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DEAR FRIENDS, As a mission and values-based healthcare organization, we believe that your experience at CHI St. Joseph Health trumps any pie charts, flow charts or business strategy. Here, we are focused on what it truly means to continue along the course our Sisters set for us in today's world, treating our patients with all the consideration, compassion and respect they deserve— and creating a positive experience our patients will remember. This experience begins with our people and our culture. CHI St. Joseph Health team members and physicians are engaged in our mission, which focuses on creating healthier communities, and are called to live out the values and behaviors that embody the spirit and example that our founders, the Sisters of St. Francis, set in motion over 80 years ago. Each and every day our team members follow a calling to advocate for the needs of our patients, as well as their families and loved ones, placing them at the center of everything we do. This means we remain just as focused on patient experience and the kind of healing environment we create as on clinical excellence and positive outcomes. 5 Ways Have you fallen into a morning rut? Freshen up your start-the-day routine with these healthy ideas. 1. Cool down your shower. You're probably used to waking up with a hot shower, but a cold one may be beneficial for your health. Studies have linked cold-water bathing to relief for depression symptoms and muscle soreness. 2. Hit the trail. If your office is close to a park or greenway, schedule a 15-minute walk before work. Walking in nature decreases brain activity associated with negative thoughts, which could help prevent depression, according to Stanford University researchers. 3. Give thanks. Research has shown that fostering a grateful attitude can improve optimism, motivation and happiness. Start each day by listing five things you're thankful for. When times get tough, review your gratitude list to remind yourself of everything that's good in your life. 4. Cultivate less stress. Gardening doesn't have to be just for evenings and weekends. Spend a few minutes watering or trimming in the morning, and you may find yourself feeling less stressed about work deadlines and the children's after- school activities. 5. Ditch the hug-and-hurry routine. Instead of embracing your loved ones and then dashing out the door, take time to reconnect with them, even if only for a minute. Ask what their day holds, and let them know how important they are to you. Rise-and-Shine to Shake Up Your RICK NAPPER, PRESIDENT & CEO From the CEO From the very beginning of Catholic healthcare and starting over 80 years ago in our community, the most important reason for the existence of Catholic hospitals such as CHI St. Joseph Health has been to serve our community with reverence, integrity, compassion and excellence. This focus—the foundation of the mission and values of our healthcare ministry—is the prevailing legacy of our founders and what sets our healthcare ministry apart from others. The healthcare landscape and complexity of needs in our community are sure to continually change, as they have in previous years and decades. The constant for CHI St. Joseph Health will always be our commitment to our patients, a central part of our mission and course our Sisters established for us so long ago. In good health, Rick Napper President & Chief Executive Officer CHI St. Joseph Health 3 CHIStJoseph.org /// CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH