2013 Holy Cross Community Benefits Calendar. Highlighting Our past Contributions to the Community

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1 2013 Holy Cross Community Benefits Calendar Highlighting Our past Contributions to the Community

2 Holy Make Cross 2013 Hospital: the Year Our for Mission a Fitter Is You Planning Mission a year of good health? Here s one of To the serve most the important health care things needs to of add persons to your schedule: of all faiths physical and cultures activity. by How providing much quality you need health depends care with on Christ-like your age. compassion. We uphold Kids and the ethical teens: and They moral need teachings an hour of of the Catholic activity Church every day. in all On policies at least and three practices. days We a week, are committed make part to of a that Culture hour of vigorous Inclusion in think which jumping all people rope. are Also welcomed, work in valued activities and celebrated. that help strengthen muscles, like climbing on the playground. Core Values Adults of all ages: Do two hours and As a faith-based health care ministry, it 30 minutes of moderate activity, like water is vitally important that we meet both our aerobics or doubles tennis, every week. challenges and opportunities in the context of, Or, substitute 75 minutes of vigorous and in accordance with, our Core Values: workouts (like swimming laps). Add Reverence for Each Person muscle strengthening twice a week. Community Justice Commitment to Those Who Are Poor Stewardship Courage Integrity

3 january Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Stay in the loop. Sign up for the Holy Cross events list by sending a request to info@holy-cross.com Cervical Health Awareness Month New Year s Day Inauguration Day 21 Martin Luther King Day Get checked Have you been screened? Screenings such as mammograms and well-women visits are available without copayments. Learn about our women s services at or

4 Highlights of 2011 Community Benefits In the spirit of our core values of community and commitment to those who are poor, Holy Cross provides programs and resources that improve our community s health. These programs make a huge difference in the lives of the people in our community. We work in partnership with local organizations, community groups and health care professionals for a better understanding of local health needs and to facilitate the development of cooperative prevention strategies and improved outcomes. In 2011, Holy Cross contributed: $17.5 million in care for the disadvantaged, community benefits and education $3.6 million in net cost of hospital patient care services, including traditional charity care, public programs and other programs

5 february Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Get the latest heart news. Get the most up-to-date heart health information directly from our physicians! Visit www. holycrossheartresearchblog.com and For a Holy Cross Medical Group cardiology referral, call DOCS American Heart Month National Wear Red Day Groundhog Day Chinese New Year Ash Wednesday valentine s Day Presidents Day quality heart care Holy Cross offers cutting-edge cardiac care. Visit us at to learn about our Valve and Structural Heart Disease Clinic and our Heart Failure Clinic.

6 Growing Healthy Kids The Growing Healthy Kids program features on-site produce gardens; student, teacher and food service worker nutrition and wellness trainings; and a Pilates for Girls program which focuses on fitness, good eating habits and self-esteem. In 2011, Growing Healthy Kids served: 30 parochial schools 9,323 students 177 school-based produce gardens 737 nutrition lessons and activities taught to students 105 training sessions for 102 teachers and 41 food service workers 18 nutrition trainings to 300 parents 12 community gardens involving 300 community members 22 students through the Pilates for Girls program

7 march Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 10 Daylight saving time begins St. Patrick s Day First day of spring Palm Sunday Easter ScREENInG saves lives Passover begins at sundown American Diabetes Association Alert Day Good Friday What time is it? It could be time for colon cancer screening. If you are age 50 or older or have a family history of colon cancer, talk with your doctor about a colon cancer screening. Get a Holy Cross Medical Group physician referral by calling DOCS. 30

8 Parish Nurse Helps Seniors The Parish Nurse program (and Parish Nurse Starquest program) helps seniors maintain their independence, integrity, social connections and optimal physical, mental and emotional health. Assistance at parish locations includes education, counseling, care navigation, maintenance of senior independence, and chronic disease management. The Starquest program provides parishioners with free transportation to medical appointments and social events through a partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, North District Council. In 2011, the program served/provided: 5,084 seniors (2,988 at the Parish) 49 health education classes for 1,021 individuals 72 support groups for 582 individuals 174 home visits 270 hospital visits 142 nursing home visits 877 senior riders 375 transports for medical and social intervention

9 april Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Stress Awareness Month Auxiliary Wine and Food Experience earth Day Stay informed! Like us on Facebook at HERE for you Stressed? Get help. The Holy Cross Zachariah Family Wellness Pavilion has a stress counselor on staff. For information on Stress Management services, call or visit

10 promoting healthy habits Holy Cross Hospital s Community Outreach program served 82 percent more homeless individuals in 2011 than the previous year. Some of the efforts to help the homeless population in our community included a children s summer reading book drive; a puppet show attended by more than 100 of our community s sheltered homeless families which taught children and parents about the importance of good nutrition and active lifestyles and weekend food backpacks for HIV-positive and homeless people to provide access to food when soup kitchens are closed.

11 may Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Holy Cross Hospital is a Comprehensive Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. At the first sign of a stroke, the Holy Cross 30-minute ER is here to help you! American Stroke Month Arthritis Awareness Month Cinco de Mayo 12 National Women s Health Week Mother s Day National Women s Checkup Day on your side Memorial Day World-class specialists are in your community. Learn about our team of physicians at the Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute by visiting

12 Mobile Health Comes to you The Holy Cross Mobile Health program was created in 2010 to bring health care to communities that lack access to it. The 33-foot vehicle is outfitted with two patient interview and screening rooms, one exam room, onboard laboratory services and a client waiting area with a monitor to deliver educational messages. The program provides physical exams, women s clinical breast exams, health screenings (blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol), rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, and back-to-school well-child physicals and immunizations. In 2011, the Mobile Health program served 1,650 individuals.

13 june Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Safer skin Protect your skin! For a dermatology referral, call 866-4HC-DOCS. Watch us on the Holy Cross YouTube Channel: UV Safety Month National Cancer Survivors Day National Men s Health Week Flag Day Father s Day First day of summer on call 24/7 National HIV Testing Day We ve gone global. Patients from outside the U.S. can now receive our care and assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. If you are an international patient, call or visit for more information.

14 A Goodstart for every age In line with the Sisters of Mercy s commitment to the care of the poor, women and children, the Goodstart Program was created in 1992 to increase knowledge within our community and instill good health behaviors. The program features 194 preschool age health classes taught on site at child-care centers; eight health classes and a Book Club for youth at the Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library; 10 four-hour child-focused workshops for day care providers; and nine in-service programs supporting intergenerational programming for seniors and preschool children. In 2011, Goodstart served: 2,584 preschool children 404 school-age children 1,650 adults 190 seniors

15 july Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Canada Day (Canada) Independence Day Ramadan begins at sundown news to use Celebrate your independence! You can receive care in the comfort of your home. Call the Holy Cross Home Health Services at Looking for information on specific health topics? Sign up for our private health e-newsletter at

16 health program in the classroom Through Holy Cross Hospital s Community Outreach program, the School Health Program aims to improve health by providing health education classes, on-site screenings and immunizations. The School Health Program provides these services to all Broward County elementary parochial schools (kindergarten through eighth grade). In 2011, the School Health Program served or provided: 5,283 school-age children and youth 201 adults 6,916 screenings (8 percent referred for follow-up care) 1,200 immunization compliance reviews 904 immunizations to 361 children 98 classes to 1,575 students 12 health and CPR classes to 282 school staff members 46 parent/teacher conferences 36 classroom observations 26 classes to female youth at the Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center

17 august Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Parents, get help! For information on breastfeeding, child-care education, and other services offered by our Parenting Center, visit or call National Immunization Awareness Month World Breastfeeding Week Take a shot Inquire about free immunizations for eligible children by calling

18 2011 Community Involvement and Sponsorships Broward Aging & Disability/Area Wide Council on Aging Alzheimer s Family Center, Inc. American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Lung Association American Red Cross Archdiocese Miami Pension Areawide Council of Aging BOLD Justice Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. Catholic Charities Legal Services, Inc. Catholic Health Services Foundation City of Oakland Park Crossroads Food Bank Eliathah Seventh Day Adventist Church Gilda s Club of South Florida Graham For The Homeless Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Heart Gallery of Broward Humanitarian Emergency Response Organization Indian Religious & Cultural Center Junior Achievement Justice for All in Broward Leukemia Lymphoma Society LifeNet4Families Love Thy Neighbor Fund, Inc. March of Dimes Mental Health Association of Broward Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. Nova Southeastern University-Glucose Games Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Saint Laurence Chapel Schott Communities Seafarer s House, Inc. Senior Volunteer Services The Shepherd s Way/ Hope South Florida Speaking Hands, Inc. Team of Life The Poverello Center Urban League of Broward County, Inc. Women In Distress of Broward County

19 september Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Labor Day Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Grandparents Day Patriot Day Yom Kippur begins at sundown First day of fall FIND out Ask your doctor about prostate screening. Learn about the Holy Cross Prostate Cancer Clinic by calling TOP docs Learn about our team of physicians at

20 Partners in better Breast Health Established in 2011 through the support of organizations such as the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale and the Club to Benefit Cancer, the Partners in Breast Health program aims to reduce health disparities and improve early cancer diagnosis and access to treatment adopted from an evidence-based model of care. In 2011, Holy Cross Hospital s Partners in Breast Health Program provided 252 free screening mammograms to the community in an effort to reduce advanced diagnoses and cancer mortality in Broward County. Patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer were ensured follow-up care through the completion of their care.

21 october Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday The Holy Cross Breast Cancer Clinic is here for you. Just call You can get cancer-related information from our physicians and health care professionals by visiting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Columbus Day supporting Patients Halloween Holy Cross offers Support Groups for Breast Cancer and Newly Diagnosed Cancer. For more information, call

22 filling pantries eases hunger Holy Cross Hospital continues to assist in the collection, distribution, donation, facilitation and/or provision of food to small food pantries in Broward County. Every day, our Associates contribute food items, canned goods and change from our hospital s cafeteria and Heart Healthy Café. One in six children in Broward County goes to bed hungry every night, and one in four is food-insecure. Our Associates are committed to helping with our hunger initiatives, which resulted in 1.2 million pounds of food being collected and donated to the community in 2011.

23 november Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Holy Cross Hospital s Neurological and Spine Institute treats various conditions involving the brain and spine. Learn more by visiting Daylight saving time ends American Diabetes Month Veterans Day Checkup time First night of Hanukkah Have you had your annual physical? For a Holy Cross Medical Group physician referral, call DOCS. Thanksgiving

24 giving the gift of knowledge Through a Florida Department of Health, Health and Human Services contract award, Holy Cross Hospital s Community Outreach program offers a free 20-minute Rapid HIV Test. In 2011, of the 8,871 individuals who had contact with this program, 3,633 underwent HIV testing, and 25 percent of them were homeless. There was a 1.03 percent positivity rate. The program also provided 1,646 health screenings for blood glucose, blood pressure and total cholesterol. Our Community Outreach program is also one of six programs nationwide to implement a pilot Rapid Hepatitis C Testing project.

25 december Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday World AIDS Day Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day First day of winter Christmas Eve Christmas First day of Kwanzaa healing hands New Year s EvE See how Holy Cross Hospital cares for our community at You can help our healing ministry by visiting or calling

26 2014: PLANNING for NEXT YEAR january S M T W T F S march S M T W T F S may S M T W T F S july S M T W T F S september S M T W T F S november S M T W T F S february S M T W T F S april S M T W T F S june S M T W T F S august S M T W T F S october S M T W T F S december S M T W T F S

27 Holy Cross Hospital Phone numbers Main Hospital Number: Holy Cross HOSPITAL Physician Referral: 866-4HC-DOCS Holy Cross Medical Group Physician Referral: DOCS International Services: Community Outreach: Outpatient Scheduling: Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women s Center: HealthPlex: Physicians Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC: Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center: Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Research Institute: Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center: Home Health Services: Zachariah Family Wellness Pavilion: Development Office: Police Department Poison Control: Primary Care Doctor: Specialist Physician: Dentist: nearest 24-hour pharmacy: 2014 holidays New Year s Day Wednesday, Jan. 1 Martin Luther King Day Monday, Jan. 20 Chinese New Year Friday, Jan. 31 Groundhog Day Sunday, Feb. 2 Valentine s Day Friday, Feb. 14 Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 17 Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 5 Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9 St. Patrick s Day Monday, March 17 First day of spring Thursday, March 20 Palm Sunday Sunday, April 13 Passover begins at sundown Monday, April 14 Good Friday Friday, April 18 Easter Sunday, April 20 Earth Day Tuesday, April 22 Cinco de Mayo Monday, May 5 Mother s Day Sunday, May 11 Memorial Day Monday, May 26 Flag Day Saturday, June 14 Father s Day Sunday, June 15 First day of summer Saturday, June 21 Ramadan begins at sundown Saturday, June 28 Canada Day (Canada) Tuesday, July 1 Independence Day Friday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1 Grandparents Day Sunday, Sept. 7 Patriot Day Thursday, Sept. 11 First day of fall Monday, Sept. 22 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Wednesday, Sept. 24 Yom Kippur begins at sundown Friday, Oct. 3 Columbus Day Monday, Oct. 13 Halloween Friday, Oct. 31 Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 2 Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 4 Veterans Day Tuesday, Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 27 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Sunday, Dec. 7 First night of Hanukkah Tuesday, Dec. 16 First day of winter Sunday, Dec. 21 Christmas Eve Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Thursday, Dec. 25 First day of Kwanzaa Friday, Dec. 26 New Year s Eve Wednesday, Dec. 31

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