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.
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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
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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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