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1 TCAR ProcedureAuxiliary SalesOpen EnrollmentStatLineEditor: Emma Miller(989) someone who would like to receive StatLine by email? Enter information at us on weekly newsletter for employees and friends of mclaren Bay Region October 30, 2018 Vol. 35, Issue 45 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHWhen it comes to Doing What s Best Tammy makes things as easy as possible for the patients. Tammy Jackson has been with mclaren Bay Region for nine years. Her role as a nursing clerk at Karmanos entails scheduling, assisting patients in getting the correct info that they need and much more. Tammy JacksonNursing Clerk, Karmanos Cancer Institute(Continued on page 3)Tammy arrived at her career choice when her sister mentioned it to her. My sister worked at Covenant and kept mentioning how good I would be at this job, said Tammy. I finally took the appropriate classes and knew that it was something I would enjoy doing. Tammy enjoys working for mclaren Bay Region because of the patients.

2 In my position, you really get to know the patients on a personal level, said Tammy. The patients become very comfortable with you and end up treating you like family. I love getting to know them and their families. Tammy also loves the team atmosphere among her coworkers. Everyone does what they need to get done and everyone helps everyone, said Tammy. We are a team and we always make sure the patients get what they need. Here are what her nominators had to say: She is always going above and beyond in her job as a Nursing Clerk/Scheduler at Karmanos. She cares about each and Congratulations to Shannon Dean BS, RPSGT, CCSH who gave a presentation at the National Sleep Technologist Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 30, 2018. Shannon was chosen for his abstract he submitted on CPAP compliance: A Focused Approach. Thank you, Shannon, for representing mclaren Bay Region!October 30, 2018 | StatLi n eFIRST TCAR PROCEDURE PEROFORMED AT mclaren BAY REGIONThe vascular surgery team, under the direction of Nicolas Mouawad, MD, has successfully performed the first Trans Carotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure here at mclaren Bay Region!

3 This is a new and innovative procedure that reduces the risk of stroke while clearing blockages in a patient s carotid artery while also providing a faster recovery time than traditionally prevalent methods include carotid endarterectomy, which is the most common way to remove plaque from the carotid artery and accounts for over 90% of procedures nationwide. It requires a modest incision in the neck in order to open the carotid artery to remove any well-known option is angioplasty and stent placement via the femoral artery. This procedure places a catheter in the groin, which is moved through the artery to the blockage. A smaller catheter with a very small balloon is placed through the first catheter, then inflated to open the artery. Stents may also be placed to keep the artery open. The drawback of this procedure is the danger of plaque breaking loose and flowing into the brain, increasing the chance of Artery Revascularization, known as TCAR, involves a small incision above the collarbone, where a sheath is placed in the carotid artery.

4 It is connected to a system that reverses the flow of blood away from the brain. The balloon angioplasty and stenting is then performed while blood flow is reversed, with the blood traveling through a filter outside the body that removes any plaque and debris before returning it through the vein in the patient s thigh. Once the procedure is complete, blood flow is returned in the normal of TCAR include: Reduced risk of stroke Minimally-invasive with a smaller incision Shorter procedure Shorter hospital stay and recovery Clinically proven option for patients who are at risk with a traditional carotid endarterectomy due to age, medical condition or anatomical issuesWe are very proud of Dr. Mouawad and the vascular surgery team for this accomplishment!ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION & PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTESTJoin the contest! Using a jack-o-lantern, create your display and bring it to the Main Campus cafeteria by noon on the day of the Halloween Celebration, Wednesday, October 31st.

5 Judging of the four top pumpkins will commence at 12:00 pm. Judges this year will be Mitch Southwick, Marc L Neumann and Darcey Palumbo. The top four department winners will receive bags of goodies, ribbons and, best Wednesday,October 31st2:00 pm - 4:00 pmMain Campus and West Campusof all, StatLine fame!Trays of goodies will be delivered to the floors for night shift by 7:00 Offsite employees are invited to attend either n e | October 30, 2018 FOUNDATION IN FOCUSIf you have already turned in your pledge card, thank you! If you have not, you will be receiving another pledge card soon. We would like to hear from all employees, even if you do not donate, please turn in your pledge card to the Foundation and mark the total gift amount box as a zero. If you are considering a donation, please do so as payroll deductions begin on January 1st. A gift, of ANY amount, is valuable and appreciated! Your annual gift, when joined with hundreds of other gifts, helps mclaren Bay Region s and mclaren Bay Special Care s reputation, and together we can make a BIG impact!

6 SAVE THE DATE! The 4th annual 5K Walk run will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at mclaren Bay Region Uptown. 2019 EMPLOYEE FUND DRIVE CONTINUES every one of her patients and does way more than she has to , by setting up rides to Chemo, and scheduling patients for times that work for them in between their radiation, work schedules, and other appointments. She is a friendly face and has an upbeat personality - just what a cancer patient needs. We all love working with her and know that when you ask her to do something, that it will be done right. Tammy is always trying to make things as easy as possible for the patients. There is so much calculating that I do in my job, said Tammy. A lot of our patients are coming from a distance and I try to schedule their appointments, so they are making as few trips as possible. In her free time, Tammy likes to ride her motorcycle and help her boyfriend work on cars. Tammy also spends as much time as she can with her granddaughter.

7 I love playing with her, said Tammy. We like to make a mess in the kitchen and make cookies together. Tammy would like to thank her coworkers for this nomination. Thank you for always being there to help and to answer questions, said Tammy. You are the best team that I could ask for. Thank you for all you do Tammy, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor!(Continued from page 1)SHOPPI NGMADE EASYN ovember 2018 November 12 & 13$5 Jewelry SaleMonday: 8 am - 6 pmTuesday: 7 am - 3 pmSouth Tower LobbyNovember 19 - 21 Books are FunMonday: 9 am - 6 pmTuesday: 7 am - 5 pmWednesday: 7 am - 2 pmSmall Cafeteria and Foundation WallNovember 1 - 30 Paul s Flowers900 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 Call (989) 894-1199 for store hoursHOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEMcLaren Bay RegionWednesday, November 7th 20189:00 - 8:00 will be refreshments and a raffle20% off Select MerchandiseOPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2019 Open Enrollment will be conducted Monday, October 22, 2018 Monday, November 12, 2018 and it will be a changes only enrollment this year.

8 A changes only enrollment means that an EMPLOYEE needs to complete a paper open enrollment ONLY IF one or more of the following situations apply: You want to start or continue participation in either, or both, the medical or the dependent care portion(s) of the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) programs (the IRS requires annual enrollments for FSA plans) You want to make a change to your coverage from one offering to another (examples: change from MyChoice Premier to MyChoice Premier Plus or pick up life insurance, disability, dental and/or vision coverage) You want to make a change to your coverage level by adding or removing dependents from coverage (for example, change from single coverage to 2 person coverage because of a marriage, or move from 2 person coverage to waiving coverage because your spouse obtained coverage through his/her employer) You are enrolling in coverage for the first time You want to add or remove a dependentNOTE: EMPLOYEE assistance labs will be scheduled to answer questions, enroll in voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life) or help complete paper forms.

9 See the schedule listed none of these situations apply, you will not need to complete the open enrollment process, and your 2018 elections will be rolled over to the 2019 plan adding a spouse or a dependent must provide Human Resources with appropriate documents for coverage to be initiated (ie, marriage licenses, birth certificates, etc).November 12, 2018 at 5:00 is the absolute last day for you to make changes to your benefits for the 2019 benefit year. Be watching your home mail for further communication from Corporate Benefits regarding Open Enrollment Labs ScheduleTuesday, October 30 8:00 to 5:00 Wednesday, October 31 7:00 to 4:00 Thursday, November 1 8:00 to 5:00 Friday, November 2 8:00 to 5:00 Monday, November 5 8:00 to 5:00 Tuesday, November 6 8:00 to 5:00 Wednesday, November 7 7:00 to 4:00 Thursday, November 8 8:00 to 5:00 Friday, November 9 8:00 to 5:00 Monday, November 12 8:00 to 5:00 FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY BALLL ight HopeOFSAVE THE DATE!

10 Saturday, December 1st, 2018 Join us for a night of fun, with all proceeds going toward the purchase of 3D Mammography Equipment. This is a revolutionary new screening and diagnostic breast imaging tool to improve the early detection of breast cancer. The equipment will be located in the mclaren Health Pavilion at the West more information please visit: APP: MBR PULSEKeep your finger on the pulse of what s happening at mclaren Bay Region by downloading the FREE EMPLOYEE app. Search MBR Pulse in the Apple and Android app stores to download today!