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In the News News Releases South Hills receives an A+ from the State June 10, 2009 Eugene, Ore. -- In its annual survey completed by the state’s Client Care Monitoring Unit, the state division that regulates long-term care facilities in Oregon, South Hills Rehabilitation Center, located in Eugene at 1166 E. 28th Ave., was found to be in full compliance with all regulations. “Excellent patient care is what South Hills is all about,” says Martha Jenness, South Hills’ administrator. “I’m delighted that the state recognized our staff’s efforts to provide the best possible care.” Staff will be treated to a party to celebrate the high score. All long-term care facilities in the state are surveyed on an annual basis to determine if they are operating according to state and federal regulations. Surveyors make an unscheduled visit and score the facilities from A and H on more than 350 criteria, from dust on air conditioning units to situations that may place patients in harm. South Hills is a part of Pinnacle Healthcare, Inc., a family-owned long-term care provider that operates 10 facilities in Oregon. For more information, go to www.pinnacle-healthcare.com.
The Roseburg News-Review, May 25, 2009
Amy Floreen Named Oregon’s Young Dietitian of the Year The award recognizes leadership, active participation and concern for the public May 5, 2009 Springfield, Ore. -- Amy Floreen, director of dietary services for the Oregon-based long-term care provider Pinnacle Healthcare Inc., was awarded the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year accolade for the state of Oregon. The award is handed out annually by the American Dietetic Association to celebrate the professional contributions of dietetic technicians and to encourage their continued participation in the community. Recipients must be 35 years old or younger, be active participants in national, state and district activities, and have a track record of demonstrated leadership, concern and promotion of optimal health and nutrition status. Floreen was awarded a certificate and commemorative trophy.
Woodburn Independent Newspaper, January 13, 2009 Two years ago, Joyceann would not have been able to say this.
Are bowling and tennis safe treatments for your Grandmother recovering from a surgery or stroke? Sure, if she's playing sports on a Nintendo Wii! July 2008 Corvallis, Ore. -- Corvallis Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, serving patients who are not quite ready for home after orthopedic surgery or some other type of hospital procedure, has recently completed a state-of-the-art renovation on its therapy gym complete with a new, unique therapy tool - a Nintendo Wii.
Corvallis Manor Receives an A+ from the State November 19, 2007 Corvallis, Ore -- In its annual health survey completed by the states's Client Care Monitoring Unit, the state division that regulates long-term care facilities in Oregon, Corvallis Manor Nursing and Rehabilitaion Center, located in Corvallis at 160 NE Conifer Blvd., was found to be in full compliance with all regulations. "Given the expert and loving care given to our patients by our dedicated staff, I'm not surprised," says Kevin McNamara, Corvallis Manor's administrator. "We consistently do well on these surprise surveys, and are pleased that the state once again recognized our efforts." The staff at the Manor were treated to a party to celebrate the team's accomplishment. All long-term care facilities in the state are surveyed on an annual basis to determine if they are operating according to state and federal regulations. Surveyors make an unscheduled visit and score the facilities from A and H on more than 350 criteria, from dust on air conditioning units to situations that may place patients in harm. Corvallis Manor is part fo Pinnacle Healthcare, Inc., a family-owned long-term care provider that operates nine facilities in Oregon.
Construction Underway of a New Rehabilitation Center in Eugene August 2007 Eugene, Ore -- Construction is underway for a new rehabilitation center for seniors in Eugene. When completed in approximately 12 months, Green Valley Rehabilitation Health Center will be the only resident facility dedicated solely to rehabilitation in the Eugene/Springfield community (and one of the few in the state). The new facility will have 28 rooms and will provide state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for seniors recovering from surgery or a health setback and who need transitional help before returning home. Stephanie Waguespack will be the center’s administrator. The 21,560-square-foot building was designed by the Eugene architecture firm, Affolter West & Jones and is being built by John Hyland Construction, Inc., also based in Eugene. Green Valley is owned and operated by Pinnacle Healthcare, Inc., a family owned long-term care company based in Springfield. Pinnacle Healthcare’s co-owners Merlin Hart and Mark Garber operate nine facilities in Oregon, including three in Eugene. The new building will share a name and a covered walkway with an existing facility on the same property, Green Valley Rehabilitation Health Center, at 1735 Adkins Street, Eugene. Staff-Authored Articles A sub-acute, body-weight-supported treadmill training case report (pdf download) Reach for Higher-Level Outcomes in Stroke Rehab (pdf download) Recovering Feeling: MIRE therapy enables therapist to Special People Born in Philadelphia on September 21, 1921, Paul's severe cerebral palsy kept him out of school. Undeterred, he taught himself to become a master artist…on the typewriter! Using his left hand to steady his right, Paul creates amazing original portraits and landscapes by depressing the shift key and typing the symbols above the numbers on his typewriter keyboard in intricate patterns. Paul has created hundreds of pictures over his lifetime often giving away his original copies to make others smile. Dick Burns, 106-Year-Old Daredevil |
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