CWCC Mexico Trip

The CWCC trip to Mexico was wonderful. It was warm and balmy there, very snowy here! – Donna

CWCC Mexico Trip

 

Colorado Community Partner Award from WBEC-West

Colorado Community Partner Award from WBEC-West

10 organizations have already joined BizCARES

Just a brief update to announce that 10 organizations have already joined BizCARES (Business Coalition to Advance Reform of the Education System). The deadline to sign-on as a founding member was November 2, at which point we will announce the formation of the coalition, begin our work to influence the Race to the Top application and advance bold and innovative reforms to improve the state’s education system.

Thank you and congratulations to the founding members to date for your leadership:

• Action 22
• Adams County Education Consortium
• Club 20
• Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry
• Colorado Concern
• Colorado’s Future
• Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
• Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Council
• South Central Council of Governments
• Southeast Business Partnership

We urge you to join BizCARES and leverage the power and influence of Colorado’s top business organizations behind an ambitious, aggressive and comprehensive reform agenda to dramatically improve the state’s education system and prepare our students to succeed in a competitive global economy.

Fractures of the Hand and Wrist – When Surgery is Necessary

Fractures of the Hand and Wrist – When Surgery is Necessary
By Porter Adventist Hospital

When trying to break a fall, most people will put an arm out.  Unfortunately, this often results in the wrist and hand bearing the brunt of the fall and injury. As people age, they also have less “spring in their step.” Mobility and flexibility become more limited, making it harder to avoid falls and easier to incur an injury. Thus, a wrist fracture is the most common broken bone in people under age 65.

If a wrist injury occurs, Dr. Carlton Clinkscales, a board certified hand surgeon at Porter Adventist Hospital and Hand Surgery Associates, recommends the “RICE” technique:  rest, ice, compression and elevation.

“Elevate the wrist as high as possible to reduce swelling,” he says. “If there is a visible deformity, or an open fracture, go to the emergency department.” The following factors indicate a possible wrist fracture:

• Swelling
• Pain
• Bruising
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Deformity
• Protruding Bone

It is still imperative to seek out an urgent care facility or Emergency Department if you suffer from these symptoms. Injuries that are the result of high impact or high energy activities, such as workplace accidents or sports injuries, may come with varying pain levels that mask the extent of the injury. Only prompt medical attention can determine if further treatment is needed.

If you have a wrist injury and have been X-rayed in the Emergency Department, Dr. Clinkscales says you should request a copy of your X-rays before you leave. “Having this information available for your next appointment saves time and is helpful to the specialist,” he adds.  In most cases, fractures are treated with a cast if they are non-displaced, non-angulated, non-articular and stable. Depending on the complexity and placement of the fracture, your injury could also require surgery.

Some complex wrist fractures require pins, plates or an external fixation device to help the bones heal. The benefits of surgery for complex fractures include potentially faster healing time and range of motion, as well as maintaining the joint surface in order to decrease the risk of arthritis. Most patients who have wrist surgery are in a cast or splint for two to six weeks, in addition to receiving physical therapy. Within six to 10 weeks, most patients can return to some activities, and within three to six months, they should be able to resume almost all of their full activities.

About Porter Adventist Hospital

Porter Adventist Hospital is a full service, Nursing Magnet® designated, 368-bed acute-care referral center for complex medicine and surgery patients that specializes in cardiac care, cancer care, joint replacement, spinal care and transplant. Porter is sponsored by Adventist Health System and is part of Centura Health, Colorado’s largest hospital and healthcare network delivering advanced care to more than half a million people each year, across 12 hospitals, seven senior living communities, medical clinics, Flight for Life® and home care and hospice services. Porter’s and Centura’s strength lies in the ability to offer a team of connected networks and shared resources to deliver accessible, reliable and cost-effective health care across the state. For more information about Porter Adventist Hospital, visit www.porterhospital.org or the Media Room at http://porter.mediaroom.com.

Lawmaker Awards Pre-registration Closes Today at 4 p.m.

Lawmaker Awards Pre-registration Closes Today at 4 p.m.

The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) and the Denver Women’s Commission will honor five Colorado lawmakers for their leadership and work they have done for women at the annual Colorado Lawmakers Award Reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion.

The event is $30 for pre-registered tickets and $40 for walk-ins.  Register online at www.cwcc.org.

The event provides attendees an opportunity to speak with lawmakers about issues while showing appreciation for the important work they have done for women in the community.  This year, lawmakers receiving awards at the reception include:

• Senator Paula Sandoval (D-Denver) – Honored for cosponsoring HB 1064 – Economic Prosperity and Poverty Reduction Task Force, SB 33 Early Childhood Education Services Free Lunch and a lifetime achievement award.  Sandoval is term limited after next year.  She is an advocate for both low-income families and small business owners.  She is chair of Senate Finance.
• Representative Cindy Acree (R-Arapahoe/Elbert) – Honored for HB 1020 – Expedite Medical Program Re-enrollment, which would allow people to renew eligibility for Medicaid or Child Health over the phone or internet, instead of requiring people to miss work and wait for in-person redetermination appointments.  Acree is a newer legislator and member of House Health and Human Services Committee.
• Representative John Kefalas (D-Fort Collins) – Honored for sponsoring HB 1064 – The Economic Prosperity and Poverty Reduction Task Force, which has a mission to cut poverty in half in ten years; creates a legislative entity to focus on policy and public-private coordination to reduce poverty; seeks to reduce silos between various state programs; and creates a plan in coordination with governments, nonprofits, faith-based services, foundations, advocates, the business community and individuals living in poverty to reduce poverty.  He is a member of Appropriations, Finance and Health and Human Services.
• Representative Beth McCann (D-Denver) – Honored for cosponsoring SB 68, which will provide about $1 million per year in funding for services to domestic violence victims through a $20 fee on marriage licenses and a $10 per party fee on divorces.  McCann is Vice Chair of Judiciary.
• Representative Sue Shafer (D-Jefferson) – Honored for sponsoring HB 1224, which prevents gender rating in individual health insurance policies.  Originally, the bill would have prohibited discrimination based on gender in the pricing of individual health insurance policies because women pay up to 40 percent more for individual health insurance policies, which exclude maternity care.  The bill was amended into a topic of study for the Health Task Force.  Shafer is a member of Education and Local Government.

Oxford Club Spa Salon grand reopening

Oxford Club Spa Salon grand reopening

Donna Around the Town

Donna went to the Denver Metro Economic Summit with Don Marostica, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Annual Awards Luncheon Photos Now Available!

 Photos from Friday’s Annual Awards Luncheon are now available at http://merissapratt.zenfolio.com/p983650583.

Chamber Honors Award Recipients During Luncheon

The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) honored recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Young Professional of the Year Award and Company of the Year for small, medium and large businesses Friday during the Annual Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center.

The Chamber congratulates:

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Kathryn Paul, Delta Dental of Colorado
• Young Professional of the Year – Gloria Schoch, First Data & the First Data Foundation
• Small Business of the Year – GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
• Medium Business of the Year – Delta Dental of Colorado
• Large Business of the Year – Qwest Communications
• Volunteer of the Year – Renee Halsch, Merrill Lynch Private Client Group
• LEADS Leader of the Year – Meghan Cave, CollegeInvest
• Sponsor of the Year – Xcel Energy

Adventures of Pinky: The Oxford Club & Spa Grand Re-Opening

On Friday, Pinky snuck into The Oxford Club & Spa right before the grand re-opening event.  He visited the fitness center with all new cycling machines, the gym with brand-new equipment and received a personal tour by Roseanna Frechette, Yoga Director & Business Development.  Pinky also visited the spa and salon, which offers manicures, pedicures, facials, body treatments, massages, special event makeup and hair styling. 

For more information, visit www.oxfordclubspa.com.