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,...
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.
Welcome New Individuals in the Membership
Belated Welcome to Tabetha Rincon
Tabetha Rincon was named Administrator of The Shepherd’s Center in Cimarron several months ago. We officially welcome you to the LeadingAge Kansas family and enjoy working with you!
KMH Names DON
Janet...
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...
Pine Village Awarded Mabee Grant
Pine Village in Moundridge was recently awarded a $100,000 Mabee grant for its “Expanding our Table campaign to expand and remodel their kitchen and main dining room. The organization also received $250,000 in Community...
Members Awarded Community Service Tax Credits
Belated Kudos to other LeadingAge Kansas members that were among the 16 Kansas nonprofits awarded Community Service Tax Credits for 2018-2019
Linn Community Nursing Home, Inc, Washington County, $136,392.73
Greeley County Health Services, Inc.,...
The Community Service Tax Credit Program
The Community Service Tax Credit Program provides an opportunity for private non-profit organizations and public health care entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns for projects involving children and family services,...
LeadingAge Kansas Welcomes New Employee
We are thrilled to announce that Stephanie Gfeller has joined the LeadingAge Kansas team as Coordinator of Special Projects. She will oversee a 2-year grant-funded project focusing on antipsychotic drug reduction using the proven...
The Zero Deficiencies Keep Coming
A hearty congratulations goes to Aaron Kelly and his entire team at Prairie Sunset Manor in Pretty Prairie on their recent zero deficiency survey. Way to go team!
Midland Care and MetTel to Raise Remote Patient Care Levels Through Telehealth Technology Initiative
MetTel, a leader in digital transformation and communications, today announced a telehealth initiative with Midland Care, to drive better care coordination, medical treatment adherence and patient outcomes for the Kansas-based eldercare provider.
Midland Care, for more than...
SunPorch of Dodge City Offers Mentoring Program to Employees
Even though it is the employees that take the classes, it is the elders at SunPorch of Dodge City that ultimately reap the benefits.
SunPorch recently started a Mentoring Program designed to enhance services provided...