May the Force — and purpose — be with you.
As we move into May, there's a natural sense of momentum in the air. The days grow longer, the pace quickens, and summer begins to peek over the horizon. Progress often comes one step, one choice, and one act of service at a time.
Whether you're caring for patients, supporting teammates, solving problems, or bringing compassion into difficult moments — you help move our mission forward every day. In your own, unique way, you are a force for good.
Paul Foster
Chief People Officer
"May purpose be with you, may kindness be with you, and may strength be with you."
PEC season is coming — and this time it's in Lattice.
Dr. Allen A. Weaver · Manager, People Development
From May 4 through June 5, SAC Health begins the next Performance Enhancement Conversation cycle. Think of the PEC as the conversation between an employee and their leader about how things are going, what's been accomplished, what's been challenging, and what growth should come next.
Updated competency language
More open-ended comments
New employee self-review
Growth is our gift. Clarity is our promise. And this next PEC cycle is one more step toward both.
The bigger rhythm
May – June
Reflect & align through PECs
June
Create your Growth Plan (IDP) in Lattice
July+
Connect to strategy through OKRs & KPIs
No imposters here.
The journey of Renee Munoz.
Brandy Cardenas · Director of Talent Acquisition & Culture
Careers don't always begin with certainty, but they are often guided by purpose. For Renee Munoz, her journey at SAC Health reflects what happens when faith, resilience, and willingness come together.
In 2018, Renee began at SAC Health as a Care Coordinator in Population Health. From her very first impression, she sensed SAC Health was different — spiritual, full of opportunity, informative, and helpful.
I don't know everything, but I can learn it — and I have the will to do that.
Her time in Population Health gave her a critical understanding of care gap closures and preventive care. In 2021, she transitioned into Care Management, walking alongside patients throughout their healthcare journey. In October 2025, she stepped into a new chapter as an Employee Health & Wellness Coordinator.
2018
Care Coordinator
2021
Care Management
2025
Wellness Coordinator
In 2025 she was named Safety Coordinator of the Year — but for Renee, the most meaningful reward is knowing she is making a difference. We see you. We celebrate you. And your story encourages us all to keep moving forward, together.
Microbreaks.
30 seconds. Big difference.
Renée Muñoz · Employee Health & Wellness Coordinator
Brief, regular recovery periods — 30 seconds to 2 minutes — between patients or tasks. They reduce fatigue-related errors, enhance patient safety, and help every team member show up at their best without compromising care.
Mindful Pause
Step Outside
Hydration Break
20-Sec Eye Reset
Deep Breathing
Desk Yoga
Physical health
Reduces muscle tension, improves posture, prevents injuries like Carpal Tunnel.
Mental performance
Improves concentration, lowers mental fatigue, enhances creativity.
Eye health
Prevents digital eye strain with simple habits like the 20-20-20 rule.
Emotional well-being
Lowers stress, helps prevent burnout, supports a more positive mood.
Mental wellness starts here.
Adriana Diaz · Coordinator, People Success
Join us as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with guided meditation and practical tools to manage anxiety. Staff who attend are entered into our wellness raffle (one entry per event).
2:30 PM
Meditation for Mental Health Awareness
Grounding stretches, calming soundscapes, and thoughtful facilitation to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect.
10:30 AM
Anxiety: How to Make it Work For You
Practical tools to navigate anxious feelings, reduce their impact, and build healthier emotional awareness.
Don't fall to the dark side of the work-"Force"
Dean Homsher · Manager, People Success Business Partners
With change, it's natural to experience moments of uncertainty, discomfort, or frustration. Here's how to keep your footing firmly on the Light Side:
Offer support to new hires
Demonstrate leadership at every level and help develop teammates who strengthen our organization.
Practice grace and patience
We should all feel respected and able to enjoy our workplace.
Remember — we are one team
Collaboration, communication, and mutual respect help us achieve our shared mission.
Embrace change as opportunity
Will this season build trust, or create a reputation aligned with the Dark Side?
"Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering."
Growing careers in Compliance & Risk Management.
Yadhira Cuevas · Specialist, Talent Solutions
Compliance and risk management protect our mission, our patients, and our people. They keep our organization operating with integrity, accountability, and a strong focus on the standards that matter most.
What is compliance?
Adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards — from HIPAA privacy to billing and workplace safety. The team educates staff, monitors adherence, investigates concerns, and promotes a culture of transparency.
What is risk management?
Identifying, evaluating, and minimizing potential risks to patients, employees, or the organization — reviewing incidents, preventing recurrence, supporting safety initiatives, and strengthening processes across departments.
How you can help
- Follow established policies and procedures
- Complete required trainings on time
- Report concerns, incidents, or near misses promptly
- Ask questions when unsure
ECM Care Manager — Behavioral Health
Carmen Garcia · Partner, Talent Acquisition
Join a team making meaningful impact in the lives of our most vulnerable populations. Provide clinical coordination and case management for moderate to high-risk patients, working within an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team.
You'll be doing
- · Managing a caseload of complex patients
- · Conducting behavioral health assessments
- · Brief therapeutic interventions & crisis support
- · Developing individualized care plans
What we're looking for
- · MSW required, ACSW preferred
- · 1+ year case management & behavioral health
- · CPR/BLS certification
- · Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
How a clever pun became a global Star Wars tradition.
Michael Dewees · People Experience & Communications Specialist
The first recorded use
On May 4, 1979, Margaret Thatcher became UK Prime Minister. Her political party placed a newspaper ad: "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations."
Rise in fan culture
As fandom grew through prequels, conventions, and internet memes, fans began movie marathons, cosplay, and themed events on May 4th.
Official recognition
Lucasfilm — and later Disney — embraced the holiday with merchandise, theme park events, and global social campaigns.
Why it endured
A universally recognized quote, a perfect calendar pun, multi-generational fandom, and easy community participation.
"I was charged double. Is this a mistake?"
Norma Lopez · Manager, People Operations
The short answer
When you're on unpaid leave, your benefit premiums may continue so your coverage stays active. If there isn't enough pay to deduct them during leave, the unpaid amounts are tracked as arrears — a balance owed for missed premium payments. Now that we've enabled the arrears feature in Paycom, those premiums are being collected based on your selected repayment option.
Your repayment options
Payroll deductions
Most commonTaken biweekly once you return to work. You'll see double deductions (current + missed) until your balance is fully repaid.
Check or money order
After-taxMonthly payments due by the 1st with a 30-day grace period. Missed payments may result in cancellation of coverage.
PTO deductions
FlexibleAvailable PTO can be used during leave to cover premiums. Any remaining balance may still be deducted upon return.
Lump sum
All at oncePay your full balance by check, money order, or a larger deduction on your first full payroll upon return.
Tame your inbox. Creating folders & rules.
Mervyn Osena · HRIS Analyst
Do you ever receive the same email from a website or platform — and it gets lost in your inbox? In Outlook, you can create a rule that automatically moves emails based on subject or sender into a folder of your choice.
- 01
Create a folder
In Outlook, navigate to File → Rules and Alerts → Email Rules → New Rule → Next.
- 02
Set your conditions
Select conditions like subject line or sender (for example, a Lattice folder for Lattice notifications).
- 03
Move with one click
Right-click a common email, select Rules, then Always Move Messages From → choose your folder.
- 04
Stay on top of it
Review incoming messages regularly. Right-click → Mark All as Read can reset your unread count.
Spiritual belonging.
Taylor Henry · Interim Director of Spiritual Care
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction."
From the moment we're born, we seek the feeling of knowing everything will be alright. Today, do we have the confidence to cry out when we need to be comforted? As we receive comfort, may our cup overflow so that we can come alongside others who are also in need of peace.
"Diana consistently demonstrates flexibility and a strong willingness to help — not only her assigned team, but any team in need."
— Jacqueline Monrreal, nominator
Diana Gomez
Teamwork — Culture Crew
May the Force be with you — and the SAC Health team.
Vitals · May 2026 · Published by People Success
