now moving back to her home state of Oklahoma to enjoy her retirement with her family.


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Providence Foundation Founders Society members turned out en masse for the 12th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 20th, on what turned out to be a perfect fall day. This popular event was held for the second year in a row in the backyard of

the beautiful and stately Historic Waco East Terrace House. A giant tent was erected below century old pecan and live oak trees, creating a feeling of a German Biergarten. Adding to the effect were beautiful chrysanthemum flowers and official Oktoberfest biersteins placed on picnic tables adorned with blue and white tablecoths (Oktoberfest colors). There were official Oktoberfest beer posters and signage along with blue and white streamers and balloons. German polka music filled the air to complete the feel of this famous Munich event.

Thanks to Glazer’s Wholesale Distributors, guests were treated to two Oktoberfest beers along with German made Riesling wine and several other wines. The food was wunderbar with three kinds of German sausage, grilled chicken, homemade German potato salad, handmade pretzels, rye bread (compliments of Panera Bread), premium sauerkraut and apple strudel, which was the best ever! Finally, there was the to die for German chocolate cake, compliments of Esther Allen, owner of Sugar Art. E.W. Burdette volunteered as our grillemeister. A special thank you goes to Forum volunteers Perry Felton, Shelly and Roy Spinks and Jenny and James Nelson for helping with event set up and clean up.

Dave Guyer, Executive Director of the Providence Foundation said, “Having a fun time is always nice...but our real motivation for hosting this event is to show our deep appreciation to our generous and faithful Founders Society members. We can never thank them enough for what they do in helping Providence to advance its mission of serving the sick poor and providing the best possible healthcare to Central Texas patients.“ If you are interested in becoming a Founders Society member, it’s easy to join. Simply contact Dave or Jenny Peel, the Foundation’s development officer, at 751-4762. Individuals or couples giving $1,000 a year or more automatically become members of the Providence Founders Society.

by Dave Guyer, CFRE, Vice President, Development; Executive Director, Providence Foundation

Eine Gute Zeit Hatte Von Allen!(A Good Time Had By All!)

Founders Society members Kent and Bev Keahey, Peter Kultgen and Chuck and Cherie Sivess

Founders Society members Patty and Jerry Hawk, Ashley Canuteson, and Randy Cox

Founders Society members Dr. Jill Michaels and Penny Aynesworth

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