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Listening Tour at Massachusetts Senior Care Nursing Facilities
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate GOP Caucus held a listening tour at three Massachusetts Senior Care nursing facilities, including Athena’s very own Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. This tour opened a platform for open communication between nursing home center staff and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, Senator Dean A. Tran, State Senator Vinny deMacedo,… Continue Reading Continue reading
Erica Roman, meets with state Representative Jack Hennessy, Deputy Speaker of the House and state Representative Toni Walker, Appropriations Committee Chair
This morning, our administrator, Erica Roman, met with state Representative Jack Hennessy, Deputy Speaker of the House and state Representative Toni Walker, Appropriations Committee Chair, to discuss legislative issues affecting skilled nursing centers, such as Northbridge Health Care Center. Both are very receptive and understanding of the issues we face in light of limited financial… Continue Reading Continue reading
Marcia Miles of Northbridge inducted into CNA Hall of Fame
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) from the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) class of 2019 were inducted into the CNA Hall of Fame. The inducted CNAs from the class of 2019 include Marcia Miles of Northbridge Health Care Center, along with four other CNAs from around the state of Connecticut in a regional ceremony… Continue Reading Continue reading
Two Researchers Share $5 Million for Ground-breaking Stroke Research
Two Australian researchers are sharing a $5 million grant to further stroke research. https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/news/two-researchers-share-5-million-for-ground-breaking-stroke-research … Continue reading
OP-ED | The Untold Good News About Connecticut Nursing Homes
The reality of Connecticut nursing centers is not as bleak as one may think. Even though news outlets tend to focus on the isolated, negative incidences, the truth is that nursing homes are delivering high quality care to their residents. Even during the current fiscal difficulties, the centers are facing, they are still providing their… Continue Reading Continue reading
Northbridge Health Care Center visited by State Representative
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Canine To The Rescue: A Blessing Named Bella
A heartwarming story about Bella who visits Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center appearing in the Newtown Bee publication: Click to go to the story…https://www.newtownbee.com/canine-rescue-blessing-named-bella… Continue reading
Shady Knoll Honored with Milestone Award
Congratulations to Shady Knoll Health Center for receiving the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce’s “Milestone Award” for their 25 years of service to the Greater Valley Area. In accepting the award on behalf of Shady Knoll, Debbie Torrey stated Shady Knoll has been pleased to care for and touch the lives of thousands of individuals… Continue Reading Continue reading