Welcome! The following employees have recently joined the FCC Team: Congratulations! The following FCC staff have new roles: Chelsea Bambenek is now Day Treatment Case Manager, Mid-Level Day Treatment Winona Best of Luck! The following staff have recently departed from FCC: Ashlyn Blaschke, Youth Home Brandon Beech, Tracking
» Read MorePosted: February 24, 2017 at 7:30 am
Ayurveda: Applying wisdom from ‘The Science of Life’ to enhance your mental health
FCC Employees are invited to this upcoming presentation, featuring WRIC CSP’s own Dr. Katie Fassbinder! This presentation may qualify for FCC continuing education hours, check with your supervisor for approval. Tuesday, March 21 at 7 pm at the NAMI La Crosse General Meeting – Dr. Katie Fassbinder, on “Ayurveda: Applying wisdom from ‘The Science of
» Read MorePosted: February 22, 2017 at 3:03 pm
Putting Self-Care into Practice
Social Service Staff at all levels are often overworked and often feel under-appreciated. We tend to have many responsibilities and fewer resources than we would desire. We also have responsibilities to home, family, and more outside of our work environment. Despite these many challenges, we must consciously plan time to
» Read MorePosted: February 20, 2017 at 11:59 am
New service for employees participating in FCC’s health insurance plan: Mayo Clinic Express Care Online
FCC’s health insurance plan, Health Traditions, now covers this new, convenient and affordable care option: Minor health concerns that require time off from work can now be treated more conveniently… at less cost… with Mayo Clinic Express Care Online. Read on in the flyer below or learn more at HealthTradition.com.
» Read MorePosted: February 20, 2017 at 9:13 am
Join us for The Other Door’s Recovery Jam on March 31st — Raffle Tickets to Win Milwaukee Bucks Tickets Available!
Join Family & Children’s Center’s Vernon County drop-in center, The Other Door, for their annual fundraiser—Recovery Jam! The event is full of homemade soup (courtesy of Viroqua staff!), bread, treats, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and MUSIC! Enjoy artists Ted & Catherine and American Feedbag. Friday, March 31st $10 5-8 pm The Ark (401 E Jefferson
» Read MorePosted: February 13, 2017 at 9:43 am
Employee Updates
Welcome! The following employees have recently joined the FCC Team: Not pictured: Lindsay Almberg, Direct Care Staff, Youth Home Congratulations! The following FCC staff have new roles: Arielle Davis is now Day Treatment Lead Program Aide, YNC Winona Theresa Helgeson is now CSP Clinical Coordinator/Case Manager, WRIC La Crosse Philomena Willems is now Client
» Read MorePosted: February 9, 2017 at 10:15 am
Book the Wellness room at GVC for your next meeting!
You can now book the Wellness Room for your meetings! These employees did: The Wellness Room on 2nd floor GVC has an exercise bike, an elliptical, free weights, yoga balls, and more! To reserve the room, call the front desk and request the time you
» Read MorePosted: February 7, 2017 at 2:52 pm
February Frontline Employee & EAP Topic
See below for the February issue of the Frontline Employee newsletter, offering information on wellness and productivity at work! Then, read February’s EAP topic: “We’re not as close as we used to be”. WE’RE NOT AS CLOSE AS WE USED TO BE Have you found yourself thinking this about your family? While all families experience
» Read MorePosted: January 31, 2017 at 7:45 am
February Birthdays & Agency Anniversaries
Alison Rosenbaum, Hope Academy La Crosse February 3rd Hunter, Safe Haven Winona February 4th Rebeckah Ellinghuysen, DayTreatment Winona February 8th Hollyann Niemiec, Youth Home La Crosse February 10th Mark Hecht, Hiawatha Hall Winona February 11th Demetrius Young, Youth Night Campus Winona February 11th Walter Benck, Facilities Viroqua February
» Read MorePosted: January 30, 2017 at 11:13 am
EAP: Can New Year’s Resolutions be Made, Kept, and Effective?
See below for the the 2017 1st Quarter EAP Topic entitled “Can New Year’s Resolutions be Made, Kept, and Effective?” EAP is a confidential, free service provided by Family & Children’s Center. Visit EAP online at www.gundersenhealth.org/eap.
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