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SOMC Cardiac Rehab Obtains AACVPR CertificationThe Cardiac Rehabilitation program atSouthern Ohio Medical Center has received recertification from the American Association ofCardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation(AACVPR). SOMC Cardiac Rehab was recognizedfor its commitment to improving a patient’squality of life by enhancing standards of care.“Cardiovascular programs are designed to helppeople with cardiovascular problems recoverquickly and improve their quality of life,” KeriImm, nurse manager of SOMC Cardiac Rehabsaid. “Our staff is committed to helping ourpatients recover and providing support forthem and their families.”To earn this accreditation, the SOMC CardiacRehab program participated in an applicationprocess that required extensive documentationof its practices. As the only peer-reviewaccreditationprocess, AACPRProgramCertification is designed to review individualprograms for adherence to the higheststandards and guidelines developed andpublished by a group of professional societiesin the field. Certification is valid for three years.Make Your 2020 Make aDifference CampaignPledge by October 4Scrip Sale Coming NextWeek with NewVendors AddedFirst, we want to thank all of you for taking thetime to participate in the 2020 Make A Differencesurvey. We have received the results and want toshare the top 5 charities in no particular order.»» StevenHunterHope Fund»» Sierra’sHaven»» SalvationArmy»» HomelessShelter»» SouthernOhio TaskForce onDomesticViolenceThe SOMC Development Foundation is alsoexcited to announce this year’s pledging can nowbe done online! Please visit the link below to makeyour pledge by October 4. Thank you all again forvoting to help our ft cards to many local and national vendorswill be available during the SOMC Scrip Sale,which will take place from 9 a.m. Monday,Oct. 7 to 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14.Orders may be placed on the SOMC Intranetduring the time of the sale, and cash,check, credit card and payroll deduction areavailable. When ordering, employees will beasked to specify which location they will pickup their scrip cards (South or Main Campus)and all orders will be final.Due to their corporate regulations, RuralKing will not be participating in the scripsale this year, but many new vendors havebeen added for employees!For more information, please contact KelliRichardson of the SOMC Friends Center atext. 6160.

LIGHT IT PINKIn honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,Southern Ohio Medical Center will Light It Pink in October!In honor of National Breast CancerAwareness Month, Southern OhioMedical Center is ready to Light itPink in October!SOMC will host the second annualLight it Pink Lantern Launch onOctober 7 at Hill View RetirementCenter pond.Also mark your calendars for Lightit Pink day on October 18, and besure to sport your pink wear! Ifyou would like one of the customT-shirts for SOMC’s Light it Pink,the sale will begin October 1. Allproceeds from the Light it PinkT-shirt sales will benefit the SOMCCancer Compassion fund. A fundthat assists local cancer patientswith transportation, medication,wigs, etc.There are many events during thespecial month to honor those whohave fought, or are currently battlingbreast cancer. Please check out thecalendar below!LIGHT IT PINK CALENDAR OF EVENTSOctober 7October 15October 18October 10October 16October 19Light It Pink Lantern LaunchHill View Retirement Center PondPark at Main Campus6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Free Breast ScreeningSOMC Cancer Center(Call 740-356-CARE to register)2 p.m. - 7 p.m.Breast Cancer Awareness WODCrossFit Alpha Pack5:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 4 p.m.,5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.Breast Cancer Support GroupJoin DIY Designs for paint fun!SOMC Cancer CenterRSVP at 740-356-CARE1 p.m.Light It PinkWear Pink!Portsmouth FestiFallMarket Street Portsmouth, OH1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

SOMC Employees Invitedto Obtain Screening MammogramSOMC employees are invited to walk in and obtain ascreening mammogram next week at the SOMC BreastCenter!SOMC employees who are 40 years or older, who havenot completed their annual screening mammogramthis calendar year and due to receive one, are invitedto the SOMC Breast Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. onWednesday (Oct. 9), Thursday (Oct. 10) and Friday (Oct.11) to obtain a screening mammogram! If you are unableto make it one of these days, you are invited to receive amammogram during the month of October. Women dono need to obtain an order and may walk into the BreastCenter at any time to receive a screening mammogram.Those employees who come and obtain the screeningmammogram will be entered into a drawing!SOMC insurance covers the cost for the exam includingthe deductible. For more information, please call740-356-PINK.Employees who are under the age of 40 and have afamily history of breast cancer, should contact theirfamily provider for screening recommendations.SOMC Pediatric Guild to Host Bippity Boppity PinkThe SOMC Pediatric Guild will host the annualBippity Boppity Pink event on Sunday, Oct. 6 from12 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at PortsmouthElementary. Bring your princess to the best party intown for a special princess party. Princess attire isoptional. The event features seven fun stations: hairand crown, makeup, nails, empowerment training,princess craft, story-time and snack andprincess dancing.Get your camera ready and watch your princessdebut her new look in our grand march. Ticketsare 35 per child. Attendance is limited and ticketsmust be purchased online before the event. Topurchase your ticket, visit EventBrite.com. Ticketsmust be purchased by Oct. 2. Supervising adults donot need a ticket.SOMC Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryOffering October SpecialStop in to SOMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for a limited time offer during October!Purchase 200 of prevent or correct Obagi ZO skin health products and receive a free package of “GettingSkin Ready Products.” Including face wash, exfoliating scrub and toner or 75 value.Call their office at 740-356-3562 for more information.

Celebrating SOMC Volunteers at the Night of InspirationThe SOMC Volunteer Office hosted theirannual Night of Inspiration for the dedicatedvolunteers of Southern Ohio Medical Center.They enjoyed a delicious meal and time tosocialize with one another.Volunteers are vital to the organization, andwe appreciate them more than they know!Security Reminder: Shred it!Even though SOMC is working on limiting theuse of paper, there is still quite a bit used. Muchof that paper has patient protected healthinformation on it. When it comes time to disposeof it, be sure and place it in an approved shredcontainer so that it can be disposed of properly.Be sure to not throw it away!

Find Your Reason to Start NowFor nearly 40 years, Abby Floyd, SOMC Facilities ProjectCoordinator, has watched the hospital, evolve, changeand grow, and she has had a huge hand in that process.Over the past year though, Abby decided to evolve in anarea of her personal life: her own health journey.Five or six years ago, Abby joined a healthy program atwork and said that she stuck with it for a while and lostsome weight.“I did lose weight at the time, which I did for my kidsand my grandkids because I wanted to be around asthey got older,” she said.A year ago, she decided to commit to her health journeyagain. She has been involved in SOMC’s Healthy Partnersfor years, but decided to join the first Weight Watchersat Work group in the Fall of 2018. She also joined ForeverFit to help her maintain accountability. All three of theprograms are offered through Employee Health andWellness and are available to all employees.“This time, it’s about me,” she said. “I made this decisionfor me this time.”Along with the accountability of these programs, Abbyhas deemed the key to weight loss as maintaining alog of what she consumes during the day. She saidportion control and self-control is crucial for success.She emphasized, though, that she still enjoys the foodshe loves in moderation paired with discipline.Abby credits her job, which helped her reach her stepgoal during the day and keeps her active. She alsomaintains an active lifestyle outside of work with herfamily, walking and yard work.“I like the gym and have a membership, but I just don’thave the time to get there right now,” she said.Her success didn’t come through a gym membership,although she encourages people to go and try thegym. She also said that starting the programs wasn’tintimidating at all.“This organization is fantastic,” she said. “If you wantto be healthy, they give you every opportunity to behealthy and are so encouraging.”Abby said to be successful in weight loss andmaintaining a healthy lifestyle, “you have to have to bewilling and ready to make that change.”Her advice to those hesitating to get started is to startnow.“Take care of your body; it is the only one that you’vegot,” she said.This past year has had so many positive health impactson her life. She feels healthier overall, has moreconfidence than ever before and noticed medical issuesshe was previously experiencing are almost nonexistentor have completely improved.She invites employees to attend the Weight Watchersat Work Kick-Off in the in the Medical Staff ServicesConference Room in the Braunlin Lower Level at 1 pm onFriday, October 4. This is the place where Abby’s healthjourney started, and she would love to share more withanyone who has additional questions!Weight Watchers at Work Kick-Off MeetingSet for October 4 in New LocationJoin your peers at the Weight Watchers at Work KickOff Meeting on Friday, October 4, in the Medical StaffServices Conference Room - Braunlin Lower Level.Weight Watchers emphasizes they allow participants tolose weight, build healthy habits with a support systemthat fits their life.Participants are requested to arrive at 1 p.m. for weighin, and the meeting will run from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.The 12-week program will cost 132.60. Those interestedin joining the program must attend the kick-off meetingto be eligible for payroll deduction. A total of 11.05 willbe deducted for 12 pays.15 or more participants are needed in order to continuethe workshop at SOMC. This series will run fromOctober 4, 2019 to January 3, 2020. There will be abonus for participants of 14 weeks of digital tools withthe 12 week series.For more information on the program, please contactKaren Walburn at ext. 6500.

SOMC Education Week Coming SoonThe first SOMC EducationWeek is coming soon! Whatis usually a one day event, willnow last an entire week!School representatives willbe available in the MedicalResource Center November11-15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.AllSOMCemployeesinterested in obtaining oradvancinganacademicdegree, and nurses who arelooking to obtain their BSNdegrees are invited to attend!SOMC Celebrates Midwifery WeekSept. 29 – Oct. 5At SOMC, we are fortunate to serve with some of the besthealthcare professionals in the industry. All deserve the highestpraise for their dedication and care to the patients of SouthernOhio Medical Center.September 29 through October 5 is a very special week. Thisweek is nationally known as Midwifery Week, which gives us anopportunity to honor ours at SOMC.We want to take this opportunity to thank midwives for providingthe highest quality of care every single day to their patients andfollowing a career of making a difference. We appreciate you!Congratulations to our Employees!We love to recognize our employees and their accomplishments. Wehope you will share with us whenever you, or another SOMC employee,completes an educational goal. We would like to share and celebrateyour achievement!Jenny FisherJenny Fisher currently works on SVCU.She recently passed her Medical Surgicalexam and is now Jenny Fisher, BSN, RN-BC.Congratulations on your hard work, Jenny!

Employee Flu Vaccines:Deadline for Compliance Set for November 30Flu vaccines are now available in the Employee Health and Wellness Office(Waller 307A). Employees can stop by to get theirs Monday through Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Night Shift hours for flu shots will be available on the following dates:Nov. 7Employee Health and Wellness7 p.m. - 3 a.m.Nov. 14Across from the cafeteria7 p.m. - 3 a.m.Flu shots will also be available at the following fairs:Oct. 8Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level)6 a.m. - 6 p.m.Oct. 15Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level)6 a.m. - 6 p.m.Oct. 22Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level)6 a.m. - 6 p.m.Oct. 29Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level)6 a.m. - 6 p.m.Additional times/location will be announced as the become available. Please see your department leaders fororder forms or medical/religious exemption forms.Healthy Partners 2019:Receive Your Earned Incentives!Have you been working hard to gethealthy this year? It’s almost timeto re-enroll and earn your incentivesat the Healthy Partners Fair!If you are a current HealthyPartners Member, once you havecompleted your lab work, attendedone of the Healthy Partners Fairsand completed your Health RiskAssessment, you will be eligible toearn your incentives!Not currently a Healthy PartnersMember? Now is your chance tojoin to become eligible for theincentives next year!Important Dates toRemember:If Healthy Partners Members meet the following targets,they will have a chance to earn:Indicators:Present an exercise log of 150 min/week of moderateto vigorous exercisePresent nutrition log of allfoods consumed 5 days/weekTobacco FreeHemoglobin A1C 5.6Blood Pressure 120/80Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.524.9 or Body Fat PercentageTargetBeginning Aug. 19: Complete your lab workOct. 8, 15, 22 and 29: Attend one of the Healthy Partner FairsOct. 1-31: Complete your Health Risk AssessmentNov. 28: Healthy Partners incentives will be directdeposited in separate paycheckBonus:Earn a one-year LIFECenter membershipand 50 bonusEarn 50 bonusEarn 50 bonusEarn 50 bonusEarn 50 bonusEarn 50 bonusEarnup to 300

Weekly Beat ClassifiedsMISCELLANEOUSNatural gas logs used 3 times 20 inch no remote 150.00. call 740-357-9199 leave message.Husky Floor Liners. Cargo floor liner for cargo. Model: Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon edition. Fits under 3rd row seats.Black. EUC. Retail 150. Asking 75/OBO. Contact: Gretchen 740-352-6613Dream Duffle Bag. Competition bag. Large black bag, wheeled, cooler, multiple compartments, with garment rack andseat. EC. Never used. Retail 340. Asking 300/OBO. Contact: Gretchen (740)352-6613Computer desk. Black/brown wood. Has keyboard and printer sliding drawers. 2 additional drawer Used condition.Pick up in Wheelersburg. 50 Contact: Gretchen (740)352-6613Check out SOMC’sOnline Store ofSurplus EquipmentOur online auction process has beenoverhauled and improved with ourGrey sectional couch: oversized grey sectional couch for sale. Includes large ottoman and one decorative pillow.Purchased brand new from Big Sandy in 2016. Smoke and pet free home. Pick up in Portsmouth. Asking 950. Contact740-285-0960new SOMC uBuy application. UsersBengals vs Browns pair of tickets for sale on Browns side of the field. (304) 942-6761bid on each available item and placeBengals vs Patriots pair of tickets for sale on Patriots side of the field. (304) 942-6761bids all in the same place. The principleBluejackets vs Islanders hockey tickets for Saturday October 19th. Tickets within 10 rows of the glass. (304) 942-6761is the same, but users can stay bettercan log-in to the system to view items,see the minimum price and highestinformed by seeing the dollar amountof the current high bid on an item (onlythe amount shows and not the nameMOTOR VEHICLES2008 Chevrolet 2500 Truck, long bed, white, 2 door, goose neck pop up hitch, EUC. 10,000/OBO. Contact: Steve(740)464-63692002 Chevy S10 Pickup Truck for sale. 147k miles. Runs great. Message or call for more info 740-464-1840.2000 dodge dakota does have high miles asking 750.00. Motor Runs good and the transmision swifts smooth. Justdont need it. Please call 740-285-1886.2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE 4x4. 5.3 L V8. Black exterior and interior. Tinted windows. Chrome trim. Less than93,000 miles. Front full bench. Will seat 6 adults comfortably. Cruise Control, power windows, two key fobs, steeringwheel controls, TOW package, upgraded 20” aluminum alloy wheels. Tires have plenty of tread left. New oil change.Battery just 2 years old. New front hubs. New brakes and calipers. No mechanical issues. No rust. No wrecks. Clean Title.Asking 21,000 OBO. Call or text (740)941-6261 for pictures and info.I have a 1999 Buick Lesabre for sale. It has a New Intake Gasket, New Starter, New Water Pump and Belt. All PowerSeats. Has 137,000 Miles. No Known Mechanical Issues. I am asking 1,200. If interested please call (740) 935-3001 or(740) 821-2021of the bidder).We will still post new items on Fridays.Items will go up at 10a.m. on Fridayand will be removed at 9:59a.m. thefollowing Friday. All other processes willremain the same.Check out the online store by visitingthe following Management/OnLineStoreOfSurplusEquipment.htmlREAL ESTATEHouse for sale: Layton Drive, Portsmouth, minutes from the hospital. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, in ground pool with fencedin back yard. Gas heat and central air. Lots of storage. 125,000.00. Call 740-357-7498 for more information or to view.For sale or rent: 3Br 2Ba 1 level 1788 sq ft on Brookside Dr, Lucasville, Ohio. On .5 acre of flat land with 1 car attachedgarage and a large concrete driveway for more parking. Dead end road in a great neighborhood. Built in 2004 with anaddition added in 2007. Call or text 740-357-4379 for details.FOR RENT: Two bedroom, one bath, apartment located at 612 Meadows Lane. Wheelersburg, along the Ohio River.Beautiful river and pond views. Spacious living room, breakfast bar overlooking into kitchen, large kitchen equippedwith nice built-in appliances and ample blond maple cabinets throughout. Washer/Dryer hookup. Spacious privatefront porch and back yard patio. All electric. 700.00 monthly. Trash removal & sewer included. No pet policy. Call orText: (740) 935-2399FOR RENT. New Boston, very nice, 2 bedroom cottage, appliances furnished, central air. Great location minutes fromSOMC. 650 plus utilities and deposit. No pets. 740-456-8544Classified GuidelinesClassified ad submissions mustbe sent via an SOMC e-mailaccount to duduitkl@somc.org.Items submitted through anyother e-mail server will not beaccepted.Ads must be submitted by3 p.m. Wednesday and willbe listed for three weeksbeginning each Friday morning.No more than five items maybe listed at a time and workextensions may not be listed asa telephone contact.Ads that are consideredsolicitation, or the selling oroffering of goods or servicesnot pertaining to or

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