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Golden LivingCenters Media Coverage

The media coverage section provides access to recent print, online and video coverage of our Golden LivingCenters. Here you will also find our corporate press releases.

 

  • Golden LivingCenter - Mobridge salutes its social workers

    Mar. 12, 2010

    Terry Walking Elk, the LivingCenter's social director, and her assistant, Jan Lawrence, have been acknowledged for their hard work as part of National Professional Social Work Month.

    The following article provided courtesy of the Mobridge Tribune.

  • Golden LivingCenter Employee Named Latina of the Year

    Feb. 26, 2010

    A 70-year-old health care worker garnered the Latina of the Year award Saturday. Linda Green was given the prestigious award at the third annual Latina Red Dress Event.

    The following article provided courtesy of the StarHerald.com:

  • Nursing homes embrace electronic records to help improve patient care

    Feb. 25, 2010

    Electronic health-record systems that are becoming more common among hospitals and medical clinics are gaining the attention of companies that provide long-term care for the elderly. Golden Living, whose 300 skilled-nursing facilities nationwide, is installing a Microsoft Amalga system. The system, which will launch in May, will gather patient data from various sources and formats in one location.

    The following article provided courtesy of the Sioux Falls Business Journal.

  • Technology Upgrade Will Improve Patient Care

    Feb. 19, 2010

    Golden LivingCenters are transitioning to a new long-term care software system known as PointClickCare (PCC). The Web-based technology furthers Golden Living's advancement toward a more complete electronic health record and will help LivingCenters increase efficiency and improve clinical care.

  • Golden Living Center-Walker Acknowledged for Quality Care

    Feb. 15, 2010

    During a time when nursing homes are under increased public scrutiny and government regulation, Golden Living Center-Walker continues to receive high marks from families, friends, associates, and most recently on a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) survey.

    The following article provided courtesy of WalkerMN.com:

  • Golden LivingCenter - Valley to Celebrate National Activity Professionals Week

    Jan. 19, 2010

    Bingo, Pass the Parcel and movies are all activities residents at Golden LivingCenter-Valley can take advantage of to pass the time. Those at the Valley will celebrate National Activity Professionals week. To mark the occasion, administrators and staff plan to offer activities for the residents.

    The following article provided courtesy of The Evening Leader:

  • Jazz legend and Golden LivingCenter resident Claude Dorsey turns 97 this weekend

    Jan. 11, 2010

    Milwaukee jazz legend, pianist Claude Dorsey, who is the oldest living recipient of the WAMI Hall of Fame Award -- turns 97 on Sunday. If you want to send a card -- or chocolates -- you can mail them to Dorsey at Golden LivingCenter, 1300 W. Silver Spring Dr., Glendale, WI, 53209.

    The following article provided courtesy of www.OnMilwaukee.com

  • From abandoned to adored - Golden LivingCenter adopts Patches, a border collie/ dalmation mix

    Jan. 04, 2010

    Patches Fountain has a repertoire of tricks much like any dog. She can sit on command, roll over and catch treats. She also can steal your heart. "That's another trick of hers," said Stuart Kanowitz, executive director of Golden LivingCenter-Fountainview Place in Portage. With her tail wagging and eyes shining, the 3-year-old border collie and Dalmatian mix was officially adopted by the Golden LivingCenter nursing home Thursday, welcoming her new family along with the new year.

    The following article is provided courtesty of The Times of Northwest Indiana:

  • Penn State Alumni make cards for LivingCenter’s residents

    Dec. 29, 2009

    Members and officers of the Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society recently finalized plans to distribute their holiday greeting cards to Oakwood Terrace Assisted Living in Moosic and Golden Living Center in Scranton.

    The following article is provided courtesy of the Times Leader:

  • File of Life available at Golden LivingCenter-Tekamah

    Dec. 29, 2009

    Golden LivingCenter in Tekamah is rolling out a new program to help medical professionals in an emergency. The public is invited to obtain a File of Life from the center. The File of Life contains information such as medications, surgeries, doctor's information, allergies and so much more. It is designed to be placed on a refrigerator or similar convenient spot, where it can easily be found in case of an emergency.

    The following article is provided courtesy of the Midwest Messenger:

  • Golden LivingCenter resident celebrates 100th birthday

    Dec. 29, 2009

    Gertrude Luebrecht, a resident at Golden Living-Pin Oaks is celebrating her 100th birthday. She and her husband, Al, lived on a farm at St. Clement. A birthday open house is being held from 2-4 p.m. today at the nursing facility.

    The following article is provided courtesy of the Mexico Ledger:

  • Golden LivingCenter honors 16 employees

    Dec. 29, 2009

    Golden LivingCenter of Greenville recently honored 16 associates for their years of service. Hal Garland, executive director of the center, presented Edible Arrangements and roses to associates with five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service. Each associate recieved an Edible Arrangement or a rose for each year of service. The presentations were made during a ceremony attended by about 150 associates and their guests.

    The following article is provided courtesy of The Daily Reflector:

  • Santa pays visit, lights tree at Golden LivingCenter

    Dec. 18, 2009

    Santa Claus paid a recent visit to Golden LivingCenter—Lexington to participate in its annual holiday tree lighting. Residents and their families were joined by staff and family members to ring in the holiday season with refreshments, and carols were played by several family members on the grand piano in the lobby.  And, of course, Santa had some early Christmas presents for young children.

    The following article is provided courtesy of the Lexington Minuteman:

  • Microsoft Amalga Unifies Health Records

    Dec. 17, 2009

    Golden Living is using Microsoft Amalga to build internal apps that coordinate healthcare information between multiple internal organizations.

    The following article is provided courtesy of Informations Week magazine:

  • Golden LivingCenter's Director of Nursing honored by Cambridge Who's Who

    Dec. 11, 2009

    Cheryl Pablico, Director of Nursing for the Golden LivingCenter, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in wound care.

    Cheryl Pablico has five years of experience as Director of Nursing for the Golden LivingCenter-Portico. She is responsible for overseeing the intravenous nursing program, handling issues with the staff, patients and their families, and discussing patient care with physicians.

    The following article is provided courtesy of Cambridge Who's Who:

  • Golden LivingCenter presents rescue squad With $500

    Dec. 09, 2009

    Golden LivingCenter - Shenandoah Valley  recently presented a $500 check to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad to kick off their fund drive for a new ambulance and thanked the squad for all they do for the community.

    The following article is provided courtesy of the Rockbridge Weekly:

  • Golden LivingCenter wins Best Overall Float in Christmas parade

    Dec. 08, 2009

    Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2009 annual Waynesburg Christmas Parade. The parade was sponsored by Chesapeake Energy. Eighty-nine entries appeared Saturday, representing schools, churches, civic organizations and businesses. Winners of the float entry competitions are as follows

    : • Judges Choice - Best Overall Float - Golden LivingCenter

    The following article is provided courtesy of the News Observer: