This morning we learned that a former patient of Evergreen Health Care Center tested positive for Covid-19. The patient was in our center up until Monday, March 16, on our short-term unit. This individual is being cared for outside of our center in a local hospital. We have notified the Connecticut Department of Public Health… Continue Reading Continue reading
On February 17th, William Monteiro was honored at the Oakland Grove Health Care Center for being a member of the Air force from April 1942-November 1945. Monteiro was given a pin commemorating his service, and recently just turned 100 on January, 31st. Click on the link below for additional information. Congratulations William and happy-belated birthday!!… Continue Reading Continue reading
Congratulations to our Director of Social Service at the Maefair Health Care Center , Clara Merva. Clara was awarded with the “Commitment to Excellence” award by OptumCare. Clara has not only been apart of Athena Healthcare family for 15 years, but has been the Director of Social Services since 2011. Thank you Clara for your… Continue Reading Continue reading
Join us at Athena Health Care Systems in recognizing National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, which lasts from February 9th-15th. We use this week to celebrate the life saving impact that cardiac rehabilitation has in reducing the crushing effects of heart disease and heart-related illnesses. Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is initiated by the American Association of Cardiovascular and… Continue Reading Continue reading
Caring For the Whole Patient “We can no longer treat physical injuries and substance use disorders as islands.” When Gregory Alger came to Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, he was recovering from a fall that left him blind, unable to walk and talk. These physical injuries were challenging enough, but Greg needed additional care.… Continue Reading Continue reading
https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200210/nursing-homes-tackle-opioid-addiction-in-care-plans… Continue reading
Farmington, CT: January 15, 2020 – Four Athena Health Care Systems’ centers were recently recognized by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers. The centers were recognized for their Quality Initiative program. The teams from these centers celebrated their newest goal when they received this… Continue Reading Continue reading
“Hospice care treats the person and symptoms of the disease, rather than treating the disease itself.” When it comes to the topic of Hospice Care, many families aren’t too sure about what it’s actually for with their loved ones in need, and the patient seems to push it off, as if it signifies that they… Continue Reading Continue reading
“At any age, a flu infection can become dangerous, but when it’s someone who’s quite old and frail, the chances that they’ll become very sick and need to be hospitalized increases significantly.” Between December and February, you tend see the most contractions of the flu and sicknesses during this part of the yearly flu season.… Continue Reading Continue reading
“The home has become the place where most Americans die of natural causes — beating out hospitals for the first time since the early 20th century.” With Healthcare improving, it seems to be keeping most patients out of “acute settings” and in a familiar environment for them with their friends and family. Only a small… Continue Reading Continue reading