March is set aside to recognize the contributions of social workers. Social workers, or social service professionals as they are often called, play an important role in the life of a nursing home. To learn more about social work, we talked to […]
Alabama Nursing Home Association Executive Director Bill O’Connor recaps the second week of the 2015 Legislative Session and discusses the stakeholder groups ANHA is working with on Medicaid reform. Watch the video to learn more about legislation of importance to nursing homes. […]
A nursing home administrator is similar to the captain of large ship. He or she is ultimately responsible for everything that happens at the skilled nursing care center. Administrators chart the course and steer employees in a direction that will lead to a successful health care voyage for the nursing home’s residents. To celebrate National [...]
You can imagine 84-year old Polly Kyles’ surprise when she heard national magazine wanted to interview her. “What word would I use?” Kyles asked herself when talking to ANHA about the experience. “Shocked…I guess. Because I’m not a celebrity.” […]
Alabama Nursing Home Association Executive Director Bill O’Connor recaps the first week of the 2015 Legislative Session and discusses the proposed Medicaid budget. Watch the video to learn more about legislation of importance to nursing homes. […]
Felma Schrimshire, Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2011, passed away Sunday night. She was 104 years old. Ms. Schrimshire touched the lives of countless individuals during her life. In this article, we look back at some of her accomplishments as Ms. Alabama Nursing Home. […]
Thirteen Alabama nursing homes were recognized today for achievements in health care quality at the American Health Care Association’s (AHCA) 7th Annual Quality Symposium in Austin, TX. Achieving all four of the quality goals set forth by AHCA’s Quality Initiative are: […]
Several Birmingham area businesses and a City of Bessemer leader donated their time and talents to make local nursing home residents feel special. Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center staff were surprised how many people wanted to lend a hand when they began planning the Valentine’s King and Queen Pageant. […]
What began 10 years ago as a simple Valentine’s banquet has become one of the most highly anticipated annual events at a Wiregrass area nursing care center. Each February, Westside Terrace Health & Rehab First in Dothan hosts a Fine Dining Banquet for nursing home residents and their families. “We like to do whatever it [...]
Twenty-four students at Alabama community colleges will continue to pursue a nursing degree thanks to scholarships from the Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) Education Foundation. The students are enrolled Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs at 13 Alabama community colleges and will receive scholarships for the 2015 spring semester. […]
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