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Trinity Mother Frances Employee Newsletter DEC 14/JAN 15 In This Issue LIVEwell System News Human Resources News Foundation News and more Artwork by Nathanael Miles, age 7, son of Janice and Chris Miles Trinity Mother Frances Nursing and IT

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Trinity Mother Frances Employee Newsletter DEC 14/JAN 15

In This IssueLIVEwellSystem NewsHuman Resources NewsFoundation Newsand more

Artwork by Nathanael Miles, age 7, son of Janice and Chris Miles Trinity Mother Frances Nursing and IT

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Now, we have all heard the term reveNue cycle (rc) before, but it is esseNtial that we uNderstaNd what it is aNd the impact of icd-10 withiN it.

“The revenue cycle is all administrative and clinical functions that contribute to the capture, management, and collection of patient service revenue.” – HFMA

So, the revenue cycle is not just about billing, but the entire flow of a patient and their medical record through a hospital. It affects all levels of healthcare.

Some of the major RC processes are:

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In This Issue:Celebrating 20 Years .....................3-4

Foundation News ............................. 5

LIVEwell .......................................... 6

IT News ........................................... 7

System News .................................7-8

Human Resources ............................ 9

Upcoming Events ........................... 11

TrinityTALK tribuneTrinity Mother Frances Marketing 500 S. Beckham Tyler, Texas 75702

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Managing EditorWill Knous

Editorial BoardDorinda BentleyPatricia ClineLaura LockhartAnnette RiosRobin RowanBrandy RoyalDeborah TaylorRandy Thomas

Graphic DesignBetsy Feiden

In the cable TV series Inside The Actor’s Studio, James Lipton invites celebrities – famous actors, writers and directors – to talk about their careers and how they do what they do. And he always ends each episode the same way, with one particular

question: “If you believe that God exists, what do you think He will say to you when you finally see Him?” It’s a good question, by the way, to ask ourselves periodically. It can make for an interesting examination of conscience. Anyway: on this episode, the person James Lipton was interviewing was Steven Spielberg, the famous film director. Lipton asked him that final question: What do you hope God will say to you when you finally see Him? And Spielberg thought for a moment and smiled. He replied: “’Thanks for listening.” So much of the Christmas story is, truly, about listening. When Gabriel arrives to bring Mary the news that she will bear a child…she listens. When the angel tells Joseph in his dreams what is about to happen…he listens. The shepherds listen when the angel announces the “good news of great joy.” Two thousand years later, we confront this stunning message – “tidings of comfort and joy,” as the carol describes it – and our hearts swell with the sentiment of the season. We hear. But are we paying attention? Are we listening? Christmas invites us to listen to God telling us how much He loves the world.We celebrate Christmas with great rejoicing for three reasons. 1) It is the birthday of our God who became man and Savior to save us from our sins. 2) It is the birthday of a God who came to share His love with us and 3) It is the anniversary of the day when Almighty God came to live with us as Emmanuel.This year we will have our traditional one hour Christmas Service in the Mother Frances Hospital Tyler Chapel on December 18, 2014 at 2 pm. As usual the hospital choir led by Mr. Daryl Prichard will sing carols. There will be a special guest program, called, ‘Brook Hill String Orchestra’, led by Jamie Reason, the Upper School and Middle School Orchestra Director from Brook Hill, that will enliven the Service. Two of our employees, Mr. Lee Portwood and Mrs. Joyce Hester, will share their inspiring Christmas stories. Moreover there will be also a fabulous music program, called “Jericho Road,” led by Bobby Parker, that will add color to the whole program. Everyone is invited to attend and be inspired by this beautiful service.

By Fr. Luke KalarickalPriest Chaplain, Associate Director, PastoralCARE

Mission and MinistryChristmas: An Invitation to Listen

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Celebrating 20 YearsTrinity Clinic celebrated 20 years of serving the medical needs of East Texas with a dinner honoring physicians, providers and administrators at Hollytree Country Club on November, 6, at 6:30 p.m. The event featured the presentation of the annual Service Excellence Awards for physicans. These awards recognize providers, nominated by their peers, who have distinguished themselves over the course of the year in one of seven categories: Clinical Quality, Roger Fowler, MD, Family Medicine; Patient Safety, Shawn Dunn, MD, Pain Medicine; Education/Research, Tom Hargrove, MD, Pediatric Medicine; Innovation, Feng Li, MD, Gastroenterology; Leadership, C. Fagg Sanford, MD, Cardiology; Service/Mission, Rick Rogers, MD, Pediatric Medicine; and Customer Service, Hans Schuricht, MD, Ophthalmology.Twenty years ago, Tyler’s medical community consisted of a number of small physician practices, each of which worked independently to provide care to the residents of Smith County. With the onset of the national healthcare movement, three physician groups – Cardiovascular Consultants, Tyler Gastroenterology and Tyler Medical Surgical Clinic – representing 35 physicians, had the foresight to join forces and form one entity. Today, Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with over 340 physicians and mid-level providers representing 39 specialties in 33 locations serving East Texas.“We realized that together, our specialties could provide better, coordinated care for our patients,” says Steven Keuer, MD, President and Chief Medical, Trinity Mother Frances, and founding member of Trinity Clinic. “The three groups came together mainly to develop economies of scale, and to perhaps lower the cost of care, preparing us and our patients for the new environment we saw coming ahead.”One year later, Trinity Clinic merged with Mother Frances Hospital Tyler to create Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics.“Aligning with a great hospital really upped the ante in the community in terms of physicians and hospitals coming together to create a patient experience that was both high in quality and also strong in terms of service,” says Chris Glenney, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Trinity Clinic.Dr. Keuer says the partnership grew out of a continued desire to better meet the needs of the patients. “By working together, we were able to coordinate our care, share technology and avoid duplicated services,” he says. “It was a natural fit to partner with Mother Frances Hospital

Tyler because we shared a similar vision to provide high quality care and to advance patient safety.”In its two decades, Trinity Clinic has realized a number of “firsts,” including the first hospitalists, infectious disease specialists and the first group of intensivists focused solely on critical care. Other significant achievements:

ConnectCARE: While most clinics and systems are just introducing electronic medical records (EMR), Trinity Clinic was an early adopter of the technology, having used EMRs for nearly a decade now. Trinity Clinic recently upgraded to the EPIC system, the world leader in EMR. “Integrating the clinic and hospital medical records electronically allows our physicians to see and care for the entirety of

the patient,” says Glenney. “If you are a patient at Trinity Clinic and you have to go to the emergency room, your primary

care physician is able to see all of the care that is being provided to you through your medical records, to help better coordinate it. ConnectCARE has been an amazing advancement for Trinity Clinic.”

Growth and Recruitment: Going from 35 physicians to over 340 physicians and advanced practice providers in just two decades, , is an amazing accomplishment. “We would never have been able to recruit as many providers

if we had remained separate practices,” says Dr. Keuer. “With our vision of high quality

and compassionate care, as well as coordinated care with a hospital, we’ve been able to recruit specialists

from some of the best institutions in the country.”The ability to successfully attract physicians has also helped increase the number of specialties four-fold. Glenney attributes this to the clinic’s vision for excellence. “Trinity Clinic had a desire to be nationally prominent in quality, and in striving for that prominence, they added specialties that would better serve the community,” he says.Most recently, Trinity Mother Frances opened the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital, as well as the Heart Valve Center and a Lung Nodule Clinic. “Our physicians there are doing amazing things,” says Glenney. “It’s just another example of the continued growth at Trinity Clinic. That’s a great benefit to the patients in our community.”

MyChart: Physicians at Trinity Clinic are able to connect directly with patients electronically through MyChart, which offers personalized and secure online access to portions of their medical records. With MyChart, patients can securely use, manage and receive information about their health.

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With MyChart, patients can make appointments or print a child’s immunization record, rather than having to call the office. They can also communicate directly with their physician via secure email, and that communication will remain in MyChart.“Patients are going to be much more engaged in their healthcare in the future by being able to access their medical records,” says Dr. Keuer. “It will be a good thing, as patients will be able to take a more active part in their healthcare.

Medical Home: Over the last few years, Trinity Clinic has worked to become certified as a primary care medical home for all of its care sites. A primary care medical home is a patient-centered, coordinated approach to providing healthcare. It facilitates partnerships between individual patients and their primary care physicians, and when appropriate, the patient’s family. With an increased emphasis on prevention and chronic illness management, this approach ensures that patient care is comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective.“Trinity Clinic has always had a strong primary care group,” says Dr. Keuer. “As a primary care medical home, our patients receive care that’s better coordinated, evidence-based and delivered based on protocols and best practices. It’s a better way to receive care, and utilizes a team approach to care.”

What’s next for Trinity Clinic?While Trinity Clinic has always focused on quality and faith-based care, the clinic is poised for continued growth and excellence with an eye toward the future. Dr. Keuer foresees expansion of specialty services to outlying areas, so patients don’t have to drive to Tyler to receive this care. Telemedicine will allow patients in outlying areas access to consult with specialists at neighboring facilities, to determine if an in-person appointment is needed or to treat the condition and thereby eliminate the need for the appointment altogether. A greater emphasis on population health – keeping patients healthy to help reduce the burden of chronic illness – is also to be expected. “As physicians, we’re much more concerned about a relationship with our population,” says Dr. Keuer. “We have to try to convince patients to seek care for prevention’s sake. Passively waiting for a patient to call is a thing of the past. That’s where the industry is headed, and that’s where Trinity Clinic is headed.”Adds Glenney: “Trinity Clinic has a long history of having well-respected, highly-trained providers delivering quality, compassionate care,” he says. “That culture has led to the success of the clinic for 20 years and will continue to lead us in the future.”

Dr. Roger Fowler, Dr. Rick Rogers, Dr. Shawn Dunn, Dr. Hans Schuricht, Dr. Feng Li, Dr. Tom Hargrove, Dr. Fagg Sanford

Dr. Pat & Mary Dale Thomas

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Foundation News

Thanks to generous support from the Hispanic community, La Invasora Radiothon, 96.7 and 92.3, part of the East Texas Radio Group, raised $142,380 for Mother Frances Hospital Tyler, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMN). Donations will fund critical equipment, services and programs to save and improve the lives of kids in the East Texas area. The two-day event took place October 23-24 and was hosted by Juan, Hector, Maria and Hugo. This was the station’s second year hosting a radiothon, which was up from last year’s total of $105,000. The check was presented to members of the Trinity Clinic Pediatric Medicine team on November 20, 2014.“We are proud to host our second annual radiothon in support of CMN,” said Corinna Ruiz, General Manager of Sales for East Texas Radio Group. We are so grateful to the La Invasora family for their amazing support of the radiothon.”The radiothon program has been an integral part of CMN’s fundraising efforts since 1998. Today more than 300 stations participate in radiothons annually, raising about $50 million for CMN hospitals each year. CMN radiothons have raised more than $500 million in support of 170 children’s hospitals across North America.

La Invasora Raises $142,380 for CMN

Healthy Bread Trio Dressing Served in a Pumpkin

Ingredients1 pumpkin, cut a hole in the top, de-seed and set aside

15 pieces of bread, 5 rye, 5 whole wheat, 5 pumpernickel, cut in to small cubes

1 large red onion, small diced

3 cups diced celery

2 cups slivered carrots

Two 16-ounce packages of sliced button mushrooms

3 cups low sodium vegetable broth

1 granny smith apple, diced

1 red apple, diced

1 cup dried cranberries

7 ounces of slivered almonds

1 teaspoons dried sage

1 teaspoons dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspooon fresh black pepper

1 teaspooon garlic powder

DirectionsPosition a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 350°F. Place the cubed bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes to dry it out. Check frequently to ensure it is not over browning. Remove from the oven and set aside. In a pan over high heat briefly sauté the onion, carrots, celery and mushrooms until onions are translucent. Add ½ cup of the vegetable broth. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl combine the toasted bread, apples, cranberries, almonds, sage, thyme, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Add the sautéed vegetables. Add the rest of the vegetable broth and port. Mix until well distributed and soggy. Transfer the dressing to the hollowed out pumpkin and cover. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.

Makes 16-20 servings plus leftovers.

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Food for Flu SeasonEvery flu season, we take many precautions to prevent catching the influenza virus. From washing our hands frequently to getting vaccinated, we go to great lengths to keep ourselves healthy. Healthcare professionals do an excellent job educating us about what precautions to take to keep from getting sick such as instructing on how and when to wash your hands, making certain you receive an annual flu shot, and encouraging us to stay home and away from others if we do catch the flu. One flu prevention precaution that is not frequently publicized is the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and adequate hydration. Many of the nutrients that we eat every day in our diets pack an immune boosting punch such as protein, vitamins C, A and E, magnesium, zinc, potassium and vitamins B6 and B12. By getting plenty of these nutrients in our diets daily, we can help our immune systems stay strong and healthy.

Protein: This macronutrient is found in lean meats, beans, fish, eggs, dairy and nuts and works to maintain and build strength. Aim for 50 grams of protein per day (more if you are pregnant, nursing or elderly).

Vitamin A: This fat-soluble vitamin can be found in red/orange colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers, as well as kale and spinach. Vitamin A works to maintain the health of mucosal surfaces such as the tissues in your mouth, stomach, intestines, and respiratory system. With 80 percent of the immune system located in the digestive tract, this nutrient is especially important to maintain a healthy immune system.

Vitamin C: Found in citrus fruits, tomato juice, papaya and foods fortified with vitamin C, this micronutrient aids in the formation of antibodies that help your body fight infection.

Vitamin E: Antioxidants, such as Vitamin E, work to neutralize free radicals, which cause damage to body tissues and cells. Nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts, nut butters, spinach and vegetables oils (sunflower and safflower) are excellent sources of Vitamin E.

Zinc: This trace element is essential to maintaining the health of our immune system’s cells. However, getting too much zinc in our diet can inhibit the immune system. Aim for 15-25 mg per day from dietary sources such as poultry and other lean meats, milk, whole grains, nuts and beans.

Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can help insure that you get a wide variety of these nutrients. In addition to diligently washing your hands and covering your coughs and sneezes this flu season, ditch the fast food for lunch and pack yourself an immune boosting meal full of nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables.If you do catch the influenza virus, follow these dietary tips to help reduce the severity of your symptoms:• Stay away from dairy products while you are sick. They increase

mucous production and can make nausea and vomiting worse.• If you are nauseated or have diarrhea, stick with a clear liquid

diet (water, tea, coffee without creamer, broth, JELL-O) until you feel better. An electrolyte replacement drink such as Gatorade or Powerade can help replace electrolytes that are lost.

• Some studies have shown that chicken noodle soup has anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce respiratory symptoms.

By Lauren Clark, MS, RD, LDClinical Dietitian

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The Latest in LASIKLASIK is surgery to reshape the cornea to change a refractive error of the eye. Refractive errors include near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped structure over the pupil and iris of the eye.Presbyopia is the need to use reading glasses after age 40. It can be treated by LASIK to create mono-vision, where one eye is used for distance and the other for near. A contact lens trial is suggested first.In all-laser LASIK, a cold femtosecond laser is used to create a flap within the cornea. This flap is lifted and a second excimer laser carries out a computer programmed ablation on the exposed surface. The flap is repositioned where it spontaneously adheres. Complications are rare and include decreased vision and the need for additional surgery.LASIK allows faster visual recovery with less discomfort. A candidate must have a thick-enough cornea to maintain stability. The glasses or contact lens prescription must be stable, and the cornea should show no irregularity. Severe dry eyes and certain types of arthritis are a contraindication. Certain medications cannot be taken around the time of the procedure.If the cornea is relatively thin, photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK) can be performed on the corneal surface without a flap. Equivalent results are obtained but with a slightly longer visual recovery.The surgery is performed under topical eye-drop anesthesia. Patients usually can drive and return to work after the post-operative visit on the next day.Wavefront LASIK is performed after projecting light rays into the eye and analyzing the reflection. Computer algorithms design the treatment. It is our preferred method of treatment in most cases.

There Is An App for ThatThe Trinity Mother Frances mobile app gives you information about Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics. Use this app to access our addresses, phone directory, physician directory and more. For more information on services available through Trinity Mother Frances, visit tmfhc.org or download the TMFHC app today.

In addition, we offer a variety of online health assessments so you can learn in minutes what the risks are, and in many cases, we offer additional testing or screenings for FREE or at discounted prices to further isolate your health concerns. Take the assessment, get screened, know your risk of heart disease and other conditions, and live your life. It’s as easy as that.

Diabetes Risk ProfilerDiabetes is the fastest growing risk factor for heart disease but is also controllable and preventable. Our FREE Diabetes Risk Profiler will help assess your risks.

Heart Health ProfilerTake our FREE Heart Health assessment and if you are at risk, and you will receive a FREE cholesterol screening and consultation.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Risk ProfilerPeople with PAD are at higher risk for heart attacks and stroke, and left untreated can lead to gangrene and amputation. Take our FREE PAD Risk Profiler to learn more.

Sleep Apnea ProfilerIf you have problems with snoring or daytime sleepiness, our FREE Sleep Apnea Profiler can help you.

Stroke Risk ProfilerOur FREE Stroke Risk Profiler takes just a few minutes and provides information about your personal risk for stroke. Learn more at tmfrisk.org

IT News System News

Hans D. Schuricht, MD, FAAO

Trinity Clinic Ophthalmology

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System News

Did you know heart disease is the number 1 killer of all Americans? It claims a life every 39 seconds. On October 25, 2014, over 135 Trinity Mother Frances employees, families, and friends participated in the 2014 American Heart Association Heart Walk held at Robert E. Lee High School to help raise awareness and stomp out heart disease. Over $6,300 was raised at the departmental level, along with a corporate donation of $15,000. It was a day of fun while walking/running for a cure. A very special thanks to all those who participated and helped to support the event. This year’s American Heart Association Heart Walk was once again a huge success. The Louis and Peaches Heart Hospital was named the Top Company, as well as being the Presenting Sponsor.

While there was participation from many others, the majority of walkers/runners were affiliated with TMFHC and represented various different departments from our organization. Gena Ragland, Clinical Director, Cath Lab, headed up our successful efforts this year. Shellwyn Brown, Trinity Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery, and her “Heart Breakers” team took home special honors for earning the most funds raised outside a corporate gift. Sam Davis, Trinity Mother Frances Volunteer, earned the certificate for the most funds raised by an individual walker!

Heart Walk 2014

System News

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Open Enrollment 2014Open enrollment for employee benefits began on Friday, November 14, 2014 and will continue through Monday, December 15, 2014. As a reminder, open enrollment is not mandatory this year so if you do not wish to make any changes you do not need to go into the open enrollment session. Re-enrollment in Flex is the only mandatory item this year. If you wish to participate in Flex for 2015 you will need to go into the Flex session to enroll.

Trinity Clinic Providers: Your current health and dental elections will remain in place for the 2015 plan year unless you choose to make a change. If making a change, please access Physician Self-Service print and complete the medical/dental enrollment change form and return to Human Resources. We are pleased to announce that a new online enrollment system will be used for all Flexible Spending Account enrollments for the 2015 plan year. Access to Flex Online Enrollment is through the current physician self-service portal, so there’s no new user ID or password.RMSA Providers: We are happy to announce that beginning with open enrollment this year you will be able to do online enrollment through Employee Self-Service. If you wish to make changes to your medical, dental or vision plans you will go into that session and make changes online. There is a separate online session for Flex – if you wish to enroll in Flex for 2015. Please refer to the ‘Open Enrollment Quick Guide’ for help with logging into the sessions.

Human Resources News

Tobacco SurchargeTobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. A greater emphasis on preventive services, wellness programs and incentives/surcharges that encourage the use of these services continue to shape the benefits landscape for employers. Like many companies, Trinity Mother Frances is seeking outcomes-based, cost effective disease prevention strategies; therefore a tobacco use surcharge will be implemented January 1, 2015. If you or your spouse (if enrolled on the health plan) are a tobacco user, a tobacco surcharge of $300 per person, per year will assessed. The Tobacco Attestation Form was included in your open enrollment packets and must be completed and returned to Human Resources by December 15, 2014.

The Benny (debit) Card is HereFlex participants will now have the option to elect Auto Reimbursement, Direct Reimbursement (waive Auto Reimbursement), or the new Benny (debit) Card for your Healthcare Flex Spending Account. The Benny Card allows you to pay for eligible out of pocket expenses such as deductibles, physician office copays, prescription copays, vision, etc., at the time of service, by simply swiping your Benny Card as you currently do with your bank card. To learn more about the new Benny Card please review the additional information on Employee Self-Service at ‘myself-benefits-links-flex benny card’. Note: the Benny Card cannot be used for child care expenses.

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients2-1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)

2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper

2-1/2 cups low-fat milk

1-1/2 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup shredded or crumbled cheese

DirectionsPosition racks in upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Toss green beans in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil until well coated. Divide between 2 baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Roast, stirring once and rotating the pans top to bottom about halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add milk and continue to stir, scraping up any browned bits. Cook, stirring, until the sauce bubbles and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. When the green beans are done, remove from the oven. Preheat the broiler. Transfer half the green beans to a 2-quart, broiler-safe baking dish. Spread half the sauce over the green beans. Add the remaining green beans and top with the remaining sauce. Combine breadcrumbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl (skip this step if you are topping with cheese). Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture (or cheese) over the gratin. Place under the broiler and broil, watching closely, until the gratin is bubbling and beginning to brown on top, 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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The Holidays bring with them a chance for TMF employees to show off their personalities

The winning gourd of the annual Trinity Mother Frances Pumpkin Decorating Contest by the Trinity Mother Frances Dietitians.

Chasity Bennett, Megan Spencer and Kristin Smith from Trinity Mother Frances Holly Lake at the Hawkins Oil Festival.

Chelsea Willis, Joi Hart, Sharon Davis and Beverly Richmond at Trinity Mother Frances Broadway Commons dressed up for Halloween.

Artwork by Nathanael Miles, Age 7 Son of Janice and Chris Miles

Nursing and IT

Winners of the Annual Trinity Mother Frances Employee Children’s Christmas Card Contest

Artwork by Michael Miles, Age 4 Son of Janice and Chris Miles

Nursing and IT

Savannah Castleberry, Age 12 Niece of Catherine Reyes

Pastoral Care

Artwork by Braer LeBlanc, Age 6 Son of Hollee LeBlanc

Marketing

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800 E. Dawson Tyler, Texas 75701

Upcoming Events

Dec. 15 Childbirth Preparation Skills 802 S. Beckham, Tyler 6:30-9pm

Dec. 17 Employee Christmas Dinner MFH Tyler Café’ and Wisenbaker Conference Center

Dec. 17 Nursing Practice Council Haddad Hall 7:30am

Dec. 18 Childbirth Preparation Skills Haddad Hall 10-11:30am

Dec. 18 Cooking Heart to Heart FRESH by Brookshire’s 10-11am

Dec. 22 Nurse Executive Council MFH Tyler Board Room 3pm

Dec. 25 Falls Task Force 5 Ornelas Conference Room 1pm

Jan. 1 Evidence Based Practice Council 3 Ornelas PASS conference room 7:30am

Jan. 7 Nursing Quality and Safety Council Haddad Hall 10am

Jan. 7 Nursing Education and Professional Development Haddad Hall 10:45am

Jan. 8 Pharmacy Nursing Committee 3 Ornelas Pass Conference Room 1pm

Jan. 13 American Association of Critical Care Nurses meeting 814 South Beckham 7:30pm

Jan. 20 S.T.A.B.L.E. Education Department, Room 814 11am

Jan. 21 Nursing Practice Council Haddad Hall 7:30am

Jan. 22 Falls Task Force 5 Ornelas Conference Room 1pm

Jan. 26 Nurse Executive Council MFH Tyler Board Room 3pm

Do you have an event you would like featured in the Tribune’s Calendar? Email it to [email protected]

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