ZCS Employee Wellness Center
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Ascension
If you are concerned about potential exposure or want to better understand your symptoms, please call your personal physician – ask if virtual visits are available.
Or you can video chat with a physician 24/7 through Ascension Online Care without leaving home.
If you are unable to use Ascension Online Care, please call your local 24/7 Ascension COVID-19 hotline at (833) 981-0733, or call (317) 338-CARE. Our nurses and care teams have the most up-to-date screening information and can guide you to the best options for care and testing.
2020 Holiday Hours
The Wellness Center will be closed on:
March 30-April 3
May 25
June 29-July 3
September 7
October 12-16
November 25-27
December 23-25
December 30-January 1, 2021
The Wellness Center provides a convenient, no cost option to the employee for acute, preventive, and wellness focused primary care services for all ZCS employees and their families enrolled in the ZCS Health Care Plan. The services provided can be shared with your personal primary care physician. This coordination can help you get healthy and stay healthy in all aspects of your life.
- Annual Exams
- Sports Physicals
- Sick Visits and Minor Injury (Non-Work Related)
- Laboratory Services
- Immunizations
- Chronic Disease Management
- And More – view complete scope of services
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Your clinical pharmacy specialist will provide an in-depth review of your medications, answer any medication-related questions, and help you reach your health-related goals.
- Physician may refer you for educational purposes or an adjustment of your medications for specific health reasons
- diabetes, high blood pressure, or elevated cholesterol
- You can make your own appointment to identify lower cost alternatives, tips to avoid side effects, potential medication interactions, or possible ways to simplify or optimize your medication regimen.
- Physician may refer you for educational purposes or an adjustment of your medications for specific health reasons
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- Commonly dispensed ZCS Wellness Center Medication List
- Only prescriptions written by the Wellness Center physicians
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Led by a Registered Dietitian
Available in person or by telephone
Personalized to help you with:
- Weight loss
- Managing a chronic health condition
- An eating or exercise plan
Appointments range from 30 to 60 minutes and may be scheduled online, by phone (317) 733-4000, or with the staff at the Wellness Center
You must be established as a patient at the Wellness Center in order to be scheduled with the registered dietician.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Stay connected and reach out if you need more support! If you are thinking of suicide, are worried about a friend or a loved one, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across America.
Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or the Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center at 317-338-4800.
Appointments
Hours
| Monday: | 7:00am – 11:00am |
| Tuesday: | 2:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 7:00am – 11:00am |
| Thursday: | 2:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Friday: | 7:00am – 11:00am |
Contact
| Phone: | (317) 733-4000 |
| Fax: | (317) 873-1245 |
| Address |
ZCS Employee Wellness Center
800 Mulberry Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
Meet the Wellness Center Staff
Emily Stochel, MD
Read BioDr. Stochel is a native of Zionsville and a graduate of Zionsville Community High School. After four years in New Orleans at Tulane University, she came home to Indiana for medical school at IU. She did her family medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital, then completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at St. Vincent Sports Performance, giving her the knowledge to care for a broad range of musculoskeletal problems. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, TJ, and two boys, Liam and Jacob.
Hao D Yan, MD
Read BioHao Yan, MD earned his medical degree from Medical Center of Fudan University and completed a general surgery residency at Zhongshan Hospital, both located in Shanghai. He completed his family medicine residency at Indiana University Hospital/Methodist Hospitals. Dr. Yan has served as assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and has a special interest in adult and preventive care. He is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese and in his free time enjoys playing soccer, music and reading.
Margo Birk, RD, LD
Read BioMargo has a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Purdue University and became a Registered Dietitian in 2008. She has worked in various roles at St. Vincent over the years with heart, kidney and pancreas transplant patients, in a clinical inpatient setting, and as an outpatient dietitian. Margo has a certificate of training in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Margo strives to educate patients on ways they can make small changes to incorporate more nutrition in their daily lives. When not at work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons, music, cooking, and traveling.
Vickie Spoerle, Registered Nurse
Read BioVickie received her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from Indiana State. Vickie has cared for patients of all ages and served in many roles during her 32 years as a Registered Nurse. These roles include 10 plus years in Critical Care and Medical/ Surgical Nursing in the Hospital setting, over 9 years in Home Health Care, and 2 years as Director of Assisted Living and Memory Support. She loves to teach and is a CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association and a Tuberculosis Instructor with the American Lung Association. Vickie lives in Carmel with her husband Kurt who is a realtor with FC Tucker. Vickie has 3 children and one daughter in law. Vickie enjoys cooking, playing the piano, church related activities and spending time with her family and dogs.
Katie Clendenen, LMHC, LCAC
Read BioKatie grew up in Indianapolis and attended Ball State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and attended Indiana University Bloomington where she earned her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling. She is licensed in mental health counseling and clinical addictions counseling. Katie has been employed at the St. Vincent Stress Center since 2014. She previously worked in outreach and development at Fairbanks Hospital for 5 years, where she spent the majority of her time at Larue Carter State Hospital, Craine House, and Coburn Place. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, her 2 dogs, reading, and being outdoors.
Health Tip
Computer Ergonomics: Protecting yourself from strain and pain while working at your computer
Computer ergonomics is the practice of adapting your computer set-up and workspace to fit your work needs to minimize physical stress. Many people sit at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day and don’t realize the strain they are putting on their neck, back, wrists or fingers. The following are guidelines for […]
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Computer Ergonomics: Protecting yourself from strain and pain while working at your computer
Computer ergonomics is the practice of adapting your computer set-up and workspace to fit your work needs to minimize physical stress. Many people sit at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day and don’t realize the strain they are putting on their neck, back, wrists or fingers. The following are guidelines for adjusting your workstation to make a more comfortable and safe environment:
Desk
Allow room for clearance of your thighs, knees, and feet. If you do not have an adjustable desk, use sturdy boards or blocks to raise it. Your feet should be flat on the floor. If you cannot adjust your chair or desk, use a footrest, small stool or stack of books until your upper legs are parallel and feet flat.
Chair
Select a chair that supports your back in a relaxed but upright position with a slight arch. You can use a lumbar roll or rolled towel behind your back to aid in this support. If your chair has armrests, adjust them so your elbows are at a 90 degree angle, forearms parallel to the floor and wrists supported. A foam pad or wrist rest can be used instead if you don’t have armrests on your chair.
Monitor
Position the monitor directly in front of you at eye level, approximately 18 inches away. If you wear bifocals, lower the monitor an additional 1 to 2 inches.
Keyboard and mouse
The keyboard and mouse should be placed on the same surface with the mouse close to the keyboard. Keep wrists straight, arms close to your body, and hands at or slightly below the levels of your elbows when typing. Type with light strokes and keep your muscles relaxed. Try alternating which hand you use to operate the mouse by moving the mouse to the other side of the keyboard.
Telephone
To avoid cradling the phone between your head and neck, place your phone on speaker or consider using a headset.
Other things to consider:
Change up your work patterns by decreasing time at the computer. This can be done by breaking up your work into smaller segments and switching between tasks that require different motions.
Get moving! At least every 10 minutes, take a 10-20 second break. Take your hands off the keyboard and move! Every 30-60 minutes, take a 2-5 minute break to stretch and/or walk around.
Exercise at your computer. The following are exercises you can do at your desk to avoid injury and strain.
Neck and Shoulders:
- Neck Rotation: Slowly rotate your head as far as comfortable to the right, then left.
- Shoulder Rotation: Circle your shoulders, then reverse directions.
- Head Side to Side: Bend your neck so left ear approaches left shoulder, then repeat for right. Add a little resistance by pressing your hand against the side of your head.
Back:
- Shoulder Squeeze: Raise your arms in front of body, with elbows bent and thumbs up. Pull elbows back, squeezing shoulder blades together. Hold for a few seconds then release.
- Stretch Up: Sit up straight and imagine a cable attached to the top of your head. Gradually stretch to be as tall as possible, hold for a few seconds, then relax.
Arms:
- Arm Relaxation: Drop your arms and hands to your sides. Gently shake them for a few seconds.
- Arm Rotation: Raise your arms in front of your body. Rotate arms so palms face up, then rotate so backs of hands face each other.
Hands and Wrists:
- Wrist Flex: With your elbows on desk, gently use left hand to bend right hand back toward forearm. Hold for a few seconds, then relax. Repeat on other side.
- Finger Fan: Spread your fingers as far apart as possible, hold, then clench fists, then release.
Sources: https://uhs.umich.edu/computerergonomics, https://www.mayoclinic.org/