vital links - july 2015

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Lean and #iCcaresoaskme Event a Hit!Lean and #iCcaresoaskme Event a Hit!Lean and #iCcaresoaskme Event a Hit!Lean and #iCcaresoaskme Event a Hit!

The Transformation team hosted an event focused on sharing

the learning and successes of the last wave of yellow belt

projects. The event also promoted the newly launched Shining

Star Recognition Program and #iCcareSoAskMe. Over 200

people attended this event and the feedback was outstanding.

#iCcareSoAskMe is aimed at supporting exceptional people by

improving overall communication and collaboration. As phase

one of the iCcareSoAskMe initiative, the Director team has now

set up a new email address – [email protected]. If you

have a question for this team, send them an email and they will

work collaboratively to answer your question. Remember, your

direct Supervisor/Manager is your support for day to day

questions, concerns and ideas for improvement.

The Director Team also plans to work with the communications,

transformation and other departments to continue to enhance

the #iCcareSoAskMe initiative in the future with the expanded

use of social media and other tools to continuously improve

overall communication.

Congratulations to the winners of the door prizes - Marilyn

Burton and Laurie Turner. Thank you to the many people that

made the event a success!

A monthly newsle er for staff, physicians and volunteers: Keeping you informed A monthly newsle er for staff, physicians and volunteers: Keeping you informed A monthly newsle er for staff, physicians and volunteers: Keeping you informed A monthly newsle er for staff, physicians and volunteers: Keeping you informed

IN THIS ISSUE

Dale Makes a Stop at

SAH … page 5

Volunteer Student

Award … page 7

Out of Africa: Ebola

Presentation …9

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A publication from

Communications and Public Affairs

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OUR PEOPLEOUR PEOPLEOUR PEOPLEOUR PEOPLE

Roger is a volunteer at SAH who has

been helping patients and visitors find

their way through SAH June of 2014. He

has volunteered over 1,000 hours of his

time to making the patient experience at

SAH a great one.

Roger wanted to give back to the

hospital because of his experiences at

SAH. “My dad was in the hospital and I

was always here. Why wouldn’t I

volunteer? SAH gave me the

opportunity that no one else would.”

Roger really enjoys making a difference

in a patient’s day. The best part of

volunteering, he explains, is “seeing a

smile when patients go home; it makes

me feel awesome.”

He is dedicated to his volunteer duties

every day and is ready to take on extra

shifts or do a little extra to help out.

Roger is at SAH mostly in the evenings,

helping to escort patients from the

Renal Department and Day Surgery.

Roger is pleased to be a part of such an amazing team at SAH. Thank you to Roger for his dedication to

SAH and our patients!

Featuring Roger Moreau, VolunteerFeaturing Roger Moreau, VolunteerFeaturing Roger Moreau, VolunteerFeaturing Roger Moreau, Volunteer

Save the Date for the Stigma FightersSave the Date for the Stigma FightersSave the Date for the Stigma FightersSave the Date for the Stigma Fighters

The Second Annual Recovery Lunch will be held at the Roberta Bondar Place on:

Wednesday, September 16

11:30 am -1:00 pm

SAH’s Stigma Fighters and other community agencies will be serving lunch to the exceptional clients/

patients who struggle with mental health and substance abuse.

The event will feature good food, stories of inspiration and hope and prizes. The cost for staff to attend is

$10 each and clients/patients enter free.

Plan to attend!

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SAH iCcare Wear is EverywhereSAH iCcare Wear is EverywhereSAH iCcare Wear is EverywhereSAH iCcare Wear is Everywhere

A new wave of Yellow Belt Certification is under way. The following is a high-level look at the projects that

they are working on:

• Kristy Johnson – eClaims process in ADCP

• Jennifer Lachowich – Process Design for the new technology “mobilab” in the lab.

• Ben Bellemare—pr ocess for outpatient maternity patients requiring Rhogam injection (before

delivery).

• Curtis Vanderloo—Process design for the “Kronos” system from the float pool staff perspective.

• Mike O’Reilly—Recurring accounts for ADCP patients.

• Tracy Galizia—“where are all the IV pumps when we need them?”

The Yellow Belt candidates are in the early stages of their projects and will be assembling their teams. If

you are interested in participating on a team, please feel free to contact the Transformation Office. This is

a great opportunity to have your voice heard to improve our processes at SAH. Stay tuned each month for

a highlight of each project.

Did you know that profits

made from iCcare wear

helps to fund recognition

of staff? SAH is sponsoring

two mini soccer teams in

the community.

Kirsten Dubien (left),

daughter of Jill Dubien in

Health Records and her

cousin, Allison Elkas are

shown wearing their SAH

soccer jerseys.

Both are granddaughters

to Mary Runde, Manager

of ICU.

Come and check out the iCcare wear in the Lean Room!

Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Call ext. 6440 or email Tracy Byron at [email protected] to set up a suitable time.

Yellow Belt CertificationsYellow Belt CertificationsYellow Belt CertificationsYellow Belt Certifications

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Project Management Update Project Management Update Project Management Update Project Management Update


Currently there are projects happening in all areas of the hospital from the new Steamplicity patient food

sy stem, to the new IV Robot in Pharmacy, to the new Kronos workforce planning system and many

more!

To learn more about projects happening in your area, or any other area of the hospital you are free to

check out the Project Wall in the Lean Room (2A) or contact the PMO at [email protected].

Staff at Central Ambulance Communications

Centre overwhelmingly opted to participate in the

SAH Wellness Committee “Commute to Work”

challenge. Their department has a staff of 25 (full

and part time employees). A total of 15 staff

members (60%) have taken up the challenge!

Not only did they take up the challenge as a

hospital department, but to up the ante a little within the Communication Centre, they offered their own

weekly participation prizes as well as a grand prize for the staff member with the highest number of

commutes to work.

Congratulations to this team on their wellness efforts!

Central Ambulance Staff Take the Commute ChallengeCentral Ambulance Staff Take the Commute ChallengeCentral Ambulance Staff Take the Commute ChallengeCentral Ambulance Staff Take the Commute Challenge

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Dale Calibaba, 46, has dreamed of riding his bicycle across Canada for years. Failing kidneys and the need

for dialysis has not swayed him from his goal. Dale began his ride across Canada on June 1 from St. Johns,

Newfoundland. His target is to finish 94 days later in Victoria, British Columbia on September 4.

The journey has not been without hurdles. Dale was born with Alport Syndrome and his kidneys failed

when he was 18 years old. He was on dialysis for 1 year until he received a kidney transplant and for the

next 18 years, his transplant “worked like a charm” according to Dale. In 2005, when his body rejected his

kidney transplant, Dale chose home-based Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD).

Dale credits home therapy PD as being the key to giving him the freedom to reach his goals. “My PD cycler

machine is easily transported and I am free to travel. APD doesn’t seem like a burden, because once you

get the hang of it, it becomes second nature - a part of your life. I hook up before I go to sleep and stay on

APD for 9 hours every night.” explains Dale. “Having experience with both peritoneal dialysis (PD) and

hemodialysis (HD), Dale says “I have done both and I know I can answer honestly that I prefer PD over HD.”

Dale’s driving reason for undertaking this epic journey is to raise awareness of home dialysis and the organ

donor registry, and to empower other people with kidney disease. “I want to touch other lives and let

people with kidney disease see the possibilities so they can be empowered.” Dale’s advice to other people

with kidney failure who are beginning dialysis is to “educate yourself and be your own advocate in the

treatment you choose.”

Baxter Canada is the sponsor of the ride and will be supplying Dale with shipments of APD solutions and

supplies at predetermined locations every 2 weeks as he bikes across the country.

When asked what individuals can do to show their support, Dale said, “If people want to come out and ride

with me, I can use all the help I can get and I encourage people to take the time to fill out their donor

registration card.” Dale has a website that will give details of his route and a blog that will be maintained

throughout the ride - http://www.believeinthepossibility.org/

Dale Makes a Stop at SAH Dale Makes a Stop at SAH Dale Makes a Stop at SAH Dale Makes a Stop at SAH

One of Dale’s stops along his journey was SAH. The Renal

Dialysis unit organized a luncheon for Dale where he had the

opportunity to visit with staff and patients. Thank you to Dale

for sharing his inspiring story!

L to R: Carrie Liuzzo RN (Baxter Territory Manager

Renal), Rebecca MacDonald RPN Home Dialysis, Dr.

David Berry, Dale Calibaba, Haley Calibaba (daughter),

Karen Brunetta RPN Home Dialysis, Maryanne Nardi RN

(Baxter Clinical Consultant PD)

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A Sip of Summer in the Algoma Regional Cancer ProgramA Sip of Summer in the Algoma Regional Cancer ProgramA Sip of Summer in the Algoma Regional Cancer ProgramA Sip of Summer in the Algoma Regional Cancer Program


As temperatures rise outdoors, so

too do the challenges facing

dialysis patients who must adhere

to fluid restrictions. Sarah

Hammond, a Northern Ontario

School of Medicine (NOSM)

summer student has created a

board and a flyer filled with tips

and tricks to help beat the heat.

The NOSM summer studentship

program allows funding for

university students studying in

health-related programs to

experience health care in the

North.

Students are able to work directly

with patients as well as participate

in project work that prepares them

for their future careers. The

department of Dietetics and Food

Services is hosting three students this summer – Sarah Hammond, Hilary Rock and Brooklyn Wilton. All

three students are currently enrolled in food and nutrition university degree programs in Ontario.

Thank you to Sarah for creating this wonderful display for our Algoma Regional Renal Program patients!

Learn More About Myelodysplasia Learn More About Myelodysplasia Learn More About Myelodysplasia Learn More About Myelodysplasia

The Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada is pleased to present a lunch and learn

seminar for all staff.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

12 - 1pm AND 1pm – 2 pm

Goulais Room

The presentation will provide information about Myelodysplasia (MDS) as well as current treatments and

supportive care available for patients in Canada. This session will also provide education to nurses in an

effort to support them in providing quality care to MDS patients.

The lunch and learn will include a lecture from Cindy Sheaves, RN ONC Primary Care Nurse in the Algoma

District Cancer Program. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other nurses who have an interest

in bone marrow failure diseases. Lunch will be provided free of charge.

To register, email your contact information to [email protected] or call 1-888-840-0039.

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Volunteer Association Student Award WinnerVolunteer Association Student Award WinnerVolunteer Association Student Award WinnerVolunteer Association Student Award Winner


Congratulations to Alanna

Pullen, winner of a $500

Volunteer Association student

award.

Alanna’s career goal is to

become a Medical Radiation

Technologist. As entry into the

Medical Radiation Technology

and Ultrasound Technology

program requires her to be on

a waiting list, she will be

attending Pre-Health Sciences

at Cambrian College in

Sudbury in the fall of 2015.

From early childhood, Alanna

has been surrounded by

exceptional role models who

have inspired her and sparked

a desire to achieve a career in

the medical field. Three aunts

are nurses, her grandmother

was an active member of the hospital board and a close friend is a family physician. Alanna’s decision has

also been influenced from seeing the dedication, compassion, confidence and respect shown by health

care professionals towards members of her family during illness such as cancer and heart and stroke.

Alanna has been an active volunteer with the SAH since March of 2012, volunteering in a number of areas

such as Wayfinding, Position-Training, Information Desk, Diagnostic Imaging, Inpatient Nursing Units

and on the Pilot Patient Hydration project, to name a few. Throughout her volunteer duties, Alanna has

definitely exemplified the SAH iCcare Values.

In addition to being a full-time student and volunteer, Alanna finds time to participate in other volunteer

sectors of the community in both Sault Ste. Marie and her home town of Hornepayne. She has been

involved with the Hornepayne Community Hospital Auxiliary as well as the Northern Ontario Families of

Children with Cancer. When Alanna is not volunteering, she keeps active and fit by playing hockey and

credits this sport with teaching her to think positively, being a team player, and listening to what others

have to say.

On behalf of SAH and the SAH Volunteer Association, congratulations to Alanna on receiving this award

and making her career goals a reality!

Alanna (left) accepts her award from Jackie Tomchak, Volunteer Association.

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Pamper Me Basket WinnerPamper Me Basket WinnerPamper Me Basket WinnerPamper Me Basket Winner

Plan to Attend a Summer BBQ at SAHPlan to Attend a Summer BBQ at SAHPlan to Attend a Summer BBQ at SAHPlan to Attend a Summer BBQ at SAH

Alanna Pullen and Velma

McClelland draw the winner of

the SAH Volunteer

Association’s

Pamper Me Basket.

Congratulations to the lucky

winner, Roger Moreau!

Save the date and

come to a BBQ!

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Out of West Africa Presentation: EbolaOut of West Africa Presentation: EbolaOut of West Africa Presentation: EbolaOut of West Africa Presentation: Ebola


SAH recently hosted a staff presented by Vicky Willet regarding her personal Journey in the Fight against

Ebola. Vicky is an Infection Control Professional and Network Coordinator for Public Health Ontario,

Northeastern and Northwestern Regional Infection Control Networks.

In 2014, Vicky volunteered for deployment with the World Health Organization to assist with one of the

worst public health outbreaks in history. The “Ebola Fighters” were named Time Magazines 2014 Person

of the Year for being the “Ones Who Answered the Call”. Vicky shared her personal experience working

as a frontline Infection Control Professional at the peak of the Ebola response in Sierra Leone over a

3-month period.

During her experience, she developed a deeper understanding of the challenges and successes of

applying best practice in countries with minimal resources, unique cultures, and multiple agency

involvement to eliminate Ebola from West Africa.

Thank you to Vicky for sharing her personal experiences with SAH!

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QUALITY & SERVICEQUALITY & SERVICEQUALITY & SERVICEQUALITY & SERVICE

My husband was admitted to the hospital on May 3, 2015 and unfortunately became critically ill, so critical

in fact the odds of him pulling through were very slim. My husband and I would like to thank and commend

the ICU nursing staff for their outstanding care, professionalism, compassion and expertise.

Dr. Rishi Ghosh the ICU intensivist, along with Dr. S. Ben Musa, Dr. Jenkins Dr. Shafiee, Dr. Gupta and Dr.

Bignell, provided excellent medical care and went above and beyond for both myself and my husband,

personally and professionally. They continue to do so as we continue along a very challenging journey.

Thank you also to Dr. O’Brien for covering the ICU so Dr. Ghosh could accompany my husband on his flight

to Toronto. I am so very proud to be a part of this amazing group of people.

We would also like to extend our thanks to the Diagnostic Imaging Department for their extraordinary help

in getting my husband’s tests done quickly and for the compassion they have shown us. To all who helped

"squeeze us in", a huge thank you to all.

From the MailbagFrom the MailbagFrom the MailbagFrom the Mailbag

Making Sense of Scents: Guidelines for Flowers and PlantsMaking Sense of Scents: Guidelines for Flowers and PlantsMaking Sense of Scents: Guidelines for Flowers and PlantsMaking Sense of Scents: Guidelines for Flowers and Plants

Some individuals including staff, physicians, volunteers

and other patients and visitors may have allergies or

sensitivities to potted plants and highly fragrant flowers.

Although SAH does not have a floral “Scent Policy”,

recently area florists have been reminded to refrain from

sending highly fragrant flowers (hyacinths, freesias, lilies,

lavenders, lilacs, peonies, roses or poinsettias) to the

hospital and to inform their customers.

Although the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) does not accept

any cut flowers and plants, there are other units where

some types of flowers are acceptable. Each patient area is

advised to use their discretion when it comes to allowing

flowers/potted plants and to communicate any issues

directly with patients and their families.

Please note that SAH has a corporate “Dress Code” policy (Administrative Policy HR-G-13) which contains

a statement about the use of scented personal grooming products. This policy states that staff, physicians

and volunteers are not permitted to use scented products such as perfumes, colognes and scented lotions

as this can cause also cause sensitivities/allergies amongst staff and patients.

For more information, contact Brandy Sharp Young at ext. 3721.

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QUALITY & SERVICEQUALITY & SERVICEQUALITY & SERVICEQUALITY & SERVICE

Hand Hygiene is the most effective way to reduce transmission of hospital acquired infections (HAIs).

Thank you for your contributions to improving hand hygiene. If you have any ideas for improving

compliance for this key patient safety indicator, please let your manager or Infection Prevention and

Control (IPAC) know.

In order to keep you better informed, IPAC publishes SAH hand hygiene audit results on a monthly basis.

The following are the June 2015 results. In comparison, the average for all Ontario hospitals for fiscal year

2014-15 is 87.51% for Moment 1 and 91.58% for Moment 4. The range for Ontario large community

hospitals is 64.23% - 100%.

Please discuss these results with your colleagues and challenge each other to be the best at protecting our

patients!

Hand Hygiene Results: Help Keep Our Patients SafeHand Hygiene Results: Help Keep Our Patients SafeHand Hygiene Results: Help Keep Our Patients SafeHand Hygiene Results: Help Keep Our Patients Safe

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PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS Thank You Beta Sigma PhiThank You Beta Sigma PhiThank You Beta Sigma PhiThank You Beta Sigma Phi

The Beta Sigma Phi Local Sorority has

made a very generous gift to the SAH

Foundation in support of Cardiac Care for

this community. This sorority, made up of

local women, has been busy raising funds to

help purchase Portable Cardiac Monitors

(Cardiac Bricks) for use throughout SAH.

Their gift totaled $3000.

A very sincere thank you goes out to these

great women for their efforts in helping

fund essential equipment for our hospital.

Community First Credit Union has a

program that allows staff to 'Dress Down'

as long as they make a donation into the

fund. The fund is then donated to a

charity. Joely Maguire was selected to

choose the charity she would like the fund

to go to and she chose SAHF. The

hospital took great care of her parents

when they needed care and this is why

the donation was made in memory of

Joely's late mother, Glenora Mann. The

donation totaled $482.09 and will be used

to help purchase essential equipment

that will be used to provide quality care

to patients.

Thanks to Community First Credit Union for their generous gift

and continued community support.

Way to go Community FirstWay to go Community FirstWay to go Community FirstWay to go Community First

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority members present cheque

to the SAH Foundation Board of Directors

members, (L to R) Barry Bailey and Gabe

Stefanizzi , Chair of the Board.

(L to R): Brent Lamming, CEO Community First Credit Union, Joely

Maguire, Community First Credit Union Employee and Cheryl Pavoni,

Executive Director SAHF.

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PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS Microtel Hosts Family Carnival to Support SAHFMicrotel Hosts Family Carnival to Support SAHFMicrotel Hosts Family Carnival to Support SAHFMicrotel Hosts Family Carnival to Support SAHF

Microtel Inn & Suites held a Family

Fun Carnival in June to raise funds for

the SAH Foundation. The proceeds

were topped up by Microtel who

presented the Foundation with a

generous gift of $2000. The gift was

made to the Cancer Care Fund to

help purchase essential medical

equipment required to provide

quality health care at the Algoma

District Cancer Centre. Thank you to

Microtel Inn & Suites for their

commitment to health care in our

community. The SAH Foundation

looks forward to a long future of

support from a wonderful

community partner!

Congratulations to our Half MarathonersCongratulations to our Half MarathonersCongratulations to our Half MarathonersCongratulations to our Half Marathoners

Congratulations to the SAH

running group who conquered

their first half marathon on June

26 in Charlevoix, Michigan.

SAH friends and colleagues are

proud of you! A special thank you

goes to Evan Adams, Diagnostic

Imaging, who once again

coached this courageous group to

achieving their incredible

personal goal.

Way to go everyone!

Back row (L to R): Quentin Miller, Sharon Buehner, Claudio Finateri, Evan

Adams

Front row (L to R): Andrea Palahnuk, Kierston Miron, Annette Finateri, Niki

Maione, Marina Coccimiglio

Missing: Sean Armstrong and Patti Armstrong

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PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS

Commute to Work ChallengeCommute to Work ChallengeCommute to Work ChallengeCommute to Work Challenge

There are currently 50 people participating in the Commute to Work Challenge at SAH for the month of

July. The 50 participants include a combination of staff, physicians and volunteers. Participants are eligi-

ble to win prizes which will be drawn for each week. The overall challenge winner will be announced in the

August edition of Vital Links. The SAH participants’ most common choices for commuting are walking,

running and biking.

Great job to all the participants on their efforts in keeping themselves moving!

Thank you to our local sponsors for this event, including The Duke of Windsor, Algoma Bicycle Company,

Goodlife Fitness, YMCA Sault Ste. Marie, Velorution, iCcare Group, RAM Fitness, Alfie’s Automotive,

Maplewood Golf and Lou’s Automotive.

Take the Stairs ChallengeTake the Stairs ChallengeTake the Stairs ChallengeTake the Stairs Challenge

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Healthy Recipe of the Month: Simple Summer Fruit SaladHealthy Recipe of the Month: Simple Summer Fruit SaladHealthy Recipe of the Month: Simple Summer Fruit SaladHealthy Recipe of the Month: Simple Summer Fruit Salad

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

• Strawberries, fresh, 8 cups (halves)

• Apples, fresh, 3 medium size

• Grapes, Red or Green Seedless (15 grapes)

• I prepared can of Welch’s 100% White Grape Juice (from frozen concentrate)

Preparation

Quarter the strawberries, half the grapes and dice the apples. Combine in a bowl. Pour juice over all of the

fruit and stir (fold) it in. Refrigerate.

Enjoy!

Choose Healthy Options for Workplace Events Choose Healthy Options for Workplace Events Choose Healthy Options for Workplace Events Choose Healthy Options for Workplace Events

Planning a catered meeting or event? The Wellness Committee would like to encourage you to consider

ordering healthy options when possible.

Offering a healthy option at meetings or events helps to encourage a healthy workplace, by making it

easier for employees to make healthier choices if they choose to do so. Did you know that offering healthy

alternatives does not have to be more expensive? For example, Marek offers fresh fruit at a cost of $1.49/

person, hummus and crackers at a cost of $1.99/person, which is cheaper or equal to the cost of ordering

cookies at $1.99/person.

Ventures also provides healthy alternatives, including yogurt, fruit and cheese. They will prepare custom

requests as well. Other low-cost alternatives include offering in-season fruit, and coffee/tea/water in lieu

of sugar sweetened beverages like pop and juice.

You are encouraged to offer portion-controlled goodies. For example, cut cake into smaller portion

pieces. Consider all the choices before you order!

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Tips From The Trainer, Holly LasanteTips From The Trainer, Holly LasanteTips From The Trainer, Holly LasanteTips From The Trainer, Holly Lasante

Here are some tips for staying healthy while working out in the heat this summer:

Although it is tempting to get outside for a run or walk in order to get the most of out of our limited

summer weather, we need to use caution to make sure that we are helping, not hurting our bodies. As

we know, exercising in the heat can seriously put our health at risk and impede exercise performance.

Hot and humid days pose a particular risk. When it is humid, the body’s ability to dissipate heat is

minimized, which can ultimately lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke – two very serious conditions.

Here are a few tips to help us stay healthy while enjoying the heat. To lower your risk of dehydration and

heat illness:

• Choose the right time! Usually the heat peak is between 10 am and 3 pm. If you can, schedule your

exercise before or after this time (helpful hint – if you do your exercise early in the day, you beat the

heat and your exercise for the day is done!)

• Drink enough fluid. Remember, you will be more likely to drink more if it is a flavor you like, if it is

cold, and if it is within easy reach. It is suggested that you drink at least 8 ounces before you start

• exercising and try to take a little drink every 15 minutes while exercising.

• Acclimatize yourself to the hot and/or humid environment where you will be training and/or

• competing by exercising in similar hot, humid conditions.

• Dress in light colours and layers, ensuring that the fabric is breathable.

There are several health problems that are caused by excess heat including heat cramps, heat stroke,

dehydration and heat exhaustion. Exercising is important, but make sure you take the right steps and

ensure that you do not put yourself at risk of getting sick.

SAH Staff Learn How to Make Twig Furniture SAH Staff Learn How to Make Twig Furniture SAH Staff Learn How to Make Twig Furniture SAH Staff Learn How to Make Twig Furniture

SAH staff recently attended to a twig furniture workshop hosted

by the Wellness Committee and instructed by SAH’s very own,

Wayne Marion and his wife, Liz. The session took place on July 15

behind the ADCP.

The goal of the workshop was for participants to work together to

assemble one twig chair. Participants were looking forward to

building a chair on their own and were very happy with their final

results. At the end of the workshop, all participants left with a

piece of furniture to take home with them. The feedback for the

workshop was incredibly positive.

A big thank you is extended to Wayne for his time and efforts at

the workshop. The Wellness Committee will be planning another

similar event in the upcoming Fall. Watch for the details!

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Vital Links

is published monthly by

Communications and

Public Affairs,

Sault Area Hospital.

News items, story ideas

and upcoming events can

be submitted to

Rose Calibani at

ext. 3671 or

[email protected]

Support for Sault Area Hospital has been provided by the

North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN)

and the Government of Ontario.

PEOPLEPEOPLEPEOPLEPEOPLE

Employees:

Vanessa Ferlaino – Billing Clerk ~ Jessica Ahde, Registered Nurse ~ Lauren

Chiverelli, Registered Nurse ~ Lauren Pekalski, Registered Nurse ~

Margaret Barbeau, Registered Nurse ~ Alexandra Girard, Pharmacist ~

Matthew Paluzzi, Pharmacist ~ Samantha Fox, Pharmacy Technician ~

Chelsea Seguin, Research Assistant ~ Morgan Steele, Research Assistant

~ Megan Gray, Research Assistant

Summer Students:

Alysha Briglio, Finance ~ Angela Gervasi, HR ~ Sarah Hammond, Food

Service ~ Hilary Rock, Food Services ~ Brooklyn Wilton, Food Services ~

Benjamin Izydorczyk, Mental Health

Medical Students:

Mike Caputo, Olivia Christie, Jeffrey Curran, Amanda Giunti, Fraser

Johnson, Katelyn, Jessica Wilson and Megan Woolner

COMINGS AND GOINGSCOMINGS AND GOINGSCOMINGS AND GOINGSCOMINGS AND GOINGS

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Welcome...Welcome...Welcome...Welcome...

Lilian Kniahnicki, Office Assistant ~ 25 years

Donna King, Registered Nurse ~ 33 years

Kathy Nelson, Occupational Therapist ~ 33 years

Rose Esposito, Cleaner ~ 28 years

Kay Hore, Personal Support Worker ~ 23 years

Donna Rossi, Cleaner ~ 27 years

Kathy Moody, Cleaner ~ 36 years

Farewell...Farewell...Farewell...Farewell...

Correction - In the June 2015 issue of Vital Links, a story entitled, Staff Volunteer at Kids

Safety Festival on page 19, appeared with the an incorrect reference to the department

name. The staff members who volunteered at this event are employed at the Central

Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC), not the CCAC.

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