The Spinal Column - 2.9.2024

Celebrating Black History Month, taking care of your heart health, and more

Welcome to February! As we embark on a new month, we are excited to kick off this edition by celebrating two significant observances: Black History Month and American Heart Month.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Do you know how Black History Month came to be? Carter G. Woodson, born in 1875, was a historian who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History) in 1915. In 1926, Woodson founded the first Negro History Week, which was timed in February to coincide with President Abraham Lincoln's and Frederick Douglass's birthdays. It wasn't until 1976, however, when President Gerald Ford extended the observation to a full month of honoring the contributions of Black Americans. Woodson said these commemorations provided a kind of “real education” - one that “inspires people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better.”

If you're looking for more ways to honor the month, the American Writers Museum has compiled a list of book recommendations for Black History Month, along with podcasts and videos, which you can find by clicking here.

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Taking Care of Your Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Since February is American Heart Month, we are sharing some tips for improving your cardiovascular health, and a heart-healthy recipe!

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Pay Stub Reminder

Team Members: Please remember to look at your pay stubs in Paylocity every pay day! It's important to check your federal tax deductions before tax time.

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Thank You for Attending the Snowflake Soiree!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Snowflake Soiree last month. We had an incredible time ringing in the new year and celebrating 2023. If you lost access to your photo(s) from the photobooth, please contact AskHR.

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Don't Forget the Upcoming Holiday

Our offices will be CLOSED on Friday, March 15 for Team Member Appreciation Day. Stay tuned for details on some fun celebrations we have planned for the week of!

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Open Enrollment Update

We continue to finalize all carrier enrollments. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Please contact us at AskHR@mypainsolution.com if you have a specific question.

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All Around the Commonwealth

Help us welcome some new team members!

Maycie - CBO - Billing Specialist

Kayla - Louisville - Medical Assistant

Ayesha - Elizabethtown - Front Office Assistant

Hailey - Bowling Green - Medical Assistant

Angelica - CBO - New Patient Scheduler

Shelby - Glasgow - Front Office Assistant

Jessica - Louisville - Medical Assistant

Raeven - CBO - Patient Support Center Specialist

Vanessa - Bowling Green - Medical Assistant

Patricia - CBO - New Patient Scheduler

Jorgia - CBO - New Patient Scheduler

Tarah - CBO - Patient Support Center Specialist

Caitlin - London - Medical Assistant

Tabitha - Pikeville - Medical Assistant

Alexis - CBO - Patient Support Center Specialist

Emily - CBO - Billing Specialist

Justice - Bowling Green - Front Office Assistant

Aniyia - CBO - Patient Support Center Specialist

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Have news to share?

We want this newsletter to be a way to share news from all over our company. The next edition will go live on February 23. Please share any news or updates you would like to be included by EOD on February 20. You can submit your update by using this form or by emailing Haeli Spears at hspears@mypainsolution.com