1. health and fitness

>> JANUARY 23, 2015
Southern Ohio
Medical Center’s
Employee Newsletter
go red with somc
FEBRUARY 6
T-Shirts for this year’s celebration are $10 each and
will be available for purchase from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
beginning Jan. 28 outside the Gift Gallery on the Main
Campus. Shirts will also be sold from 3 to 6 p.m. inside
the Gift Gallery. For more info, please call ext. 8308.
PAGE 2 | SLEEP DIAGNOSTIC CENTER RECEIVES ACCREDITIATION
PAGE 4 | DON’T MISS A NIGHT OF BROADWAY
PAGE 6 | FREE CONSULTATIONS WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER
Inside
this Issue
1) Calendar
2) Organizational News & Updates
Tristan, Registration
3) SOMC Events
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A Night of Broadway Aims to Support
Breast Cancer Compassion Fund
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SOMC Celebrates Diversity &
Commonalities through MLK Day
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SOMC Sleep Diagnostic Center Receives Accreditation
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Free Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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Elder Abuse In-Service Scheduled for Feb. 10
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SOMC Breaks Ground on New West Portsmouth Facility
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Free Consultations with a Personal Trainer
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SOMC Completes Market Pay Analysis for January
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Attention Healthy Partners!
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Need a Break? Sign-Up for a Relaxing Chair Massage
4) Health & Wellness
5) Classifieds
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Editor
• Stephanie Merrifield
Community Relations
Designers
• Chris Eatherton
Community Relations
• Brock Volio Community Relations
Contributors
• Eric Kephas
Community Relations
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January/February
Event Calendar
January 31
A Night of Broadway
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
7:30 pm
Tickets can be purchased at
the McKinley Box Office or
via Ticketmaster.com
February 6
Go Red Day
Organizational-Wide
February 23
Book Sale
Friends Center
8:30 am to 4 pm
Book Sale
ED/Waller Corridor
7:30 am to 4 pm
Elder Abuse In-Service
ED Room 4
1 to 2 pm
February 25
Book Sale
ED/Waller Corridor
7:30 am to 4 pm
February 13
Chocolate Sale
ED/Waller Corridor
7 am to 4 pm
January 23
Andria Allen
Lois Brown-Conover
Karen Cooper
Lori Lawless
Rose Madden
Melissa Owens
Patsy Parson
Krystal Walker
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Center
1 to 4 pm
February 24
February 10
Employee Birthdays
February 19
January 24
James Brown
Glenn Burris
Cherry Clevenger
Laurel Cook
Kelli Davis
Michael Gillispie
Malinda Glover
Ashley Schilling
Dawn Smith
Amanda Throckmorton
Mildred Williams
Patricia Yost
January 25
Terry Conley
Ashley Cox
Paul Foit
Amanda Gilbert
Timothy Malone
Cindy Mayberry
Amy Nagel
January 26
Shaye Coburn
Laura Halcomb
Tracie Lujan
Ryan Nichols
Christina Ward
January 27
Susan Alley
Barbara Duncan
Cheryl Eichenlaub
Tiffany Estep
Morgan Gullion
Jeffery Parker
Ramona Phipps
Louise Prince
Clifford Sparks
January 28
Terri Branscome
Lori Castle
Marilyn Darby
Vicki Egbert
Lauren Hickman
Tarun Nagrani
Angela Spence
January 29
Janice Gosselin
Alicia Holbrook
Blake Howard
Nancy Iery
Brooke Meenach
Robin Miller
Becky Sargent
Catlin Shilling
Christy Spriggs
Bobbi Storer
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Organizational
News & Updates
SOMC Sleep Diagnostic Center Receives Accreditation
The SOMC Sleep Diagnostic Center recently
policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient
received program accreditation from the
care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and
include plans for positively affecting the quality
Basic Life
Support Courses
SOMC Workforce
Development is
requesting that all
employees who plan to
attend the American
Heart Association
(AHA) Basic Life Support
courses register via
NetLearning. This will
allow the department
to ensure that the
appropriate participant
to educator ratio of 6:1
(as required by the AHA)
is being maintained.
If you need assistance
with the registration
process, please contact
Workforce Development
at ext. 2721 or 2712.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
of medical care in the community it serves.
congratulates SOMC on meeting the high
standards required for receiving accreditation as a
The SOMC Sleep Diagnostic Center is directed
sleep disorders center,” Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler,
by Glenn Burris, MD, and joins more than 2,600
president of the AASM, said. “SOMC is an
AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.
important resource to the local medical
community and will provide academic and
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is
scientific value, in addition to the highest quality
a professional medical society for clinicians,
care for patients suffering from sleep disorders.”
researchers, and other health care providers
in the field of sleep medicine. As the national
To receive accreditation for a five-year period, a
accrediting body for sleep disorders centers,
sleep center must meet or exceed all standards
the AASM is dedicated to setting standards
for professional health care as designated by
and promoting excellence in sleep medicine
the AASM. These standards address core areas
health care, education, and research.
such as personnel, facility and equipment,
Free Upcoming Educational Opportunities
SOMC Workforce Development will offer four free
A Basic Microsoft Excel course will take place
educational classes for employees as follows:
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19 in the Computer
Lab of the Gibson Building on the East Campus.
A Medical Spanish course will be offered
online through NetLearning starting Jan.
An Advanced PowerPoint course will take place
23. The course is free, but will require the
from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Computer Lab
purchase of a $12 book, which can be picked
of the Gibson Building on the East Campus.
up from the Workforce Development Office.
Registration for the courses must be
A Basic Microsoft PowerPoint course will take
completed through NetLearning, under
place from 9 to 10 a.m. Feb 4 in the Computer
Enroll in Class. If you have any questions,
Lab of the Gibson Building on the East Campus.
please call Bethany Wilson at ext. 2712.
Elder Abuse In-Service Scheduled for Feb. 10
The SOMC Senior Behavioral Medicine Care Unit
Kaye Inoshita, RN, director of Regional
will offer an in-service on Elder Abuse Prevention/
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Reporting and Elder Financial Exploitation from 1
for the Area Agency on Aging.
to 2 p.m. Feb. 10 in Room 4 of the Micklethwaite
Education Building on the Main Campus.
Professionals and community members
are welcome to attend. For more
The in-service will be presented by
information, please call ext. 6845.
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Organizational News & Updates continued
SOMC Breaks Ground on New West Portsmouth Facility
SOMC broke ground on a new West Portsmouth facility on the morning of Jan. 16. The facility will be
located on U.S. 52 next to Earl Thomas Conley Park and will provide primary care. Pictured with shovels
at the groundbreaking were, from left to right, Laine Young, CNP; Don Hadsell of J&H Erectors; County
Commissioner Doug Coleman; County Commissioner Bryan Davis; and Kirk Donges of TSHD. For updates
regarding SOMC construction, visit the SOMC Construction Blog at www.somc.org/construction.
SOMC Completes Market Pay Analysis for January
One of the five elements of the
Since it is SOMC’s philosophy to base
increase this year, which affects 460
SOMC Total Compensation Program
our pay on relevant pay markets,
employees. As stated above, those
is Market Pay. SOMC completes an
not all SOMC positions will receive
who do not receive an increase are
annual Market Pay analysis each
an increase. If a position does not
already being compensated at the
January to compare the base rate
receive a market increase during
100% of the market pay rate average.
of positions at SOMC to health care
this process, it is an indication
market rates of pay across the region.
that the position is already being
Those employees who will be
This annual process also consists
paid a fair and competitive wage
receiving a market increase will
of a review of pay ranges, average
and is either at or above current
receive notification via a letter from
pay rates, and pay differentials
market pay for the position.
their leader on Jan. 22. The 2015
(shift, on-call, and weekend).
market increase will go into effect
Market movement varies from year
for the pay period beginning 1/11/15,
During the analysis, if the market
to year and is dependent on many
ending 1/24/15 and paid 1/29/2015.
rate of a specific job has increased,
economic factors in the country,
the pay range assignment and the
region, and the healthcare job
If you have any questions, please
employees’ base rate will be adjusted
market. Based on our analysis, 190
call HR at ext. 8597 or 8745.
to compensate for that increase.
positions will receive a market pay
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SOMC Events
A NIGHT OF
BROADWAY
A BENEFIT FOR THE SOMC BREAST CANCER COMPASSION FUND
Musical theatre enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite tunes while
supporting local breast cancer patients during the upcoming production of “A Night of
Broadway,” which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
The show is presented by Dr. Vincent Scarpinato, Linda Tieman, and the Portsmouth West
Vocal Department, in association with the SOMC Development Foundation, Shawnee
State University, Bob and Debbie Gambill, and the SOMC Service Guild.
The program will feature vocal selections from both alumni and current Portsmouth West High
School students. All proceeds earned will benefit the SOMC Breast Cancer Compassion Fund.
“A Night of Broadway is a musical celebration that will bring the entire community together to invigorate hope
and help us defeat this terrible disease that affects so many lives,” Dr. Scarpinato, senior medical director of
Surgical Services at SOMC, said. “While there are often many resources for breast cancer patients, there are
also many patients who need help with critical needs; this production will raise money for those people.”
Three ticket types are available for the evening, including $50 VIP Tickets, $25 Patron Tickets,
and $12 Regular Tickets. The purchase of a VIP ticket will include admission to a champagne
reception following the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
“Over the years, we have produced many
shows to benefit our local breast cancer
patients, and each program brings a new
level of appreciation for our community,” Dr.
Scarpinato said. “I’m honored to help with
these shows, and even more humbled to
see the response they receive. They assist
so many and we hope this performance will
be just as successful as those of the past.”
Tickets for the event can be purchased
by calling the McKinley Box Office at
740-351-3600 or by visiting
www.ticketmaster.com. A limited
number of tickets and sponsorships
have been released, so call and
reserve your seats today!
The SOMC Service Guild, pictured here with Dr. Vincent Scarpinato,
recently donated $5,000 to support A Night of Broadway.
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SOMC Events continued
SOMC Celebrates Diversity &
Commonalities through MLK Day
Southern Ohio Medical Center honored the achievements of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. through its annual Diversity Celebration
held Jan. 19 on the Main Campus. Southern-comfort food samples,
apples, and education concerning the diversity and commonalities
of our SOMC workforce were offered at the event, which also invited
visitors to place push pins on a map of the world to represent their
heritage. We’re glad so many people were able to stop by our display!
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Health & Wellness
Free Consultations with a Personal Trainer
The beginning of a new year is always a good opportunity to change eating habits, start going
to the gym, and become a fitter, healthier version of you. But sometimes it’s hard to know
where to start or what exercise regimen is actually best to achieve your personal goals.
If you need help getting on track and creating a unique gym routine that will
challenge you and get you in shape, consider working with one of the certified
personal trainers of the Portsmouth, Lucasville, or Wheelersburg LIFE Centers.
All LIFE Center Personal Trainers have a four-year degree in a fitness related field and/or a
certification in Personal Training from a nationally recognized agency. Trainers can customize
workouts for any person of any ability and work one-on-one to motivate you to achieve your goals.
Sessions can be payroll deducted and can be purchased in 30-minute or hourlong blocks. Group training is also available, though sessions must be limited to
three people. Additional persons are an additional $10 per hour per person.
You are welcome to get to know the trainers before purchasing a time block
via a free fitness consult at any LIFE Center location. Free consultations
with a personal trainer will also be available to employees from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 and 26 in the Employee Health and Wellness
Fitness Room (located in Suite 307A of the Waller Building).
Appointments are necessary and will last approximately 30 minutes.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Jenny Foit at ext. 8432.
To learn more about personal trainers at the
LIFE Center, check them out online at
www.somc.org/life/personaltrainer.php.
Attention Healthy Partners!
If you are a new participant in the Healthy Partners Program and qualified
for a free LIFE Center membership in 2014, please visit any of the three
LIFE Center locations to fill out your membership paperwork.
If you did not qualify for the free LIFE Center membership in 2015,
but would like to continue your membership from the previous year,
please stop by and fill out your new payroll deduction form.
Any memberships not renewed by Feb. 1 will be canceled. If you have any questions,
please contact the LIFE Center Member Accounts Office at ext. 7900.
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Weekly Beat Classifieds
miscellaneous
Sunquest pro-16s tanning bed by
wolff excellent condition $500.00
Call 740-821-7829 leave message if
no answer, will email pictures upon
request.
Polk High-end Surround sound.
Speakers include 4-TSI100 bookshelf
speakers, 1-CS10 center speaker,
1-PSW125 solo powered subwoofer.
Speakers used less than 6 months.
All speakers purchased seperate from
crutchfield.com Complete system.
Sony 7.1 channel 770 watt recevier
with HDMI video upscaling included.
Cost me $1600 new will sell for $600
call or text 7403527621.
New Uggs Boots never worn mid calf.
Pink and Black size 7. Fit was more
like 6 to 6 1/2. $60 dollars each pair.
Call 981-6361.
24” electric logs for use with natural
gas. Only used occasionally. $50
740-352-2770
All for sale cheap text or call 2852669: *Like new small uniform tops
and small/medium pants. *New
paper shredder used three times max
$20.00 *Aprroximately one year old
wireless printer/scanner/fax only
used a few time for printing $45.00
*Madam Alexander Lucy and Pippy
Long Stocking collectors dolls perfect
condition still in boxes. *Z Collection
grey/black knee length books new
$50.00 in Dec never worn and in box
(make a offer). *Dansko white shoes
fits size 7-8 $10.00 *food saver never
with instructions and bags * new
crockpot never been open $10.00 *
Colored 32inch Tube tv for sale,
works great 100.00 also four 16inch
tires, used , almost new .820-8990 no
calls after 7pm/ leave message
All Black appliances for sale, smooth
top range, above range microwave
and fridge for sale. 285-3669
Full size ping pong table for sale, I
bought it new at Target, just don’t
play it much anymore, asking $100
OBO, comes with extra net, and
paddles, it is blue in color. I can send
pics if interested. Call or text 740988-7597 if interested.
4 foot long x 2 foot wide foosball,
ping pong, pool table combo, also has
hockey and checkers and a couple
other games that I don’t know how
to play, all accessories come with
table, in great shape, asking $75 OBO,
can send pics if interested. Call or text
740-988-7597.
Kids Fooseball table. $75.00 call 740935-0898. Bar stools. wooden with
back rest with spindles. $25.00 for 2.
Call 740-935-0898. China set. $25.00
for set. call 740-935 0898
motor vehicles
FOR SALE: 2006 Honda Civic EX,
loaded, automatic, sun roof, CD w/
aux, excellent condition, good tires,
great gas mileage. 170,000 miles but
very well maintained. $5,400 Call
Ken at 740-352-7217 or Sarah at 740357-7161.
1999 Chevy Camero, red in color, clear
title. 1 owner, ground effects, spoiler,
new tires within the last year, new
struts and shocks, no dents. 95,xxx
miles. $4600. Call in evenings or text
anytime 740-961-2392.
FOR SALE; 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA
Limited-V6, sunroof, new tires,
leather heated seats, remote start,
low miles, super clean. 62,000 miles.
740-821-2228 or 740-821-2229 after 5.
$8600
1987 Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe,
all stock 305 V-8 automatic trans
with overdrive. Runs, drives, and
shifts good. Cold A/C and good heat.
Burgundy interior. Seats in good
shape but faded. Dash pad does have
some cracks. Car is overall in good
shape. Paint is a few years old but
original color. Newer door weather
strip seals, window felts, and trunk
seal. The wheels on it are 14” Cragars
with small amount of pitting but
have the factory wheels also. Tires
are like new. Newer rotors and wheel
bearings. Clean title. Asking $6500
OBO. Willing to trade for something
of equal value. If interested please
call or text 740-464-5994.
1995 Ford F150 Crew Cab, Custom
built by Centurion, Red w/ grey
interior, 351 V8, Auto, 210k miles, New
exhaust. New Transmission w/ 1 year
warranty, $4,000 or best offer. (740)
352-6888
2008 Toyota Corolla LE, 4cyl, 1.8l,
automatic.
Silver, interior/grey,
31,100 miles; Air Conditioning; AM/
FM Radio/ CD Player; 4-Wheel ABS
Brakes; Passenger Airbag; Side Head
Curtain/Front Side Airbags; Power
Exterior Mirrors; Power Door Locks
and Windows; Vehicle Anti-Theft;
Cruise; Power Sunroof. Just had
the oil changed, tires rotated and
new battery installed. Ex Cond,
$10,995.00, 354-3971.
2006 FORD 150 XLT – Automatic
Transmission, 4.6 V8, 2WD, limited
slip rear end, 8foot bed, tow package,
matching cap, Red. 83K miles, super
clean, garage kept, brand new
Michelin tires and battery. $9,500.
Call 464-8724.
pets
Good Home wanted for three year
old female Chihuahua-Shitzu mix
named Jamie. Not spade, but never
had puppies. If interested, please call
740-778-2380 or 740-250-8123.
real estate
House for Sale in Wheelersburg.
$89,900. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. 2 car
detached garage with blacktop
driveway. Landscaped, half acre lot.
Built in 1928 with original wood trim
throughout. Newer roof, gas furnace,
central air. Gas log fireplace. Kitchen
appliances included. Great starter
home! South Webster school district.
Call/text for more details (740)3578813.
for sale or lease, would also consider
sharing my home with the right
person. This house is conveniently
located to SOMC Hospital; located
directly across the street from Notre
Dame High School, 2209 Sunrise Ave.
For more info call Helen at 740-7270702.
3 bedroom 2 full bathroom home.
Located in desired neighborhood in
West Portsmouth. Features eat in
kitchen and dinning room that can
also be used as family room. 800
additional square foot in basment.
Unfinished but currently used as
rec room. Fenced in back yard. Also
has all wood floors through out.
Newely remodeled kitchen and all
fixtures. GREAT FAMILY HOME! For
sale 95,000. All reasonable offers
considered!! Please call 352-5480 for
info and pictures.
2 Bedroom, 1 bath home for sale
in Sciotoville. Situated on 3 lots.
Garage and Carport offers off-street
parking. Appliances negotiable.
Asking $57,900- Willing to negotiate.
Very motivated sellers. Call/text 740961-3338 or 740-464-9909 for more
information.
Open House February 8th 1-3pm. 1729
White Gravel McDaniel Rd. Minford.
3 BR/2 bath ranch on 2 acres; Large
bedrooms with walk-in closets;
Crown molding throughout; All new
stainless steel appliances; Huge
pantry; Gas well for heat; Custom
built fire pit. Bonus annex bldg.
offers 28x32 great room, one BR apt
(perfect Mother-in-law suite!)., 50x36
garage w/ tons of storage. 26x60
concrete slab, w/separate septic/
elec. for camper or doublewide.
Asking $219,900. For questions or to
schedule a private showing call/text
(304) 941-5805 or (740) 285-4755.
For rent, 2 BR second floor upper
apartment, Portsmouth. $400.00/
month. Trash pickup/water paid.
(740) 821-6576. Leave message.
HOUSE FOR SALE OR LEASE. Three
bedroom, brick, ranch-style home
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server will not be accepted.
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offering of goods or services
not pertaining to or sponsored
by SOMC, may not be listed.