Community Nurses Home Health Messenger
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Community Nurses Home Health Messenger
SUMMER 2015 Community Nurses Home Health Messenger HOME HEALTH | HOSPICE | SUPPORT SERVICES | ADULT DAY Community Nurses Named to 150 Great Places to work Community Nurses, Inc. is pleased to announce that the agency has been named by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top 150 great places to work in healthcare in the United States. Rebecca Nelson and Brenda Porter Rebecca Nelson Says Goodbye After five years of outstanding service, Rebecca Nelson is leaving Community Nurses, Inc. “It has been an honor and privilege for me to serve as President/CEO of Community Nurses and to work with the dedicated staff members, volunteers and Board of Directors,” said Ms. Nelson. “It has been the most wonderful experience of my career to work with this team. They are the very best!” During her tenure, Community Nurses has been recognized nationally for the past three years as a leader in home care by Home Care Elite and most recently as one of the top 150 health care employers in the United States. Ms. Nelson will be relocating to Ohio but stated, “I will never forget my five years in St. Marys. Community Nurses will always have a special place in my heart.” Brenda Porter, RN, BSN will lead Community Nurses in the interim until a permanent replacement is named. Ms. Porter has been with Community Nurses for 18 years. During this time she has served in many roles and currently oversees home health and hospice. “My passion and the goal of Community Nurses is to help people get better and regain their independence so they can remain in their home and in the community,” said Ms. Porter. “We have an exceptionally talented team who are also committed to this goal and go above and beyond for our patients and clients. I am honored to be a part of this outstanding organization.” The 2015 list includes both healthcare providers – medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, home health providers and hospitals and health systems – along with other types of healthcare-specific companies such as consulting firms, technology providers, professional organizations and more. The organizations were chosen for their benefit offerings, wellness programs, commitment to diversity and inclusion, professional development opportunities and environments that promote employee satisfaction and work-life balance. Community Nurse, Inc. is a nonprofit, Medicare-certified, statelicensed home health agency with approximately 215 employees and 100 volunteers. The organization has been recognized as a HomeCare Elite provider for three years in a row by the National Research Corporation, making it one of the most successful home care providers in the U.S. Emmert & Wall achieve SHRM certification Tena Emmert, PHR, SHRM-CP, on left, and Sherry Wall, PHR, SHRM-CP Community Nurses Human Resource Department professionals Tena Emmert, PHR, SHRM-CP, Home Support Services Human Resources Supervisor, on left, and Sherry Wall, PHR, SHRM-CP, Community Nurses Human Resource Director, on right, have successfully completed SHRM certification. The Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) is based on in-depth research focused on, and backed by, global employers and business leaders. The SHRM Competency Model provides HR professionals with a comprehensive roadmap for developing the capabilities they need to advance their careers and improve their effectiveness in the workplace. Tena and Sherry are experienced HR professionals who hire and retain experienced professionals to ensure the highest quality of services for Community Nurses patients, while providing staff members with an employee-focused, safe workplace environment. Lenten donation provides new furniture for Adult Day Community Nurses Adult Day Services was the grateful recipient of a donation from the Lenten Works of Mercy program sponsored each year by the Catholic churches in St. Marys: St. Marys Church, Sacred Heart Church, and Queen of the World Church. Through the generosity of their parishioners the Community Nurses were able to purchase new furniture and supplies for their Adult Day facility. Rebecca Nelson, Community Nurses, CEO, is pictured receiving the donation from Betsy Roberts, representing the Lenten Works of Mercy program. The center, located at 625 Maurus Street in St. Marys, features a comfortable home-like atmosphere for adults who benefit from daytime supervision due to physical or cognitive impairments. See back page for more. Rebecca Nelson, Community Nurses, CEO and Betsy Roberts Community Nurses receives Palumbo Charitable Trust Grant New Clinical Supervisor Kelly Myers, RN, WCC Community Nurses, Inc. was recently awarded an information technology grant from the A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust. Don Fleming, on left, and Bob Ordiway, on right, from the Board of Trustees, presented the check to Rebecca Nelson, Community Nurses CEO, seated, and Brenda Porter, RN-BSN, COO, Jennifer Catalano, CFO, Sherry Wall, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resource Director, and Cindy Fisher, RN-BSN, Director of Quality. The A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust recently awarded $96,740 to Community Nurses, Inc. to enhance the organization’s information technology system. The grant funding will help to purchase smaller, lightweight tablets for nurses and clinical staff. The added benefit of faster processors will save the staff valuable time in the patient’s home as they enter updated medical information into the patient’s record. The grant will fund advanced software updates for the agency’s electronic health record system to enable the required move from coding claims using ICD-9 to ICD-10. The electronic health record system streamlines the day-to-day clinical operations for the agency’s home health, hospice and private duty lines of business. The Palumbo grant will also provide funding to purchase benchmarking services from Strategic Healthcare programs. This tool provides a valuable information resource in providing excellent service and clinical outcomes for home health and hospice programs while comparing one’s business processes and performance metrics to industry bests. Community Nurses, Inc. recently promoted Kelly Myers, RN, WCC, to the position of Clinical Supervisor. Mrs. Myers worked as a registered nurse at Community Nurses for the past three years. She began her new role on June 1. “One of the things I enjoyed most as a home health nurse was managing the patients’ health care at home”, explained Myers. “Now, as a Clinical Supervisor, I have the opportunity to provide support and guidance to a team of nurses and therapists caring for patients in their home.” Myers said that she also enjoys educating patients about their health in terms they can understand. Myers received her nursing license from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. While employed at Community Nurses, she received certification in wound care. She lives in Wilcox with her husband of 20 years and their three children. Community Nurses, Inc. extends sincere appreciation for your generous contributions from January 14, 2015 to June 19, 2015 MEMORIALS RALPH ALOI Dave & Dorothy Weichman Mike & Nancee Martin – Missy & Mallory Dolores Miller Wilfred Neubert Marie S. Neville Lou & Monica Radkowski Harry & Jenny Richards Dennis Shannon Ron & Denise Simbeck Mr. & Mrs. E. W. Smith Jerry & Rose Sorg Allen & Sandy Wehler Tom & Rita Wiesner ELEANOR ANDERSON Sharon Stephens ROSE MARY BREINDEL Gloria Bauer-Harvey LOUISE M. ANDRES George & Joanne Gasper Ken Valentine ALICE BREM Diane Amitrone Lori Bissert Margaret & Butch Breindel Jane & John Chelgreen City of St. Marys Tom & Jeanne Dorsey Mary Ann Facetti Cheryl & Ron Francen Bob, Debbie, & Ashley Giovanini Bill & Mary Kraus Debora & Leon Lion Tom & Sue Mahaney Paul & Anna Mae Parmigiani Bill & Ellen Pichler George & Sueann Pistner Ann & Jim Polaski & Family Mike & Susie Rettger Mrs. Ellen Schreiber Mark & Susan Stauffer Amanda Tami Joan Thorne Hope Weidenboerner VITTORIA AIELLO Tom & Carol Dickant Carol Herbstritt & Art Aiello,Jr. Brian, Paula & Brandon Reed Don & Pat Wolf ERNEST GUY ALLEGRETTI Richard & Janet Hickoff ALFRED “BUD” BAUER Ken & Shirley Bauer Tom & Carol Dickant Patricia Gahr Gloria Bauer-Harvey HELEN M. BAUER Charles F. Dollinger Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Rob Meyer Jerry & Ellen Olson Dolly Wehler ZELPHIA BEARDSLEY Mrs. Julia K. Benson JOSEPH BENJAMIN Fred & Naomi Burgeson JOYCE M. BENSON Frank & Barb Azzato Bluewater Thermal Solutions Don & Kitty Dudley Mrs. Alberta Ehrensberger Mike & Amy Emmert Mike & Winnie Engel Jill & John Evers Kathleen L. Fingado Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Green Helen & Jim Heary, Sr. Don & Suzi Heindl Katie Kilhoffer Mike & Kathy Lecker NANCY BURDEN George & Gail Shturtz Gerry & Julie Uberti MARY LOU BURGESON Fred Burgeson ERMA BUTTERFUSS Russell L. Grazioli & Children Sue Huey Sandee & Gary Pichler Lawrence & Missy Smith Russ Snelick St. Marys Area High School Employees HARRY (LADDIE) COCHRANE S.M.H.S. Class of ‘54 IRIS S. “DUTCH” CASKEY Ken & Ginger Dippold Doris W. Toronski Rita E. Wiesner ANNABELLE COOPER Linda Cooper ARLENE CASSELS Dolly Wehler IRMA L. CATALONE Vera Bankovich Richard & Linda Buchheit Mr. & Mrs. Frank Chileski Jerry & Jeanne Ferragine Jim & Rosemary Fritz Tim & Linda Johnson Judy (Schreiber) Kosik & Ed Kosik Mike & Nancee Martin & Mallory George & Patty Mattiuz Bob & Teri Neil Jerry & Ellen Olson Lou & Monica Radkowski Carl & Georgia Saline Gerald Schreiber Kathy & Bill Smith Glenn & Susan Steingrabe Gloria Straub Gary & Louann Tamburlin Volusia County Schools’ Sunshine Club Edna Wagner Family Jerry & Mary Jo Wehler Larry & Anita Wendel Gene & Marlene Werner Don & Pat Wolf WALTER L. CHEATLE Adeline G. Cheatle MELVIN J. CHIESA Eastern Sintered Alloys, Inc. John Fedorko Rob & Leslie Meyer Lou & Monica Radkowski VICTOR F. CHIRILLO Patricia Sherry & Bob Kriegel HERBERT CROSBY Linda Cooper Charles Crosby Gene Crosby Michael Crosby Phyllis Gallup Elaine Goodreau SOPHIE DECHANO Mary Johnson Thomas Johnson Joan Thorne Dolly Wehler HOWARD DEFIBAUGH The Cunningham Family Shirley & Jim McGonnell DAN DENIO Dan & Lisa Detsch Elk Co. Tool & Die, Inc. SABA A. DEZANET ASMAC, Inc. Joseph & Rita Anzinger Sam & Rita Asti Abie B. Beimel James & Barbara Betta Steve & Kathy Betta and Betty Betta Leroy & Elda Carpin Anna & Victor Cortina Richard & Leah Dallasen Regina Detsch Frank & Georgia Dinsmore Barbara Dippold Eastern Sintered Alloys, Inc. Alberta Ehrensberger Helen Fredrickson Delores Frey Denise Gavazzi Walter & Christine Gavazzi Andy & Phyllis Grazioli Loretta A. Herzing Millie Huff Camille Gavazzi Koller John & Barb Kroggel David & Barb Lease Daniel & Jeffrey Leitch Jerry & Sue Lynch Jim & Toots McClellan Daniel & Lori Merritt Dean & Cynthia Paul Corey, Stef., Morgan, & Carly Renwick St. Marys Tool & Die Co., Inc. John & Barbara Samick The Schaberl’s: Joe, Donna, Mark, Jeff, Cody, & Chloe Don & JoAnn Schneider Pete & Paula Singer & Family Bill Smith (from Camp Y) Diana Smith John & Sylvia Straub Louise Titchner Irene Wehler Scott & Tracey Whitaker Jim, Sharon, Cory & Kyle Williams VERA DEZANET Cheryl & Ron Francen. RICHARD A. DIPPOLD Barbara Dippold JAMES T. DISTLER Dennis & Laura Anderson Pete & Sandy Anderson John & Connie Bauer Ken & Shirley Bauer Wayne & Ann Bauer Mary Benigni Richard & Linda Buchheit Joan Cauley Don & Dee Corp Dave & Amy Decker Bud & Barbara Detsch Tom, Amy, & Kelsey Detsch Tom & Carol Dickant Doris Distler Leo & Bunny Ehrensberger Tom & Pat Eynon Nora Fox Roger & Barbara Fritz Patricia Gahr Dennis & Betty Geitner Gloria Bauer-Harvey Betsy & John Healy Skip & Archie Heiberger Mr. & Mrs. Frank Jacob Gladys & Jack Kneidel Larry & Julie Lecker Leo & Ellen Lenze Leon & Debbie Lion Marilys & Alfred Marconi Bill & Roni Marshall Daniel & Lori Merritt Val & Judy Nolan Rob & Pam O’Leary Jerry & Ellen Olson Joseph & Jean Petrilli Bill & Ellen Pichler Ronald A. Pistner Brian, Paula, & Brandon Reed Arlene & Phil Regulski Corey, Stef., Morgan, & Carly Renwick Bob & Teddi Ryan Pat & Elaine Schauer Jack, Barb, & John Schlimm Don & JoAnn Schneider Joanne Schneider Pete & Paula Singer & Family Diana Smith Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Smith Gary & Louann Tamburlin Greg & Mary Ann Valentine Dale & Jen Vogt & Family Rita Anne Wiesner Geraldine “Bear” Witherson Rudy & Carole Zendri ALLEN “ROCKY” ECKERT Keystone Automatic Technologies, Inc. Zen & Marg. Zyma ELIZABETH J. “BETSY” ERICKSON Mary Ann Bouse Jayne & David Crain Kathy Fingado Carol M. Foster Joe Fritz Darlynn Hines Mike & Kathy Lecker Diane Meredith Dave & Jean Polaski John Rogers & Family Arlene & Phil Regulski Rick & Lynn Scida Sharon Stephens Loretta H. Usselman Linda White Paul & Rosemary Young CLARENCE FEIDLER Phyllis Decker Joan Thorne Dolly Wehler JAMES FERRAGINE Mike & Sandy Buhler, Larry & Susie Franco, Bill Jacobs and Families Art Colaprete ZORA FRANK Doris W. Toronski JOSEPH FREY Mrs. Barbara Gradl Kaye & Jim Gutowski Ceil Jovenitti ELIZABETH J. “BETTY” FRIEDL John & Connie Bauer Patty Bauer Alice Beimel Joan Cauley Anthony M. Celin Nella Chirillo Joe & Mary Jane D’Amore & Family Mary & Mike DaCanal Wanda & George Daghir Duane & Barb Duffy “Bunny” Fox & Family James & Jean Hart Jerry & Sue Lynch Samuel Mills Tim & Barb (Nissel) Ruffner Jean Schatz Helen Shannon Richard & Susan Thorne Juanita Uhl Ann & Mike Undercoffer Lisa Vavala Francis & Dolores Walter VERA M. FRIEDL Skip Johnson ANGELINE M. GALLUCH Mark & Marcy Dippold Bob & Cookie Nussbaum Jack, Barb, & John Schlimm YOLANDA E. “VIOLA” GECI Ron & Denise Simbeck & Family ELAINE GEYER Virginia Adams Padasak JESSE GLATT Tom & Patti Peles MARY ANN GREGORY Diane Baumer Molly Bonfardine Margaret & Butch Breindel Margy Carr & Marie Aul on behalf of their parents, Harold & Elaine Weisner Margaret Cleaver & Carol Ogg Phyllis Decker Joan Distler Mary Pat & Jim Dornish Donna & Jerry Fox Greg & Dana Gebauer Debbie & Bob Hoffman Bob, Ann & Zoe Hoffman Mike & Kathy Lecker Kathryn Mahovlich & Andy Mike & Susie Rettger Beverly Runge John & Barbara Samick Geri Witherson Tom & Joyce Young DON HARVEY Edward & Vera Zambanini EILEEN M. HEATHERDALE Billing/Credit Dept. of PH/Elk Rose Franco Bonnie & Gene Gausman Kevin Heatherdale Gertrude Uhl Hippchen Mr. & Mrs. Ron Kasaback Mary Ellen Kinkead Rebecca Nelson Patient Access Dept. of PH/Elk: Judy Wendel, Jan Armanini, Sara Mehalko Penn Highlands DuBois’ Board, Administration, & Staff Penn Highlands Healthcare Linda Peterson Gary & Janet Priem Michael & Susan Renaud Glenn Streich Suzanne Troha Sonia Wright JAMES A. HOFFMAN Monica Sorbera RICHARD L. HOFFMAN Nicole & Matt Allie Mark & Dot Anderson Pete & Sandy Anderson Grace Arnold Sam & Rita Asti Fran & Sharyn Auman Madaline & Anna Beck G.T. & Debbie Belsole Trudy & Joe Boylan Kathleen Brody Joan Cauley Heather Craig Philip & Paula Cunningham Barb & Tim Ehrensberger Tom & Eileen Erich Fred & Marie Fritz Dave & Annette Geci Randy Geci Andy & Phyllis Grazioli Joe, Barb, Zach & Kristin Handwerger John & Julie Handwerger Doris & Ken Hanes Jack & Charmion Hayes Janet Herzing Jane Heverley Jim Hillebrand Tim Holtz & Beth Hoff Wayne & Pamela Hunt Christine Kornacki Mike & Kathy Lecker Carol & Bob McNamara Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Pistner Anne & Joseph Proske Carl & Doris Sadley Dan & Lisa Salter Jeff & Denise Salter Ron & Sarah Samick George & Karen Scull Diane & Joe Scutella Frank & Ellen Scutella & Family Dennis Stauffer Family Judith A. Trambley Jere & Krista Trostle George & Susan Wendel Sara & Larry Whiteman RAE HUMPHERYS Jerry & Ellen Olson ROBERT HUPFER Jack & Barb Schlimm HAROLD “BUD” JOHNSON Bill & Joette Johnson VERA JOHNSON Pam & Chris Schaefer MARTHA KEAR Yvonne Gralak CLYDE & ROSE KELLEY Fred & Naomi Burgeson IMOGENE KELLEY Beverly Housler HERMAN “ANDY” KLAIBER Joan Smith BRYAN C. KUHNS Gary & Louann Tamburlin Lorraine Tamburlin NADINE LANDIS Ron & Denise Simbeck & Family JOAN M. LEE Ken & Ginger Dippold, Sr. Bill & Roni Marshall FAYE LEITHNER Ken & Judy Wendel DONALD P. LENZE Tom & Judy Daniels Linda Friedl Hoofers Club Jefferson Elementary School Teachers Marilys & Alfred Marconi SMAHS Class of 1972 Pat & Elaine Schauer John & Lori Scutella Daniel B. Sorg Tony & Joyce Sorg Charles & Vondalee Swanson Peg & Paul Swanson Gary & Louann Tamburlin Kathleen Wehler Janice Woelfel Don & Pat Wolf MARGARITE “MIDGE” FRITZ LENZE Diane Baumer Alvin Pistner Dolly Wehler KATHRYN M. LONGHI Sandy Anderson Barb Azzato Jason & Tricia Bauer Debbie & Jim Blessel Robert & Betty Catalone Deb Dubler Ike & Linda Friedl James & Rosemary Fritz Andy & Laura Hathorn Ann Kneidel Mike & Gwyn Lenox & Family Bill & Rona Marshall Leslie McInerney Patricia Mulcahy Jack & Barb Schlimm Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Schwer & Family Frank & Ellen Scutella & Family Nioma Seelye Rosemaria & Maurus Sorg Rosie & Carl Whalen Don & Pat Wolf ANTHONY J. MARCENELLE Vera Bankovich ELEANOR M. MARTINI Miriam Arnold Don & Cathie Caruso Joseph & Rose DePanfilis Harold, Marilyn, Carol, Don Fiscus Rick & Sally Gabler Karen & Michael Golemboski & Family Andy & Phyllis Grazioli Mark & Linda Leahy Mike & Gwyn Lenox & Family Josephine Levanduski & Family Paula & John McMurray Bill & Ellen Pichler Thompson’s Russ & Pam Yeager Mr. & Mrs. Art Zambanini Lou & Monica Radkowski Chuck & Janet Schatz UGSOA Local 168 Employees Dave & Dorothy Weichman Jon & Tracy Wysong Family ANTHONY “TONY” MARZELLA Tom & Carol Dickant Larry & Susie Franco & Family Barb Kervin, John Palmieri, Todd Swanson, & the Staff of PNC Bank Wealth Mngt., Warren, PA Precision Compacted Components Michael & Susan Renaud Jack, Barb, & John Schlimm Glenn Streich MARSHALL (CECIL) O’ROURKE David & Shelly Hess Jerry & Sharkey Muroski ELIZABETH MASCUILLI Phyllis Decker Gloria Bauer-Harvey Dede & Herbie Straub Dolly Wehler DORIS MCALEE Tanya Reuscher ROBERT MCCABE Mark & Cindy Lanzel CHARLES W. MEISER Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Schwer & Family Ron & Denise Simbeck ARTHUR & DOROTHY JEAN MEYER LouAnne & Bud Bloam RUTH MEYER Alvin & Shirley Pistner Tom & Rita Wiesner CHESTER F. MILLS Frank & Laurie Beimel Dick & Elsie Cashmer Tom & Judy Daniels Tom & Sue Dornisch Dave & Patty Jackson Family Mike & Robin Maycock Family Bob & Cookie Nussbaum MAUDIE NEUREITER Kathleen Wehler RONALD NEWELL Mary Gore Russell L. Grazioli Jack & Barb Schlimm VERNA “LAVONNE” OERMANN Liz & Steve Herbes William & Beverly Snyder Jon & Mary St.Clair ROGER A. PADASAK Deb Dubler Jerry & Ellen Olson Aloha Schaut & Dick Johnston Ron & Denise Simbeck & Family TOMIAZENA PALLONE Fred & Naomi Burgeson PATRICIA A. PAPPAS Eugene & Linda Facchine Lucille Goodreau Sylvia Huey Gen. Edward C. Meyer Chapter 948 Vietnam Veterans of America St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary Geraldine Goodreau Witherson MADELINE PARKS Dolores Dworsky ERMIDA PELLESCHI Mr. & Mrs. Ivan A. Wehler BEN PETERSON The Class of 1962 FLOYD PONTIOUS Eva Bertolasio Darryl & Bev Pane KAREN A. PONTIOUS Rick & Sally Gabler Andy & Phyllis Grazioli Roger & Selko Grunthaner Bob & Debbie Hoffman Gary & Eileen Millsop Jerry & Ellen Olson Karen Osche Lou & Monica Radkowski Gary & Lou Ann Tamburlin Lorraine Tamburlin ELEANORE M. PROKOP Dr. & Mrs. James Hackett, Jr. Irene & Herb Straub ANNA MAE PRUSACK Dave & Shelley Dush LYDIA H. REED Ken & Shirley Bauer Richard & Leah Dallasen Phyllis Decker Gloria Bauer-Harvey Betsy & John Healy Dave & Helen Hoy Kathryn Mahovlich & Andy Marilys & Alfred Marconi Brian, Paula, & Brandon Reed Rita Anne Wiesner MARGARET M. REED Vonalee Allegretto Peg Arsenault Sandra Eberhart Bob & Georgieann Elvey Carol M. Ferraro Marcella Gier George & Nancy Peterson Paul, Patty, Dillon, & Dustin Reed Glenn Streich CLOY RHINES Ken, Sr. & Ginger Dippold Loretta Herzing ALICE E. RIGARD Pete & Sandy Anderson Richard & Elsie Cashmer Tom & Jeanne Dorsey Michael & Martha Fledderman Rita Gerg Millie Huff Skip Johnson Vern & Mary Kreckel & Vern Val & Judy (Fritz) Nolan Jerry & Ellen Olson George & Martha Pistner George & Sue Pistner John & Barbara Samick Ron & Cathy Schneider Dave & Dorothy Weichman MARK E. ROSMAN Patti Peles JUDITH ROSS Bob & Marian Hathorn Terri M. Pratt CATHERINE E. ROSSI Sandy Anderson John & Connie Bauer Carl & Cheryl Baumgratz Mark & Cecilia Bienkowski Margaret & Butch Breindel Betty & Robert Catalone Jerry & Patty Cotter Shirley Dodge Darrell & Judy Dubler Fred & Marie Fritz Christine C. Gavazzi Raymond Geci Bill & Nancy Gerber Mary Hayes Belva Jasper Joseph & Pamela Lanzel Sonny & Gwynne Lenze Mr. & Mrs. Len Lovenduski Louie & Becky Mattivi Susan Meholic Rob & Leslie Meyer Bob & Teri Neil Denny & Donna Posteraro Corey & Stef Renwick Shawna Ritter Randy & Lynne Rossi David & Mary Jo Scott Denny & Janice Simons Debbie Slay Ed & Carol Smith Jeff & Michele Spence The Sunshine Club Allen & Sandy Wehler Dolly Wehler Jerry, Mary Jo, & Ryan Wehler Kathleen R. Wehler Rita Weis Tom & Rita Wiesner Mike & Jane Wolfel George & Sylvia Young NANCY RUSSELL Bill & Justine McCafferty ROBERT SCHAUER Pat & Elaine Schauer ELIZABETH “BETTY” SCHNEIDER Gloria Bauer-Harvey SHIRLEY SCHNEIDER Carol Herbstritt MELNA T. SIMBECK Joseph & Rita Anzinger Alice B. Beimel Phyllis A. Cook Robert J. Dixon Wayne & Barb Donahue Andy & Phyllis Grazioli Gloria Bauer-Harvey Jack & Barb Schlimm Leo F. Simbeck Rita Anne Wiesner DORIS A. STOCKMAN Mark & Karen Aloi Anderson & Kime Employee Benefits, Inc. Anderson & Kime Realty Services, Inc. Molly Bonfardine Robert & Betty Catalone Daily Press Girls Joe & Karen Dick Joan Distler Tom & Eileen Erich Grady Family Paul & Linda Haberberger Ronald & Margaret Herbstritt Linda & Bill Hoffman Thom & Sandy Hoffman Lucy Kopp Mike & Terri Lanzel & Family Joe & Kathy Lecker Mike & Kathy Lecker Mazza Family Gary & Eileen Millsop Jerry & Ellen Olson Michael & Susan Renaud Mike & Susie Rettger Riggs Family John & Barbara Samick Jack & Barb Schlimm Edwin & Patricia Schwer Bill & Millie Simbeck Daniel Sorg Daniel & Sally Tate Hope Weidenboerner Dr. & Mrs. A. Wm. Werner Irene Yeager Frances Zimmerman WILLIAM SORG Alvin Pistner LAUREN STORER Marie Aul MICHELE SPENCE David & Mary Busch Dennis & Betty Geitner Steve & Judy Schreiber Dolly Wehler Paul & Rosie Young HELEN STRAYER Marvena Ann Meeks CHARLES STEGER Bruce & Dolores Lindgren Mr. & Mrs. David Polaski ROSE SWANSON Pam & Chris Schaefer RAPHAEL L. “RED” SHERRY Carl & Cheryl Baumgratz Fred & Naomi Burgeson Jane & Wayne Bryndel Iris S. Caskey Ralph & Mary Chubbuck Wayne & Barb Donahue Employees of Dave & Rose Ann Kronenwetter Sylvia Huey Veronica Jeselnick Karen Koral Jerry & Sue Lynch Thomas & Susan Mahaney Louie & Becky Mattivi Kenneth Mosier Bev & Clem Nagley Lou & Monica Radkowski George & Gail Shturtz Pat Sherry & Bob Kriegel Judy & Myles Shippling Leo F. Simbeck Joan Smith Dede & Herb Straub Doris W. Toronski JOHN F. STEINBACH Mary Hayes Bob & Carol Lion ETHEL A. STEUDLER Mr. & Mrs. Fred Backhus Rob & Trina Brace Peg Griffin Gary & Lisa Leidwinger The Domestic Relations Staff Kathy Winans MILLIE SWACKHAMMER Deb & T.J. McDermott, T.J. & Sandy, Justin & Ashley BERT TAGLIAFERI Bob & Cookie Nussbaum JASON TRASK Ron & Denise Simbeck Dede & Herbie Straub EDNA M. WAGNER Jim & Bernie Catalone Gloria Bauer-Harvey Josephine Martin Mike & Nancee Martin & Family Jean Masson Alvin & Shirley Pistner Dede & Herbie Straub ROSE E. WERNER Ken & Shirley Bauer Betsy & John Healy Dave & Helen Hoy Mike & Kathy Lecker Therese Mullaney Judy Olson Dede & Herbie Straub FRED A. WICKETT Art Colaprete Mr. & Mrs. Bradley C. Brennen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brennen Richard & Linda Buchheit Patty & Wray Burden Don & Cathie Caruso Ethel Caseman Richard & Leah Dallasen Ken & Ginger Dippold, Sr. Dick & Joan Emmert Dave & Joyce Farabaugh Elaine & Don Fleming Gene & Dolly Gavazzi Delphine & Floyd Gerber Betsy & John Healy Mark & Shirley Hoffman Bill & Roni Marshall Jenny & Andy Rettger Kathy & Mike Reuscher Ed Rote Jack & Barb Schlimm Denny & Janice Simons Judith A. Trambley Tony & Eileen Weber Scott & Shari Wendel William & Patricia Werner Donald A. & Barbara Wilhelm RICHARD WILDFIRE Russell L. Grazioli & Children MILTON “TEX” WINTER Jane Shuttleworth WILLIAM W. WORTMAN,SR. Dennis & Charlene Andres Rita M. Meyer Bob & Teri Neil George & Karen Nero Mr. & Mrs. David Polaski Susan Polaski Lou & Monica Radkowski Pam & Chris Schaefer Frank Troha LYLE YALE Donna LaBenne Ryan Mazara NORA FRANCES YOCKEY Ralph Lanzel & Girls Tom & Sue Mahaney SEASON OF GIVING: Bonita Guilyard Georgianne Holly Joseph L. Moriarity Velma O’Dell Jean Petrilli Emil J. Zaunick DONATIONS: Anonymous Phyllis Decker Wilmina B. DeLullo Kevin & Connie Carter Bonnie Gausman Kathy Glatt Henry & Laurabelle Halquist Leroy Hasselman DONATION IN HONOR OF: JEANETTE T. “JANET” YONKER Lynn Rimer & Family St. Marys’ Beagle Club JOHN J. YOUNG Kaye & Jim Gutowski Pat, Elaine & Adrick Schauer Ron & Denise Simbeck & Family FRANCES H. ZIMMERMAN Francis & Debbie Addeo Area Transportation Authority Ron & Lorene Brennen & Family Mary Pat & Jim Dornish Tom & Eileen Erich Ruth Frey Gloria Bauer-Harvey Gwyn Lenox Nancy & Dave Plows Lou & Monica Radkowski Corey, Stef., Morgan, & Carly Renwick Ron & Denise Simbeck Peggy & Jake Sprague THOMAS J. ZIMMERMAN Sylvia Sutka CINDY WISE Fred & Naomi Burgeson ABATE Endless Mountain & God’s Country Chapters From Margaret Cleaver & Carol Ogg Nuptials of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Fleming From Paula, Richard, & Monica Eddy ENDOWMENT TRUST: Helen M. Kronenwetter COMMUNITY NURSES WAS NAMED AS THE RECIPIENT OF MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY FAMILIES OF: Raymond E. Beane Joyce M. Benson Alice Brem Irma L. Catalone Peggy L. Davidson Howard E. Defibaugh Daniel H. Denio Saba A. Dezanet James T. Distler Elizabeth J. Erickson Elizabeth J. “Betty” Friedl Mary Ann Gregory Emmy L. Hallberg Eileen M. Heatherdale Richard L. Hoffman Martha J. Kear Donald P. Lenze Eleanor M. Martini Anthony Marzella Raymond J. “Pete” Meyer Chester F. Mills Patricia A. Pappas Faye C. Parana Karen A. Pontious Margaret M. Reed Elizabeth L. Reinsburrow Alice E. Rigard Raphael L. “Red” Sherry Ethel A. Steudler Doris A. Stockman Fred A. Wickett Milton Roy “Tex” Winter, Jr. William W. Wortman, Sr. Frances H. Zimmerman “Chanda [Champagne] was my mom’s nurse five years ago, and I told you back then what wonderful care my mom received. When I needed a nurse after serious complications from a gallstone, I asked for Chanda. She is a fantastic nurse and just such a good and genuine person. I can’t say enough about her.” -Patient comment JOYCE WOLFE Jim & Karen Corp CHARLOTTE WOODLEY Theodore Schneider & Mary Jean Mattiuz “I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful care I recently received from you in my home. Shawna Ritter and Betsy Shannon were very caring and helpful. They are a credit to your organization, and I will forever be grateful.” -Patient comment A Proclamation Supporting Visiting Nurse Association Week Pay It Forward student project benefits Senior Outreach National VNA Week Elk County Commissioners, Elk County, Pennsylvania May 2015 Whereas, the US Congress established the second week of May as National Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Week, and Whereas, the citizens of Elk County, Pennsylvania need and receive a variety of healthcare services in their homes, and Whereas, Community Nurses, Inc. provides community-based, home healthcare services to the residents of Elk County; and Whereas, the visiting nurses care for patients of all ages – from infants to elderly, including those who are chronically ill, disabled and unable to pay for medical care; and Whereas, we wish to extend our sincere appreciation to the Community Nurses for their commitment and dedication to the well being of the citizens of the County of Elk in Pennsylvania. Whereas, these dedicated home care professionals and volunteers form a support network that continues to play a vital role in health care delivery for our nation's disabled, infirm and aging population; and Now, Therefore, we do hereby offer this Proclamation in recognition of “National Visiting Nurse Association Week.” We encourage all citizens to join us in this commendation and wish them continued success in the future. In Witness Whereof, We, The Elk County Commissioners, have set our hands and caused the Corporate Seal of the County of Elk in Pennsylvania to be affixed on this 6th day of May in the year of 2015. June H. Sorg, Commissioner Janis E. Kemmer, Commissioner Daniel R. Freeburg, Commissioner Tiffany Winkler and Ryan Heary As a Pay It Forward project Ryan Heary, a student at Elk County Catholic High School, organized a collection of personal care and cleaning items to support the Community Nurses Senior Outreach Program. Tiffany Winkler of Community Nurses Home Support Services accepted the items on behalf of the Senior Outreach clients who will receive the products. Senior Outreach provides these personal care and cleaning supplies at no cost to individuals who are in need of these items to live safely and comfortably in their homes. The Senior Outreach Program also offers a telephone reassurance program. Phone calls are made on a periodic basis to provide isolated seniors with a feeling of security and safety, and to follow up with individuals who may benefit from a closer monitoring of their general health or well being. “Karen Miller was a God send. She was just what we needed. I thank her for all of her help.” -Patient comment Book Sale: Volunteers, Lisa Lepovetsky, Judy Schreiber, and Eileen McManus, 3 of the 36 volunteers who collected, sorted and categorized the books for the Community Nurses Used Book Sale. Proceeds benefit Camp Flutterbye. Safe Sitter: Char Snelick, Community Nurses Dietetic Technician Registrar and Safe Sitter Instructor, demonstrates one of the many skills students are taught to prepare them for medical emergencies that may occur when they are babysitting. ABATE Benefit Run: Dave Mahovlich from the St. Marys Eagles presenting a check to Rebecca Nelson, Community Nurses, CEO. On left is Jeff Mohney representing ABATE and Kira Smith, bartender at the Eagles. Proceeds benefit Hospice. “I find it of utmost importance to bring to you the fine health care and professionalism that I experienced from your nurses. All nurses that visited exhibited these traits, but Denise Ross, my primary nurse, and Jolene Billick were exemplary. The skills, compassion and thoughtfulness that was demonstrated were outstanding and greatly appreciated.” -Patient comment Camp Flutterbye Area children spent two full days at The Pines learning to deal with grief and enjoyed activities like swimming, crafts, and outdoor activities NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID of Penn Highlands Elk Serving Cameron, Elk & McKean Counties and parts of Clearfield, Jefferson & Potter in PA Main office: 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA, 15857 HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE Toll-free: 800-841-9397 • Skilled Nursing • Medical Social Services • Home Health Aides • Nutrition Counseling • Therapy Services • Certified Hospice HOME SUPPORT SERVICES Toll-free: 800-296-4065 • Personal Care • Home Management • Respite Service • Adult Day Services www.communitynurses.org Generosity of the Lenten Works of Mercy Thanks to the generosity of the Lenten Works of Mercy, a new washer and dryer have been delivered to the Community Nurses Adult Daily Living Center. The space-saving, stackable combination will be a great help to Coordinator Kathie Renaud. Some of the adult day clients get showered at the facility, at the request of the family. When a client is showered, his or her clothes are then laundered. Each individual’s clothing is then washed separately from anyone else’s. “We do 16 showers a week,” said Ms. Renaud. “That means 16 loads of laundry. It is a big job, and the new washer and dryer make it easier. The machine has a steam cycle, which will help us sanitize the towels, too.” Kathy Renaud, LPN, Program Coordinator, and Stephanie Shields, Program Aid, are happy to have a new washer and dryer, courtesy of a donation from Lenten Works of Mercy. ST. MARYS, PA PERMIT NO. 27