Dorothy M. Marks Nov 21, 2009
Dorothy worked at Estabrooks Insurance, Rhinelander Medical Group and Friendly Village Nursing Home. A passionate collector of antiques and collectibles, Dorothy ran MoDot Antiques from 1984 to 1996. (Forest Republican, WI)
Clock runs out for father of Sydney's antique trade Nov 19, 2009
It was only weeks before he moved to the nursing home in Rose Bay, where he eventually died. He would be remembered, colleagues said, as the father of the Sydney antique world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Veterans Day parade is Saturday morning Nov 7, 2009
The Heritage Center (Senior Citizens Center) will host exercise with Susie at 9:30 a.m. and bingo at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9; nursing home bingo at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10; exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11; prayer group with Valentino at 10 a.m., Thanksgiving dinner at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12; exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Rosary with Beverly at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13. Lunch will be served each day at 11:30 a.m.. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Tiger-Proofed Nov 6, 2009
" The defense should get a lift from the return of defensive tackle to rotation from injury. Offensively, FSU's line has played its best football over the past two weeks and must extend that string to three, especially with Ponder nursing sore ribs. Clemson's seasoned defense, which ranks second in the ACC behind North Carolina, provides challenges at every level - up front, at linebacker and in the secondary. Offensive coordinator said one of the keys to success will be to keep the Tigers... (Seminoles.com)
Lessard Commentary: The sixty advantages Oct 27, 2009
My grandparents were together in a local nursing home and I just assumed my parents were ready to move in down the hall. But fortunately, our generation invented a new way of counting the years. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Deadly toll on Douglas families Sep 24, 2009
Emeteria Norma Howe worked at a nursing home on Hospital Drive in Douglasville. The storms had started to flood the place, and Norma was needed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
• Community news Sep 18, 2009
Dr. Cole Johnson, the Mustard Tree Wellness Clinic and the College of Southern Idaho Licensed Practical Nursing Program will offer 500 free influenza vaccines from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16, and from 9 a.m. until supply is exhausted on Oct. 17, at Mustard Tree, 676 Shoup Ave W., Suite 2, Twin Falls. Information: 733-1112. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sept. 10 Around Town Sep 12, 2009
Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice is seeking men and women, 18 years of age and older, who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers ... If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call Wendy Chieffo, Coordinator of Volunteers, prior to Sept. 25 at Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice 1-800-697-3307 Option 1 Ext ... Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice is seeking men and women, 18 years of age and older, who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers. (Littleton Independent, MA)
A life unraveled, a puzzling death Sep 11, 2009
and earned a nursing degree in the mid-1970s. Soon after graduating she married and moved to Pittsburgh, where she first landed a job as a general nurse at St. Francis Hospital and later at the Veterans Administration hospital. (News & Observer)
'Househusbands' a bland, unreal show Aug 14, 2009
TNT has renewed its nursing drama "Hawthorne" for a second season to air next year. Episodes of daytime soap "Days of Our Lives" are now available for streaming at NBC.com. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Another World War II veteran laid to rest Aug 6, 2009
He was delighted to spend the last few weeks of his life at the Crandon nursing home where he got the opportunity to visit with a lot of his friends. If you were among them, you can be sure you helped him to enjoy those last few weeks up north. (Forest Republican, WI)
Tons of Fun on the Town Green Aug 1, 2009
" About 700 runners competed in the 8-Mile and 5k Road Races, which were held concurrently last Saturday morning, and more than usual seemed to have pre-registered, according to this writer, who volunteers each year on the road race registration desk. Among the 385 finishers in the 8-miler were U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, the Democratic congressman from Cheshire who represents the 5th District (234th place, race time 1:09:49), and staff reporter Scott Benjamin (206th place, 1:08:16)-see Sports... (New Milford Times, CT)
Community Calendar Jul 11, 2009
The Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross is urgently seeking healthcare workers, to serve on its "Disaster Action Team," take shelter training courses, complete nursing kits check blood pressure and become instructors. If you are a physician, physician's assistant, registered nurse, vocational nurse, emergency medical technician, or paramedics, your services are needed. (KSBW 8, CA)
Use caution if buying Michael Jackson items Jul 6, 2009
org () Director of Nursing Lake Crossing Health Center is looking to add a Director of Nursing to their wonderful team of caregivers. Apply in person at 6698 Washington Road, Appling, GA or send r.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Paint for freedom Jun 28, 2009
The artwork will hang through the Fourth of July holiday and then be delivered to the Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home, Daytona Beach. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Area man celebrates a long, full 105 years of life Jun 18, 2009
Over the last 10 years, Haugestuen has been a resident of the nursing home at Luther Midelfort Northland in Barron ... When Haugestuen first moved into the nursing home, he relayed memories of his school days to a local group of fifth-grade students ... These memories were recorded by staff at the nursing home. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Nana Addo Sounded Like A 'Serial Caller'? Jun 1, 2009
May be Nana Addo had been out of the country nursing his wounds after he was defeated in the elections. May be he had been busy trying to raise money to pay the difference of the taxes he allegedly dodged with the CEPS on his vehicle for so long and maybe he has been drinking too much tea and pancake for so long that he has forgotten that prices and taxes has been reduced ever since he stepped foot in Ghana after his loss. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
PBC directs hospitals to get Guaranteed Maximum Price for building project May 29, 2009
However, that figure includes the nursing home which consistently loses money. Stacey said a Medicare cost adjustment can make a big financial change to profit and loss. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Remains Of Texas Vietnam Veteran Finally Laid To Rest Saturday May 23, 2009
The candidate must competently plan, provide and coordinate nursing practice with all types of patients. Job requires Texas or compact state nursing license. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sacramento, nation face critical shortage of geriatric specialists May 23, 2009
McCloud, who states his age as in the 50s, is one of the few local doctors who follow their own patients into nursing homes to check up on them. He s also an assistant professor at and runs the popular program on healthy aging for Sacramento-area residents. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Former officer seeks redemption from alleged wrongful termination May 13, 2009
Mayor Miller proclaimed May 24 - 30 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 18 - 31 as Click It or Ticket, and May 10 - 16 as National Nursing Home Week. With one motion and a unanimous vote, councilmen approved minutes and expenditures for the month of April and changed the date for the special events permit for the Chamber of Commerce from May 2 to May 23. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Tuning into success May 8, 2009
Customers: Individual consumers, and commercial and industrial buyers, including manufacturers, colleges and nursing homes, are on the list of customers who come mainly from Western New York and Southern Ontario. Greatest challenge: Maintaining cash flow and making up for lost sales due to the down economy and declining U.S. and Western New York auto industry are what DeChambeau calls his greatest challenge. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
W. Harris Powell Apr 30, 2009
LEASBURG-Mary Fuller Meeler, 87, formerly of 7482 N.C. Highway 119 North died Thursday April 23, 2009 at Brian Nursing Center of Yanceyville. She has been in declining health for several years. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Citizen's Canes Apr 28, 2009
"The cane holder can move away to a nursing home or move out of state to be with family, so tracking the cane's whereabouts can be a problem," says Michael Bouchard, Groton's town clerk. Compared with decades ago, seniors are not only more likely to move out of town but also to move in as well. (Boston Globe)
Mark your calendar: Here's a list of plant sales and garden tours Apr 28, 2009
-- Franciscan Skemp Auxiliary s 29th Annual Geranium Sale, with all proceeds going toward nursing scholarships at Viterbo University and Western Technical College, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Garage Building, 11th and Ferry streets. The sale includes 4. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Did knife belong to Lincoln? Apr 20, 2009
Morris purchased the pocketknife and affidavit from Florence Boden for a sum he wont disclose, but says the money helped pay for her nursing home care. The pocketknife and affidavit were put in a safe deposit box while Florence was still living. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
97-year-old's volunteer work in national spotlight Apr 19, 2009
" The nurturing continues. Last Christmas she informed her children - who range in age from 59 to 72 - they would not be receiving their usual cash gifts. Instead, she decided to make donations to various charities in their names. And last Sunday, with all of her children home for Easter, they spent the afternoon stuffing candy, hand lotion, combs, soap and toothpaste into Easter baskets. Then they delivered them to a local nursing home. The lesson of making a difference has not been lost on her... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obits: Storbakken, McCart & Anderson Apr 16, 2009
CLAYTON ANDERSON Clayton Aaron Anderson, 93, Veblen, died April 2, 2009, at a nursing home in Sisseton. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Veblen with the Rev. Harold Watrous officiating. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
Nursing is one of the few professions looking for employees. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
James Alfred Roberts Apr 9, 2009
Memorials may be directed to Avon Nursing Home, 1790 23rd Ave., Avon, IL 61415; or Hopeland Cemetery in Buda. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Relics of a former life Apr 7, 2009
My father was telling me he had no intention of leaving his apartment and moving to a nursing home. Sorry, Dad. (Globe and Mail)
Obituaries for Friday, April 3, 2009 Apr 3, 2009
Arden Inglett, 91, of Mabel, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home, Mabel ... Clara E. Lund, 103, of Wabasha, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at St. Elizabeth s Nursing Home, Wabasha. (Winona Daily News, MN)
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Bay Area's best spots to catch a movie Mar 21, 2009
About 350 employees at four Northern California nursing homes are the first workers to align with the National Union of Healthcare. Advertisers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Savannah seeks green stimulus from St. Pat's Day Mar 16, 2009
A shelf holds Santa Claus figures dressed hat-to-toe in green suits, nursing Irish coffees. No matter how grim the economy looks, he's not passing up a chance at St. Patrick's Day sales. (Yahoo News)
Obituaries for Saturday, March 14, 2009 Mar 14, 2009
She graduated from Winona Senior High School and from Methodist Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. working as a registered nurse in various capacities in and around Winona. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Unemployment In Florida Jumps To 8.6% Mar 7, 2009
Growth in nursing and residential care facilities accounted for much of the education and health increase. Government was up due largely to shifting seasonal patterns in state university employment. (News4Jax.com, FL)
UP FOR AIR: A bucketful on cookbook critics Feb 26, 2009
In spite of all the interesting commentary from other faithful patrons, I expect to live long enough, anyway, to thank Jan for exceptional emergency nursing care and Big Tom for an arm across the street on my much more graceful exit. Loading commenting interface. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Obituaries for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 Feb 22, 2009
She was born Aug. 24, 1917, in Upham, N.D., the daughter of Ray and Margaret Long. She graduated from the Trinity Hospital School of Nursing in Minot, N.D., on Sept. 3, 1939. She was united in marriage with Eric B. Lawson of Wimbleton, N.D., on Feb. 2, 1940. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Amid nurse shortage, hospitals focus on retention Feb 19, 2009
Yaima Milian, left, who is in a nursing residency program, looks at an EKG readout with more experienced nurse Marvin Rosete, whom she is paired with in the program ... Milian, center, who is in a nursing residency program, examines patient Carmen Perez, left, as more experienced nurse Marvin Rosete ... But there are expanding efforts to give new nursing grads better support. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
In pain and joy of envy, the brain may play a role Feb 18, 2009
Then the others stopped working for cucumbers and started nursing a grudge. The underlying emotion is likely envy or resentment, de Waal said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Perdue backs homeowner grants Feb 18, 2009
Georgia s budget shortfall this year forced state officials to shelve a long-anticipated Medicaid payment increase for hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, dentists and other medical providers. Members of the General Assembly have also been seeking money for a statewide trauma network. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cobb gives permission for 33-story retirement community Feb 18, 2009
Nursing services will be contracted out. At 33 floors, the building will be one floor higher than the previous zoning allowed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
SB 49: PRO: Equalize our standards Feb 17, 2009
The Final Report of the Senate Study Committee on the Shortage of Doctors and Nurses in Georgia concluded in 2007 that nursing education systems in Georgia are struggling to keep up with the pace of demand. Senate Bill 49 does not lower standards for out-of-state nursing schools, as its opponents argue, nor does it provide a means for less qualified individuals to become licensed as RNs ... Last year, the General Assembly passed House Bill 1041, which called for nursing programs outside Georgia... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
SB 49: CON: Bill will not end shortage Feb 17, 2009
Senate Bill 49 would set back the high nursing education standards we have fought so hard to achieve in Georgia. We should be elevating the standards of the nursing profession, not lowering them ... In its present form, SB 49 actually says that applicants entering nursing programs can be a licensed practical nurse, military service corpsman or paramedic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
The Pet Therapy Program at the Humane Society Calumet Area is in need of a passenger van as the program receives more requests from nursing homes that want to participate in the program. A team of volunteers visits residents at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in northern Indiana and Illinois to offer entertainment and a welcome distraction from depression, sometimes pain and the daily routine experienced by the residents. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Superior love story: Happily married couple finds sanctuary working in, owning barbershop Feb 14, 2009
Becky went through four years of nursing school and said that background enables her to make client referrals to therapists and skin doctors and the like. I don t have any trouble taking care of myself, she said. (Missoulian, MT)
BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health Feb 11, 2009
Hey nursing moms, if you chow down on black licorice , your baby will get a mouthful of licorice breast milk if you breast feed about two hours afterward ... Scientists say they'd like to see more studies about how what nursing moms eat influences what their children eat when they start on solid foods. (USA Today -- Life)
Needham Briefs (Feb. 12) Feb 11, 2009
Nursing home boutique (Mondays) ... The new provision, part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 signed by President Bush on Jan. 28, 2008, applies to VA hospital care, outpatient clinics and nursing homes. (Needham Tab, MA)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
Donnie Pilgrim, 102, LaFayette Donnie Mae Pilgrim of LaFayette died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at Shepherd Hills Nursing Home ... She was a former employee of Hamilton County Nursing Home where she worked for 18 years, and was a member of Indian Springs Church of God, where she formerly served as a Sunday school teacher ... She was also a member of the ladies auxiliary at Hamilton County Nursing Home She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Flora Boothe Hyatt. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Chamber holds successful banquet Feb 8, 2009
Included in the new awards were: The Vision Award, presented by Paul Hale to Bening Ford, Black River Electric Co-op, Cedar Creek Hardwoods, Interim City Administrator for Fredericktown Jim Dismuke, Country Mart, Covenant Care, Filtration Products, First State Community Bank, Home Care Nursing, John and Deborah Rauls, Kemp s Auto Body, New Era Bank, Sargent's Construction, Schnapp, Fall, Silvey and Reid, and Seabaugh's Furniture. The Outstanding Community Involvement Award, was presented by... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
