Area health care workers recognized at banquet

Health

Discussion

November 24, 2009

Special report The Glasgow Daily Times Tue Nov 24, 2009, 10:26 AM CST

LOUISVILLE — The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF), the trade association representing long term care facilities throughout the Commonwealth, had its annual meeting Nov. 10-12 at the Louisville Galt House. More than 1,400 people from across the state attended the conference, including employees of long term care facilities, corporate officers and owners, vendor representatives, and other long term care professionals. The three-day conference included educational sessions, a vendor trade show, and the KAHCF Awards Banquet.

On the evening of Nov. 12, KAHCF hosted its annual Awards Banquet and Dance. During the program, more than 40 awards were presented to long term care employees, volunteers, individuals and organizations that have furthered the goals of the long term care profession in Kentucky.

Steve Brown, administrator of Barren County Health Care Center in Glasgow, received the Midwstern District Administrator of the Year award and Sharon Smith, nurse technician, received the 2009 Statewide Medication Aide/Nurse Aide Award.

“We are proud to have Sharon Smith as part of our staff at Barren County Health Care Center. This honor is a testament to her dedication to providing outstanding care to our residents,” Brown said.

“Our long term care profession salutes Steve for his strong commitment to quality care and dedication to his residents and staff,” said KAHCF Chairman of the Board Greg Wells. “Steve’s dedication to this profession is truly noteworthy and we are proud to honor him with this award.”

Five district Administrator of the Year awards were presented to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding level of professionalism in the field.

Special recognition went to Robert Flatt, administrator of Britthaven of South Louisville. Flatt was recognized as Statewide Administrator of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the facility and community, including teaching many nursing courses at local colleges.

Text Only

Health

Summer leads to increase risk for cancer
Now that summer has officially arrived, many doctors across Kentucky have one particular health threat at the forefront of their minds: skin cancer.

June 24, 2011
Nurses will have full-time presence in BC schools
The number of nurses working with students in Barren County schools has been expanded to six.

August 10, 2010
TJSCH resource center has new home
Staff and volunteers of the T.J. Samson Education Resource Center have been very busy during the last few weeks packing up and moving to the facility’s new location.

July 27, 2010
Local woman gives aid
A Glasgow woman donated her services recently to help make sure more than 900 people received medical care.

June 22, 2010
ARC reaches those in need
In every charity, action is a basis for the organization, whether it be collecting clothes or building a house. With Arc of Kentucky, the charity is in its advocacy and in working with those who are in need of charity, instead of those giving it out.

June 10, 2010
Legislators pleased to see facility in budget proposal
Local legislators are pleased that money to replace the Glasgow State Nursing Facility is in Gov. Steve Beshear’s proposed budget.
The proposed budget, which was released last week, allocates $20 million for the project.

May 16, 2010 1 Photo
Free skin cancer screening set
T.J. Samson Community Hospital along with dermatologist Dr. Clemens Esche will be conducting a free skin cancer screening clinic on Thursday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Esche will conduct a brief and simple screening to identify potential trouble spots.

May 4, 2010
Health coverage extensions for young not universal
The most valuable college graduation gift your child receives this spring might come from a health insurer.

May 4, 2010
The Medical Center has security breach
The Medical Center at Bowling Green is notifying 5,418 patients whose medical information may have been breached when a computer hard drive was stolen.

April 28, 2010
Latin Safety and Health Fair rolls into Glasgow
In the past two decades, mortality rates due to accidents have decreased 20 percent in the general workforce population, according to Juan Gutierrez, Western Kentucky University health program specialist, but the number of deaths for Latino workers increased by 76 percent during that same time period.

April 13, 2010 1 Photo
More Health Headlines

Health

Search Results

Discussion

Area health care workers recognized at banquet

Site Map