Matt Mahagan
Congratulations to Matt Mahagan for being selected as Employee of the Month at Autumn View Health Care Facility! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do!
Kathy and James
Congratulations to our Residents Choice Employees of the Month for March: Kathy Stonefoot, our social worker, and James Spacht, our physical therapy assistant! Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated by all at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 🎉👏
Paul Hornberger
🌟👏 Congratulations to Paul Hornberger for being named this month’s Employee of the Month at Autumn View Health Care Facility! 👏🌟 Paul’s hard work, dedication, and positive attitude make him an invaluable member of our team. Thank you, Paul, for your outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence!
Courtney LaComb
🎉🌟 Congratulations to Courtney LaComb (center) for being recognized as our March Employee of the Month! 🌟🎉 Your dedication and hard work shine brightly, making a positive impact on our community. Pictured with Lorraine McAlister, Administrator (Left), and Patricia Williams, Rehab Director (Right). Keep up the fantastic work! 👏
Louise
🌟 Resident Spotlight of the Month 🌟 Meet Louise, our shining star at Susquehanna Nursing & Rehab Center! Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Louise has led a remarkable life. A dedicated minister, Louise once dreamed of becoming a doctor. In her youth, she found joy in climbing trees and has always had a knack for languages, music, and telling jokes. Louise’s mother has been her greatest influence, teaching her the value of kindness in a world filled with challenges. Her advice to all of us is simple yet profound: “Learn Something.” Married for 42 years and a mother of two, Louise cherishes family values above all. Her life’s lessons? Be kind to everyone and embrace life’s adventures to the fullest! 🌟
Ryan Smith
We’re bursting with pride to share that Ryan Smith, our PT student at Susquehanna, was recently recognized by Utica University for presenting at the prestigious American Physical Therapy Association Conference. Their presentation, “Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Physical Activity on Epigenetic Aging,” highlights their dedication to advancing healthcare research. It’s moments like these that remind us of the incredible impact our students are making in shaping the future of healthcare. Keep up the fantastic work, Ryan! 🌟
Amber Cumpston
🌟👏 Congratulations to Amber Cumpston, our Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor, for being named Employee of the Month at Seneca Health Care Center! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and leadership are truly appreciated by everyone in our community. Thank you for your outstanding service! 👍
Jean Dautruche
🎉 Congratulations to Jean Dautruche for being named Employee of the Month! 🌟 Jean received four nominations this month, and we must recognize him for that! Here’s what some had to say: “He is the true meaning of a team player. He is excellent with the residents, caring, and kind.” “Jean goes above and beyond for our residents. He is well known for his work ethic and dedication to our residents’ needs.” “Jean is always respectful and helps wherever he’s asked, without question. He completes all tasks as assigned, with a smile on his face.” “He has an awesome attitude and is great with residents. Jean makes everyone feel comfortable.” Thank you, Jean, for your outstanding work ethic and positive attitude! 👏
First Nursing Homes in State Approved for Blood Transfusions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dawn Harsch, Director of Marketing, (716) 479-3865
Date: March 5, 2024
First Nursing Homes in State Approved for Blood Transfusions
BUFFALO, NY – The McGuire Group, operator of highly-ranked skilled nursing and rehabilitative facilities, is excited to announce its approval from the Department of Health to begin providing in-facility blood transfusions at three of its Western New York locations. Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville and Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda are the first and only long-term care facilities in New York State that are authorized to provide this innovative level of care.
The facilities are equipped with dedicated treatment rooms that include pumps, medications, documentation stations, reclining chairs, warming blankets, iPads, televisions, and magazines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Transfusion services are administered by highly trained registered nurses under the direction of a treating physician. The advanced care treatments will begin on March 11 and are available to all patients/residents who meet the criteria and have a chronic or non-urgent need for a blood transfusion. “We’re excited to be pioneering this next-level service for those in the long-term care setting,” stated Chief Nursing Officer Andrea Czora, RN, BSN. “As clinicians, we understand the disruptions associated with a trip to the hospital. Progressive initiatives such as this are part of our clinically strategic plan for reducing avoidable re-hospitalizations and unnecessary emergency room visits by treating residents in place.”
In addition to being more convenient and safer for the resident, in-house transfusions have the added benefit of reducing hospital occupancy and freeing up resources for other acute care services.
The McGuire Group facilities provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, memory care, in-house dialysis, hospice and palliative care, and respite/short-term care. To learn more, visit www.LivingLegendsHealth.com.
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