Obituaries for Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 (30) Nov 22, 2009
BRUCEVILLE Mary L. Stephens, 84, a Bruceville resident for 40 years, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Oak Village Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 13, 1925, in Decker, the daughter of Noble and Jose Van Lou Peach. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Politics in Albany as weird as ever Nov 22, 2009
2 billion deficit that could slam schools, hospitals and nursing homes, and taxpayers. We can do this job with intelligence and energy and this is proof, said Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, the Westchester Democrat who, after years trying, got the authorities reform bill passed. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Limited Supplies of H1N1 Vaccine Causing Stalls in Public Clinics Nov 22, 2009
Since the program began, Franklin County has received about 12,100 doses of vaccine, said Lana Langhorst, health department nursing supervisor. "Considering the population of Franklin County is over 100,000, the vaccine is still in limited availability status," Langhorst said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Military Nurse Acquitted of Euthanasia Nov 22, 2009
Speaking after the ruling, Fontana said he never regretted the treatment that he gave and that he hopes he can return to nursing ... This young man acted within the scope of his job, and son, if you are allowed to continue nursing, I hope you will be my nurse when my time comes. (CBS News)
War still a key issue for troops Nov 22, 2009
" Sarah Norton, 20, a member of the Wisconsin National Guard, hasn't been to Iraq yet. But the nursing student at UWM is due to be deployed to Iraq in 2009, along with 3,000 other Guard personnel from around the state. Norton says health care is the No. 1 issue. But she says she remains keenly interested in Iraq and backs McCain. "I'd hate to see for us to pull out," she says. "I'm very scared of the consequences that might come as a result of withdrawal. Our country has always been strong, and... (Yahoo News -- FYI)
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Emerson Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 85th year Nov 21, 2009
For 2009-2010, those efforts will support the Bethke Cancer Center, cardiac rehabilitation, the Pediatric Intervention Team, nursing scholarships and specialized transport equipment. Outside of its financial contributions, the Auxiliary seeks to educate the public about hospital programs and make patients stays at Emerson as comfortable as possible. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Fitch: Dousman senior home still strong Nov 21, 2009
Occupancy at Three Pillars skilled nursing facility, which has 75 units, and its 36-unit independent living facility remains strong, Fitch said ... Three Pillars is adding space and relocating 14 skilled nursing beds for rehabilitation therapy services, a project that will be funded with a $6 ... Three Pillars Dousman campus in western Waukesha County consists of the Village on the Square for independent living, Compass Point for catered senior living, Riverside Lodge for supportive living and... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
PharMerica Corp. adds Meyers to board Nov 21, 2009
Louisville-based PharMerica Corp. (NYSE: PMC) operates institutional pharmacies at hospitals, assisted-living facilities and nursing centers in 41 states. Most Read Stories. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Beginning Of The End Julian Finney/Getty ImagesAll eyes will be on Spain's Rafael Nadal (middle) as he attempts to finish the season on a high, injury-free note.The end is near for the world's top men. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will all compete for the ATP tour's year-end title. Nadal may be best rested for a run. Nov 21, 2009
When most players are nursing weary bodies after a long season, Nadal says things couldn't be better. "I'm in perfect shape, both mentally and physically," Nadal said Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
RossTuckerInside The NFL The Ravens will struggle against Peyton and Co., plus more mail. Nov 21, 2009
With Ravens DE/OLB Terrell Suggs set to miss a game for the first time in his seven-year career, and Haloti Ngata still nursing an ankle injury, the Ravens likely won't generate pressure from their front four. That means they'll have to blitz, and Manning typically shreds blitz-heavy teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 21, 2009
The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the Atkins diet. "We have found the same thing with all of our trials.". (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
About Alzheimer's disease (2) Nov 21, 2009
If you are unable to provide 24-hour supervision for your loved one, a memory unit at a nursing home or assisted living facility may be an option. Family members can talk to a counselor or join a support group. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
First H1N1 death in Floyd Co. reported Nov 21, 2009
Iowa Code prohibits Floyd County Public Nursing from releasing any information that would lead to the identification of the person who died. Arjes could only say that it was a female with other risk factors. (Charles City Press, IO)
Elisara still very open to all options Nov 21, 2009
The last time we saw Dustin Elisara, it was back in the spring and he was nursing an injury. But the 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker for Kapolei High School on the island of Oahu was able to play a full season healthy, and colleges definitely have been taking notice. (BeaverFootball.com)
Time for a Beauty Pageant Nov 21, 2009
Cody, who is bright and occasionally overbearing, spends week after week nursing an innocent crush on a hayseed shipmate. Zack, an unimpressive student, devotes his mental energies to pulling pranks and trying to score chicks, or whatever the TV-G-rated equivalent of scoring chicks is. (Slate)
Ingen Enters Hospital and Therapy Markets With Expected Revenue Increase Nov 21, 2009
"Our focus has been home health care markets and this is going very smoothly with an increase in sales from home oxygen patients and oxygen providers. Our GSA application is expected to be approved in the near future, and with the growing hospital markets in respiratory care, the Oxyview Nasal Cannula will be an attractive device for hospital nursing as it has shown to save time and provide additional assurance of oxygen flow. Our near final ISO Certification expected in late December 2009 and... (Primezone Releases)
Bridgewater-Raynham prioritizing flu-shot recipients Nov 21, 2009
Fahey said the nursing staff had been working non-stop to contact parents of high-risk students and find out if their children still need the H1N1 shots. Fahey and the district physician also met with the health board representatives from both towns on Thursday to work out the invitation-only distribution process. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Patty Dunn has 50-plus years of caring for others Nov 21, 2009
A long career in the nursing profession ... Patricia Dunn, RN, of Ogden, was recently recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing for having held active licensure for over 50 years, joining only 13 other nurses on the list ... Dunn was issued her license March 15, 1956 after graduating from the University of Iowa School of Nursing in Iowa City as a registered nurse. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
Her training is in nursing. We all know that nurses, like teachers and law enforcement are grossly underpaid. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Tehachapi Nurses Sharpen Their Skills Nov 21, 2009
Director of Staff Development Gayle Kuhar said, "We do these kind of quizzes and demonstrations with the staff so that they are able to do their job more effectively and more proficiently.The nurses were able to learn how to operate a fire extinguisher and what to do if an earthquake hit.They also got hands on when it comes to sterilization, inserting IVs, determining wounds and even down to the most basic of washing their hands properly.In a hospital you are working with a lot of bacteria and... (KERO 23, CA)
Win a free turkey just in time for Thanksgiving Nov 21, 2009
Seed y, Modern Cleaners ry, McDonald's of Elgin, First State Bank, Morelia Mexican Cafe, First National Bank of Elgin, Owens Service Center, Prosperity Bank, Elgin Medicine Chest, Elgin Nursing ilitation Center, Dorothy's Jewelry, Bread Basket Citgo, Sugar Girls, Doc's Country Store, I Just Might Have It, Leslie's Party Supplies, Jeanette Shelby Realty(r) and Jewell Arts Photography. Good luck. (Elgin Courier, TX)
St. Peters Ladies Aid meets Nov 21, 2009
Several visits were made in October to sick and shut-in by Frances Nichols, Ilene Nehrt, and Helen Kellermeier, and to nursing homes by Kathy Cunningham and Alberta Roettger ... November sick and shut in visits by Nehrt and nursing home visits by Myers; December sick and shut in visits by Ruby Fosbrink and nursing home by Joyce Stuckwisch. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Medical center names new CEO Nov 21, 2009
She received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg and a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Arizona. She began work at St. Joseph's more than 25 years ago, rising through administration, including positions as chief nursing executive and vice president of operations. (AZCentral -- Business)
Heartbreak hospitals Nov 21, 2009
The dean of nursing and midwifery at the University of Sydney, Professor Jill White, said NSW public hospitals now had ''large numbers of assistants in nursing who are bright, keen, young and eager but not well educated, who are coming in to models of care which are not necessarily set up'' for them. The trend towards employing less-qualified nursing assistants, combined with redundancies and cuts to nurse graduate positions, was against the spirit of Garling, White said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea Nov 21, 2009
For young infants, continue nursing, and ask your doctor about giving extra fluids. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
YMCA makes an exciting leadership choice Nov 21, 2009
Mama says wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:40 PM:" I would like to see the YMCA have placement for children when no school and cannot find a sitter on last minute notice, and where can pickup a CCAR person needing to be at home and parents working making it a hardship on them as well. If sick have a NURSING ROOM for those sick ones. In this day and age, people have to work. AND necessity brings this to someone I care about caring for her sister who is 3 mentally and the parents are deceased.Also others... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
SEARK LIBRARY TO OPEN FOR SPRING SEMESTER Nov 21, 2009
Besides the additional space provided by the new library, it also will allow for expansion of the Allied Health and Nursing Department, which is housed in the same building as the existing library. Once the new library is opened, the existing library will be renovated for use by the nursing department. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Pastoral path runs through nursing homes, jails Nov 21, 2009
" The man left the jail and went to prison, but not before passing David's name on to another inmate. That inmate wanted to start a biweekly Bible study. Around the same time, David crossed paths with Steven Hultengren, a former pastor who had fallen away from the church. David asked Hultengren to help him with his work in Watonwan County. "That was his very first reach-out for Gentle Shepherd Ministry," Hultengren said. Now David has about 70 volunteers working under his Gentle Shepherd... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
RAP highlights vo-tech, industrial training, education Nov 21, 2009
In health occupations, Jessica Koehler teaches medical terminology, certified nursing assistant, first aid/CPR, human relations and medical law. The family and consumer science track offers foods, parenting, child development and textiles with instructor Janice Scanlan. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Canton football seniors leave lasting impression Nov 21, 2009
After nursing the majority of last season with an assortment of injuries, Jordan Gutyon has developed into one of the Hockomock League s top running backs. Rushing for 146 yards in the Bulldogs win over Oliver Ames this season, Guyton went over the 900 yard mark for the season. (Canton Journal, MA)
Editorial: Sex offender bill moves, rather than solves, problem Nov 21, 2009
The driving force behind laws banning the worst sex offenders from living near schools, day-care centers, parks, playgrounds, libraries or nursing homes is easily understood. Nobody wants a convicted child rapist deemed likely to re-offend living somewhere that puts them in contact with the most vulnerable people in our community, children and the elderly. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
A century of eternal fascination Nov 21, 2009
Director of Nursing Services The Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitatio. a growing fleet with respect to safety issues, fleet processes, sc. (Albany Times Union)
Focus on fitness at middle school Nov 21, 2009
Many are volunteering at the elementary school; others take part in various activities with residents at nursing homes, and a few assist organizations with special events. I would like to see our students not only take an interest in the physical fitness aspect of good health, but through community spirit and reaching out to help others, they will build their self esteem and become role models for other teens, said Mrs. Holden. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
War still a key issue for troops Nov 21, 2009
" Sarah Norton, 20, a member of the Wisconsin National Guard, hasn't been to Iraq yet. But the nursing student at UWM is due to be deployed to Iraq in 2009, along with 3,000 other Guard personnel from around the state. Norton says health care is the No. 1 issue. But she says she remains keenly interested in Iraq and backs McCain. "I'd hate to see for us to pull out," she says. "I'm very scared of the consequences that might come as a result of withdrawal. Our country has always been strong, and... (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Pa. university students upset about fitness class Nov 21, 2009
Costello, an assistant professor of nursing at Villanova University, also noted that body mass index can be misleading. Since muscle weighs more than fat, it is possible to be overweight and still be physically fit, she said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
RossTuckerInside The NFL Why the Ravens will struggle against Peyton & Co., more mail. Nov 21, 2009
With Ravens DE/OLB Terrell Suggs set to miss a game for the first time in his seven-year career, and Haloti Ngata still nursing an ankle injury, the Ravens likely won't generate pressure from their front four. That means they'll have to blitz, and Manning typically shreds blitz-heavy teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
H1N1 Vaccines Available in Leavey Nov 21, 2009
The high-risk group includes health care workers, medical and nursing students, GERMS paramedics and students under age 25 years old who are at a higher risk. The plan was to have a targeted immunization today and an open clinic tomorrow, Welsh said. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Arnold Rosoff; advertising executive championed workplace diversity; at 93 Nov 21, 2009
Arnold Z. Rosoff, a fiercely passionate visionary who used his exceptional branding skills to found one of Boston s most successful advertising agencies, died yesterday morning at a nursing home in Newton after suffering complications of a broken hip. He was 93. (Boston Globe)
Limited Supplies of H1N1 Vaccine Causing Stalls in Public Clinics Nov 21, 2009
Since the program began, Franklin County has received about 12,100 doses of vaccine, said Lana Langhorst, health department nursing supervisor. "Considering the population of Franklin County is over 100,000, the vaccine is still in limited availability status," Langhorst said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
White to take over Chandler hospital Nov 20, 2009
White began her tenure at St. Joseph s more than 25 years ago, including service as both chief nursing executive and vice president of operations. For the past several years she has been the hospital s COO, responsible for overseeing hospital operations including nursing, quality management, physician relations, ancillary services, support services and clinical education ... White received her bachelor s degree in nursing from Central Missouri State University and her master s in Nursing from... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
YMCA makes an exciting leadership choice Nov 20, 2009
Mama says wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:40 PM:" I would like to see the YMCA have placement for children when no school and cannot find a sitter on last minute notice, and where can pickup a CCAR person needing to be at home and parents working making it a hardship on them as well. If sick have a NURSING ROOM for those sick ones. In this day and age, people have to work. AND necessity brings this to someone I care about caring for her sister who is 3 mentally and the parents are deceased.Also others... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hotel/convention center project advances Nov 20, 2009
Like being a Dolly P wannabe on 80 year old but will give the nursing home residents something to point and laugh about. " Most commented: (30) (27) (21) (20) (13) (13) (8) (7) (7) (7) More headlines: ?2007 Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, divisions of Lee Enterprises. Tab Content. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chargers Carry Quiet Confidence into Denver Nov 20, 2009
WR Malcom Floyd (Harry How/Getty). By Posted Nov 19, 2009. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Schools keep close eye on flu Nov 20, 2009
In Wyoming, 336 of the 632 lab-confirmed H1N1 cases are among children ages 5-18, according to Karla Roich, Public Health Response coordinator for Sweetwater County Community Nursing, in Rock Springs. Another 52 are among children younger than 5. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
State's former Veterans Dept. chief indicted Nov 20, 2009
To pay for the expenses, Chorpenning ordered the director of the state nursing home for veterans to reduce operating expenses, cutting back on food and staffing and prohibiting the purchase of new equipment for the home, according to the auditor's report ... The state Department of Health Services had uncovered rule violations and problems in patient care during an inspection of the 20-bed nursing home for veterans ... In 2002, three years after his appointment, Chorpenning hired his son,... (AZCentral -- News)
Health care market murky Nov 20, 2009
Nursing students at Edison State College get a lesson Tuesday from instructor Anne Harner. Hiring in the health field is starting to level off after remaining the most resilient local sector for months. (The News-Press -- Business)
'I want my mammograms!' Nov 20, 2009
Marion, dean of the school of nursing at the , says that while there are women like Fought, there are also women who had bad experiences with mammograms. "A woman called me today and said, 'Thank goodness for the new guidelines because I've had so many unnecessary biopsies and they have been painful and they've been costly, and I have had to pay for some of them out of pocket, and every time it was benign,' " she says. (CNN)
Hospital planning smoke-free setting Nov 20, 2009
We need to model the healthy behaviors we want to see in the community, said Anna Burke, chief nursing officer. We take our responsibility to promote healthy lifestyles seriously. (New Iberia, LA)
'Rewarding' Terrorists Nov 20, 2009
It's called the National Demonstration Projects on Culture Change and Use of Information Technology in Nursing Homes. That's section 6114. (Fox News)
City Scene: Restaurant Owners Live Karaoke Life Nov 20, 2009
"When I hear people singing," he says, nursing a , "I say, 'Damn, I worked all my life. I could '". Cruz likes ballads. (FOX61, CT)
Marblehead police log: Nov. 11-16, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
Assisted man in need of ride to nursing home on Front Street at 11:24 a.m.. Walk-in came into police station to recover license plates at 12:34 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
War still a key issue for troops Nov 20, 2009
" Sarah Norton, 20, a member of the Wisconsin National Guard, hasn't been to Iraq yet. But the nursing student at UWM is due to be deployed to Iraq in 2009, along with 3,000 other Guard personnel from around the state. Norton says health care is the No. 1 issue. But she says she remains keenly interested in Iraq and backs McCain. "I'd hate to see for us to pull out," she says. "I'm very scared of the consequences that might come as a result of withdrawal. Our country has always been strong, and... (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Business digest: TIB Financial reports results Nov 20, 2009
Bridgeport hires director of nursing. Claudine Le Hors has joined Bridgeport Home Health Care as director of nursing for the Fort Myers office ... She graduated from The University of Haute de Bretagne in France with a Science of Nursing degree. (The News-Press -- Business)
Gameday: Bobcats at Bucks, 8:30 p.m. Nov 20, 2009
Bobcats big men Tyson Chandler and Boris Diaw are both nursing sore backs. Bucks forward Hakim Warrick is now coming off the bench after several starts. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Poor lifestyles, cause of high rate of diabetes Nov 20, 2009
Dr Benjamin Kumbuor, Minister of Health-designate whose speech was read by Mr George Kumi Kyeremeh, Director of Nursing Services, Ghana Health Service, said it was sad to note that as high as 80 per cent of Ghanaians were acquiring the type two form of diabetes, which was rather highly preventable through healthy lifestyles. He said factors such as obesity and overweight, lack of exercise, previously identified glucose intolerance, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, family history... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 20, 2009
The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the Atkins diet. "We have found the same thing with all of our trials.". (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
University to Distribute H1N1 Vaccine Today Nov 20, 2009
The high-risk group includes health care workers, medical and nursing students, GERMS members and students under 25 years old who are at a higher risk. The plan was to have a targeted immunization today and an open clinic tomorrow, Welsh said. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Gunman opens fire on Saipan; 5 dead Nov 20, 2009
Director of Nursing Services The Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitatio. Probationary appt. (Albany Times Union)
Aid to help businesses hit by closed bridge Nov 20, 2009
Director of Nursing Services The Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitatio. is looking for an experienced, self-motivated sales agent. (Albany Times Union)
Schneck board sets budget Nov 20, 2009
Vicki Johnson, vice-president of nursing services, reported that Schnecks home health agency has been selected as one of the 2009 Home Care Elite. This review names the home health agencies that are among the top 25 per cent of providers in the country in quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance measures. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Time running out for comprehensive health care reform Nov 20, 2009
Assisted living and nursing homes for disabled become more possible than they are today for the disabled and elderly. And employers will have to provide health insurance. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Win a free turkey just in time for Thanksgiving Nov 20, 2009
Seed y, Modern Cleaners ry, McDonald's of Elgin, First State Bank, Morelia Mexican Cafe, First National Bank of Elgin, Owens Service Center, Prosperity Bank, Elgin Medicine Chest, Elgin Nursing ilitation Center, Dorothy's Jewelry, Bread Basket Citgo, Sugar Girls, Doc's Country Store, I Just Might Have It, Leslie's Party Supplies, Jeanette Shelby Realty(r) and Jewell Arts Photography. Good luck. (Elgin Courier, TX)
California, Sacramento County to probe in-home care Nov 20, 2009
The program's intent is to allow low-income seniors and disabled people to remain at home with the help of caregivers rather than placing them in nursing homes, which can cost five times more in public money. "Detecting fraud earlier," said Susan Peters, chairwoman of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, "and cutting funds off sooner to perpetrators of fraud ensure that program funds go to people truly in need, not to people trying to rip off the system.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Parenting Place Nov 20, 2009
Her training is in nursing. We all know that nurses, like teachers and law enforcement are grossly underpaid. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
