Latest News & Press Releases
| November 29, 2011 |
St. Ann's Appoints New Senior Vice President/CFO |
| November 28, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Promotes one |
| November 18, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Promotes Two / Hires Two |
| October 17, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Announces Four New Hires |
| August 30, 2011 |
Local Collaborative Team Receives $450,000 Grant to Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage |
| August 25, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Hires Admissions Social Worker |
| August 8, 2011 |
St. Ann's Promotes Two Hires One |
| July 14, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Hires Two |
| July 6, 2011 |
St. Ann's of Greater Rochester Inc. Elects Four New Board Members |
| June 3, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Wins International Marketing Award |
| May 17, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Promotes One and Hires Two |
| May 3, 2011 |
St. Ann's of Greater Rochester Inc. Elects Two Board Members |
| April 1, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Promotes One |
| March 14, 2011 |
St. Ann's Community Announces New Chief Nursing Executive |
| March 1, 2011 |
Cherry Ridge Now Offering Enhanced Living |
| February 17, 2011 |
Two Employees Promoted at St. Ann's |
| January 25, 2011 |
New State of the Art Buildings Going Up |
| January 3, 2011 |
Scams Fraud & Consumer Protection Seminar 1/20/11 |
| December 9, 2010 |
St. Ann's Community Promotes Three Employees |
| November19, 2010 |
St. Ann's Community Wins 2 National Media Awards |
St. Ann's Community Appoints New Senior Vice President/CFO
November 29, 2011
St. Ann’s Community recently appointed Dennis P. Kant of Webster as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Kant will oversee the finances of the $76 million organization and serve on the executive leadership team.
Kant has 30 years of financial experience in the health care industry. He previously worked as Chief Financial Officer for Universal Health Care Group, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and was employed for several years at MVP Health Care, Inc. in Schenectady and Preferred Care, Inc. in Rochester. He is a Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Kant said he is looking forward to being a part of the St. Ann’s tradition of providing excellent senior care in the Rochester area.
Betty Mullin-DiProsa, President and CEO of St. Ann’s Community said, “I am thrilled to have Dennis as our new CFO and valuable member of our Senior Leadership Team. He has a strong depth of financial and accounting expertise, and has already demonstrated a sense of organization and partnership with members of the Senior Leadership Team, the Board and Operations, which will help ensure the success of our organization.”
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a non-profit that is Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, enhanced living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area.
For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000
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St. Ann's Community Promotes one
November 28, 2011
Tina Cenname, MS, RN of Hamlin was recently hired as the Associate Director of Nursing at St. Ann’s Home. She assumes 24-hour responsibility for directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating all interdisciplinary, operational and administrative tasks on floors three through five. Cenname has worked at St. Ann’s Community for 14 years and was previously employed as a Nurse Manager.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
St. Ann's Community Promotes Two and Hires Two
November 18, 2011
Jean Brown of West Henrietta was recently promoted to Assistant Controller. In her new role, she manages fixed assets and prepares the financial statements for Chapel Oaks and Cherry Ridge, two of St. Ann’s communities. She previously worked as a Staff Accountant and has been with St. Ann’s for three years.
Holly Carmona, LPN of Greece was recently hired as an Admissions Professional. Carmona admits patients from Unity, Strong and Highland hospitals to St. Ann’s Transitional Care Program. Carmona previously worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Episcopal Senior Life Communities at Brentland Woods.
Erin DeVries of Churchville was recently promoted to Chief Controller. In her new role, she is responsible for cash management, financial statement preparation, review and analysis, and supervision of accounting and accounts payable staff. DeVries most recently worked as Assistant Controller and has been with St. Ann’s Community for 11 years.
David Moufarrege of Henrietta was recently appointed Chief Information Officer. In his new role, he is responsible for St. Ann’s technology infrastructure, including all data and telecom networks and applications such as electronic health records and health informatics. Moufarrege previously worked as Global Chief Operating Officer and VP of Finance for Clickworker.com.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
St. Ann's Community Announces Four New Hires
October 17, 2011
Judy DeLucia of Penfield was recently hired as the Cherry Ridge Volunteer Coordinator. She is responsible for interviewing, screening and placing the volunteers at Cherry Ridge, a St. Ann’s Community in Webster. DeLucia previously worked as the Director of Volunteer Services at Unity Health System.
Jennifer Lechner, MSW of Brighton was recently hired as the Manager of Organizational Development and Life Enrichment. In her new role, she leads St. Ann’s Community in its efforts to focus on person centered care. Lechner previously worked for Green Hill Inc. in New Jersey as their Green House Guide and Lead Green House Educator.
Donna M. Leone, CCSP, MBA of Rushville was recently hired as the Finance Office Manager. In her new role, she oversees the daily operations of the billing department. Leone previously worked for Rochester Primary Care Network as a Medical Biller.
Susan Patruska, RN of Caledonia was recently hired as the Reimbursement Manager for St. Ann’s Community. She is responsible for the operations and overall performance of the Reimbursement Department. Patruska previously worked as the Assistant Director of Nursing for the Jewish Home.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Hires Admissions Social Worker
August 25, 2011
Nichole McArdle, BSW of Bloomfield was recently hired as Admissions Social Worker. She is responsible for assisting potential residents in finding the appropriate level of care for them at St. Ann’s Community. McArdle meets with families, provides tours and collaborates with clinicians. She previously worked at The Shire at Culverton as the Assisted Living Program Coordinator.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Promotes Two and Hires One
August 8, 2011
Guy J. Cenname of Hamlin was recently promoted to Security Supervisor. He is responsible for overseeing the Security Department on St. Ann’s Community’s Irondequoit campus. Cenname previously worked as a Security Sergeant and has been with the organization for 10 years.
Chuck Skellen of Greece was recently promoted to Manager of Power Plant and Maintenance. His new responsibilities include overseeing the personnel and day-to-day operations of the Power Plant and Maintenance Departments. He previously worked as Lead Electrician for St. Ann’s Community, and has been with the organization for 10 years.
Clarence Ziegler, PT of Webster was recently hired as the Physical Therapy Coordinator. He is responsible for the scheduling and retention of physical therapists, day-to-day therapy operations, and providing therapy to transitional care patients and long term care residents. He previously worked as a Staff Physical Therapist for HCR Homecare.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Hires Two
July 14 , 2011
Elizabeth Hughes of Brighton was recently hired as a Nurse Practitioner. She is responsible for reviewing and treating the medical needs of residents on three floors in St. Ann’s Home. Hughes previously worked at Highland Hospital as a Registered Nurse.
Kimberly Wear, RN-C of Orchard Park (Erie County) was recently hired as an Associate Director of Nursing. She is responsible for overseeing all nurses and nursing concerns on three floors in St. Ann’s Home. She will also lead St. Ann’s Home’s first official floor transformation to Person Centered Care, complete with renovations and a new staff structure. Wear previously worked for Catholic Health in Buffalo as a Director of Nursing.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's of Greater Rochester Inc. Elects Four New Members to their Boards
July 6, 2011
Marie R. Castagnaro, Paula Dolan, and Mario Urso were elected to the St. Ann’s of Greater Rochester Inc. Board of Directors. Thomas Tette was elected to the St. Ann’s Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.
Marie R. Castagnaro, SSJ, is the Treasurer and CFO of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester. Previously, she was the President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, New York for approximately 22 years. She also served the hospital in preceding years as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vice President, Clinical Services, Planning Assistant, and Administrative Resident. Among other awards, she has received a prestigious Athena Award, a New York State Woman of Distinction Award and a Centurion Award.
Paula Dolan is a Senior Compensation/Human Resources Consultant for Burke Group and has accumulated more than 30 years of human resources and general management experience. She specializes in executive compensation and employee benefits. She is also the Pension and Communis Board member for Rochester’s Catholic Diocese, and is a Board member for the Lyric Chorale.
Thomas Tette is the CFO of SenDEC Corporation and serves as secretary, treasurer and chief accountant. Before joining SenDEC in 1995, Tette was Controller for Champion Moving and Storage in Rochester, NY, where he consolidated the debt structure, improved cash flow, introduced a 401K plan, and computerized payroll. He was also employed as Controller for G.P. Improvements and worked in various positions at General Signal Corporation, including Vice President and General Manager of the Spitfire Tool & Machine Division.
Mario Urso, CPA, FHFMA is a Partner in the Bonadio Group, overseeing the firm’s Healthcare and Tax-exempt Organizations Practice Division. His experience includes providing professional services, including business valuations, tax planning, and merger and acquisition consulting, to a wide range of healthcare organizations. Urso serves on the SeniorsFirst Board of Directors and the Lakes Chapter Board of the American Cancer Society. He is a fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Wins International Marketing Award
June 3, 2011
The 17th Annual Communicator Awards has bestowed an Award of Distinction to St. Ann’s Community for their website. St. Ann’s received this honor in the Interactive Category. The 2011 Communicator Awards received 6,000 entries from around the world, and these awards honor creative excellence in communications, recognizing the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and brand identity work. The Communicator Awards is sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative and marketing firms.
St. Ann’s Community’s website was redesigned approximately one year ago and includes a Helpful Resources section that contains current news relating to seniors, an encyclopedia of medical issues, helpful links, and a section of recipes created by St. Ann’s Community’s chefs and Chief Clinical Dietitian. The website also includes Betty’s Blog, a blog written by St. Ann’s President and CEO, Betty Mullin-DiProsa.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a non-profit that is Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and Hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Promotes and One Hires Two
May 17, 2011
Sheila Johnson, RN, BSN of Rochester was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Nursing for the Transitional Care Program. She is responsible for coordinating, monitoring and evaluating all interdisciplinary and administrative tasks occurring in the Transitional Care Program. Johnson has worked at St. Ann’s Community for 12 years.
Marcia A. Kujawa of Spencerport was recently hired as Cafeteria and Catering Manager at St. Ann’s Community. She is responsible for overseeing the catering department and the cafeteria menu, staff and services. Kujawa previously worked as Food Service Manager for Unity, and was most recently employed by Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation as Food Service Manager.
Stella M. Miller, RN of Irondequoit was recently hired as Admissions Nurse. She is responsible for transitioning patients from Rochester General Hospital to transitional care at St. Ann’s Community, and acting as a liaison between the two medical facilities. Miller previously worked at Highland Hospital as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's of Greater Rochester Inc. Elects Two Board Members
May 3, 2011
Dr. Laurel Ann Pfeil and Dr. Joseph A. Stankaitis were both elected to St. Ann’s Community’s Board of Directors.
Laurel Ann Pfeil, M.D. is a fellowship trained Geriatrician, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Rochester, and Attending Physician at Monroe Community Hospital. Dr. Pfeil brings a wealth of knowledge in the area of geriatrics, hospice and skilled nursing facility care. She began her career as a registered nurse, and is now a physician certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Care and is a Certified Medical Director.
Joseph Stankaitis, M.D., M.P.H. is the Chief Medical Officer at Monroe Plan for Medical Care. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physician and the American College of Physician Executives. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He is an active reviewer and past Chair of the Review Oversight Committee for the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and is the President of American Diabetes Association Rochester Volunteer Leadership Board.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Promotes One
April 1, 2011
Louis Nicolosi, C.P.M., SPSM of Rochester was recently promoted to Manager of Purchasing, Environmental Services and Laundry. His new responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating the purchasing, environmental and laundry operations. Nicolosi previously worked as the Purchasing Manager and has been at St. Ann’s Community for approximately 14 years.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Announces New Chief Nursing Executive
March 14, 2011
St. Ann’s Community recently hired Michele A. Sinclair, BS, RN, C-NE of Lancaster (Erie County) as the Chief Nursing Executive. Sinclair will oversee the day to day functions of the nursing departments in St. Ann’s Home and The Heritage, two skilled nursing communities on St. Ann’s Irondequoit campus, and will act as the Director of Nursing for St. Ann’s Home.
Michael McRae, Senior Vice President of Operations/Administrator of St. Ann’s Community said, “Michele is a highly motivated nursing professional who has extensive experience in leading organizational change and building high-performing teams. We are very much looking forward to the knowledge and expertise she brings to our organization. It is with great pleasure that I announce her selection and appointment.”
Sinclair is a Certified Nurse Executive by the American Association of Nurse Executives and comes to St. Ann’s Community with 40 years of nursing experience. She previously worked as the Vice President for Clinical Services in the Long Term Care Division of Catholic Health of Western New York, and was with the organization for eight years. There, she was responsible for overseeing the long term care nursing department and directing the overall management, coordination, implementation and monitoring of quality and patient safety improvement activities. During her time there she received a 2010 Healthcare Top 50 award from Business First in Western New York for her innovation, creativity and achievements in developing a cardiac program for transitional care patients with a diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure that upon discharge significantly decreased the readmission rate to the hospital.
Sinclair earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, and is a candidate to receive her Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Leadership from the same school in 2012.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a non-profit that is Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and Hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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Cherry Ridge Now Offering Enhanced Living as Another Level of Care
March 1, 2011
Cherry Ridge, a St. Ann’s Community in Webster, has been approved by the Department of Health to offer Enhanced Living within The Glen (Cherry Ridge’s assisted living). Cherry Ridge is one of only a few communities in the Rochester area that can offer this level of care which provides new and existing residents the opportunity to age in place. The enhanced assisted living services began to be offered in January, and include all assisted living services previously provided with the addition of physical assistance of another person for: transferring, walking, climbing or descending stairs, managing medical equipment or managing incontinence. Traditional assisted living will continue to be offered.
Mike Seelig, Vice President of Housing/Administrator, said, “We are truly happy to be able to offer another level of care so that residents may continue to live as independently as possible, with the support and compassion they deserve. Enhanced living enables assisted living residents who need a higher level of care to remain in the same setting and with the same people here at Cherry Ridge. This enhanced level of care is also available to new members of our community. It complements the existing high quality services provided in The Glen (assisted living) and Rainier Grove (memory care).”
Seelig went on to say that once the construction of Cherry Ridge’s skilled nursing center is complete in 2012, Cherry Ridge will be one of only a few senior living communities in Western New York to offer a full continuum of services on one campus. “At that time, Cherry Ridge will provide independent living, assisted living, enhanced living, memory care, transitional care and skilled nursing. Having all these care levels on one campus provides great benefits to residents. They are able to remain on the same campus as their needs change, and if a spouse needs a higher level of care, the two can still be near one another.”
Cherry Ridge currently provides independent living cottages and apartments, assisted living, memory care, and now, enhanced living. Cherry Ridge is a part of St. Ann’s Community’s larger continuum of care which provides numerous options for seniors.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a continuum proud to be Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area. For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Promotes Two
February 17 , 2011
Dawn Heuer of Pittsford was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Food Service. In her new role she oversees the main kitchen responsibilities for St. Ann’s skilled nursing facilities. These include: food production, the cafeteria, catering and the kitchen tray line for St. Ann’s Home. Heuer was previously the Cafeteria Catering Manager and has worked for St. Ann’s for nine months.
William Hollenbeck of Ontario was recently promoted to Director of Facilities. In his new role he oversees the departments of: Security, Environmental Services, Laundry, Grounds, Plant & Engineering, and Power Plant. Hollenbeck previously worked as the Manager of Security, Power Plant and Maintenance. He has been employed at St. Ann’s for five and one half years.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and Hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area.
For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community to Build a New Transitional and Palliative Care Center in Irondequoit and a New Long Term Care and Transitional Care Center at Cherry Ridge
January 25, 2011
The initial site work has been completed, and construction is underway on St. Ann’s Community’s Irondequoit and Webster campuses. A new building on St. Ann’s Irondequoit campus will house a transitional care center with 72 beds and a palliative care center with 10 beds. A new building on St. Ann’s Cherry Ridge campus in Webster will house a long term care center with 60 beds and a transitional care center with 12 beds. The construction is expected to be completed and the buildings occupied by March 2012.
Betty Mullin-DiProsa, President and CEO of St. Ann’s Community said, “Over the past several years the Board of Directors and Leadership of St. Ann's Community have come together to set a new direction. We launched ‘Caring for the Most Important People on Earth,’ a campaign focused on updating our Person-Centered model of care, while building new, state-of-art skilled nursing facilities both in Irondequoit and Webster. These skilled nursing centers will not only enable us to provide more comfortable and sophisticated care, but care where the patients and residents are served in an atmosphere which creates a sense of home. Country kitchens will be on each floor, as will hearths and large common areas. They will resemble homes that you or I live in.”
Mullin-DiProsa went on to say, “We are expanding our Transitional Care Program to respond to the growing need for older adults seeking expert rehabilitation, medical and nursing services following hospitalization for surgery, stroke, neurological, cardiac and other medical disorders. The goal of Transitional Care is to return our patients home, to their own homes, and to help them become as independent as possible. Our Irondequoit campus will also see expansion of our Palliative Center for Caring, providing expert clinical service and support to patients and their families in their final days in a home-like atmosphere of dignity, sensitivity and comfort when it matters most. Over the next several years we will be making important improvements and renovations, providing unit-based kitchens and living rooms to St. Ann's Home as well. Our Webster campus, Cherry Ridge, will have a full continuum of care, from independent senior housing to skilled nursing and transitional care. Construction is in full swing, and with the help of our many supporters, we anticipate the buildings to be open and occupied in March 2012.”
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s, a non-profit that is Caring for the Most Important People on Earth, serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and Hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area.
For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Promotes Three Employees
December 9, 2010
Amy O’Connor of Greece was promoted to Co-Manager of Recreation Therapy for St. Ann’s Home and The Heritage. Her new responsibilities include overseeing the Recreation Therapy Department, and creating meaningful and entertaining activities for residents. O’Connor was previously a Recreation Therapist and has worked for St. Ann’s Community for 18 years.
Courtney Pierce of Fairport was promoted to Co-Manager of Recreation Therapy for St. Ann’s Home and The Heritage. Her new responsibilities include providing leadership for the Recreation Therapy Department, and coordinating meaningful and entertaining activities for residents. Pierce was previously a Recreation Therapist and has worked for St. Ann’s Community for nine years.
Shearron Redd of Rochester was promoted to Cherry Ridge Dining Supervisor. Her new responsibilities include coordinating servers, taking reservations and overseeing the independent and assisted living dining rooms. Redd was formerly the Cherry Ridge Dining Room Captain and has worked for St. Ann’s Community for four years.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and Hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area.
For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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St. Ann's Community Wins 2 National Media Awards
November 19, 2010
St. Ann’s Community won two national Web Health Awards—one for its website and one for its facebook page. Nearly 500 entries were submitted in the 2010 Web Health Awards which recognizes high-quality electronic health information.
St. Ann’s Community’s website was recently redesigned and now includes a Helpful Resources section with an Encyclopedia of Medical Issues, recent news relating to seniors, helpful links, and a section of recipes created by St. Ann’s Community’s chefs and Chief Clinical Dietitian. The website also includes a blog written by St. Ann’s President and CEO.
St. Ann’s Community’s facebook page provides regular updates and photographs of the happenings at St. Ann’s, and encourages residents, family members and visitors alike to join in the conversation.
Now in its 12th year, the goal of the Web Health Awards (formerly the World Wide Web Health Awards), is to recognize high-quality electronic health information. The awards program is organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), a national clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields.
St. Ann’s Community is one of Rochester’s largest private employers with over 1,000 employees, and provides a varied range of services and care levels designed to meet the individual needs of older adults. St. Ann’s serves seniors with two licensed, accredited and certified skilled nursing facilities, medical and social adult day programs, independent retirement housing, a transitional care program, assisted living, specialized dementia care, geriatric outpatient primary care practice, and Hospice care (in partnership with two local Hospice Agencies) located on two campuses in the Greater Rochester area.
For more information about St. Ann’s Community please call 585-697-6000.
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