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signing Senator Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland County) stopped by Hempfield Manor, a HCF Management facility, in Greensburg in December 2009 to meet with staff, their residents and tour the facility. During the tour, Senator Ward had the opportunity to speak with George Vojtek (pictured above) and answer his questions about state government and what legislative reforms she supports to fix Harrsiburg.

 

 

Congratulations to the 2009 PA Health Care Association/Center for Assisted Living Management Award Winners

Ernestine Cramer, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, HCR ManorCare – Yeadon. (Pictured left to right: Brian Galinkin, Administrator; HCR ManorCare; Ernestine Cramer; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; McIntosh Thervil, Assistant Administrator, HCR ManorCare)

Ernestine Cramer — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Ernestine Cramer, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, HCR ManorCare – Yeadon. (Pictured left to right: Brian Galinkin, Administrator; HCR ManorCare; Ernestine Cramer; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; McIntosh Thervil, Assistant Administrator, HCR ManorCare)
Frances Steinberger, LPN, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Laurel Ridge Center. (Pictured left to right: Greg Hamaker, Administrator, Laurel Ridge; Frances Steinberger; Stuart Shapiro, PA Health Care Association; Cheryl Glisan, Director of Nursing, Laurel Ridge)

Frances Steinberger, LPN, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Laurel Ridge Center

 Frances Steinberger, LPN, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Laurel Ridge Center. (Pictured left to right: Greg Hamaker, Administrator, Laurel Ridge; Frances Steinberger; Stuart Shapiro, PA Health Care Association; Cheryl Glisan, Director of Nursing, Laurel Ridge)
Denise Smith, LPN Assessment Coordinator, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Denver Nursing Home. (Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Denise Smith; Susan DiGiacomo, Administator, Denver Nursing Home)

Denise Smith — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Denise Smith, LPN Assessment Coordinator, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Denver Nursing Home. (Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Denise Smith; Susan DiGiacomo, Administator, Denver Nursing Home)
Kathleen Kuskavage, LPN Supervisor, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, HCR ManorCare – Lansdale. (Pictured left to right: Jamie Fox, Administrator, HCR ManorCare; Kathleen Kuskavage; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)

Kathy Kuscavage — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Kathleen Kuskavage, LPN Supervisor, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, HCR ManorCare – Lansdale. (Pictured left to right: Jamie Fox, Administrator, HCR ManorCare; Kathleen Kuskavage; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)
Isetta Hewlett, Assistant Activity Director, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, HCR ManorCare – Pottstown. (Pictured left to right: Betty Kutner, Administrator, HCR ManorCare; Isetta Hewlett; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)

Isetta Hewlett — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Isetta Hewlett, Assistant Activity Director, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, HCR ManorCare – Pottstown. (Pictured left to right: Betty Kutner, Administrator, HCR ManorCare; Isetta Hewlett; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)
Lori Strickler, Dietary Manager, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Hanover Hall. (Pictured left to right: George Lorah, Administrator, Hanover Hall; Lori Strickler; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)

Lori Strickler — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Lori Strickler, Dietary Manager, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Hanover Hall. (Pictured left to right: George Lorah, Administrator, Hanover Hall; Lori Strickler; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)
Frances Makowski, Personal Care Attendant, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, The Willowbrook Assisted Living Facility.

Frances Makowski — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Frances Makowski, Personal Care Attendant, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, The Willowbrook Assisted Living Facility. (Pictured left to right: Mary Cook, Executive Director, Willowbrook; Frances Makowski; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)
Tina Litsch, Restorative Program Manager, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Country Meadows Assisted Living in Bethlehem.

Tina Litsch — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Tina Litsch, Restorative Program Manager, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Country Meadows Assisted Living in Bethlehem. (Pictured left to right: David Leader, Senior Vice President/COO of Country Meadows; Tina Litsch; Lori Greer, Executive Director of Restorative Programs for Country Meadows; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)
Andrea Doerr, Restorative Coordinator, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Country Meadows of Hershey. (Pictured left to right: David Leader, Senior Vice President/COO for Country Meadows; Debra Russell, Executive Director, Country Meadows of Hershey; Lori Greer, Executive Director of Restorative Programs, Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Andrea Doerr; Shannon Everest, Restorative Program Manager, Country Meadows of Hershey; and Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association.

Andrea "Ande" Doerr — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Andrea Doerr, Restorative Coordinator, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Country Meadows of Hershey. (Pictured left to right: David Leader, Senior Vice President/COO for Country Meadows; Debra Russell, Executive Director, Country Meadows of Hershey; Lori Greer, Executive Director of Restorative Programs, Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Andrea Doerr; Shannon Everest, Restorative Program Manager, Country Meadows of Hershey; and Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association.
Robin Monroe, CNA, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Carleton Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center. (Pictured left to right: Ray Calhoun, Chairman, Guardian Eldercare; Robin Monroe; Jennifer Farrell Everetts, Administrator, Carleton Senior Care; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Tony Moscato, Special Assistant, Office of Lt. Governor Joseph Scarnati)

Robin Monroe — 2009 PHCA Excellence in Caregiving Award

 Robin Monroe, CNA, 2009 Excellence in Caregiving Award, Carleton Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center. (Pictured left to right: Ray Calhoun, Chairman, Guardian Eldercare; Robin Monroe; Jennifer Farrell Everetts, Administrator, Carleton Senior Care; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Tony Moscato, Special Assistant, Office of Lt. Governor Joseph Scarnati)
Congratulations to Mollie Zydzik, Eve Calvano and Roy Goldwire of Statesman Health and Rehab Center in Levittown for winning the Excellence in Service Award. (Pictured left to right: Anne Wantz, PA Health Care Association; Patti Robinson, Administrator, Statesman Health and Rehab Center; Jan Ricchio, Area Vice President, Extendicare; Mollie Zydzik, LPN; Eve Calvano, Director of Respiratory Therapy; Roy Goldwire, Respiratory Therapist; Stuart Shapiro, PA Health Care Association) Congratulations to Mollie Zydzik, Eve Calvano and Roy Goldwire of Statesman Health and Rehab Center in Levittown for winning the Excellence in Service Award.
(Pictured left to right: Anne Wantz, PA Health Care Association; Patti Robinson, Administrator, Statesman Health and Rehab Center; Jan Ricchio, Area Vice President, Extendicare; Mollie Zydzik, LPN; Eve Calvano, Director of Respiratory Therapy; Roy Goldwire, Respiratory Therapist; Stuart Shapiro, PA Health Care Association)
Congratulations to Sue Morey, Vice President and General Manager for the Eastern Division of PA, HCR Manor Care, for being named the recipient of the Clarence Baumgard Award. (Pictured left to right: Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association; Sue Morey; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association) Congratulations to Sue Morey, Vice President and General Manager for the Eastern Division of PA, HCR Manor Care, for being named the recipient of the Clarence Baumgard Award. (Pictured left to right: Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association; Sue Morey; Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association)
Congratulations to Nancy Kleinberg, owner/administrator of Park Pleasant in Philadelphia, for being named the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. (Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Sarah Balmer, Assistant Administrator, Park Pleasant; Nancy Kleinberg; Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association) Congratulations to Nancy Kleinberg, owner/administrator of Park Pleasant in Philadelphia, for being named the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. (Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Sarah Balmer, Assistant Administrator, Park Pleasant; Nancy Kleinberg; Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association)
Congratulations to Donald Gensler, an artist and volunteer at Park Pleasant in Philadelphia, for being recognized with the Better Life Award for his work with the residents at Park Pleasant. (Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Donald Gensler; Tiffany Bloom, Director of Admissions, Park Pleasant; Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association) Congratulations to Donald Gensler, an artist and volunteer at Park Pleasant in Philadelphia, for being recognized with the Better Life Award for his work with the residents at Park Pleasant. (Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; Donald Gensler; Tiffany Bloom, Director of Admissions, Park Pleasant; Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association)
Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; David Leader, Senior Vice President/COO, Country Meadows; Pattiann Rohrbach, Executive Director, County Meadows of Bethlehem; Arielle Knabb, Campus Director of Community Life and Fitness, Country Meadows of Bethlehem; Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association. Congratulations to Country Meadows of Bethlehem for the Community Outreach Award. Pictured left to right: Stuart Shapiro, CEO, PA Health Care Association; David Leader, Senior Vice President/COO, Country Meadows; Pattiann Rohrbach, Executive Director, County Meadows of Bethlehem; Arielle Knabb, Campus Director of Community Life and Fitness, Country Meadows of Bethlehem; Anne Henry, COO, PA Health Care Association.

 

 

Medicare Funding Signing

signing Staff and residents at Shadyside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh sign a petition asking Congress to ensure that nursing homes receive adequate Medicare funding to support quality care for Pennsylvania's seniors. Under current U.S. House of Representatives healthcare reform legislation - which is due for a floor vote upon Congress' return from August recess - Medicare funding for seniors in nursing homes would be cut by more than $32 billion over ten years, equating to a loss of nearly $2.1 billion in funding for Pennsylvania's seniors receiving nursing home care.

 

signing Residents and caregivers gather for a press conference and proclamation signing at Riverstreet Manor in Wilkes-Barre to encourage their Congressional leaders to ensure adequate Medicare funding to provide quality care to those in America's nursing homes.