The GSCC will be hosting the OBI for a Blood Drive on Monday, September 25th at the Walnut Drive Clinic.
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Hey, Beautiful Humans! I hope you enjoyed our video last week of the new facility and are as excited as I am!
I am already getting questions about when we are moving, who is moving and all sorts of curious questions. This is the plan moving forward but please bear in mind it could change as there are a lot of unknowns at this time. Remember…one of our core values is FLEXIBILITY! ;)
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As we are nearing September 23rd, we are asking for Team Members to volunteer for GSCC’s 1st empowHER event!
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REMINDER! THIS Saturday, August 12th, from 10am-1pm is Literacy Day! The Good Shepherd will be set up there at Central Park and I would LOVE your help!
What is Literacy Day?
Literacy Day is a Back to School event hosted by Ardmore Literacy Leadership and Arbuckle Literacy Leadership. Through this event they provide (for kids) FREE eye screenings, backpacks, school supplies, dental goody bags, and access to MANY community resources - like us!
It’s a great opportunity to get the word out about all the great services we offer here at the GSCC.
What does Volunteering Include?
Volunteering at Literacy Day is mostly about being a smiling, welcoming face that shows people we do healthcare differently! Handing out supplies and GSCC swag is really all there is to do, other than tear down!
Got Kids?
That’s okay! Bring them!
Want to Volunteer?
GREAT! Let me know you’ll be there! Be sure to wear a GSCC Tee and bottoms that are appropriate in length! REMEMBER! You represent the GSCC when you wear the tee!
You are not required to stay the whole event, remember, this is a volunteer opportunity! Just come for as long as you can!
I am so glad I get to work with awesome people like YOU!
xJG
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The Behavioral Health Team is proud to be offering an excellent parenting class for staff only beginning on Thursday, August 24th from 12-1pm. This class will be a lunch and learn opportunity for you to explore strategies with your coworkers on how to raise happy kids and keep your family life sane. Parenting the Love and Logic Way-was created to provide parents like you an opportunity to gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible, and happy kids! The primary mission of the Love and Logic Institute “is to make the world a better place by helping parents raise great kids…kids who’ll grow up to be great citizens.” This is a video series and workbooks will be provided. Bring your own lunch.
What: Parenting the Love and Logic Way (during lunch)
When: August 24 from 12-1pm
Where: the lunchroom at the Walnut Clinic
Who: any interested staff member
RSVP to Lauren by August 18!
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CMS has removed the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate requirement from healthcare providers. Therefore, the GSCC Board of Directors approved the withdrawal of the requirement that all new team members be vaccinated. If you would like to read more… https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/01/the-biden-administration-will-end-covid-19-vaccination-requirements-for-federal-employees-contractors-international-travelers-head-start-educators-and-cms-certified-facilities/
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Hey, Sheeps!
I am SO excited for our upcoming Staff Meeting (details here)! To see all your faces in one place is gonna be awesome!
In order to make things go super smoothly and so that we can be sure to get the right amount of food, please fill out the RSVP form below!
RSVP due by end of day, Friday, June 30th!
(click read more to fill out form)
Hey, friends!
I am gearing up for the team Pep Rally coming NEXT MONTH! I always like to do some sort of interactive trivia or something like that! This time I want to do superlatives!
What is a superlative?
The superlatives list (typically in yearbooks) captures the essence of who your classmates (co-workers) are and who your entire class (team) thinks they will become. In some ways, it's one of the greatest compliments.
Maybe it’s because I was homeschooled and we just have family photo albums instead (haha), but I always thought they looked super fun!
What I need from you:
- Send me what you think your coworkers would say about you via teams and we will see how it matches up!
- Send me what you’d say about your coworkers!
- Keep it PG, friends.
- Be kind to yourself & your team. It’s all in good fun!
Examples:
MOST LIKELY TO BECOME FAMOUS
MOST LIKELY TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD
MOST GSCC SPIRIT
MVP
MOST DEPENDABLE
BEST DRESSED
BEST SENSE OF HUMOR
Thanks for your help!!!
JG
The new Core Value Champion form as been updated and ready for responses!
We received so many amazing candidates for last quarter that we have changed up the voting process. For this quarter, you will nominate your candidate with a story of how they exhibited a GSCC Core value. Once the time comes, the leadership team will narrow it down to 1 candidate per Core Value, they will then select 1 overall CORE VALUE CHAMPION.
REMINDER:
ANYONE can submit a nomination, and you can nominate ANYONE for the Core Value Champion. We have simplified the nomination form and we will be keeping the nomination period open throughout the quarter. So if you see someone displaying one or more of our core values, take a minute and send in a nomination.
Click “read more” to see the nomination form and review full process.
What’s Up my SHEEPS?
I know you already read the headline and are dreading allllll the things to follow in this message. It’s a bummer, I know.
Some of you have already done this, so good on ya, but some of you are new here!
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR SIGNATURE:
Find someone who has theirs set up and have them send you an email!
Copy their WHOLE signature including the photo and the HIPAA notice.
Open a new email.
Click on “insert” at the top.
Click on “signature” then in the drop down, click “signatures.”
Once the box opens click the “new” box.
Create a name for your signature.
Place cursor on the box below and right click to paste.
Change your name and title and click save.
Your name should be in Calibri font, size 12, bold and the rest should be Calibri font, size 11. Everything should be dark blue except for the core values!
On the right inside in the pop up, under “choose default signature,” select new messages and choose new signature.
You can test to see if it works by creating a new email message. Your new signature block should show up! TA DA!
When you’re done, it should look like this: (click read more to see photo example)
*Please refrain from changing yours with different fonts, colors, backgrounds, etc. We want everyone externally to recognize the GSCC logo, color scheme, etc. as well as people recognize the McDonald’s logo and colors!*
Let me know if you need help!
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Dear GSCC Team,
We have some fantastic news to share with all of you! It is with immense pride and joy that we announce that the Good Shepherd has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits' ONE (Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence) Award for outstanding healthcare. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment, hard work, and passion that each one of you brings to our mission every single day.
The ONE Award is an annual event that highlights the exceptional achievements of nonprofit organizations across Oklahoma. By recognizing and honoring their dedication and innovation, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits aims to inspire other organizations and individuals to make a positive impact on their communities. This year, our organization was selected from a pool of exceptional nominees for our commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes for the residents of our state.
This award is a collective accomplishment, and we could not have achieved it without the collaborative efforts of our entire team. Each one of you plays a crucial role in our mission to provide comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations, including low-income families, the elderly, and those living in rural Oklahoma. Your unwavering dedication to the cause has not only improved access to care but also addressed critical health disparities in Oklahoma.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to each one of you. Your passion and dedication to improving healthcare in our state have made a significant impact on countless lives. As we celebrate this achievement, let us remember that our work is far from over. The ONE Award serves as a reminder of the positive impact we can have on the communities we serve, and it fuels our motivation to continue striving for excellence in all that we do.
Moving forward, let us use this recognition as an opportunity to expand our reach and further our mission. Together, we can continue to innovate, collaborate, and make a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Once again, congratulations and thank you for your exceptional work! Here's to many more accomplishments, as we continue to work together toward a healthier Oklahoma.
With gratitude and pride,
Teresa <3
PS: Check out the article in the Ardmoreite about our win here!
Hey, Sheeps!
This Saturday is the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk! The Good Shepherd is participating in this annual event, and will have a booth set up there at Central Park! (see event info here)
If you would like to volunteer to help at our booth, let me know! I will take all the help I can get! OR, if you would like to walk in the event, The Good Shepherd has a team that you can join here.
If you plan to attend, please wear your Live With Purpose Tee, if you have one!
SEE YOU THERE!
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We're seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our SHEARLEADERS (team engagement) group! As a member of this group, you will work with other like-minded individuals to plan and execute activities that promote team building, appreciation, and employee engagement.
If you're interested in volunteering, here are some things to keep in mind:
You should have a good understanding of the purpose and goals of the team engagement group.
Consider your strengths and how they can contribute to the group's success. There are several different strengths needed to make this team successful, so we welcome any interest!
Attend meetings and participate in activities to build relationships with your colleagues.
Provide feedback on the group's activities and events to help improve future events.
Volunteering with the SHEARLEADERS is a fantastic way to make a positive impact on our organization while building strong relationships with your colleagues. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about creating a positive work environment and are committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to join us and become a valuable member of our group!
Let me know that you're interested in volunteering by filling out this interest form.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions regarding this group or how it works.
Thank you all so much for being a part of GSCC and we appreciate all that you do!!
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Hey, Sheeps!
I am SO excited for our upcoming Staff Meeting (details here)! To see all your faces in one place is gonna be awesome!
In order to make things go super smoothly and so that we can be sure to get the right amount of food, please fill out the RSVP form below!
RSVP due by end of day, Wednesday, April 5th!
(click read more to fill out form)
Spring is HERE, ya’ll!
I don’t know about you, but I am so excited for more sunshine and all of the upcoming GSCC events! The next few months are gonna be BUSY and I just wanted to take the time to let you know what is on the quickly approaching horizon & remind you of anything I need from you!
3/23 - New Employee Photos & Retakes
I will be at Walnut in the old Call Center from 9:30-12:00 for anyone in need of an employee photo!
4/14 - Team Pep Rally
This time we will be at Southern Tech again! Be sure to let me know your t-shirt size here by this Friday, the 24th!
RSVP form will be sent out closer to the date!
4/29 - Heart Walk
We are participating in this event again this year! You can join our heart walk team here. More information to come later!
As you all probably know by now, a GSCC app has been in the works. I am so excited to finally say that it is LIVE and available for download on both the Google Play Store, as well as the Apple App Store.
Through this app, our patients will be able to reach their care team a little bit easier to do things like:
- Check on a referral
- Schedule an Appointment
- Fill a Prescription
- Ask About Their Bill
- Check-In to Their Telehealth Visits
& MORE
So, download it! Give it a go, and let us know what you think!
(QR codes for easy download are in full post)
We are so proud to be nominated in several categories of The Ardmoreite's Best of the Best Awards including:
Family Physician: Dr. Thomas McCulloh, DO
Pediatrician: Dr. Michael Carnahan, MD & Tamra Morrow, PA-C
Person of the Year: Teresa Myers, CEO
AND our team as a whole in the Non-Profit category!
Be sure to show your love for the GSCC by voting for our team in each category here: https://www.ardmoreite.com/cr-dep-best-of/...
You can vote once per day, per email!
Congrats to those nominated, and to our whole team for being so amazing!
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I wanted to make sure you were all aware of the causes of the recent personnel changes to help mitigate the gossip and assumptions surrounding the departures.
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Teresa Myers, our fearless CEO will be celebrating her 10 year anniversary with GSCC tomorrow! I didn’t want to let the date pass without taking a moment to recognize her and the hard work she’s done in those 10 years.
She not only had the vision to grow GSCC from less than 12 team members to the almost 100 team members during this period, but she has seen possibilities and potential in so many of us and given us the opportunity to grow and be better today than we were yesterday.
She not only was instrumental in developing our Core Values, but she exhibits them all as well. She has a sincere desire to transform healthcare in this small city, and doesn’t have plans to stop there. So hold on, and join us for this ride, cause she won’t stop until she accomplishes this goal!
Personally, Teresa has poured herself into helping me develop into the person I am today, and I will be forever grateful for her guidance (although, sometimes it felt a bit like pushing). I know you all know that feeling too., LOL. Even though the journey has been difficult, I can honestly say it was worth it.
So Thank you Teresa, for serving GSCC these last 10 years, and I’m excited to see what the next 10 years hold!
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