Category: Social Services

National Social Work Month

March was national social work month!! We are BLESSED to have a robust social work team at Welia that provides an abundant of services to so many departments and patients within our facility and our community. They literally touch so many places and spaces.

Our dedicated social work team works with every department at Welia provides assistance and support to not only our patients and community, but also Welia staff. They are a part of multiple committees and support groups.

Their world is grey, and they don’t mind answering calls from community members, patients, and employees inquiring about any resource or service they may need!! Give them an extra high five the next time you come across them!

Thank you, Jennifer Peterson, Lori McKee, Haley Hemmerich, Curt Robinson, and Amelia Laman – Welia appreciates YOU!

Safe Patient Handling Announcement

An important reminder form the Patient Handling Committee:

Your body is an important tool needed to do your job well.

  • DON’T risk an injury when it is not needed
  • Remember it is ok to “speak up” if you are asked to do an unsafe transfer
  • Check the algorithms located in the Patient Handling Plan if you are unsure about using the equipment.  Patient handling equipment is there to help you and your patients
  • One last thing, don’t forget to complete your annual education.

Safety Storm Alpha has great patient handling information that we can all use right now!

Jen Peterson Speaks at National Rural Health Association’s Quality and Leadership Conference

Jen Peterson MRHA 2015_2jen peterson MRHA 2015Jen Peterson 2015 NRHA Rural Quality and Clinical ConferenceJen Peterson spoke at the National Rural Health Association’s Quality and Leadership Conference in Minneapolis on July 15th.

She presented with Janelle Scherer, Program Manager of Stratis Health on the development of First Lights Palliative Care and Care Team Program development and future growth. The also presented how the Community Capacity Model implemented by Stratis Health supported has this effort.

 

About NRHA

  • The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 20,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues.  NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.

 

Living Well w/ Chronic Conditions Workshop

living a healthy life bookDuring the six weekly sessions you will learn:

  • Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
  • Appropriate exercise to maintain and improve your strength, flexibility and endurance
  • Appropriate use of medications
  • Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
  • Nutrition
  • Decision making
  • How to Evaluate New Treatments

Register now for the Living Well with Chronic Conditions

  • This is a 6-week workshop
  • Located at First Light Health System 301 Hwy 65 South, Mora MN
  • Registration is required
  • Cost: $30 (waived if unable to pay, no one will be turned away)
  • Mondays starting October 26 – Ending December 7 from 9:00 am – 11:30 am

For more information or to register please call:

  • Jenny Friday at 320-225-3305 or
  • Lise Arseneau Lee at 320-225-9277