Reflection: Love is the first ingredient in the relief of suffering. - Padre Pio Announcing Kids in the Kitchen 2013 Healthy Treats in Toyland!

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1 Reflection: Love is the first ingredient in the relief of suffering. - Padre Pio Announcing Kids in the Kitchen 2013 Healthy Treats in Toyland! Saturday, March 2 nd! Covenant Women s and Children s, Arnett Room Decreasing the prevalence of childhood obesity is one of Covenant Health s strategic priorities. To help accomplish our ministry's goal, Covenant Children s and Junior League of Lubbock are partnering to offer Kids in the Kitchen. This event aims to educate our communities children (approximate ages 3-12) in making healthy eating choices, staying fit, and increasing pediatric heart health. In addition, a special activities will invite children to understand the benefits of being healthy in body, mind, and spirit. Join in the fun by bringing your family March 2nd, Saturday 10:00-12:30pm (Come and Go) to the Kids in the Kitchen event. There will be a series of 6 classic toy stations in which children will: create healthy recipes with our very own Covenant dietitians, light saber karate, table manners with fairy tale characters, and much more fun! Please call COVENANT to register, as space is limited. We hope to see you and your healthy chef at the event. Llano Estacado Clay Guild announces The 6th Annual Wishing Bowl Affair Llano Estacado Clay Guild will kick-off their sixth Wishing Bowl Affair benefiting the Covenant Children s Hospital on March 2. This unique event will run from 6:30 to 9pm at the Louise Underwood Center for the Arts Ice House at 511 Avenue K (across from the Civic Center). The cost of the event ($25 per ticket) includes beverages, dessert items, and the artist s bowl is theirs to keep. In addition to the Clay Guild potter s bowls, attendees may choose from silent auction bowls decorated by young patients at the Children s Hospital. The Wishing Bowl Affair includes a silent auction and live music by Allister Morris Child Abuse Summit Contest Corner/Trivia February 18, 2013 The Child Abuse Summit will be on March 29. The event is hosted by Covenant Children s and Knipling Education Conference Center Join community stakeholders and leaders in a pertinent and timely discussion about prevalence of child abuse in Lubbock County and our region to help build community awareness, and develop an action plan. Quick facts: Clarke Cochran s Farewell Reception The farewell reception will be held on Wednesday, February 27 th at KECC from 2:00 PM 3:30 PM. It s a come and go event, so be sure to stop by and wish Clarke the best. There are an average of FOUR children in Lubbock County that become victims of abuse/neglect a day NINETEEN Children in Lubbock County have died from abuse/ neglect in the last decade Lubbock County taxpayers spent 85 million dollars in the last decade to care for children removed from homes and placed in foster care Please contact Marguerite Fallon at or mfallon@covhs.org for questions or more information. Call COVENANT to register Covenant is the largest health care organization in Texas. If you can fill in the blank with the accurate answer (number), the answer to bryantw1@covhs.org. The first one to with the correct answer will win a prize. Good luck!

2 St. Joseph Health Foundation Debuts New Name To herald its 25 th anniversary, the St. Joseph Health Foundation has changed its name to St. Joseph Health Community Partnership Fund. The name change properly reflects the heart of the organization to extend the mission of serving communities through likeminded partners. The new name also honors our heritage, as it was Father Medaille who guided our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, in seventeenth century France to go out and find partners to work with in extending the healing mission to their dear neighbors. For the past 25 years, the SJH Community Partnership Fund has invested more than $200 million to support organizations that help improve the health and well-being of the economically poor. Funds are raised through the annual tithing of 10 percent of net-income from each of the SJH ministries. SJH Community Partnership Fund incites the growth and health of our communities through several initiatives including the wellness and prevention initiative, community building initiative and community investment fund. Most recently, as part of the disaster relief funding initiative, the SJH Community Partnership Fund awarded a $25,000 grant to the American Red Cross to further support their efforts in providing immediate relief to the communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. The American Red Cross is connecting people with recovery resources by providing food, water, relief supplies, shelter stays, health services and emotional support. Created to serve neighbors in need, SJH Community Partnership Fund is committed to promoting the health and well-being of individuals and families with the help of our partners programs and dedicated efforts. Opportunity to Win a Car Covenant employees have an opportunity to win this car. The Order of Eagles are selling raffle tickets for $25 each for a chance to win a 2004 Automatic Yellow Convertible Corvette, tan top and tan interior. The car has had one owner and has 29,000miles on it. All proceeds will go towards the Joe Arrington Cancer. The drawing will be held March 16 th. Tickets can be purchased at the Covenant Foundation Office ( nd Place) or at Joe Arrington Cancer Center. Employee Trips/ Discounts We have some GREAT employee trips planned as well as some great discounts at various places for employees! For more information about employee trips and discounts click here. Heart Month Tip: Don t be a Statistic Take action against heart disease to protect you and your loved ones. 81 Million The number of adults who currently live with one or more types of cardiovascular disease in the United States 34 Seconds The rate at which heart attacks occur in the United States 49 Percent The percentage of adults who have at least one major risk factor for heart disease in the United States

3 Blue Ribbon Event/Child Abuse Observance in Blue April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and we have several events going on in honor of this month. Lobby Schedule Just a reminder if you want to schedule anything in either lobby you must talk to Traci Phillips in HR Then contact Brenda at to check availability. The first is the Blue Ribbon Event on April 1 at 9 a.m. in front of Women s and Children s. This will be in recognition of children that have been impacted by abuse in our community. Join us to tie blue ribbons on our entryway. Another event we have going on in April is Child Abuse Observance in Blue. This will be on April 4 at 7 p.m. This will take place in the Prayer Garden on the first floor of Women and Children s Hospital. There will be a candlelight observance for all affected by child abuse/neglect. You are all encouraged to come and wear blue! For more information contact Tyneal Buckner at tbuckner@covhs.org or to RSVP for this event call COVENANT. Covenant School of Nursing Accepting Applications for Fall Semester Applications for Covenant School of Surgical Technology Covenant School of Surgical Technology is now accepting applications for the school year. The school is a 12 month program and will begin on June 3rd. All applicants will be required to take a standardized math and English exam, as well as be current in CPR certification. Pre-requisites include Medical Terminology. Applications are available on-line, or may be picked up at the school which is located on the CMC campus. For more information concerning the school, visit our website at covenanthealth.org, or contact Deadline for receiving completed applications is March 15th. Covenant School of Nursing is currently accepting application for the fall semester of The deadline will be 4 p.m. on March 18. Late applications will not be accepted. Materials needed for admission include: Online application found on Covenant Health s website Resume Application fee Official, unopened high school transcript Official, unopened college/university transcript Three reference forms Passing TEAS V Entrance Exam scores Proof of Permanent Resident alien status if applicable For more information and details about admission materials visit Covenant Health s website at: call the Admission Office at or inquiries to jonesd3@covhs.org.

4 5-STAR SUPER PERFORMERS Patient Experience January 2013 (November Patients) CH Lubbock Adult Inpatient Overall Hospital Rating LUBBOCK ADULT INPATIENT UNITS East 6 Urology Susan Sayari, Misty Zachery & HC5 Neurology Julia Scott, Stephanie Dunkle & Medical ICU Julia Scott, Susan Stegemoeller & Palliative Medicine Susan Sayari, Sasha Goodwin & South 4 Cardiac Tele Julia Scott, Francis Shephard & South 5 Intermediate Care Julia Scott, Maribeth Lyon & South 6 Orthopedics Susan Sayari, Karen Dean & South 8 CICU Julia Scott, Cindy Grissman & Surgical ICU Julia Scott, Karen Lambo & West 4 Rehab Susan Sayari, Christi Robnett & 1 South Orthopedics Susan Sayari, Staci Marchand & 3 South Antepartum Marguerite Fallon, Jenny Hensler & 4 South Postpartum Marguerite Fallon, Jenny Hensler & 4 North Labor & Delivery Marguerite Fallon, Ann Smith & Lakeside ICU Susan Sayari, Katrina Perkins & PEDIATRIC INPATIENT Neonatal ICU Marguerite Fallon, Courtney McPherson & Pediatric ICU Marguerite Fallon, Brandy Pitts & AMBULATORY SURGERY 2 North Day Surgery Janet Vines & Cardiac Services Unit Lori Madry & Endoscopy Wyvonne Mann & CH LEVELLAND HOSPITAL Levelland Inpatient Levelland Outpatient Services CH PLAINVIEW HOSPITAL Plainview Inpatient Craig Crawford & LUBBOCK EMERGENCY SERVICES Pedi Emergency Tammy Jones, Donna Neel & the Pedi ED ACBC Arrington Comp Breast Ctr Shelly Biggs & the ACBC Team JACC Joe Arrington Cancer Ctr Shelly Biggs & the JACC Team INPATIENT REHAB THERAPY PT, OT, TR Walt Cathey, Rebecca Crabtree & IP Rehab Therapy Team ANCILLARY SERVICES Cath Lab Stacey Fires & the Cath Lab Team Mission Integration Holly LaFebre & Sandra Cortez Radiology - All Services Rick Cary, Gerry Mendoza, Linda Hanselman, Lashelle Doss & Respiratory Care Services Dawn Robinson & the Respiratory Care Team CCH Respiratory Care Services Transportation Mary Branscome, Steve Arena & the Transportation Team CWC Auxiliary-Transportation Sharon Thiel COVENANT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Covenant Specialty Hospital Walt Cathey, Julie Bell &

5 Please Luis Ramos for information concerning the other menu. His address is Applications for Covenant School of Surgical Technology Heavenly Brew Hours of service 7am-2pm Mon-Fri Covenant School of Radiography is now accepting applications for the 2013 fall semester. CSOR is a 22 -month program which begins the first Monday in August. Applications are due no later than April 15 th, but prerequisite courses can be taken until the end of May. Visit our website for more information about our program. Also, applicants can apply online at We are located at 2002 West Loop 289, Suite 120 in Lubbock, Texas Applicants are eligible for entry if they have a minimum of an Associate s degree, or Covenant School of Radiography will graduate with an Associate s degree. We also offer a pathway for a Bachelor s degree and a fast track Master s degree. For more information, go to our website or call