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  • Path To More

    Silencing Isolation with the Melody of Engagement

    Everywhere I go, everyone I speak to—whether it's leaders or people delivering patient care— It seems like everyone is "keeping to themselves" and is "saddened by the lack of connection at work and in life." Loneliness, isolation, and burnout have surged to an epidemic level that I call the post-COVID blues. The U.S. Surgeon General's data show that our social connections have been dwindling significantly over the last 50 years.

    Path To More

    Silencing Isolation with the Melody of Engagement

    Everywhere I go, everyone I speak to—whether it's leaders or people delivering patient care— It seems like everyone is "keeping to themselves" and is "saddened by the lack of connection at work and in life." Loneliness, isolation, and burnout have surged to an epidemic level that I call the post-COVID blues. The U.S. Surgeon General's data show that our social connections have been dwindling significantly over the last 50 years.

    Where are these problems coming from?
    We can all talk about the various root causes like digital device obsessions, but the sheer number of distractions is enough to induce an oscillation between feelings of taking too many rollercoaster rides and being stuck on a malfunctioning elevator. One is exhilarating and leaves you wanting more, while the other leaves you with a new phobia.

    "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles is a song that delves into loneliness and the longing for connection; telling the story of individuals who are disconnected and unengaged in life. While "All of Me" by John Legend offers a solution by engaging oneself completely, with all of one’s flaws and beauty, showcasing the answer: deep emotional engagement.

    Engagement!
    However, we often perceive engagement as being busy, but it's about something other than that. It's about the quality of interaction, thoughtfulness, listening, and participating in what's continually unfolding. It's about connection: risking what's essential about oneself, putting yourself "out there," reaching towards your colleagues, and—most importantly—ourselves. Ah, the first and most crucial step is engaging with yourself.

    Years ago, when I encountered feelings of loneliness, isolation, and depression, I decided to give it a name and ask these feelings what they wanted. Eventually, they answered back with advice that gave me clarity and purpose. While keeping some things to yourself is essential, keeping all your feelings to yourself provokes the exhaustive narrator in your head. Developing and sustaining social connections creates a supportive network and the kind of (good) stress vital for emotional resilience.

    Ultimately, when you engage, something magical will emerge. You'll feel a sense of resonance and be able to send your distractions packing. Your choices will start to feel like they have meaning. Meaning is the mediator of engagement in your life, transforming how we think about ourselves, others, and our work—paving the way out of the loneliness, isolation, and burnout epidemic toward a more engaged, purposeful life.

     

    I'd love to hear from you!

    I’d love to hear your stories about challenges with isolation or engagement so we can provide practical content to help in the future.
    Click here or use the form below:

  • 5802 Benefit Contacts

    We heard you:

    Accessing your benefits can be confusing or frustrating.

    Crossroads benefits package was curated to serve your physical, emotional and financial well-being at the highest level. In order to do that, Crossroads works with a variety of partners to deliver this wide range of benefits. These partners know their services best and offer staffing who can answer the exact type of personal questions you may have.

     

    5802 Benefit Contacts

    We heard you:

    Accessing your benefits can be confusing or frustrating.

    Crossroads benefits package was curated to serve your physical, emotional and financial well-being at the highest level. In order to do that, Crossroads works with a variety of partners to deliver this wide range of benefits. These partners know their services best and offer staffing who can answer the exact type of personal questions you may have.

    There are five different partners to contact, depending on which benefit you have a question about. Contact information can be found below. It was also posted in common areas in recent weeks and distributed as a flyer for your ongoing reference. However, if you have a question that isn’t being answered, the Benveo concierge is available to help you at (844) 722-9378.

    Where to Get Answers About Your Employee Benefits

    Still have questions?

    Contact your Benveo concierge
    benefits@benveo.com
    Call (844) 722-9378

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    Register for a 401(k) Webinar with Bo


    When asked which benefits team members would like to learn more about through webinars, the benefit receiving the most requests was our 401(k) Plan.

    That’s why a webinar on retirement planning and our 401(k) Plan is the first webinar we are introducing company-wide this month.

    EM4U Webinar Benefit Header

    Register for a 401(k) Webinar with Bo


    When asked which benefits team members would like to learn more about through webinars, the benefit receiving the most requests was our 401(k) Plan.

    That’s why a webinar on retirement planning and our 401(k) Plan is the first webinar we are introducing company-wide this month.

    Delivering the informative webinar for teammates is Crossroads’ longtime 401(k) Plan Advisor Bo Connor of Merrill Lynch.

    Bo will guide us through his expert approach to general retirement planning including saving and investing. He will also offer 401(k) Plan enrollment guidance and review contribution limits based on your age (under 50 up to $23,000/year or $30,500/year if you’re over 50) among other need-to-know topics.

    What’s Great about a 401(k) Plan?

    • Portability
    • Long-Term Savings
    • Automatic Payroll Deductions
    • Employer Matching
    • Pre-Tax Contributions
    • Investment Options

    Registration is now open for three sessions. It’s easy! Use the links below to register.

    Click here for Tues., March 12 at 9:30 A.M. CST, 10:30 A.M. EST
    Click here for Wed., March 13 at 8:30 A.M. CST,  9:30 A.M. EST
    Click here for Wed., March 13 at 4:00 P.M. CST, 5:00 P.M. EST

     

Vital Signs

This week's question:

How many fulfilling, engaging relationships do you currently have at work?





WOW!

Why not recognize a coworker for a job well done?

Congratulate January's WOW! Card recipients:

Atlanta

Charles Massey, SW
Kellie Bechara, RNCM
Shirley Swain, MR
Tammera Walton, CNA
Tian Ennis, CNA
Selena Roach, RNCM
Trinita Jennings, CNA

C2

Jharline Orozco, Supervisor
Kevin Reed , Sr. Supervisor
Betty Hawkins, CSL
Decarious Rodgers, CSL
Carrington Bell , CSL
Jack Leathers , CSL
Deondre Fontenot, CSL
Danielle Penn, CSL

Cincinnati

Crystal Butler, RNCM
Meredith Brown, STNA
Pat Reiber, CH
Amanda Lester, SSD
Daniel Vogel, SW
Randy Murphy, CH
Whitney Moler, RNCM
Jennifer Scorse, RNCM
Megan Bates, HL
Abbi Robertson, HL
Nicholas Boeckermann, RNCM
Renee Arbaugh, LPN QRT
Phillip Bollinger, LPN QRT
Kathryn McGuire, PRN STNA
Candice Anderki, PRN STNA
Kaiya Roark, STNA
NeCole O'Neal, LPN QRT
Kara Baumhardt, BC
Morgan Couch, SW
Hannah Lawson , STNA
Robert Mitchell, STNA QRT
William Nelson, STNA QRT
Nancy Saunders, SW
Renee Simpson, STNA QRT
Patrick Theele, RN
Patricia Whitling, RNCM

Dayton

Belinda Roop, STNA
Shawnta Parker, STNA
Jennifer Hedlund, RNCM
Tina Phillips, STNA
Beth Borger, SW
Mark Lafferty, CH
Steve Hoke, RNCM
Tania Abraham, ED
Joe Hamman, Acct
Hannah Williams, SE
Ginnie Schuder, CD
Nicole Weir, TL
Loretta Haney, STNA
Alyssa Artz, Recep
Faith Richardson, LPN
Sherideth Simms, RNCM

Kansas City

Kila Banks, HHA
Teresa Flaugher, SW
Jennie Fernandes, LPN
Kim Skraggs, CH
Shanae McMiller, HHA
Kim Stevens, HHA
Brandfi Phelps, HHA
Rhonda Lucas, HHA
Cassady Robonei, TL
Jerra Morrow, HHA
Pam Ware, HHA
James Cannon, RN
Jeff Willingham-Gibby, RN
Julie Anderson, RN PC
Caitlin Freesene, HHA
Maria Mejia, HHA
Natasha Proctor, HHA
LuAnn Dean, RN
Christy Burns, RN
Monica Runneals, RN
Alia Burnach, RC
Chanell Watkins, HHA
Michelle Oliphant, RN
Natalie Stanton, VC

Katie Thomasson, GOAD / SW
Doug Burnett, RN
Miranda Sell, RN
Paula Isgrig, CH
Lakin Nash, RN
Chasity Hall, Recep
Macy Gill, RN
Addison Eckles, SW
Lucy Fizer, HHA
Sarah Wyatt, SW
Erich Kurz, CH

Lenexa

Julie Banks, PR
Kathren Carver, RNCM
BJ Ha, CH
Elis Kurdova, HHA
Holly Lewis, HHA
Christie Martinez, SE
Kaylee Burgen, HHA
Monica Henderson, LPN
Barbara Poe, VC
Bailey Ball, RNCM
Mark Pedersen, SW
Clark Smith, CH
Carolyn Agosto, RNCM
Hallie Macarthur, CD
Brandon Garner, PR
Jennifer Hodson, HHA
Jeri Grove, ACD
Autumn Sweetwood, HHA
Maria Woehler, LPN

Memphis

Sherika Parker, SSD
Britany Sandusky, RNCM
Patrice Woods, ACD
Cassie Rhea, RNCM
Jocelyn Stiger, RNCM
Jerwin Johnson, RNCM
Chris Springfield, CH
Shannon Barber, RNTL
Joycelyn Robinson, HR
Linda Burnette, CH
Dianne Green, Recep
Skylar Eble, VM

Northeast Ohio

Adrienne Ward, TL
Amanda Friend, MR
Amanda Robin, STNA
Amy Mayle, STNA
Angela Wills , STNA
Ashly Sharpnack, RN
Audra Milbrandt, PR
Brandi Harrod, STNA
Breanna Arnett, Acct
Brek Gerber, STNA
Brenda Miller, RN
Briann Hamric, STNA
Brianna Green, HR
Britney Zenallis, RC
Brittany Carmicle, STNA
Calvin Fergins, CH
Cathleen Kelley, TL
Cathy Hess, Billing
Chasity Thacker, STNA
Cheryl Courrier, RN
Christine Shafer, RN
Connie Shy, RN
Crystal Dykes, TL
Dainah Love-Kent, RN SE
Dawn Benson, RN
Deanna Eder, SW
Debra Gregory, RN
Debra Kirkland, STNA
Debra Wagner, RN SE
Doria Kisling, LSW
Dr. Mostafa Mirhaidari, MD
Edda Sedon, ED
Emily Bishop, BC
Eric Tiell, STNA
Erika Knopp, ACD
Gabriela Jimenez, STNA
Gaby Jimenez, STNA
Grbic, Irina, STNA
Heather Cruz, RN
Holly Fogel, MR
Isaac Vogel, GOAD
Jackie Roby, RN

Jane Piehl, CH
Jessica McCune, CNP
Joanne Moore, LPN
Jodi Burroughs, AED
Kaela Saintenoy, MR
Kaitlyn Shipe, SW
Kali Metz, RN
Kenna Peterson, SSD
Kim Jackson, STNA
Kirsten Michel, HR
Kristen Stoker, Pharmacy
Laura Newell, RN
Lori Hazel, TL
Lori Jensen, VC
Luke Pantelis, LPN
Marianne McLaughlin, RN
Marissa Ruggiero, TL
Mark Ballard, CH
Mary Higginbotham, LPN
Megan Nichols, LPN
Melissa Murphy, TL
Michael Burkhardt, SW
Mindy McKnight, Pharmacy
Nathan Harvey , LPN
Rachel Wemyss, STNA
Renee Morgan, CD
Renee Prentice, SW
Riley Jarvis, RN
Robin Rossiter, MR
Rod Miller , CH
Ryan Kemp, Acct
Sandra Passmore, LPN
Sara Dean, RN
Sara Stewart, SW
Schmidt, Tracie, RC
Stacey Eisenhart, RN
Stephanie Killen, RN
Steve Rondinella , PR
Tara Crawford, STNA
Tempie Porter, MR
Tiffany Rosegreen , Billing
Tiffany Shull, STNA
Tim Jenson, CH
Toni Hale, STNA
Traci Sechrist, STNA
Tracy Bowman, BC
Tricia Woodside, Recep

Oklahoma City

Morgon Johnson, RNCM
Dellena Prentice, CHHA
Lyn Detphong, HL
Lori Skinner, ORT
Stephanie Stallings, RNCM
Nakita Savage, QRT
Brenda Garrett, MSW
Morgon Johnson , RNCM
Kimberly Noble, CHHA
Jennifer Slate, QRT
Susan Long, RNCM/PRN
Kristal Cheadle, CHHA
Christian Bayles, CH
Ashton Stevebson, CHHA
Tammy Milligan, Recep

Philadelphia

Patrick Loughlin, SW
Christian Bennett, CH
Kristi Sauder , LPN
Rashina Peterkin, LPN
Marlene Spivey, RN
Edith Jallah, SW
Chris Nehemiah, CH
Karyn Kahn , RN
Gina Lewis, TL
Takira Adkins, CNA
Vera Hanson, CNA
Ayona Geathers, LPN
Josh Hwang, CH

St. Louis

Linda Brennecke, Recep
Linda Jones, CNA
Candice McNeil, CNA