Wellness News
Nykole Parks Wellness Coordinator
Community Update…
Chemung County Health Department in partnership with Broome County Health Department will now be the lead agency for the Cancer Services, which was known before as the Healthy Women Partnership Program and the Colorectal Prostate Health Initiative programs. These programs will now be one total program managed by the CCHD and has been renamed Cancer Services Partnership Program. This program will serve both Chemung and Schuyler counties. The program reaches out to people who are uninsured or that have insurance that does not provide coverage for pelvic exams, mammograms, clinical breast exams, or colonoscopy screenings. If you or anyone you know fits this description mark your calendar to attend the Outreach Day for the Cancer Services Partnership Program Tuesday, September 30th 3-6 PM at the CCHD assembly room. If you have any question call Nykole at extension 6283.
Employee Wellness Update…
In September the Wellness Center will promote and several SJH departments will be on hand to kick off the American Cancer Society's’ Active for Life challenge (AFL). This is a flexible 10-week program that has demonstrated success in increasing levels of physical activity among participants. The program encourages people to set their own goals based on how active they are now to how active they want to be. Each participant earns one point per one minute of physical activity. Why physical activity? Regular physical exercise is known to improve general health by reducing stress, boosting self-esteem, and strengthening the immune system. Please note participation in any of the Wellness classes (Tai Chi, Yoga, and Muscle Strengthening class) earns extra AFL points. If you are interested call Nykole at extension 6283 for more details. September 1st will be the last day to join. The next challenge will be in January 2009!
Staff Laughs...
This is an informal program designed to have fun and decrease stress. At least once per month there will be a clean funny video shown in the Cusick meeting room. All employees are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy some laughter for dessert. July was the first official Staff LAUGH that presented the Lucile Ball Collection of Lucille and her new roommate; Lucille gets drafted into the Marines; and Lucille goes to Palm Springs. More than a dozen SJH employees attended. The next Staff LAUGH will be September 3rd 1100- 1:30 PM in the Cusick meeting room. Did you know that 100 laughs are equal to 20 minutes of cardio exercise?
Wellness Classes available…
Muscle Strengthening class with Wendy Chely will begin in September. Classes will be held in the Wellness Center in the Medical Arts building on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-5:30 PM. Please call Nykole at extension 6283 today to register, space is limited to 12 participants.
Cancer Services Program of Chemung & Schuyler
Cancer tests and screenings are available for area residents who meet income and medical criteria. Cancer Services Program of Chemung and Schuyler? It is a program that provides services to people who have no insurance or are underinsured. St. Joseph’s provides the mammograms in the Breast Imaging Center.
If any one has any questions, they can call the Chemung County Health Dept. @ 607-737-2028 to see if they qualify.
Volunteer News
Labor Day is drawing near and that always seems like the unofficial end of summer. It is also a time of new beginnings and our Auxiliary is gearing up for our biggest year ever in honor of our 100th anniversary.
Our fall fundraisers include a Bake Sale on September 11th that will be held on the opening day of our fall visit from Books are Fun.
Books are Fun will be here on Thursday, September 11th from 11 am to 4 pm and on Friday, the 12th, from 7 am. until 2 pm. You will find fun reading material for the upcoming frosty nights and great gifts for fall birthdays or to tuck away for the holidays!
September 27th promises to be a festive night when we hold our Centennial Gala at the Elmira Country Club. Guests at this black tie optional event will enjoy dinner and dining to the sounds of the band "Destination" as well as a Silent Auction. Please join us and celebrate our 100th Anniversary in style. Call 7819 or 737-7004 for information.
The Fall Basket Auction will be back in the Cusick Room this year! It will take place from Wednesday, October 8th through Friday, October 10th.
As always, the success of this event comes from your generosity and creativity in making and donating the baskets and your support during the silent auction.
As always, the person or department that makes the basket that gets the most votes in our "Basket" contest will receive a pizza party.
Our Gift Shop is a wonderful place to shop and this is the year when many of us may find it easier to budget our holiday spending by starting early and doing it a little at a time. So start your shopping close to home by checking out our Gift Shop.
But before you think about red and green for Christmas, don’t forget the glorious golds of autumn. Our Gift Shop has lovely fall and harvest themed merchandise to decorate your home and office.
We stock those wildly popular Webkinz .We have many of the hard to find favorites from the past as well as the newest and cutest ones on the market!
Did you know ?
The St. Joseph’s Auxiliary has several employees who are also members of our Auxiliary. Dues are only $5 per year. Our annual Harvest Dinner is coming up in October and this is always a fun (and delicious) way to get to know other Auxiliary members and learn about our upcoming plans.
If you would like to join call us at 7819 or 324 or stop by the Volunteer Office!
