In this issue:

1. Welcome new staffer
2. GLIN IPA Book Club
3. March Office Challenge, "Where's Lance Leprechaun?"
4. National Nutrition Month
5. Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale
6. GLIN IPA on Social Media

Welcome to GLIN!

If you haven't had a chance, please welcome Ashley MacDonell, RN. 

Ashley is the latest member of the Care Management team.

Welcome Ashley!

GLIN IPA Book Club

Join us for book club on Thursday, March 4th at 4 p.m. in The Boardroom or via Webex.

We will be discussing our latest read, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. This nonfiction book examines the shortcomings of modern medicine in the face of aging and death and advocates for honest conversations and palliative approaches to help people age and die with greater dignity and control.

After our chat, we'll be shifting gears to a more laid-back atmosphere at Buffalo Distilling Company, 860 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY. It's a great opportunity to unwind, mingle, and perhaps delve into some topics beyond the book.

Reading the book is not a requirement to participate; all are welcome!

Where's Lance the Leprechaun?

March Office Challenge

A fun month-long challenge that everyone can get involved in. Think "Hide and Seek" meets "Elf on the Shelf".  Help find Lance's hiding place in the office, then "tag you're it", you get to hide him again!

Put your skills to the test!

National Nutrition Month at GLIN IPA

This month, the Employee Engagement Committee (EEC) is organizing a few activities to help spotlight healthy eating, including:

• "Health Forward" Potluck Lunch & Recipe Swap
• "Ask the Dietitian" - Get reliable answers to your nutrition questions from a trusted source.

Follow the link below for more details.

Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale

Wednesday-Thursday, March 4-5, 2026

Support Hospice Buffalo with the purchase of a floral bouquet. This week, Wednesday and Thursday, $15 Mixed Bouquets and $40 Tribute Bouquets will be available for sale outside the Chautauqua Cafe from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

If sweets are more your style, visit Paula's Donuts this week for a delicious cannoli donut. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Hospice Buffalo. 
 
Click Here for the full list of Bouquet Public Sale sites.

Follow GLIN IPA on Social Media

GLIN IPA recently started new patient-facing Facebook and Instagram pages. 

The purpose of these pages is to build brand awareness among the general public, provide tips and general information on screenings, wellness visits, nutrition, etc., and address frequently asked questions, whether from patient interactions or from practice feedback. 

Everyone is encouraged to help grow our social media presence by following GLIN IPA on LinkedIn and our new channels. Sharing and commenting on content will help expand the reach of our new channels and build awareness and trust around the GLIN IPA brand.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-lakes-integrated-network
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glinipa 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glinipa/
   

Please contact the Marketing Communications Team if you have ideas or information that could benefit our members.

Thank you!