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Vancrest of Ada now accepting job applications

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Randy Cox, administrator of Vancrest of Ada nursing home, is now accepting job applications.

The facility, under construction across from the school, will employ people for many departments, including nurses, nurse aides, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, personal care, and activity staff.

To apply, call 419-238-0715 or email [email protected]

The $6 million facility will open in February with a skilled nursing unit and assisted living for those who are ambulatory.

Those interested in living at Vancrest may make inquiries at the above phone number or email address.

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Lewis Family McDonald's preparing for 11th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2015

As the holiday season approaches, Lewis Family McDonald’s has begun preparing for their annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner.

The dinner, started in 1989 by the Chester Carey Family, is now in its 11th year under the Lewis family.

The dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lima Veteran’s Memorial Civic and Convention Center.

“We recognize the importance of having a place for people to eat and fellowship on a special day like Thanksgiving,” says Jerry Lewis. “Our community continues to support the event by donating clothes and groceries and by serving at the dinner.”

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November is National Home Care and Hospice Month

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Families caring for loved ones with chronic health needs often feel caught in the middle: You want your loved one to have the best care, but you also want him or her to have the comforts of home. With home health care services the goal is to provide both.

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. As the name implies, home care simply refers to health services that are delivered in a patient’s home. And the services themselves can be quite diverse.

“Some patients receive rehabilitation therapy or skilled nursing care,” said Claudia Crawford, RN, BSN, CHPN supervisor for Community Health Professionals of Ada.