Tanny Baumann

Administrator

Dr. Michael Gross

Medical Director

Jane Gepford, RN

Director of Nursing

Eileen Rau

DHS Board Chairperson

Lindsey Moore

Risk Manager/

Human Resources

Abbey Price

Social Services Coordinator

Katherine Hilbrandt

Licensed Social Worker

Amy Bierschbach

Admissions Coordinator

Bruce Ralston

Environmental Services Director

Michele Bonfield

Certified Activities Director

Newsletter Editor

Deb Nartker

Adult Day Program Manager

Alissa Stalter

Billing Coordinator

Referral & Office Manager

Aaron Wise

IT Administrator

Joann Nelson

Hair Care Services

Alissa Haynak

Accounting Manager

November/December

2012

Louie Doughty-Army

Andrew Cascarelli-Army

Thomas Creguer-Navy

Ray Hauck-Navy

George Stengren-Navy

Peter McCann-Navy –Coast Guard

Jack Bozung-Army

Robert Mills-Marines

Dale Roethlisberger-navy

Frank Sawade-Army

Jack Burden-National Guard

Don Pohl-Navy

Mark Schumacher-Army

Calvin Whitepigeon-Army

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

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November 16November 16November 16November 16

A big thank you to our ward clerks Jackie, A big thank you to our ward clerks Jackie, A big thank you to our ward clerks Jackie, A big thank you to our ward clerks Jackie,

and Kelly for the great work you do for our and Kelly for the great work you do for our and Kelly for the great work you do for our and Kelly for the great work you do for our

facility. It is greatly appreciated.facility. It is greatly appreciated.facility. It is greatly appreciated.facility. It is greatly appreciated.

Thank You to everyone who Thank You to everyone who Thank You to everyone who Thank You to everyone who

donated candy for the donated candy for the donated candy for the donated candy for the

Halloween Party .It is Halloween Party .It is Halloween Party .It is Halloween Party .It is

greatly appreciated. The kids greatly appreciated. The kids greatly appreciated. The kids greatly appreciated. The kids

had fun finding the bags of had fun finding the bags of had fun finding the bags of had fun finding the bags of

candy.candy.candy.candy.

Turkey Facts

• More than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the

U.S. at Thanksgiving.

• In 2011,more than 248 million turkeys were raised.

• Age is a determining factor in taste. Old, large males are pref-

erable to young toms (males) as tom meat is stringy. The

Opposite is true for females: old hens are tougher birds.

• Turkeys have great hearing, but no external ears.

• They can also see in color, and have excellent visual acuity.

• Turkeys have a poor sense of smell, but an excellent sense of

taste.

• Turkeys sometimes spend the night in trees.

• Turkeys can have heart attacks.

• The ballroom dance known as the Turkey Trot was named

for the short, jerky steps a turkey makes.

Family Members, we

welcome you to come and

eat with your loved one

during our Thanksgiving

meal on November 22 from

12:00-12:30pm. Holiday

meal vouchers cost $7.00

and can be purchased in the

front office.

If you would like to get

together for the holiday’s with

your loved one and

need a room where you and

your loved one can be together

please contact M.Bonfield ADC

at 779-5526

to make Reservations.

With The Holidays Right

Around the Corner

Here are some things to keep in mind...

• To ensure the safety of our residents, please have our

Maintenance Department check all items that light

up before placing them in your loved one’s room.

• Wreaths, hangers and other decorations for the door

should be avoided.

• Nails and tacks should not be used to hang decora-

tions.

• Place food items brought from home (cookies, candy,

etc.) in a plastic container with resident’s name and

date.

• Please take all holiday items home after the holidays.

Thank you,

Medical Care Facility Staff

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October 30, 2012

TO: Isabella Co. Medical Care Facility,

I would like to THANK the staff of McLaren Hospital, and the ICMCF, for tak-

ing such excellent care of my father George C. Evans. He was sent to the ER

with two broken bones and a fractured hip. From there my dad was sent to MCF

(2nd floor for Rehab), not once did anyone in the facility make my family mem-

bers or I feel that we where a nuisance; we felt right at home.

Thank you, to all the nursing, rehab and dietary staff. You where all so

alert and on the ball when it came to my fathers dietary and swallowing issues.

Also THANK YOU to the nurse who caught my dads UTI, which was so crucial

he was scent to the ER. From there he was treated and scent back to MCF for

further excellent care.

I would like to give Alissa and Amy a big THANKS, for getting my dad

admitted to the facility with such short notice. Also Amy and the maintenance

dept. when my car died, and I needed a boost, Amy let them know there was a

residents family member who needed assistance in the parking lot, and they came

right to my rescue.

Thank you, to all the CNA’S who showed great skill and transferring

techniques, when it came to my dad feeling down and not wanting to move. You

showed great kindness and heart, and your teamwork was awesome. Also house-

keeping dept. for sewing my dad’s pants, and keeping his room so clean.

Morrison, your kitchen staff and food was excellent. The service your

staff gave my father and I was phenomenal. The environment you set is clean and

friendly, and it’s wonderful that residents family members can purchase a meal

also!! A big THANKS to Zanita for taking the time to set down with me and

make a meal plan out for my father.

I just want to THANK everyone from the bottom of my heart, for taking

such excellent care of my father. I have never experienced all staff members from

each department being so kind.

Thank you,

Judy Evans

November Birthdays

Lindsey M.(1)

Lea B. (2)

Jenaca J.(6)

Ramona T.(8)

Sharon H.(12)

Samantha R. (16)

Miranda E.(17)

Bonnie A. (18)

Deanna U. (21)

Kierstin D. (21)

Tracy H. (24)

Sherri B. ( 25)

December Birthdays

Ashley (1)

Alyssa S. (3)

Deana O. (4)

Samantha R. (6)

Shannon F. (6)

Anna G.(7)

Shelly M. (7)

Morgan B. (7)

Patricia W. (8)

Alissa H. (9)

Chelsey Z.(9)

Rhoda K.(14)

November Anniversaries December Anniversaries

All donations are greatly appreciated. Memorials are de-

posited into a special “Patient Equipment Trust Fund”

unless otherwise specified. Memorial envelopes are avail-

able at the Medical Care Facility office or at local funeral

homes. THANK YOU for remembering the facility and

funding for future needs of the residents.

In Memory of: � Joan Burden �

Bingo prizes are always appreciated!

Donation ideas include:

Gum � Candy Bars � Little Debbie

Snacks � Cheese & Crackers � Body

Wash � Shampoo � Lotion

Crossword Books � Word Find Books

Donations can be dropped off to the

Activity Department located on 3rd floor.

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Emily V. (14)

Rickey A. (16)

Andrea L. (17)

Christina W. (18)

Kelli M. (19)

Hannah K. (19)

Tonya W. (20)

Cassandra F.(22)

Aaron W. (21)

Cindy L. (24)

Sarah D.(30)

Patty V. 11/1/04

Debra R.11/8/11

Flora M. 11/9/11

Tracy R. 11/14/11

Leahna W. 11/16/11

Kelli M. 11/16/11

Jena B. 11/17/09

Tanny B.11/18/81

Sharon H. 11/23/98

Stacy G. 11/29/05

Alissa S. 11/30/09

Andre V. 12/1/08

Rhonda L.12/2/02

Julia D. 12/2/02

Jackie C. 12/5/11

Abbey P. 12/8/10

Sherri B. 12/13/10

Tammy S. 12/9/91

Kiira C. 12/13/10

Alyssa D. 12/13/10

Pamela D. 12/13/10

Jessica R. 12/13/10

Deana O. 12/15/09

Jessica W. 12/18/07

Cindy L. 12/28/98

Matt S. 12/29/08