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Show April Team Member of the Looking Back month chosen at UVRMC en by Lots Wife In my ongoing panic to find things to write about, I wind up reading the most amazing magazines. This week it was "Your Health." What really caught my eye was an article on how some people actually have more fun at work than they do just hanging out. This was ascertained by outfitting 78 people with pagers and then during the day, these people were buzzed at random times and they would fill out forms on how they felt at that time. Considering how I personally feel about filling out forms, the fact that they got ANY responses at all, let alone a positive one, is miraculous. if it was up to Roy, the article would end right here. and reserved, it was obvious that Roy was not completely comfortable with the attention this award was bringing him. Soft-spok- en Program to provide free Olf0 " Working Americans who are in need of eye care, but are unable to afford it are being sought by the Utah Optometric ic Association. The Utah Association is particiin VISION USA, a napating tionwide program that provides comprehensive eye examinations to workers and their families who arc not covered by health insurance. To be eligible for care through VISION USA, a member of the household must be employed, the family must not be covered by health insur- ancc, eye exams must not have been received in the past year, and income cannot exceed an established level based on fam- ily size. "Low-incoworking fam- ilics with no health insurance at a great disadvantage for health care benefits, "Dr. Cut- ler, chairman, of the Utah VISION Project says, "Because of their employed status, they often fall between the cracks of government and private medical assistance programs. Workers who believe they may be eligible for benefits arc encouraged to call 446b loll free during the month of January. Eligible workers will be matched with one of 45 doctors throughout the slate. All major Utah cities have Opto-metr- low-inco- me me 1 -8- participating optometrists. Participants will comprehensive 00-766- receive a optometric examination at no cost on March 6lh. Eyeglasses for those in need will be provided for a donation of $20. "The March event marks the first time a health care profession has volunteered services nationally to help workers," says Dr. Cutler. VISION USA emerged from a pilot program started by the Kentucky Optometric Association in 1985. Today, VISION USA is a national charity of the American Optometric Association and affiliated stale associations and local societies. The AOA plans to sponsor a VISION USA event every year during Save Your Vision Week, a national celebration proclaimed annually by the president of the United States. Administrative and promotional costs for this years VISION USA event were underwritten by Vistakon, a Johnson & Johnson Company. low-inco- me medicine. Deciding he was ready for a change, he moved his family to Phoenix where he attended Apollo college and completed his training as a Respiratory Therapist. Upon graduation, he worked for a brief time in Arizona before returning to Utah. Coming to work at UVRMC, he first worked in the Newborn Inlen- - ,, . , . . . u'lCUarC Wouldnt mOV,nS Rov eninvs the intend inn he has with the patients, their families and the staff on the ICU unit. He said the staff he works with arc the best. "They arc top notch." Cluy Thompson, ICU department manager affectionately calls him, "Roy Boy," and said he is always glad to come to work and sec that Roy is the therapist on duty. He said that Roy goes beyond what is expected of him in dealing with his pat-a- re ients and he is a comfort and support to the families, Other co-work- who ers Roy said he always eocs the extra mile and helps evervone on the unit Thev said he is cheerful helnful fun and nleas int to evervone He encourages the patients to "get well." He explains his pro ccdurcs to the patients and makes sure they are aware of what exactly is being done and why. He is a team player. 1 wonderful to - " His responsibilities in work- ing with the patients include maintaining airway problems, managing ventilators and keeping people breathing. It is a responsibility he is seasoned in and enjoys. When not working, Roy enjoys spending lime with his wife, Teresa nd their five sons, age 11, J 7 and twins. He likes to he outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. Fun run it be have someone buzz you a few times every day just to see how you were feeling? My husband has an unfortunate birth defect that keeps him from using the phone during daylight hours. APParonHy. white hes at his car comes in con- wor tact with the specific plastic r l.hjl lhcY makc Ph()ncs out 0 doctors have told him that his will drop off. So, although I feel really sorry for him, I, of course, realize that ho cant call while hes at work. Although he would poo-po- o this very concept, I think it is because he just has fun at work. He likes to solve peoples problems; he likes the challenge of organizing his various projects and seeing if he can "beat the budget" when it co mcs lo bringing in a job at the usl cost- - Lots .of housewives have come to this same conciu- s morc un 10 0111 s'()nfacing a few challenges than it s being home watching anoth- cr soap 'ind getting the break- fast dishes done. Even though it would seem to be pretty nice to have all the time in the world, that isnt always the case. So, what if youre not hav- ing fun being challenged at or what if youre one of the "at home" with loo much on your hands? For the first problem, you to make ways to have . C Hospital community education classes Fun of work! Respiratory Therapist Roy Roy has worked at Utah Hooper of Springville, has Valley Regional Medical Cen-beselected as the April ter for almost four years and is Team Member of the Month, presently working in the Inten-An- d set Ml. View Hospital in Pa -son provides as a public ser- fun. This is my final exam time at BYU, and naturally, having been a housewife for umtecn thousand years of my life, I feel it is my duty to care for all those around me and make sure that all the other little students in my class pass their exams as well as I do. Sometimes this gets pretty stressful though, and while I realize that sometimes I just need to be more assertive, Ive also realized that I just need to make sure I keep having fun. Things like enjoying the radio or a favorite tape while Ive got some down iimc--liwhen Im driving--o- r just trying to smile more helps me. But another article read also suggests you take games with you to work. You could borrow the kids (Tameboy and play at o work. Or take a to use on your lunch hour. Or a Nerf ball to play catch with. Or your mitt and baseball. Clive your kc 1 yo-y- mends regui'irlv and go for a walk or u workout with them. Take a hook with you for vour break-c- CVery aay. L'all your ar book. Or' crossword puzzles. Make sure you pul some fun into you life so that you dont burn out over the long pull, If you have too much time on your hands, on the other hand, you can wind up thinking about how terrible you are all day and escalate from there until you drive yourself crazy. When I was home all day be- fore I started school, I got proximately the same amount ol work done but I worried about it roughly four times morc than I do now. When youre not "working" at a Jiob that reuuires vou to be some place at a certain lime, sometimes life can just wander away from you. You have lo make some rules of your own. One of my teachers recently mentioned doing whatever you do "with distinction". Even when youre pursing leisure ideas, make it something thats distinctively yours. If you like lo cook, dont just fry a ham-nee- d burger every night or heat up a TV dinner. Be creative. If you like to read, try the classics or philosophy or a textbook between your bouts with Louis LAmour or Danielle Steele. If you push yourself a little, you're less likely lo get the blahs than when you're "resting" all day. When were at work, we a fun ap-nomin- Mountain View Hospital in Payson is sponsoring a 5K (3.1 ) j Fun Run race on May 4 at 9 WO 0 a.m. Registration is the day of the race starting at 7:45 a.m. For pre-registrat- call ion 9f vice, classes. education community The Diabetic Update is scheduled for April S at a.m. in the Hospital Classroom. The topic for the April meeting is Infection Control. .1 v . be taught by Sandy Ewell, K. v Infection Control Nurse. April 8 is also Family First class Aid Night. The two-hoconsists of mini classes that rotate about various medical topics such as CPR, treatment for choking, burns, bleeding, fire safety, and poisoning. The April class is lull; however, reservations are being taken for the June class. and 12 is a CarApril 9, diopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course. It will be taught in the board room from 7 to 10 . 1. bara Martinson at There is a $12. registration fee that includes running shorts and a tank top. For details Call 1, ext. Pam White at 465-920- 1 1 p.m. Participants must attend all three nights. This is an Am- erican Heart Association Course. There is a course fee of $S. Interested individuals need to register in advance to obtain the book and instructions. Family Dynamics is a class that will discuss family systems and work on improving relationships within the family. Communication is an important element that will be discussed, as well as blended families. It will be held on April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Hospital Board Room. Prenatal LaMaze Childbirth classes will also begin on April 17. The Prenatal course is a five-weclass that discusses ek breathing l on techniques, Pllons 113. Roy Hooper the 0,1!; a1"; partum care, breast feeding, nutrition, bonding, post parlum time, a lour ol labor and delivery and oilier inlor- nialion relating to having a baby. There is a class lee '$20, and it is taught from p.m. in the Hospital Cafeteria, To register, please call Helen 8. Haney at For all other class regislra-wor- k lion or for more information, please call Pam White at 465-ti9201 extension 113. i 7- -9 465-458- me dream about vacation; when we're vacationing, we dream about getting back to a normal schedule. Every lime I have to take exams, I wonder why I'm doing this to myself. Then I cant wail to sign up lor next semester. Maybe we all hae an unlike fortunate birth defect to keep busy! --- o our friends and neighbors at the passing of Helen's mother. Thank you. one and all. Don and Helen Treloar 465-920- ! ur We wish to send this note of appreciation for the cards, flowers, and favors extended to us by Bar- The Dead Sea is 1,296 feet below sea level. Page Three The Eureka Reporter April 2(i. 1991 we |