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Dr. Michael A. Hirsch

Tresa Knight

Carla Stenz Dr. Michael A. Hirsch was named the new medical director at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, effective May 1. He has worked alongside former medical director Dr. Timothy Reekie, who retired in April, for 30 years. He is also a family medicine practitioner at Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine in Flourtown, PA.

Dr. Hirsch graduated from LaSalle University and attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Chestnut Hill Family Practice, affiliated with Chestnut Hill Hospital.

“I’m honored to be named medical director,” he said. “I’ve been on staff at this outstanding facility since 1992. My grandmother was in personal care and health care here for many years, and she had wonderful care. I strongly support the work they do here.”

Dr. Hirsch is a member of Hackenburg Mt. Moriah Lodge. No. 19 in Philadelphia. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he comes from a family of Masons, including his father and brother.

Tresa Knight has been named the director of social services and admissions at Masonic Village at Warminster.

Tresa is responsible for all admissions to the campus, as well as social services. She attends care conferences and meetings regarding state and federal regulations. She arranges all discharges to home and references for at-home care services, as needed. Tresa, of Glenside, PA, was previously social services/admissions coordinator at Southampton Estates, a retirement community in Southampton, PA.

Prior to that, she was director of social services at Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Warminster and Oakwood Healthcare in Philadelphia.

Tresa has a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.

Carla Stenz was named director of nursing at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill.

Carla, of East Norriton, PA, is a registered nurse with more than 20 years of experience in long-term care and skilled nursing. She has worked in nursing operations, staff development and retention, patient education and family support, and she is responsible for compliance with state and federal regulations.

Prior to coming to Masonic Village, Carla was director of nursing at Meadowview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Philadelphia, where she was responsible for all daily operations of the nursing department.

Carla attended Roxborough Memorial School of Nursing. She is advanced IV trained, CPR trained and RCVD Infection Preventionist trained/certified as well.