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Celebrating Blood Sugar Balance This Holiday Season
As the holiday season draws near, we find more reasons to celebrate with loved ones. At Renown Health, we are kicking off the celebrations early this November with American Diabetes Month. Approximately 37 million Americans, including 270,000 Nevadans, have been diagnosed with diabetes with as many as 95% of those diagnosed living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that occurs because your body is not using insulin (a hormone made by the pancreas to help cells use the food we eat for energy) as well as it should, resulting in high blood sugar levels. It is important to obtain a diagnosis for T2DM and ensure it is well-controlled to prevent serious health complications. Those with diabetes are at higher risk for blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and amputation. Tips for Supporting Your Health with Type 2 Diabetes Know Your Blood Sugar Levels: Work with your healthcare provider to establish target blood sugar levels, and make sure to monitor your levels regularly as advised by your healthcare provider to prevent or delay health complications associated with T2DM. Focus on Your Plate: Eating foods such as fruits and vegetables, lean meats or plant-based proteins, healthy fats and whole grains supports diabetes management. If choosing healthy foods is difficult due to your busy schedule, cost or simply because you aren’t sure where to start, talk with your healthcare provider who may refer you to a registered dietitian. Registered dietitian nutritionists are certified nutrition specialists who can provide education and practical tips for eating to support your T2DM diagnosis with visits covered by many insurance plans. Prioritize Staying Active: Engaging in regular exercise is good for everyone, especially those living with T2DM. Exercise helps your cells become more sensitive to insulin and therefore supports healthy blood sugar levels. Always check with your healthcare provider prior to beginning a new exercise plan. Support Stress Reduction: Stress is unavoidable but can be managed through regular exercise, getting enough quality sleep (7-8 uninterrupted hours per night) and practicing meditation and other mindfulness techniques. Plan Ahead for Holiday Gatherings: There’s still room for celebration while focusing on blood sugar management. Consider bringing a healthy dish to your gathering, focus on filling your plate with vegetable sides and eating those first and incorporate a family walk after dinner. If traveling, pack nutritious snacks that support your health and keep you full. Lastly, enjoy the special dishes and desserts this season has to offer in single-serving portions.
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Nourishing Your Loved One Through Cancer Treatment
Eating healthy is a daily challenge for many, but for those with cancer, it is an even harder struggle. A cancer diagnosis affects not only those diagnosed but family members and friends, too. One key area of concern is making sure your loved one stays well by eating healthy food every day. Here are some vital cancer nutrition tips from Jessica Blauenstein, a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition and Registered Dietitian at Renown Health. Help to Prepare Meals and Snacks for Daily Cancer Nutrition Make it grab and go. Easy-to-make meals help reduce the burden of having to cook and prepare food. Having easy to grab snacks on the counter or in the fridge can help ensure your loved one has access to those nutrients when needed. Sit outside of the kitchen. This allows your loved one to avoid cooking smells which can make them feel sick as a side effect of cancer treatments. Also try serving them cold foods such as sandwiches, cheese and crackers, or shakes which have a mild scent. Try drinkable meals. Some people with cancer find it easier to sip their calories over the course of 30 minutes to an hour. Consider smoothies or supplemental shakes such as Ensure Complete, Fairlife shakes, Orgain shakes, or Boost Plus to name a few. A great foundation for a smoothie is a protein source (Greek yogurt, protein powder, nut butters or milk) with a carbohydrate (fruits, juice or berries). Add other ingredients as desired, such as spinach, kale, and ground flaxseed or chia seeds to give it more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Snack Ideas for Those Undergoing Cancer Treatment The following ideas are both quick and easy to make for your loved one. Chicken or tuna salad with whole grain crackers or as a sandwich on whole grain bread Greek yogurt mixed with cereal, fruit and/or nuts Cottage cheese with banana, cinnamon and/or peanut butter Favorite fruit with 100% natural peanut or almond butter spread - Try peanut butter with bananas, apples, or even celery Their favorite veggies dipped in a salad dressing of your choice - For example, carrots with hummus, tahini, or ranch dressing Cheese and whole grain crackers - Add tomato slices with a small amount of avocado, and a dash of oregano on top for more flavor Eggs scrambled with cheese, vegetables and/or salsa Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread A baked sweet potato with some favorite toppings Hard boiled eggs and/or egg salad with whole grain crackers, or as a sandwich on whole grain bread Oatmeal or cream of wheat prepared with milk, fruit and/or nuts Sometimes your loved one may not feel like eating or refuse to eat. If treatment side effects are impacting your loved one’s ability to eat, please visit the websites below containing recipes tailored to treat side effects. Cook for Your Life ELLICSR Of course, you may also consult a registered dietitian and/or the patients care team, if you have more cancer nutrition concerns.
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Departamento destacado: Food & Nutrition Services
Nutrition is a vital aspect of patient care. At Renown Health, the Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) teams take their mission of delivering patients high-quality, cost-effective, nutritious and attractive foods to the next level. From a thrice-daily trayline service with a wide variety of delicious food to the personalized dietitian services that ensure every patient gets the nutrients they need for optimal healing and recovery, Renown’s FNS teams at Regional, South Meadows and Rehab are unmatched. Food for the Good Fight The hustle and bustle of early morning food preparations gears the FNS team up to, as Renown Regional Food Service Worker Molly Kalsman puts it, “provide patients with adequate nutrition to heal.” From morning until nighttime, the team prepares three meals a day along with late trays and snacks. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill hospital food, either. Think anywhere from cheeseburgers and salads to pork roasts and baked potatoes. As you can imagine, food of this caliber requires all hands on deck in the kitchen, especially during trayline times, to ensure all patients receive quality meals that meet their individual nutrition needs. “We make an impact with good service and great food,” said Mario Nunez, a Food Service Worker at Renown South Meadows. As the food service workers are hard at work cooking and assembling, the nutrition representatives visit each patient to learn their individual dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences. For Julie Macaluso, Nutrition Representative at Renown South Meadows, “letting the patients choose their meals” is one of the highlights of her job. “We go over meal choices for their stay, so the patient can pick out something they would like to eat and find enjoyable,” added Tara Sprehe, Nutrition Representative at Renown Regional. The immense care and attention our nutrition representatives give to every patient paves the way for our clinical dietitians to build a nutrient-dense diet plan based on the individual patient’s preferences. Dietitians are the only licensed providers that can leverage nutrition to treat, manage and prevent illness and disease to improve patient outcomes. Every day, our experienced dietitians “make recommendations in the adjustment of macro and micronutrients in order to best manage a person’s health status in the setting of trauma, diabetes, heart disease and other morbidities,” said Jessica Blauenstein, a Registered Dietitian and Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute. Overall, for this department, the phrase “that’s not my job” will never be heard, according to Lupe Ayala, a Cook at the Renown Rehabilitation Hospital. Day-in and day-out, it’s a massive group effort – and that’s the way they like it. Setting the Service Bar High Hitting milestones and accomplishments comes naturally to this crew. The FNS team sets the bar incredibly high for food and service standards across the Renown Regional, South Meadows and Rehabilitation hospitals. The key ingredient? Synchronized teams that operate like a well-oiled machine. The meticulous trayline schedules and assembly lines, the cooks that put their heart into patient meals, the nutrition representatives and dietitians who ensure patient food wants and dietary needs are being met... the list goes on. And to top it all off, these teams certainly know the meaning of “service with a smile.” Their efforts do not go unnoticed. “I am very proud of the team I have,” said Monica Lara-Yanez, Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services at Renown South Meadows. “They have improved their knowledge and participated in cross-training, and they are very efficient doing their jobs and helping each other. Moreover, they care about the service we provide.” One major accomplishment the FNS department achieved in recent years was implementing Room Service Connect, which aids in direct communication with patients, letting them know what foods are available to them during their stay at Renown based on their dietary needs. Locating trays of food has also never been easier. According to Tara Sprehe, “This system is also beneficial for letting food service workers know when a diet has been upgraded, discontinued, changed to NPO status or downgraded. This reduces the risk of giving the patient a diet that is not appropriate for them,” which saves both time and money for the department. At the end of the day, the FNS department has one mission, and it’s the same mission we all employ as Renown team members: do it for the patient. “It’s all about patient care,” said Jesse Holman, Cook Lead at Renown Regional. “That is the best accomplishment!” A Dedication to Renown The patients, the providers, and the passion: these are the most common themes that keep the FNS department passionate about Renown and their team. Whether they are just starting out in a career in food service or have established themselves in the clinical field, the FNS department proudly upholds the greatest standards of nutritional care that enhance Renown’s status as a top healthcare leader in northern Nevada. “I choose Renown because it is a very distinguished institution with an amazing reputation, offering a lot of benefits and growth opportunities to employees,” said Monica Lara. “It makes me feel proud to say, ‘I work at Renown.’” Renown Rehab Food Service Worker Margretta Corbet echoes this sentiment, adding, “There are good people here with happy dispositions.” Many FNS team members are especially enthusiastic about Renown’s robust benefits and career growth opportunities. For Molly Kalsman, working at Renown gives her the experience necessary to enter a career in dietetics. “Food service and hospital experience is encouraged to be accepted into a dietetics internship program, and Renown was the perfect opportunity for me to gain that experience,” said Molly. Carleigh Bates, Nutrition Representative at Renown South Meadows, is on a similar path: “Renown is a vehicle for so many things I am aspiring towards, such as getting my foot in the door for working in healthcare, improving the experiences of patients and gaining experience that will aid in my future goals.” Carleigh emphasizes that the team’s commitment to Renown’s mission is at the core of what they do every day. “We impact patient care by providing nutrition to fuel their wellness and improve their stay.” Lupe Ayala wraps up this strong conviction from the team very well: “I didn’t choose Renown; Renown chose me.” Fight the Good Fight With Us This future-minded, patient-centric department is growing! The Food & Nutrition Services teams at Regional, South Meadows and Rehab are actively hiring eager, collaborative new team members. Natasha Frisbie, FNS Lead at Renown Regional, reports that the team has “successfully hired and trained 24 new employees in the past three months” and is still expanding. “Teamwork, communication, and enthusiasm are very valuable skills to have in this department,” said Molly Kalsman. If you or anyone you know is looking for their next growing career opportunity, apply today!
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¡La comida es una expresión de amor! Nine Career Options at Renown to Satisfy Coffee Enthusiasts & Foodies
¿Le apasiona la gastronomía y el café? ¿Le interesa servir a pacientes y héroes de la atención médica? ¿Es cortés y diplomático? ¿Tiene un diploma de escuela secundaria? Continúe leyendo para descubrir la carrera profesional para usted. Cuando piensa en la palabra AMOR, ¿piensa en COMIDAS deliciosas o en una taza de CAFÉ caliente? Cuando charla con amigos, ¿las conversaciones comienzan y terminan hablando de una receta, un restaurante o un programa de televisión de cocina nuevos? ¿Le da mucha satisfacción preparar platos deliciosos? ¿Sueña con poder preparar un latte humeante con leche de almendras en cuestión de minutos? ¿Le gusta cuidar de otros y se ve creando y entregando deliciosos y nutritivos platos calientes a personas que se están recuperando de un procedimiento quirúrgico o de una enfermedad? ¿Disfrutaría de hacer una comida especial de celebración para una familia que acaba de recibir a un bebé, o un pastel para celebrar una boda junto a la cama de un paciente o para una familia que se reencuentra con el abuelo tras recibir buenas noticias sobre su recuperación del cáncer? ¿Busca algunas opciones profesionales que lo mantengan conectado con excelentes comidas y café? Renown Health ahora ofrece una serie de opciones profesionales que le permiten satisfacer su amor por la comida, ganar dinero, tener vacaciones pagas/permiso por enfermedad, grandes beneficios de salud, un cronograma regular, progresar en su carrera profesional y obtener un título universitario o terciario al mismo tiempo. Trabajar en el sector gastronómico del mejor empleador de la región y la organización benéfica sin fines de lucro más grande de la región tiene algunos beneficios excepcionales. Los empleados de Renown trabajan todos los días para marcar una diferencia real en la vida de las personas, y queremos que se una a nosotros. Muchos profesionales de servicios gastronómicos comenzaron su carrera en puestos de nivel inicial y fueron ascendiendo. Otros beneficios de trabajar en Renown incluyen habilidades profesionales transferibles, alimentos gratuitos o con descuento y la oportunidad de retribuir y servir a su comunidad. Ya sea que recién esté comenzando su carrera profesional o que esté buscando un nuevo desafío, seguramente encontrará algo perfecto para usted. Muchos puestos requieren solo un diploma de escuela secundaria o GED. Empiece a explorar hoy mismo nuestra lista de nueve excelentes oportunidades laborales relacionadas con los alimentos y las bebidas disponibles hoy en Renown Health y postúlese en línea en renown.org 1) Sea barista en Starbucks; Renown Regional Medical Center, tiempo completo/parcial, todos los turnos Si le encanta hablar con la gente, tiene buen sentido del humor y le gusta el ritmo dinámico, entonces este trabajo es una excelente oportunidad para usted. Conocerá a personas de todas las áreas y se hará amigo de muchas de ellas. Aprenderá a ser un experto en la elaboración de bebidas deliciosas y perfectas, y tendrá el orgullo de usar el delantal verde de Starbucks. Formará parte del primer Starbucks en el área que funciona las 24 horas al día, los 7 días de la semana. El sueldo promedio por hora en Starbucks como barista se encuentra en el promedio nacional de aproximadamente $12.32. Además, recibirá capacitación paga, propinas, un paquete de beneficios completo de Renown Health que incluye atención médica, jubilación, vacaciones/tiempo de enfermedad pagos y acceso a puestos que se publican internamente. Necesitará un diploma de escuela secundaria o GED; sin embargo, no necesita experiencia para este puesto de nivel inicial. Los empleados de Starbucks pueden beber tantos lattes como quieran, ¡ya que la mayoría de las bebidas son gratuitas para los empleados durante los descansos de trabajo! 2) Jefe de cocina y líder de cocina hospitalario; Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown Rehabilitation Hospital, tiempo completo/parcial, todos los turnos. Si le encanta preparar alimentos nutritivos y apetitosos para los demás, comprende la importancia de los requisitos individuales de las dietas médicas y culturales, este puede ser el trabajo perfecto para usted. La mayoría de las personas que trabajan como cocineros en un hospital tienen cinco o más años de experiencia de trabajo en restaurante, pero no tienen un título universitario. Sin embargo, pueden ganar un rango salarial promedio de entre $26,860 y $61,870. Los beneficios incluyen un cronograma predecible, que puede significar más tiempo con su familia y en el hogar. También recibirá vacaciones y días de enfermedad, y beneficios de salud, visión y odontología. Además, sus platos darían energía a los médicos, enfermeros y otras personas para poder atravesar las largas jornadas laborales, marcando una diferencia genuina en las vidas de los otros y teniendo un impacto positivo en la sociedad. 3) ¡Entrega especial! Servidores de alimentos; Renown Regional Medical Center, tiempo completo/parcial, todos los turnos. Si le encanta armar y servir comidas a los pacientes, este es el trabajo para usted. Realizará las tareas de preparación, armado y limpieza para el servicio de comidas para pacientes y podrá servir como enlace entre los Servicios de Nutrición y los pacientes. También puede transportar carritos de comida a los pisos de habitaciones de pacientes y ayudar con la limpieza y el saneamiento general de la cocina. 4) Muestre su lado creativo como preparador de alimentos; preparador principal de sándwiches; Renown Regional Medical Center, tiempo completo/parcial, todos los turnos. En este puesto, preparará y servirá ensaladas, postres y sándwiches con ingredientes frescos, para entregárselos rápidamente a clientes con hambre y felices. Se buscan preparadores principales de sándwiches en el restaurante Subway ubicado dentro del Renown Regional Medical Center). 5 ¡Hecho especialmente para usted! Representante de nutrición; Renown Regional Medical Center; diario, todos los turnos En este puesto, se reunirá con los pacientes, les ayudará a revisar sus opciones de comidas y se asegurará de que los platos especiales y personalizados se les entreguen en su habitación. Como agente de servicio al cliente, responderá el teléfono para tomar los pedidos de comida, ingresará las elecciones de comida en el sistema informático y comprenderá los menús, las restricciones de las dietas, las recetas y el inventario de alimentos. 6) Cajero de servicios gastronómicos; Regional Medical Center; tiempo completo/parcial, todos los turnos 7) La alimentación como medicina, dietista clínico; Renown Regional Medical Center; tiempo parcial, días Los pacientes que se recuperan de una enfermedad deben alimentarse con los platos más nutritivos. En este puesto, proporcionará asesoramiento y educación sobre nutrición, evaluaciones de nutrición clínica, planificación y evaluación de bebés, niños, adolescentes, adultos y pacientes geriátricos, y trabajará para satisfacer las necesidades físicas, cognitivas y psicosociales del paciente mediante una educación y nutrición adecuadas. 8) La respuesta es ¡SÍ! Gerente de Hospitalidad; Renown South Meadows Medical Center; tiempo completo Como gerente, su función es brindar una atención al cliente excepcional en todos los aspectos de los servicios gastronómicos y ambientales. Podrá crear, contratar, capacitar y liderar un equipo comprometido y brindar servicio de la más alta calidad para satisfacer las necesidades de los pacientes, empleados, visitantes y médicos. 9) ¿Es fanático del servicio al cliente? Supervisor de alimentos y bebidas de venta minorista; Starbucks En esta función, usted sería un líder muy popular en las operaciones de las franquicias de Starbucks y Subway en el Renown Regional Medical Center. Se encargaría de liderar, empoderar y capacitar a su equipo para que sea el mejor, y se aseguraría de tener un presupuesto equilibrado y de que el servicio al cliente sea excepcional. En Renown Health, compartimos una visión sin límites que nos inspira a aprender, crecer y superar las expectativas de los pacientes, sus familias y los demás. Una carrera profesional con nosotros le ofrece: • Un entorno estimulante y progresista enfocado en iniciativas de salud y bienestar de la comunidad • Una cultura que valore sus contribuciones y apoye su desarrollo personal y profesional • Afiliaciones con la University of Nevada, Reno, el Desert Research Institute y otras organizaciones que ayudan a estimular la innovación y las oportunidades Para postular a estas y otras oportunidades profesionales, visítenos en línea en https://careers.renown.org/ Acerca de Renown Health Renown Health es la red de atención médica integrada de administración local sin fines de lucro más grande de la región que brinda servicios a Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California. Con una fuerza laboral diversa de más de 7,000 empleados, Renown ha fomentado una cultura de excelencia, determinación e innovación de larga data. La organización se compone de un centro de urgencias, dos hospitales de cuidados agudos, un hospital infantil, un hospital de rehabilitación, un grupo médico y una red de atención de urgencias y Hometown Health, la compañía de seguros sin fines de lucro más grande de la región y de propiedad local, Hometown Health. Actualmente, Renown está inscribiendo participantes en el estudio genético de salud poblacional basado en la comunidad más grande del mundo, el Healthy Nevada Project®. Visite renown.org para obtener más información.
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Renown Health Food Pantry Is Nourishing Patients at No Cost
Patients who qualify for a “Food is Medicine Prescription” can receive a bag of food for themselves and each member of their family every week through this free assistance program. Renown Health is proud to offer supplementary food to patients in need through its food pantry. Established nearly a year ago, patients who identify as food- insecure are working with Renown’s community health workers to receive fresh produce, canned goods, non-perishable items and other pantry staples to help nourish themselves and their family at no cost. Thanks to the support of the Northern Nevada Food Bank and other local community partners, Renown’s food pantry is helping meet the food needs of homeless and low-income individuals in our community. “Patients’ responses to our food pantry has been amazing,” said Renown community health worker Seth Rubin. “They are extremely grateful when we give them a bag of food. Their eyes light up knowing that they will have enough food to eat for the week without having to worry about finding a source of food for their family.” To make this assistance program possible, Renown’s food pantry receives food deliveries every Wednesday from the Northern Nevada Food Bank. The Food Bank meets Renown’s team of community health workers, along with churches and other medical organizations, with a semi- truck loaded with a variety of foods. After receiving a pallet with their food order, Renown’s community health team collects an assortment of fresh produce, donated from local grocery stores and other community organizations. After that, the food is unloaded into Renown’s food pantry located inside The Healthcare Center. Renown’s community health workers serve patients in the hospital and emergency rooms, as well as individuals who receive care in The Healthcare Center, which provides affordable access to care for anyone in our community. After expressing a need for food assistance, patients are offered a Food is Medicine Prescription. Through this prescription, they can go to a participating food pantry once a week to receive one bag of food per person in their household. EL BANCO DE ALIMENTOS CONTINÚA FUNCIONANDO EN MEDIO DE LA PANDEMIA Desde el comienzo de la pandemia de COVID-19, los trabajadores comunitarios de la salud de Renown han trabajado de manera remota, pero eso no les ha impedido llegar a los pacientes que se benefician de este programa. “We’re currently coordinating outpatient deliveries to our patients,” said Rubin. “Every Tuesday and Thursday, we deliver a bag of food to the patient’s house. It has been a great way to continue providing healthy food to our patients while continuing to provide safe care to the patients we see in person at our clinic. Despite our operations being a little different, our patients’ feelings of gratitude and relief remains the same. This is extremely rewarding work and we are proud to continue serving our community throughout these challenging times.” Renown’s food pantry is currently available to patients of The Healthcare Center. Renown is working to get more refrigeration, shelving and staffing to expand the service to more Renown Medical Group patients. Renown patients who qualify for a Food is Medicine Prescription, yet aren’t patients of The Healthcare Center, are encouraged to visit these participating food pantries once a week. The Healthcare Center accepts all Medicaid plans in addition to other healthcare plans. To learn more, visit Renown’s website. For b-roll on this story, please click here. About Renown Health Renown Health is a locally governed and locally owned, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Renown es uno de los mayores empleadores privados de la región y cuenta con una fuerza laboral de más de 7,000. It comprises three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, the area’s most comprehensive medical group and urgent care network, and the region’s largest and only locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown has a long tradition and commitment to continually improve the care and the health of our community. Para obtener más información, visite renown.org.
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