New Faces in the Membership
The Staff and Board of Directors would like to welcome the following individuals to LeadingAge Kansas:
Caitlin Strawderman is the new(er) Executive Director at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. She has been there since October.Philip...
New Hires and Promotions
The following individuals are new to their roles. Please join us in congratulating them.
Ronda Zweygardt is the new Director of Nursing Services for Hoeger House in Olathe
Cathy Cleeton is the new Director...
Bluestem Communities Celebrates With Live Well Parade
At Bluestem Communities we celebrated life (social distancing style) with our 400+ independent living residents! We drove by our neighborhoods at Kidron Bethel Village (North Newton) and Schowalter Villa (Hesston) and shared music, dancing...
SunPorch of Dodge City Welcomes Visitors, Elders Receive Vaccine
SunPorch of Dodge City is now allowing compassionate-care visitation on a limited basis to alleviate the loneliness felt by local elders.
“By far, the lack of socialization has been the most difficult part of this...
New Administrator at Park Lane Nursing Home
Congratulations to Andrea Strong who has recently been named Administrator of Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City. We look forward to working with you Andrea!
Mount Hope Nursing Home Welcomes New Employees
Karen Brower and Stephanie Falcon recently joined the Mount Hope Nursing Home team as MDS Coordinator and Activity Director respectively. Welcome Karen and Stephanie and we look forward to working with you!
PMMA Unveils New Brand Identity
As an organization evolves and grows, so should brand awareness. In the past year, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has embarked on a journey to create a brand image that could represent all its communities...
Schowalter Villa’s Kelly Nachtigal Featured in LeadingAge Magazine
If you went to the LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference and Expo, you likely enjoyed beautiful images of hands as you walked into the Expo Hall. The artist, Kelly Nachtigal, was invited to showcase his...
Sunset Home Names New Director of Nursing
Welcome Melissa Kemp, new Director of Nursing at Sunset Home in Concordia. We look forward to working with you Melissa!
Assisted Living Survey News
Bethany Home Assisted Living had only 2 minor deficiencies on their most recent survey. Way to go team!
Goodbye and Hello to Staff at Sunshine Meadows
After 37 years with Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Social Worker LouAnn Voth has retired.
“I have enjoyed my years at Buhler and have appreciated being given the opportunity to work here,” she said. “I thank my coworkers...
Bluestem Wellness Centers Welcome New Program Directors
Andrea Unruh (left) of Hesston and Lyn Ungang (right) of Hillsboro have been named the new program directors of the Bluestem Wellness Centers. Unruh will be at the North Newton location, while Ungang will...