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Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility
Announces 2022 Caregivers of the Year
Published: June 07, 2023 at
02:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
For Immediate Release
June 7, 2023
Lewis County Residential
Health Care Facility Announces 2022 Caregivers of the Year
LOWVILLE,
NY─ The Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility (LCRHCF)
celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week from May 15-20, 2022. The facility celebrated and honored the
many ways residents enrich their caregivers' lives and how the caregivers
enrich residents' lives through their acts of caring and kindness.
The festivities
kicked off on Monday, May 15th, with an opening ceremony to honor the 2022
Caregivers of the Year. Lewis County
Health System Chief Executive Officer Gerald R. Cayer
welcomed staff and residents and noted, "It is wonderful to gather in
person and kick off the festivities to observe the special week." Lewis
County Board of Managers President Michael F. Young recognized the entire
long-term care team for providing quality care for residents and support
for families over the past year.
Lewis County Legislator Richard Chartrand attended on behalf of the Lewis
County Board of Legislators and presented a proclamation in honor of
Skilled Nursing Care Week.
During the
ceremony, the Caregivers of the Year were announced by Nursing Home
Administrator Debra Wurz, with awards distributed
by Activities Director Sara Robbins.
The 2022 Caregivers of the Year were: Nancy Mooney, CNA, Cheyanne
Brooks, CNA, and Mary Dunn, LPN. Residents and co-workers nominated Caregivers
for going above and beyond to provide care and support for residents.
"We are
fortunate to have such a dedicated team to provide safe, compassionate care
for residents," said Debra Wurz, Nursing
Home Administrator.
Other Skilled
Nursing Care Week events included: a rock n' paint and ice cream social
with music provided by DJ John Foster, a spa day, a lumberjack pancake
breakfast, bingo, a food truck day and mocktails, and live music by Bailey-Wix.
The nursing home
residents, staff, and volunteers enjoyed celebrating the commemorative week
with our residents and their families.
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