A round of applause for Laura Megna, our exceptional Activity Director, who has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for December at Taconic at Ulster! 🏆🎈 Pictured alongside Lorraine McAlister, our esteemed administrator, Laura’s dedication and outstanding contributions have brought joy and positivity to our community.
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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of corporate communications, (716) 479-3865
Date: December 7, 2023
Back row:- Patrick Reilly. Middle row from left: Gina Sciandra, Brittnay Hoffman, Pat Gonzalez, Barb Johnson. Front row: Cheryl Tredo, Joanne Novak, Janice Brown, Lynn Priester and Kathy Mateja
The McGuire Group’s Journeys palliative care program, offered at the organization’s four skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Erie County, was awarded the Network in Aging’s program of excellence award at its 43rd annual meeting.
Under the leadership of Journeys Director Barbara Johnson, the team provides specialized services to individuals with end-of-life illnesses and provides support to their family and loved ones.
“Our goal is to address our residents’ needs and priorities by honoring their choices during the final stages of life,” Johnson remarked. “This includes appreciating and recognizing their individuality and fulfilling their wishes as they relate to comfort, care and treatments.”
The Journeys program is offered at Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg, Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. Read more about the award and the Journeys program at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:f7887957-bfe8-4c2c-8432-1d59e4f5ba3d
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Celebrating 40 Years of Dedication!
We’d would like to say Congratulations to Melissa Beaujean our Social Work Assistant for being our Westfield December Employee of the Month!! She has a great caring attitude, is a professional & a team player, and loves caring for the residents.
Additionally, our resident of the month is Patricia. She has a caring attitude and enjoys spending time with other residents. Thank You for all each of you do to help make our facility Legendary!
Congratulations to our Living Legends of the Month here at Absolut of Aurora Park, Kristen Stevenson and Randi Sterba! Thank you for all you do in helping make our facility a great place to live and work!
Read Bob Kerwin’s interesting story that highlights many of the great features of Kenmore, Tonawanda and Buffalo from the 1930s and after. He wrote this article years ago and was interviewed by the Buffalo Historical Society recently for an upcoming feature!
CONTACT: Dawn Harsch, director of corporate communications, (716) 479-3865 | Rhonda Gorman, activity director, (716) 668-8100
Nursing Home Residents Enjoy Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
at Garden Gate Health Care Facility
WHO: Residents, employees and family members from Garden Gate Health Care Facility.
WHAT: Residents, employees and family members will kick off the holiday season with horse drawn carriage rides from Banner Farms of Perrysburg, NY. The ride will take place around the facility’s campus.
In addition, the Merry Bells will sing Christmas carols and everyone will enjoy hot cocoa and sweet treats.
The front patio will also be decorated festively, and outdoor heaters will be available for those waiting to board the carriage.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
WHERE: Garden Gate Health Care Facility, 2365 Union Rd, Cheektowaga 14227 (between Losson and French Roads).
MISC.: Garden Gate Health Care Facility provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, subacute care and respite/short-term care. Learn more at www.livinglegendshealth.com.
Congratulations to our Assistant Director of Activities here at Autumn View, Lauryn Whitfield, on being chosen for our December Employee of the Month! Thank you for all you do in making our facility Legendary!
Congratulations to Tricia Howard, CNA, for being Brookhaven‘s Employee of the Month for December! Thank you for helping make our facility Legendary!
