Steven Nash is an ordained deacon, father of three and self-professed “nature lover.” He’s also president and CEO of Stoddard Baptist Home Foundation, the longest serving African-American nursing...
LeadingAge Florida hires Litchford as director of business and professional development
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Anjali Byju
Aug 08, 2023
LeadingAge Florida has named Kiki Litchford as its new director of business and professional development. Litchford’s role at LeadingAge Florida will involve developing relationships with business members...
Human resources director is the wheel deal – skilled nursing facility kicks employee appreciation into...
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Anjali Byju
Aug 08, 2023
KeeKee Davis certainly doesn’t do her job for recognition. As a certified nursing assistant and eight-year veteran of Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center in Lebanon,IL, helping others is just second nature. ...
Mark Olsen to succeed Larry Slatky as nursing director of Shakar Place
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Anjali Byju
Aug 08, 2023
Shakar Place, a rehabilitation and nursing center located in Albany, NY, has hired Mark Olsen as their new nursing director. Olsen’s predecessor, Larry Slatky, was Albany county’s highest paid –...
Stewart promoted to chief nursing officer of AAPACN
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Anjali Byju
Aug 01, 2023
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) has promoted Amy Stewart to chief nursing officer. In her new role, Stewart will be responsible for expanding AAPACN’s expertise across post-acute...
Inflammation in older adults may be linked to vitamin D deficiency, study finds
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Anjali Byju
Jul 27, 2023
A recent study conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick has associated vitamin D deficiency with inflammation in older adults.
They get the point: Smile Squad crosses hallways to bring cheer to skilled nursing patients
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Anjali Byju
Jul 25, 2023
At The Buckingham, a senior living community in Houston, 20 independent living residents are wearing smiles (and red aprons!) to help their skilled nursing neighbors. In the fall of 2018, resident Emily...
Health Dimensions Group introduces Zygarlicke as senior director of finance
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Anjali Byju
Jul 21, 2023
Health Dimensions Group, a long-term care management organization, has named Melissa Zygarlicke as senior director of finance to support its growth in senior living operations. Zygarlicke will oversee...
Kate Bertram named president and CEO of Christian Horizons
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Anjali Byju
Jul 18, 2023
Christian Horizons, a leader of senior living based in the Midwest, has named Kate Bertram as president and CEO. Within this role, Bertram will provide strategic oversight to fulfill the organization’s...
Carpentieri appointed administrator of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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Anjali Byju
Jul 18, 2023
Jennifer Carpentieri will serve as the next administrator of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located in Commack, NY. A 27-year industry veteran, Carpentieri most recently acted as administrator...