June 1, 2019

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RCH FAMILY GRADUATIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Emma Bedore, daughter of Holly Bedore (Post Rock Family Medicine),

graduated Saturday, May 11th from Stockton High School. Emma will

attend Fort Hays State University and major in Athletic Training.

Meghan Augustine just graduated from NCKTC

in Beloit from the LPN program and is planning to attend Cloud Community

College for her RN degree. She also was 1 of 3 students who were selected

during the pinning to receive a scholarship.

She is the daughter of Laurie Augustine and the sister of Samantha Tremblay.

Branson Gosselin graduated from NCK

Welding Program on Saturday May 11, 2019.

He plans to move to WaKeeney and work at

Dechant Welding and Supply.

Branson is the son of Jaime Gosselin

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! Gillian Hughes graduated from Basic Military Training in January and her technical training for security forces in May with the United States Air Force. She is the niece of Michele Hinger.

Macie LeMarr works at Midwest Family Health. She was on the A&B Honor

Roll throughout High School, was a class officer, and an officer for National

Honor Society. She placed 4th in State Forensics. She enjoys art and design,

and even designed the Plainville Police Departments new car! Macie will be

attending Washburn University and majoring in Elementary Education.

Macie is the daughter of April LeMarr.

Lilly LeMarr was on the A&B Honor Roll throughout Jr. High. She was also a

cheerleader, and was involved in volleyball and track. Entering her freshman

year she will be a Plainville High School cheerleader. She enjoys creating

makeup tutorials. Lilly is the daughter of April LeMarr.

Baila, grandaughter of Annette Paulson, graduated 5th grade from

HillCrest Elementary in Lawrence. Baila has served on Student Council,

as Class President and recently represented her school in the 2019

KCATM Math Competition in Kansas City. Baila has also mastered 3

computer programming languages. She will be attending West Middle

School in the Fall.

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Courtney Casey graduated Washburn University with a Bachelors in Health Services Administration.

“We are VERY PROUD of you Courtney and enjoy working with you”.

From the PRFM Front Office Gals!

Paul Hilarius Brull is the son of Dr. Jen Brull.

Paul graduated from TMP-Marian High School

and will attend Colorado State University in the

fall majoring in political science, anthropology

and Spanish

Kyle Werner graduated from 8th grade at Plainville Jr./Sr. High on May 19th. He has a busy summer

planned with working, mom’s chore lists, drivers ed and summer weights. Kyle is the son of Tonia

Werner and the “Little Brother” of Cody and Chase.

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Jolene Whitehair has a passel of family members graduating this year. Dr. Nathan Pfeifer,

graduated from KU Med School in Family Practice. He will be doing his residency in Wichita at

Wesley. Her niece, Dr. Emily Pfeifer, graduated from KU Med School in OB/GYN and is doing her

residency in Kansas City.

Another nephew of Jolene’s, Dr. Taylor Pfeifer, graduated from KU in Physical Therapy. He will

begin his career in Colorado Springs. He will marry Hannah Traxler, graduate of KU, with a degree

in Occupational Therapy. (no picture)

Leneal Weiser graduated from NCK with his Licensed Practical Nurse degree. He has been

accepted into the RN program at NCK for next year. He is the son of Lonnie Weiser (no picture)

Nancy Sterling has just completed her BSN at Fort Hays State University. Her future plans are to

continue working at RCH! (no picture, but you can just walk up to her and congratulate her!)

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Auxiliary Annual PIE SALE

at the

Paradise Creek Festival

Saturday, June 8th

11:00am until sold out

BAKE. DONATE. ENJOY

Interior construction of the new Rehab Center is well under way!

Lobby Duct work

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Human Resource News

JOB OPENINGS:

• Full-time Cook

• Full-time Housekeeper

• Full-time PT

• Full-time Lab Tech

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NEW EMPLOYEES:

Brianna Wilkerson has returned as a COTA.

Hannah Chambray has been hired as a Dietary Aide

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June Anniversaries

Nicole Pierson 2 Years

Christine Numrich 3 Years

Elizabeth Burleigh 3 Years

Bill Harmon 3 Years

Scott Reese 3 Years

Krista Muir 4 Years

Jeanie Rolfe 5 Years

Kelsey Wyatt 6 Years

Lisa VonFeldt 7 Years

Eleanor Wherry 8 Years

Tara Staab 9 Years

Judy Munsell 11 Years

Cindi Knipp 15 Years

THANK YOU for your years of service!

PTO DONATION REQUESTS:

Caitlin Wessel is requesting your generosity in donating PTO hours while she is on FMLA leave. ******************************************************************************* OPEN ENROLLMENT

Open Enrollment for Blue Cross Blue Shield for health and dental insurance will be from June 1-June 20. Please see Cindi if you want to enroll or any additions or changes.

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RCH Employee Spotlight RCH Team: Dietary

Start date at RCH: May, 2019

Hannah Chambray is our newest dietary aide. She has

spent her previous summers at

USD 399 in Natoma cleaning and doing maintenance.

Hannah enjoys being with her family and travelling to different countries and states. So far, she

has been to 6 different countries!

She was born in Bermuda and moved to Kansas when she was 7.

RCH Employee Spotlight RCH Team: Rehab

Start date at RCH: May, 2019

Brianna Wilkerson is our new Certified Occupational

Therapy Assistant (COTA).

She has worked in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient,

home health and inpatient settings as a CAN for 5 years

and a COTA for 7.5 years.

Her husband, Casey, works at E&B Natural Resources

and they have one daughter, Scarlett, who is 5.5 months

old.

Brianna enjoys gardening, family time, socializing, reading and helping her husband tinker.

She is a big family oriented person who is easy to get along with and is passionate about her job

and family. Brianna is an open book, just ask.

HannahHannahHannahHannah

BriannaBriannaBriannaBrianna

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Lunch Menu

Sunday 6-2, Cooks Choice

Monday 6-3, Grilled Chicken Sandwich W/bacon and Cheese, Chips, and Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Tuesday 6-4, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Steak Fries, and Fresh Fruit

Wednesday 6-5, Stuffed Green Peppers, Garlic Toast, and Rice Krispie Treats

Thursday 6-6, Caesar Salad and Fresh Fruit

Friday 6-7, Deep Dish Meat Lovers Pizza, Small Salad, and Fresh Fruit

Saturday 6-8, Bar-B-Que Pork Sliders, Fries, Baked Beans, and Dessert

Sunday 6-9, Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, and Dessert

Monday 6-10, Smothered Sancho's, Chips & Cheese, and Fresh Fruit

Tuesday 6-11, Baked Potato Bar and Ice Cream Bars

Wednesday 6-12, Reuben Sandwich, Chips and Fresh Fruit

Thursday 6-13, Wings, Pickle Chips, Mozz. Sticks and Key Lime Cake

Friday 6-14, Bistro Chicken Sandwich, Small Salad, Chips and Fresh Fruit

Saturday 6-15, Spaghetti Casserole, Garlic Toast and Dessert

Sunday 6-16, Roast Beef Dinner and Dessert

Monday 6-17, Chicken Wraps, Small Salad, and Fresh Fruit

Tuesday 6-18, Breaded Shrimp over Rice W/ A Sweet & Sour Drizzle, Corn and Fresh Fruit

Wednesday 6-19, Taco Salad and Fresh Fruit

Thursday 6-20, Cheeseburgers, Fries, and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream w/Peanut Butter Topping

Friday 6-21, Hot Italian Sub Sandwiches, Chips, and Everything Brownies

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Turn time

sheets In

Ashley Green

Nichole

Waggoner

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AJ Thomas

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Disaster/Safety,

Infection

Prevention/Safety

Rounds 1:00

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Policy

Committee@10:00

James Christopher

Sheila Koch

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Pay Day

Caitlin Wessel

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Auxiliary

Pie Sale

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Ron Williams

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Jerry Keyes

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Smash n’ Dash

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PFAC 9:00

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Father’s Day

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Turn time

sheets in

Foundation 12:00

Jan Jones

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Fallyn Handley

19 Med Staff, Grand

Rounds 8:30-1:00

Joye Werner

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Mountain Man

in the Lobby

Tara Staab

Crystal Mahan

Nancy Sterling

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Pay Day

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Desiree Desaire

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RCH Board 6:00

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Auxiliary 10:00

Dept. Heads 2:00

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Wendy Walker

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