August 25th, 2014

In the News Spirit Award to Staff for Exceptional Care A couple from LaPorte County, Indiana, nominated all staff at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for a Spirit Award that was sent along to President Rick Floyd. The couple wrote, “…through our lifetime, we have had contact with our local hospitals on several occasions. But we have never experienced a better environment that we have at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. All the staff, from physicians to volunteer workers exhibit excellent personalities and compassion for their patients. Whatever you are doing, keep it up.” TrialNet Center

The University of Chicago Medicine and Advocate Children’s Hospital have received a five-year, $1.8-million grant from the National Institutes of Health to find new ways to delay and prevent type 1 diabetes. The grant will establish the first type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Clinical Center in Chicago.

TrialNet, a long-term, international collaboration, works to identify people at risk or in the early stages of type 1 diabetes – primarily by enrolling family members of individuals who already have diabetes. Once identified, researchers offer individuals the chance to participate in studies that introduce prevention or treatment tactics that experts believe may have an impact on the progression of the disease.

10 Tower Staff Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

The ALGH 10 tower staff performed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last week to raise awareness for ALS and in memory of a nurse, Susie Peyrot, who succumbed to ALS several years ago.

“Susie worked at ALGH for many years, most recently in the nursing office,” says Barbara Pool, Clinical Manager, Neurology and Stroke Care Unit. “Many of the nurses at ALGH - surgical services, ICU, Nursing office and other areas - participated in a walk for ALS years ago while Susie was still with us. She is missed,” added Barb.

As you can hear in the video, they called out the nurse staffing office, MICU and the AMG neurologists to participate in the challenge. The nurse staffing office completed their challenge within 24 hours and challenged a few additional departments, while AMG Neurologists opted to make generous donations. MICU is taking on the challenge, but they are putting a new spin on it – stay tuned to see came up with.

Click here to view the 10 Tower Ice Bucket Challenge Video.

Left to right: Tracey Wendt, NCT; Brenna Molik, RN; Barb Pool, RN, Clinical Manager; Sandra Savich, UIS; Lynn Klassman, APN, Stroke Coordinator; Clarence Watson, NCT

August 25th, 2014

National Louis Offering Reduced Tuition

National Louis University is partnering with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Children’s Hospital to offer undergraduate and graduate business programs to associates for a 15% reduced tuition fee. This fall, the university will offer a Master’s in Health Services Administration on-site at LGH. Classes begin on September 18th. To learn more, you can stop by a table outside the cafeteria on August 26, September 3 & 17. University representatives will be there to answer your questions.

Top Deck Cooking Demos

The Top Deck Café Chefs will be sharing nutritious tips this fall. In August, they offered associates samples and recipes for “terrific trail mix” a healthy back-to-school treat. On September 16th from 11:00 am – 2 pm, they will having gluten free sampling thanks to Amy's Kitchen. Countdown to Go-Live Remember that the CareConnection fall enhancement is right around the corner. Make sure that you complete all courseware in Alex beginning August 25th. Also, complete your practicum and utilize the quick reference guides. All learning must be complete by September 18th and the Enhancement Go-Live is set for September 21.

Heart Walk Advocate Lutheran General Hospital already has 18 teams for this year’s American Heart Association’s 2014 Heart Walk, but it would be great to have more! Remember that each registered walker who raises $50.00 will get an Advocate hoodie sweatshirt. You can participate in three ways. 1) start your own LGH team, 2) join an existing team or 3) donate money to an existing team. It can all be done at www.advocateheartwalk.com. Family Day in Bourbonnais Family Day at Chicago Bears Training Camp, Bourbonnais ACH was invited to bring the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and our jump rope activity to promote fitness and exercise -- Get Your Heart Pumping With Jumping -- where children jump rope until they need to stop while we count the number of jumps then write their name and # of jumps on a heart that we proudly hang on the Chicago Bear head. All participants are then given a free jump rope to keep up the activity at home.

Annual School Supply Drive

During the month of August, you can help some of our service area’s neediest children by donating school supplies. Your contribution of new or usable school supplies will benefit local students who don’t know the luxury and excitement of back-to-school shopping.

Park Ridge Drop Off: Security Office

Join us and you could be the next big winner!Being active can help you maintain a happier, healthier lifestyle. It can also earn you $500 cash raffle entries during the Move or Step for Cancer Awareness Physical Activity Challenge!

Earn Healthe Rewards Points and $500 cash raffle entries*:

• Pick your own challenge option!

• Select the activity level that fits best with your lifestyle.

• Log your time or steps daily on your Healthe Rewards Page.

• Complete the challenge and earn 100 bonus points!

• Increase your knowledge about cancer by collecting cancer awareness ribbons.

Access your Healthe Rewards Page at: advocatebenefits.com>Health and Welfare Benefits>Healthe You

* Associates and spouses/partners covered by medical benefits offered by Advocate and associates

who elected the Wellness Benefit can participate in Healthe You and earn Healthe Rewards Points.

Healthe You Physical Activity Challenge Move or Step for Cancer AwarenessSeptember 1-30, 2014

Breast Cancer

Brain Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Leukemia Esophagus Cancer

Colon Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Lung Cancer

Melanoma Skin

Cancer

Kidney Cancer

About the Advocate Flower Shop… Have you ever walked by the Flower Shop before 9:30 am or after 5 pm, saw people working, and wondered - “Why is the shop closed?”

It’s all about the preparation: • Morning deliveries to the

Advocate Hospitals and Advocate Support Centers

• Web Orders from 11 sites • Advocate-sponsored special

occasions and events

Ever notice the smiling people in the purple tops and jackets?

The Advocate Flower Shop and Volunteer Services are members of The Service League.

Volunteers are over 85% of the Advocate Flower Shop’s support team.

We’re located on the main floor in Lutheran General Hospital Stop by or give us a call at 847-723-8727

Our business hours are:

• 9:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday • 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays • Closed on Sundays and major holidays

Advocate Associates participating in this event can earn 100

Healthe You Rewards Points!

TO REGISTER TODAY, CALL: 1-800-3-ADVOCATE QUESTIONS: 847-723-6139 This two hour land-based Zumba Party will have you dancing your heart out with your favorite routines and instructors from Lutheran General Fitness Center. When: Friday, September 5, 2014 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fees: $15 pre registration fee before August 22, 2014 $20 registration fee after August 22, 2014 Where: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital-Olson Auditorium Patio

Your purchases help support Service League–funded programs such as Art Cart, Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Student Scholarships, High School Internships, Trauma Day , Heart Pillows and many more. THANK YOU!

Service League Fundraising Events August 2014

Vendors accepts cash, checks, credit/debit cards & payroll deductions.

Outside the Box Shoes

Wednesday, August 13 — 9:30pm through Friday, August 1 — 2pm

Special Functions Dining Room 10th floor—use the A, B, or C elevators

Casual and work shoes, fashion boots, sandals, athletic and running shoes. Brands include Dansko, Klogs, Alegria, Clarks, New Balance, Skechers, Bearpaw, Ingaro and

many, many more.

Books Are Fun

Thursday, August 28 10:00am - 3:00pm Friday, August 29 8:00am - 3:00pm

Special Functions Dining Room

10th floor—use the A, B, or C elevators

A large selection of children's story books, cookbooks, general interest books, New York Times best sellers, stationery & scrapbooking, music collections, gifts for all ages, early

learning products, and children's educational products.

Overnight event

Your purchases help support Service League–funded programs such as Art Cart, Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Student Scholarships, High School Internships, Trauma Day , Heart Pillows and many more. THANK YOU!

Service League Fundraising Events September 2014

Vendors accepts cash, checks, credit/debit cards & payroll deductions.

Outside the Box Shoes

Wednesday, September 3 — 9:00pm through Friday, September 5 — 2pm

Special Functions Dining Room 10th floor—use the A, B, or C elevators

Casual and work shoes, fashion boots, sandals, athletic and running shoes. Brands include Dansko, Klogs, Alegria, Clarks, New Balance, Skechers, Bearpaw,

and more

Overnight event

MPG Uniforms Scrubs, shoes, stethoscopes and other medical accessories

We will bring the store to your door!

Thursday, September 25 7:00am-4:30pm Friday, September 26 6:30am-3:00pm

Grainger/Olson Atrium

• Dr. Kronick’s appointment as director of AHRQ was announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on August 19, 2013

• He joined the Department in January 2010 as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, overseeing the Office of Health Policy. Under his leadership, the Office of Health Policy was integral to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act

• His research focuses on public health and insurance policy, health care delivery, and programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program

The James R. & Helen D. Russell Institute for Research & Innovation is proud to present…

Dr. Richard Kronick

Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to speak at the 2014 Advocate Research and Innovation Forum on

Wednesday, October 15th 2014

Dr. Kronick will talk about the importance of patient-centered outcomes research, the role of PCOR in allowing patients and health care providers

to make better decisions, and ongoing activities to improve quality by accelerating implementation and dissemination of PCOR.

Please Register Now: Web registration is the preferred method: www.advocatehealth.com/seminars or

call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For questions about registration, please contact the Russell Research Institute at 847.723.8200 or via email at russellresearch@advocatehealth.com

Funding Announcement Application Deadline: Monday, September 29, 2014, 5:00 pm CST

All application materials can be found at: http://www.advocatehealth.com/luth/research-grant

The James R. & Helen D. Russell Institute for Research & Innovation is pleased to present the 2014, Cycle 2, Small Research Grants Program

Purpose: • To support research projects that can advance and directly benefit patient care • To serve as a platform for new or continuing research projects focused on patient

centered outcomes, interventions, and clinical translation • To provide preliminary work for leveraging extramural funding for future projects Eligibility Criteria: • Applicant must be an Advocate Lutheran General Hospital or Advocate Children’s

Hospital Park Ridge associate, affiliated physician, or nurse • New pilot or continuing research projects Funding Scope: We encourage investigators from all therapeutic areas to apply. However, emphasis will be given to the following areas: • Cardiology • Medical Education • Multidisciplinary Projects • Neurology • Oncology • Orthopedics Award Amount: $15,000 - $25,000 Informational Session (Registration Required): Where: Russell Institute for Research & Innovation; Center for Advanced Care, Suite 1410 When: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 12 – 1 pm To register or for more information, call 847.723.8200 or email russellresearch@advocatehealth.com

James R. & Helen D. Russell Institute for Research & Innovation Small Research Grants Program

Ignite the Fight Against Obesity: Part 3 Speaking frankly, but respectfully

This year’s focus: How to have crucial weight loss conversations with your patients.

Date and Time: Friday, September 26; 7:45 am – 4 pm, registration 7 -7:45am Location: ARAMARK, 2300 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove

Target Audience: Physicians, RNs, and other interested health professionals Register at 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) or click here

Registration opens 4/28/14 and space is limited to 100 participants

Advocate Health Care (OH-368, 10/1/2014) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Education hours will be awarded upon successful completion of this program

Criteria for Successful Completion:

Attendance at the entire event AND

Submission of a completed evaluation form

Featured Morning Presentations:

Skin issues and care in the obese patient

Emotional eating

Population weight management

Afternoon Breakout Sessions:

Strategies on how to start the sensitive discussion of weight loss

and weight management

Clinical coaching

Diet

Exercise