our mission - Presence Health

Summer 2012
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A FAITH-BASED MINISTRY
Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing Intergenerational Center (Adult Day/Child Learning)
Welcome…
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Heritage Herald! After many
months of careful planning and preparation, we are excited and pleased to introduce this publication. What can you expect to find among the pages? The Heritage Herald will highlight the service lines and amenities offered through each
of our recently expanded campus: Heritage Village, Lodge, and Estates, and
Intergenerational Center, both child and adult. We will promote educational
articles on various health topics, and reveal information on medical and technological advances which will be available to you within the Provena Health system. A calendar of upcoming events and human interest stories will
encourage planning for participation and bring you closer to the people we
serve. Included in each newsletter, a current listing of administrative personnel
will be provided for a quick reference, if needed.
On a personal note, during my twenty years at Provena Heritage Village, I
have witnessed many positive changes and continual growth and truly believe
that we aren’t finished! Spurred by an enduring commitment to strengthen,
grow, and position their Catholic health care ministries for the opportunities that
come with Reform, Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care proactively
pursued a merger of equals aimed at expanding patient access to high quality
care for millions of Illinois residents. Born from a foundation of uniquely similar Missions and Values, the new system offers a full continuum of services
including hospitals, senior care facilities, outpatient clinics, physician offices,
home health and behavioral health services. The organization offers a nationally
recognized array of sophisticated clinical programs and leading edge diagnostics
and has significantly progressed toward implementation of state-of-the-art electronic medical systems. As you may have heard, on November 1, 2011,
Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care finalized their merger. With the
realization of this opportunity, we have the distinction of being the “largest notfor profit Catholic health system in Illinois”. After the unification process, the
sponsoring Sisters reflected upon the belief that a new name should respect the
legacies of the founding health systems, while balancing innovation with the
missions and values, and advancing the new organization. Presence Health has
been unveiled, as our new name.
Presence Health embodies the act of being “present” in every moment, and
represents the cornerstone of a patient, resident, and family-center care environment.
As always, we would appreciate your feedback
and suggestions, as our team begins to work on the
next quarterly publication, for your viewing pleasure.
Sincerely,
Carol McIntyre, PHV Administrator
Left to right: Carol McIntyre, Administrator, PHV;
Sandra Bruce, CEO, Presence Health; and Connie
March, CEO, Presence Continuum of Care.
OUR MISSION
Provena Health, a Catholic health
system, builds communities of healing
and hope by compassionately
responding to human need
in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
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Welcome
Education &
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Gratitude &
Wishes
Tribute Page
Recipes
Art Gallery
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Management &
Advisory
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Gatherings
Provena Heritage Lodge Newsletter
http://www.provena.org/lifeconnections/body.cfm?id=2019
Provena Fortin Villa Learning Center Newsletter
June 13:
http://www.provena.org/lifeconnections/body.cfm?id=2440
Heart Failure: What is it?
No, it is not your heart failing to beat, but rather the inability of
your heart to pump enough blood to your body. Heart failure is
caused by damage to your heart that may have occurred from
coronary artery or heart valve disease; diabetes; autoimmune
diseases; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; abnormal heart
beats, or even some medications. Heart failure can have a sudden onset, called acute heart failure. It can also be a long-term
or chronic disease. Based on current estimates more than six
million Americans have heart failure, with another 550,000
people being diagnosed with heart failure every year.
Symptoms of heart failure can include feeling tired and weak;
experiencing shortness of breath during mild or usual daily
Activities; trouble breathing when laying down; or waking up at
night coughing or breathless. Many of these symptoms can be
the result of fluid building up in your lungs. Fluid can also
collect in other parts of your body. This may cause swelling or
edema in your feet, ankles, legs, or waist. Sudden weight gain
of 2 to 3 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in a week can be
indicative of this fluid retention.
What can you do if you have been diagnosed with heart failure?
Your focus should be on helping your heart do its job effectively. This means taking your medications as ordered by your
physician: following a low sodium (low salt), low fat diet;
controlling high blood pressure; exercising as directed by your
physician, and weighing yourself daily to monitor for sudden
weight gain. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of heart
failure and working closely with your physician are your best
defenses in your quest for heart health. For more information
please click on the link below.
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July 23:
Resident/Family Picnic (Hawaiian Luau)
5:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Heritage Village)
Entertainment provided by the Royale
Polynesian Revue begins at 6:30 p.m.
Father’s Day Cookout
12 p.m. (Adult Day Center)
Fortin Villa celebrates “Fathers Day”
Father’s Day Celebration with
country music entertainer Barry Thomas
at 1:30 p.m. (Heritage Village)
Cocktails and Clay
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
(Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery)
American Red Cross Blood Drive
8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Lodge)
Fair Oaks Dairy Farm trip
9 a.m. (Lodge)
The Blue Flames Band entertains at
2:00 p.m. (Heritage Village)
Back by popular demand, The Cold
Blooded Creatures Reptile Program.
Featuring snakes, lizards and Bubba the
8ft alligator at 2:00p.m. (Heritage Village)
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Thank you to our Many Donors!
To Our Donors,
Please accept our deep and sincere thanks to all who support Provena
Heritage Village campus. We know that you have many choices for
your charitable giving and we are so pleased that you continue to
honor us with your donations of time, talents, and treasures.
The donations made through annual giving, memorial gifts and
bequests have provided a wide variety of items to brighten our
residents’ daily lives. These gifts range from live entertainment to
specialty beds and patio furniture, just to name a few. We appreciate
your generosity!
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CAMPUS WISH LIST
GCAG* LED projector
Laptop computer
PFV*
Wireless internet
Playground bike path
Gardening boxes / tools / equipment
Riding toys for toddlers and 2 year olds
Footballs and tees
Basketballs and hoops
Soccer balls
Softball equipment
ADC*
Wireless internet system
Subscription to Kankakee Daily Journal
Podium and microphone
Commercial bingo set
New board games
Large-piece puzzles
Wii game controllers
Game prizes
Pool cues
Saltwater fish aquarium
HVL*
Activity participation prizes and gifts
Magazine subscriptions (men and women)
Music players and CDs
Laptop and DVDs
Nook or Kindle E-readers
Books: regular and large print
New saltwater fish and supplies
Flowers for planting
Comfort room table and chairs; new or gently used
Desktop IN2L station for the library / café
32 1/2 “ (or wider) wheelchair lift
New w/c ,handicapped accessible, bus
Centrue Bank donates $2,500 to Fortin Villa for unique
programs: Little Picasso’s and Godly Play.
Left to right: Angela Haggard, Gena Feller,
Deb Stampanato, Sarah
Dombkowski and Joe Giacchino.
The Adult Day Center would like to recognize and thank
Sears Distribution Center for their generosity, with the donation of two wonderful gifts — the fireplace and pool
table — for our clients’ enjoyment.
PHL* Lodge
Books, Movie, CD’s
Used jewelry
Gift Cards: Hobby Lobby/Michael’s
*GCAG– Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
*PFV– Provena Fortin Villa Learning Center
*ADC- Provena Adult Day Center
*HVL– Provena Heritage Village
*PHL-Provena Heritage Lodge
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In Memory of Residents who have Passed Away
and Their Loved Ones Who Miss Them, Daily...
As the Director of Pastoral Care I have been graced by the presence of numerous residents who I have
gotten to know through their stories. Whenever anyone shares their life story there is something very
endearing and special about how their story is told and the impact it leaves on its' listener.
Pastoral Care has been blessed to be a part of numerous residents' stories about themselves and their
family members. With the passing of each resident, since being “called” to serve as the chaplain, at
Heritage Village, my ministry has been enriched, immensely. Pastoral Care has been embraced by
residents and their family members in such a way that each resident's death has touched me in a deep
and profound way. Whenever a resident passes away from an illness, natural causes, or various diseases it saddens my heart and spirit. Whether Pastoral Care knew the resident for a short length of
time or for a longer length of time, there is a connection and a bond that is formed. The family members, as well, are a major part of that connection and bond. The raw grief, that family members express
when their loved ones have passed, needs to be attended to with comfort, attentive ears, prayer if
requested, and a compassionate heart. What a “gift and blessing” it has been for Pastoral Care to be a
part of a resident's “journey home.” Pastoral Care is extremely humbled and honored to be present to
our residents, their family members, and our staff at such difficult and sad times when one's death is
eminent. There is a sacredness being at the bedside of someone who is dying. Pastoral Care has been
blessed, in abundance, for being given the privilege and honor to be among residents, family members,
and our staff, who have welcomed Pastoral Care at such vulnerable times in their lives. This
welcoming and this embracing, by a community of such warmth and acceptance, reaffirms a quote
from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Pastoral Care's ministry
has been “strengthened” by our residents who have died, their family members and our staff. And for
this, Pastoral Care will be forever grateful…
Chaplain Carole R. DiZeo, Director of Pastoral Care
In future issues of our Campus Newsletter, there will be a tribute in memory and in honor of a resident
who has died and has been “called home” to be with their God.
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Each quarter, the Activity Department features a resident’s
favorite recipe in its cooking class. This recipe was submitted by
resident Violet Morse and enjoyed by all. We hope you try it!
Turtle Cake
Ingredients:
1 German chocolate cake mix ( you will need additional ingredients as listed on back of
the cake mix box)
1 (14oz) package of caramels
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Mix the cake according to package directions on the box. Pour 1/2 the mixture in the
bottom of a 9 X 13 greased and floured baking dish. Reserve the other half for later.
Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels, butter and milk. Remove cake from oven,
pour caramel mixture over the baked cake; top with chocolate chips and pecans. Pour
the reserved half of the cake mixture over the top. Bake for another 20 minutes at 350
degrees.
Cake Baker, Extraordinaire, Violet Morse
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12th Annual Youth Art Exhibit
In this special exhibit we have the
privilege to show off the impressive array of youth art talent in
our community! Our opening
reception was held on Sunday,
March 25 with more than 150 in
attendance. Guest celebrity artist
Patricia Moore led the children
and families in a fun and
interactive drawing program. The
artwork of more than 450 students
from preschool age to 8th grade
will be on display for you to
enjoy. Numerous schools in the
area as well as individual participants will be represented. Be sure
to join us for our next exhibit,
“Mini Mize!” opening May 31st.
Artist Patricia Moore leads the young
artists and parents during the opening
reception.
Visual Art Programming for the
Community!
Resident Elaine Quinn shows off her
“pretty peppers.”
Resident Artists
In March, our Gallery hosted
another monthly art class, giving
the residents an opportunity to
express their creativity in colored
pencil! The class, held once a
month and led by gallery artists,
gives the residents a chance to
learn different creative techniques
using a wide range of materials
such as colored pencils, pastels
and graphite.
In March, 15 residents created
their own interpretation of
peppers with colored pencils.
Their masterpieces were on display for visitors to enjoy as well.
In March we hosted another in
our series of visual arts workshops for the community. Local
artist Sharon Taylor joined us and
taught participants the techniques
of basketry. Taylor demonstrated
techniques and also worked sideby-side with participants using
various basket-weaving materials
to create some of the beautiful
baskets you see below!
Tara Altuis enjoys her results!
Some of the beautiful results from
the workshop
The preschoolers from Aquinas Catholic
Academy enjoy their tour of the gallery.
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Provena Heritage Campus Management Team
Heritage Village Campus Administrator
Carol McIntyre
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Adult Day Center Administrator
Rebecca Barney-Nichols
[email protected]
815-937-2447
Fortin Villa Child Learning Center Administrator
Deborah Stampanato
[email protected]
815-932-8411
Director of Assisted Living — Heritage Lodge
Donna Worth
[email protected]
815-936-3229
Director of Nursing
Cindy Zola
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Social Services
Angela Goselin
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Dietary
Tammy Kelly
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Social Events
Kim Mead
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Environmental Services
Jeff Kregor
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Human Resources
Judy James
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Pastoral Care
Chaplain Carole Dizeo
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
Jan Glazar
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Director of Admissions
Samantha Helfrich
[email protected]
815-939-4506
Provena Heritage Campus Advisory Board Members
Bobbe Belden
Craig Culver
David Reason
Nancy Garcia
Shirley Prangler
Shirley St. Germaine
Dale Gerretse
Julie Yarno
Rev. Marcie Chambers
Martin Downs
Larry Enz
Karen Harris
Marilyn O’Flaherty
Mike Van Mill
Bruce Wilson
David Decker
Sarah Dombkowski
Angela Haggard
Mary Alice Mattson
Janet Giroux
Carol McIntyre
Donna Worth
Deborah Stampanato
Rebecca Barney-Nichols
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Baxter, a volunteer “Furry Friend,” entertains residents during a daily activity.
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