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May 1, 2019

Q: Is there any way the cafeteria could serve more vegan/vegetarian-friendly options?A: We do strive to offer menus options to fit a variety of dietary preferences. We continue to have more vegetarian items available, but vegan items are a bit more challenging as they are not always popular choices among our customers overall. We would love your specific feedback on items we have had that you’d like us to continue or suggestions for items to add to our rotation. Please feel free to email me directly with your input.Lisa Kremer, Nutrition & Dining

Q: Is it possible for the hospital to gain an additional lactation room? With only one room available it is difficult to find time to leave the floor when the room is not in use.A: Yes, there are now two or three lactation rooms available and one more slated to be added in future renovations.Allison Ringheden, Support Svcs

A gift to the Allen Foundation is a great investment, and great things are happening thanks to the generosity of our team. The For Allen For You campaign kicked off with 100% participation by our team members, and to date, $1.1 million has been contributed by our team. The dedication of our team members is amazing!

Thank you for your gifts which are improving healthcare and health care education right here in our community.

Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the For Allen For You campaign!

Tuesday, May 145-7 p.m.Allen College,Winter Hall1950 Heath St., Waterloo

No RSVP necessary.

Please Join the Allen Foundation for a CelebrationMike Lind, Allen Foundation

Don’t miss the Your Gifts Matter Silent Auction!TODAY — Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.Allen Hospital: South Dining Room• If you win the bid for a basket, you choose what charity

receives the proceeds• May Day treats also available for purchase

NEWS & INFORMATION

FOSTER UNITY ▪ OWN THE MOMENT ▪ CHAMPION EXCELLENCE ▪ SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES

Q: What are the minimum hours for a PRN staff member?

A: PRN must work one shift a month to remain eligible as a PRN.Steve Sesterhenn, HR

Q: Is there a way to add a pattern or something to the flags that guide people to elevators and to/from the Heart Center so colorblind people can use them?A: We will investigate and research possibilities. Thank you for signaling.Allison Ringheden, Support Svcs

Q: Can you update us on any progress with reviewing the PTO accrual for newer employees? There have been seven holidays in the last five months, leaving me with only 3 days to use for myself over a 5-month timespan. I was not made aware of ‘cost savings holidays’ during my interview which have really affected my PTO. Also, the lower accrual rate of PTO during these times isn’t helpful, either. Please update us on the progress of this policy.A: The UPH system is looking at standardizing PTO and PTO accruals across all its entities. With that review there will be a review of the program and ideas like the one that you are posing here. More information to come.Steve Sesterhenn, HR

4 Weeks to Better Sleep!May is Better Sleep Month – challenge yourself to make healthier sleeping habits! According to the National Sleep Foundation, most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Over half of Americans may not get sufficient sleep. See flyer for more details.

Register online by Friday, May 3 or email AllenWellness@unitypoint.org.

Need a Clever Mother’s Day Gift? Mom makes us smile from head to toe. She’s is simply amazing. But, we know it takes extra effort and patience to be that awesome. And, when she needs a break, we’ve got her back. Enter – the Mom Card.

Whether for your mom, a fellow mama, an aunt, grandmother, mentor, or even yourself, this Mother’s Day, play or give the gift of rest. Because every mom deserves a Mom Card.

• Have plans set from three months ago, but it’s been ‘one of those days?’ Play the Mom Card.

• Want to leave a party early? Play the Mom Card.• Another mama has baby blues or preteen tears?

Give the Mom Card (and a hug).• Next time you act like your mother? Give her the Mom Card.

Where can you get one?You can download and print cards from our website. If one card isn’t enough, feel free to print an entire deck!

The cards are in your hands – and we want to see how you play them! Share your mom moments by tagging @UnityPointHealth on social media. #UPHMomCard

Mark Feldkamp, DO has recently joined UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Prairie Parkway.

Mark’s medical philosophy is to take time to listen to patients and to care. He wants to learn about his patients and help them with their health issues but also to get to know them more and learn from them as well. Learn more about Dr. Feldkamp...

Rachel Yaddof, ARNP has recently joined UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Prairie Parkway.

Rachel is passionate about preventive medicine, women’s and LGBTQ health as well as establishing meaningful relationships with all of her patients. She believes treating the whole patient is the best way to them attain their healthcare goals. Learn more about Rachel...

Thank you to Chocolaterie Stam in Cedar Falls for donating

oodles of left over Easter chocolates to the Allen Birthing Center last week.

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TEEN TRUST recently surprised Young Parents Together with a visit!Shout out and BIG thank you from YPT to all the area high school students pictured here that make up Teen Trust and the time they spent this year learning about philanthropy and nonprofit work. These young people decided to fund YPT to make sure our families have basic necessities!

Welcome New Team MembersBack Row L to R: Alayna Clopton, ASC-UMP; Ellen Battin-Kimball, MHU; Danielle Parks, Grundy Center ED; Bobbi Schaefer, OB; Kris Lind, Grundy Center ED; Brandy Harris, Cafeteria

Front Row L to R: Anna Young, Child Protection Center; Camesha Anderson, Environmental Svcs; Bri Keve, Central Supply; Kelsey Wood, Grundy Clinic; Shantae Campbell, Cafeteria

Provider Profiles

Blue Crew NewsEscape Cedar Valley Discount — Waterloo region team members can use promotion code: BLUECREW when reserving online at escapecedarvalley.com to save 15% off their adventure. Promotion runs through the end of 2019.

Baseball Tickets — $5 tickets for sale starting today for upcoming game dates in June. See flyer for details...

Submit articles to: Robin.Nicholson@unitypoint.orgDeadline for submissions: Noon the previous Friday

UPCOMING EVENTS

Allen Hospital Blood DriveTues., May 7 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Allen Hospital: Meeting Rooms 1-2-3 Save local lives — donate blood at the Allen Hospital blood drive. Sign up for your time today.

Allen College Chorus Presents

Sweet Sounds of MusicThurs., May 2 | 7 p.m.Allen College: McBride Auditorium, Gerard Hall Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert is free of charge. Seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served following the performance.

Wed., May 8 | 12-5 p.m.Thurs., May 9 | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Allen Hospital:Meeting Rooms 1-2-3

Hanging baskets, bedding plants, succulents, herbs and more. Pre-order your basket today and pick it up the day of the sale. Contact Beth.Sullivan@unitypoint.org or call (319) 226-2016 with questions.

Allen Hospital Auxiliary

Spring FlingWed., May 8 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Allen Hospital: Gift Shop

• Special discount for all team members• Join or renew your Auxiliary membership• Treats and refreshments will be servedFind out more...

Tues., May 95:45-8 p.m.Prairie Parkway: 5100 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls (Kitchen & 1st Floor Community Room)

See the delicious menu, how to register and more...

Cooking Class: Sheet Pan Suppers

Free One-on-One Retirement Planning Assistance from FidelityThurs., May 9 | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Allen Hospital: Meeting Room 4

Cassandra Doss, our dedicated Fidelity Retirement Planner, will be at Allen Hospital for one-on-one appointments. Register online or call 1 (800) 642-7131 to schedule an appointment. See flyer for more information...

Mark Your Calendar

Moyamoya Warrior Fundraising Benefit for Anna SmithFri., May 31 | 7 p.m. - midnightWaterloo: The Hippodrome on the Cattle Congress Grounds (257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701)

Find out more...

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