our mission - Presence Health
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our mission - Presence Health
Summer 2012 Heritage Herald A FAITH-BASED MINISTRY Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing Intergenerational Center (Adult Day/Child Learning) Welcome… Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Heritage Herald! After many months of careful planning and preparation, we are excited and pleased to introduce this publication. What can you expect to find among the pages? The Heritage Herald will highlight the service lines and amenities offered through each of our recently expanded campus: Heritage Village, Lodge, and Estates, and Intergenerational Center, both child and adult. We will promote educational articles on various health topics, and reveal information on medical and technological advances which will be available to you within the Provena Health system. A calendar of upcoming events and human interest stories will encourage planning for participation and bring you closer to the people we serve. Included in each newsletter, a current listing of administrative personnel will be provided for a quick reference, if needed. On a personal note, during my twenty years at Provena Heritage Village, I have witnessed many positive changes and continual growth and truly believe that we aren’t finished! Spurred by an enduring commitment to strengthen, grow, and position their Catholic health care ministries for the opportunities that come with Reform, Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care proactively pursued a merger of equals aimed at expanding patient access to high quality care for millions of Illinois residents. Born from a foundation of uniquely similar Missions and Values, the new system offers a full continuum of services including hospitals, senior care facilities, outpatient clinics, physician offices, home health and behavioral health services. The organization offers a nationally recognized array of sophisticated clinical programs and leading edge diagnostics and has significantly progressed toward implementation of state-of-the-art electronic medical systems. As you may have heard, on November 1, 2011, Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care finalized their merger. With the realization of this opportunity, we have the distinction of being the “largest notfor profit Catholic health system in Illinois”. After the unification process, the sponsoring Sisters reflected upon the belief that a new name should respect the legacies of the founding health systems, while balancing innovation with the missions and values, and advancing the new organization. Presence Health has been unveiled, as our new name. Presence Health embodies the act of being “present” in every moment, and represents the cornerstone of a patient, resident, and family-center care environment. As always, we would appreciate your feedback and suggestions, as our team begins to work on the next quarterly publication, for your viewing pleasure. Sincerely, Carol McIntyre, PHV Administrator Left to right: Carol McIntyre, Administrator, PHV; Sandra Bruce, CEO, Presence Health; and Connie March, CEO, Presence Continuum of Care. OUR MISSION Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Page 1: Page 2: Page 3: Page 4: Page 5: Page 6: Welcome Education & Events Gratitude & Wishes Tribute Page Recipes Art Gallery Page 7: Management & Advisory Information 1 Heritage Herald Story Title/Section Title Upcoming Events Stay Connected with our Campus Ministries Gatherings Provena Heritage Lodge Newsletter http://www.provena.org/lifeconnections/body.cfm?id=2019 Provena Fortin Villa Learning Center Newsletter June 13: http://www.provena.org/lifeconnections/body.cfm?id=2440 Heart Failure: What is it? No, it is not your heart failing to beat, but rather the inability of your heart to pump enough blood to your body. Heart failure is caused by damage to your heart that may have occurred from coronary artery or heart valve disease; diabetes; autoimmune diseases; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; abnormal heart beats, or even some medications. Heart failure can have a sudden onset, called acute heart failure. It can also be a long-term or chronic disease. Based on current estimates more than six million Americans have heart failure, with another 550,000 people being diagnosed with heart failure every year. Symptoms of heart failure can include feeling tired and weak; experiencing shortness of breath during mild or usual daily Activities; trouble breathing when laying down; or waking up at night coughing or breathless. Many of these symptoms can be the result of fluid building up in your lungs. Fluid can also collect in other parts of your body. This may cause swelling or edema in your feet, ankles, legs, or waist. Sudden weight gain of 2 to 3 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in a week can be indicative of this fluid retention. What can you do if you have been diagnosed with heart failure? Your focus should be on helping your heart do its job effectively. This means taking your medications as ordered by your physician: following a low sodium (low salt), low fat diet; controlling high blood pressure; exercising as directed by your physician, and weighing yourself daily to monitor for sudden weight gain. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of heart failure and working closely with your physician are your best defenses in your quest for heart health. For more information please click on the link below. June 15: June 15: June 18: June 21: June 25: June 28: July 16: July 23: Resident/Family Picnic (Hawaiian Luau) 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Heritage Village) Entertainment provided by the Royale Polynesian Revue begins at 6:30 p.m. Father’s Day Cookout 12 p.m. (Adult Day Center) Fortin Villa celebrates “Fathers Day” Father’s Day Celebration with country music entertainer Barry Thomas at 1:30 p.m. (Heritage Village) Cocktails and Clay 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery) American Red Cross Blood Drive 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Lodge) Fair Oaks Dairy Farm trip 9 a.m. (Lodge) The Blue Flames Band entertains at 2:00 p.m. (Heritage Village) Back by popular demand, The Cold Blooded Creatures Reptile Program. Featuring snakes, lizards and Bubba the 8ft alligator at 2:00p.m. (Heritage Village) http://dovenet.provena.org/psmh/body.cfm?id=1991 2 Heritage Herald Story Title/Section Title Thank you to our Many Donors! To Our Donors, Please accept our deep and sincere thanks to all who support Provena Heritage Village campus. We know that you have many choices for your charitable giving and we are so pleased that you continue to honor us with your donations of time, talents, and treasures. The donations made through annual giving, memorial gifts and bequests have provided a wide variety of items to brighten our residents’ daily lives. These gifts range from live entertainment to specialty beds and patio furniture, just to name a few. We appreciate your generosity! Photos CAMPUS WISH LIST GCAG* LED projector Laptop computer PFV* Wireless internet Playground bike path Gardening boxes / tools / equipment Riding toys for toddlers and 2 year olds Footballs and tees Basketballs and hoops Soccer balls Softball equipment ADC* Wireless internet system Subscription to Kankakee Daily Journal Podium and microphone Commercial bingo set New board games Large-piece puzzles Wii game controllers Game prizes Pool cues Saltwater fish aquarium HVL* Activity participation prizes and gifts Magazine subscriptions (men and women) Music players and CDs Laptop and DVDs Nook or Kindle E-readers Books: regular and large print New saltwater fish and supplies Flowers for planting Comfort room table and chairs; new or gently used Desktop IN2L station for the library / café 32 1/2 “ (or wider) wheelchair lift New w/c ,handicapped accessible, bus Centrue Bank donates $2,500 to Fortin Villa for unique programs: Little Picasso’s and Godly Play. Left to right: Angela Haggard, Gena Feller, Deb Stampanato, Sarah Dombkowski and Joe Giacchino. The Adult Day Center would like to recognize and thank Sears Distribution Center for their generosity, with the donation of two wonderful gifts — the fireplace and pool table — for our clients’ enjoyment. PHL* Lodge Books, Movie, CD’s Used jewelry Gift Cards: Hobby Lobby/Michael’s *GCAG– Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery *PFV– Provena Fortin Villa Learning Center *ADC- Provena Adult Day Center *HVL– Provena Heritage Village *PHL-Provena Heritage Lodge 3 Heritage Herald In Memory of Residents who have Passed Away and Their Loved Ones Who Miss Them, Daily... As the Director of Pastoral Care I have been graced by the presence of numerous residents who I have gotten to know through their stories. Whenever anyone shares their life story there is something very endearing and special about how their story is told and the impact it leaves on its' listener. Pastoral Care has been blessed to be a part of numerous residents' stories about themselves and their family members. With the passing of each resident, since being “called” to serve as the chaplain, at Heritage Village, my ministry has been enriched, immensely. Pastoral Care has been embraced by residents and their family members in such a way that each resident's death has touched me in a deep and profound way. Whenever a resident passes away from an illness, natural causes, or various diseases it saddens my heart and spirit. Whether Pastoral Care knew the resident for a short length of time or for a longer length of time, there is a connection and a bond that is formed. The family members, as well, are a major part of that connection and bond. The raw grief, that family members express when their loved ones have passed, needs to be attended to with comfort, attentive ears, prayer if requested, and a compassionate heart. What a “gift and blessing” it has been for Pastoral Care to be a part of a resident's “journey home.” Pastoral Care is extremely humbled and honored to be present to our residents, their family members, and our staff at such difficult and sad times when one's death is eminent. There is a sacredness being at the bedside of someone who is dying. Pastoral Care has been blessed, in abundance, for being given the privilege and honor to be among residents, family members, and our staff, who have welcomed Pastoral Care at such vulnerable times in their lives. This welcoming and this embracing, by a community of such warmth and acceptance, reaffirms a quote from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Pastoral Care's ministry has been “strengthened” by our residents who have died, their family members and our staff. And for this, Pastoral Care will be forever grateful… Chaplain Carole R. DiZeo, Director of Pastoral Care In future issues of our Campus Newsletter, there will be a tribute in memory and in honor of a resident who has died and has been “called home” to be with their God. 4 Heritage Herald Each quarter, the Activity Department features a resident’s favorite recipe in its cooking class. This recipe was submitted by resident Violet Morse and enjoyed by all. We hope you try it! Turtle Cake Ingredients: 1 German chocolate cake mix ( you will need additional ingredients as listed on back of the cake mix box) 1 (14oz) package of caramels 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Mix the cake according to package directions on the box. Pour 1/2 the mixture in the bottom of a 9 X 13 greased and floured baking dish. Reserve the other half for later. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels, butter and milk. Remove cake from oven, pour caramel mixture over the baked cake; top with chocolate chips and pecans. Pour the reserved half of the cake mixture over the top. Bake for another 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cake Baker, Extraordinaire, Violet Morse 5 Heritage Herald 12th Annual Youth Art Exhibit In this special exhibit we have the privilege to show off the impressive array of youth art talent in our community! Our opening reception was held on Sunday, March 25 with more than 150 in attendance. Guest celebrity artist Patricia Moore led the children and families in a fun and interactive drawing program. The artwork of more than 450 students from preschool age to 8th grade will be on display for you to enjoy. Numerous schools in the area as well as individual participants will be represented. Be sure to join us for our next exhibit, “Mini Mize!” opening May 31st. Artist Patricia Moore leads the young artists and parents during the opening reception. Visual Art Programming for the Community! Resident Elaine Quinn shows off her “pretty peppers.” Resident Artists In March, our Gallery hosted another monthly art class, giving the residents an opportunity to express their creativity in colored pencil! The class, held once a month and led by gallery artists, gives the residents a chance to learn different creative techniques using a wide range of materials such as colored pencils, pastels and graphite. In March, 15 residents created their own interpretation of peppers with colored pencils. Their masterpieces were on display for visitors to enjoy as well. In March we hosted another in our series of visual arts workshops for the community. Local artist Sharon Taylor joined us and taught participants the techniques of basketry. Taylor demonstrated techniques and also worked sideby-side with participants using various basket-weaving materials to create some of the beautiful baskets you see below! Tara Altuis enjoys her results! Some of the beautiful results from the workshop The preschoolers from Aquinas Catholic Academy enjoy their tour of the gallery. 6 Heritage Herald Provena Heritage Campus Management Team Heritage Village Campus Administrator Carol McIntyre Carol.McIntyre@provena.org 815-939-4506 Adult Day Center Administrator Rebecca Barney-Nichols Rebecca.Barney-Nichols@provena.org 815-937-2447 Fortin Villa Child Learning Center Administrator Deborah Stampanato Deborah.Stampanato@provena.org 815-932-8411 Director of Assisted Living — Heritage Lodge Donna Worth Donna.Worth@provena.org 815-936-3229 Director of Nursing Cindy Zola Cynthia.Zola@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Social Services Angela Goselin Angela.Goselin@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Dietary Tammy Kelly Tamara.Kelly@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Social Events Kim Mead Kimberly.Mead@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Environmental Services Jeff Kregor Jeffery.Kregor@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Human Resources Judy James Judy.James@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Pastoral Care Chaplain Carole Dizeo Carole.Dizeo@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery Jan Glazar Janet.Glazar@provena.org 815-939-4506 Director of Admissions Samantha Helfrich Samantha.Helfrich@provena.org 815-939-4506 Provena Heritage Campus Advisory Board Members Bobbe Belden Craig Culver David Reason Nancy Garcia Shirley Prangler Shirley St. Germaine Dale Gerretse Julie Yarno Rev. Marcie Chambers Martin Downs Larry Enz Karen Harris Marilyn O’Flaherty Mike Van Mill Bruce Wilson David Decker Sarah Dombkowski Angela Haggard Mary Alice Mattson Janet Giroux Carol McIntyre Donna Worth Deborah Stampanato Rebecca Barney-Nichols 7 Baxter, a volunteer “Furry Friend,” entertains residents during a daily activity. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Kankakee, IL PERMIT NO# 448 901 N. Entrance Avenue Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 939-4506 www.provena.org/lifeconnections A Faith-Based Ministry 8
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