We continue to pray for our colleagues who have been affected by the Creek Fire and are pleased to offer our support through these two new resources from Trinity Health: up to five days of regular base pay (regardless of PTO availability) to be provided to colleagues whose primary residence is located in the affected area and who are unable to come to work due to the disaster, and a hardship provision for 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans that allows for distribution for expenses and losses (including loss of income) for qualified colleagues.

If you haven’t already, be sure to attend one of our upcoming flu shot clinics so you can be compliant with our 2020-2021 flu season policy. Should you opt to get your shot elsewhere, remember to bring your paperwork to Employee Health Services to receive your 2020-2021 flu badge and an ice cream!

Whether your family is big or small, it’s important to take steps to keep everyone in your household healthy this flu season. That’s why Saint Agnes Care is hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics starting September 30. Anyone over the age of 6 months can receive a flu shot, so get everyone in the car and make it a family trip! Plus, anyone who gets their flu shot at one of our clinics will receive a Pledge to Protect mask – like the ones colleagues received in August.

We sheltered in place to protect one another when the pandemic hit. But even after the restrictions lifted, more than 70 percent of women opted out of their annual screening mammogram. Research shows that the best protection against breast cancer is regular cancer screenings, so don’t put yours off any longer. Call Saint Agnes Breast Center at The Plaza, (559) 450-5656, to schedule your annual screening mammogram. No referral needed! Plus, anyone who makes an appointment during the month of October, receives a Committed to the Cure face mask and water bottle – while supplies last!

In the midst of a global pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make sure you get your flu shot to keep your immune system strong as we head into flu season. This year, we’ve moved to the 2-North Hallway as an extra precaution to keep colleagues physically distanced while they receive their flu shots.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic Creek Fire which continues to devastate our county. Many of our colleagues have been impacted as we estimate that approximately 150 people and their families have been evacuated or reside in areas that are under heightened watch as the fire rages on. To that end, please spread the word to any of our Saint Agnes colleagues who are experiencing a loss and ask them to send an email to saintagnes@samc.com sharing specifically what they are in need of.