We are dedicated to staying on top of the latest health care industry breakthroughs and developments. Below you will find a selection of articles related to our center, the skilled nursing care industry and other health care related news from around the world.
July 10, 2020 In addition to ongoing virtual and window visits, we have begun to offer outdoor visits for our residents and their families. These visits require appropriate PPE (masks) to be worn at all times and a social distance of 6 feet between you and your loved ones for the entirety of the visit.… Continue Reading Continue reading
CT 7.1.20 Letter to Family… Continue reading
Dear Resident, Family Member or Responsible Party, We want to take this opportunity to update you about measures being taken to protect the rights, health and safety of nursing home residents. We know that our nursing home residents are in the high risk of infection from COVID-19. We also know that appropriate PPE, testing and… Continue Reading Continue reading
We are sad to report that this afternoon, we were informed that a former patient of Evergreen Health Care Center passed away today, and the state has informed us that this former patient had tested positive for Covid-19. This short-term patient was in our care from March 3 to March 10. He was admitted to… Continue Reading Continue reading
This morning we learned that a former patient of Evergreen Health Care Center tested positive for Covid-19. The patient was in our center up until Monday, March 16, on our short-term unit. This individual is being cared for outside of our center in a local hospital. We have notified the Connecticut Department of Public Health… Continue Reading Continue reading
Congratulations to Connecticut for being the third healthiest senior population in the nation in 2018 based on metrics such as behavior, quality of health care, public policy, and health-related outcomes. To read the article from the Journal-Inquirer, please click here: https://www.journalinquirer.com/business/state-ranks-rd-for-senior-health/article_33bb415a-8154-11e9-b727-9310a68b627e.htm… Continue reading
On May 9, 2019 Athena and its centers visited the Connecticut State Capitol to fight for our residents and employees. Since the beginning of the legislative session, we have been advocating for additional funds to ensure quality care in skilled nursing centers. Our centers in both Connecticut and Massachusetts have been testifying at various public… Continue Reading Continue reading
The reality of Connecticut nursing centers is not as bleak as one may think. Even though news outlets tend to focus on the isolated, negative incidences, the truth is that nursing homes are delivering high quality care to their residents. Even during the current fiscal difficulties, the centers are facing, they are still providing their… Continue Reading Continue reading
