SunPorch of Smith County Project on Schedule; Community’s Help Sought
The construction of SunPorch of Smith County has reached the half-way mark, with completion expected this spring.
“The project is moving right along but we still need the community’s help for the finishing touches,” said...
Barton County Community College Allied Health Receives Donation for CNA Classes
A charitable donor was moved by the care and testimony of a CNA that cared for him and wanted to build the direct care workforce in the area. This project is such a blessing...
New Director of Nursing at Sunset Home
Sunset Home in Concordia recently announced that they have named Louetta Forell as Director of Nursing. Welcome Louetta! We look forward to working with you.
It’s Careers in Aging Services Week: How Are You Participating?
It’s here – Careers in Aging Week is being celebrated across the country and it launched in Kansas! Social media is a buzz about working in aging services. LeadingAge Kansas partnered with LeadingAge National,...
PMMA Announces New Director of Centralized Recruitment
It is our pleasure to announce Will Smith has been hired as Director of Centralized Recruitment for Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. Will’s first day was February 18.
Will comes to PMMA with more than 15...
Associate Member Summit Care Celebrates Black History Month
In February, at Oklahoma Methodist Manor in Tulsa, OK Summit Care staff honored Black history month by giving elders the opportunity to paint traditional African masks! Therapy can be involved in any activity and...
Manor of the Plains Earns Zero-Deficiency Rating
Manor of the Plains earned a zero-deficiency survey from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services following its annual inspection in early February.
“We are very proud of our staff’s achievement,” said Michael Rajewski,...
Wichita Presbyterian Manor Earns Zero-Deficiency Rating
Wichita Presbyterian Manor earned a zero-deficiency health care survey from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services following its annual inspection in mid-February.
“We are very proud of our staff’s achievement,” said Courtney Wolfe,...
Eplee Named 2019 Kansas Family Physician of the Year
The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians (KAFP) has selected John Eplee, MD, FAAFP of Atchison, Kansas as the 2019 Kansas Family Physician of the Year. He has practiced family medicine in Atchison for 38 years. In...
Lakeview Village Recognized on House Floor for Quality Care and Services
The staff of Lakeview Village in Lenexa was honored yesterday by Representative Brandon Woodard and the entire Kansas House of Representatives for receiving the U.S. News “Best of Nursing Homes” and “Best of Short-Stay...
Pine Village Honors Volunteer & Employee of the Year
Pine Village hosted its Annual Corporation Meeting on March 5. During the meeting Volunteers of the Year and an Employee of the Year were honored. Also, employees were recognized for years of service as...
Katie Sloan will be Inducted into McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor
Katie Sloan, CEO of LeadingAge national, will be inducted into McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor in May. Congratulations Katie. Well-deserved!
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She was also a McKnight’s featured guest columnist recently. Read “Time for a...