Commun ty Matters Emporia Presbyterian Manor
June 2018
In the spotlight: Marlene Hanson She may not enjoy being in the spotlight, but Emporia Presbyterian Manor’s wound care nurse, Marlene Hanson, deserves the attention as we recognize National Nursing Assistants Week this month. As a licensed wound care nurse who was hired by PMMA almost 12 years ago, Marlene’s co-workers sing her praises for the dedication she brings to her work, and the compassion she shares with her patients. “Marlene takes it personally if a wound won’t heal. She takes ownership of it and does everything in her power to find what will work for that resident,” said Leigh Ayers, health services director. “Her depth of knowledge is incredible, too. She doesn’t rely on what she learned 40 years ago. She is constantly doing research into the latest developments in wound care, and skillfully implements them.” Debra Forshee, regional director of nursing for Emporia Presbyterian Manor, agrees. “Marlene is one of the best wound nurses that we have, and the Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents get to benefit from her expertise,” Debra said. “For MARLENE, continued on page 3
John King with his artwork, “Walk in the Woods,” the People’s Choice (Professional) winner, and “Bubbles,” the Best in Show (Professional) winner.
Art is Ageless® winners announced Emporia Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Crystal Stock, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Winners in the Emporia Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Professional Best of Show: John King, “Bubbles” People’s Choice: John King, “Walk in the Woods” Judge’s Choice: John King, “Bubbles” Painting: John King, “Walk in the Woods” ART, continued on page 3
Meet our new home health and assisted living director Lesley Gilger is the new home health and assisted living director for Emporia Presbyterian Manor. “Lesley is a great addition to our nursing staff and brings a variety of experiences in nursing, hospice and education that will benefit not only our staff but our residents, too,” said Susan Siepelmeier, executive director of Emporia Presbyterian Manor. Prior to joining PMMA, Gilger was an admission nurse/community liaison for Hand in Hand Hospice in Emporia for three years. She also worked on the medical/surgical/pediatric floor and in the ER at Newman Regional Health for five years and taught in the nursing program at Emporia State
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Emporia Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Susan Siepelmeier, executive director Crystal Stock, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Crystal Stock, marketing director, cstock@pmma.org.
Telephone: 620-343-2613 Fax: 620-343-9195 Address: 2300 Industrial Rd., Emporia, KS 66801-6636 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. EmporiaPresbyterianManor.org
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University for two years. “Gerontology has always been my passion. I love working/interacting with residents, family members and other staff members and am very excited to be a part of this team,” Lesley said. “Emporia Presbyterian Manor has always felt very comfortable to me, so having the opportunity to be the assisted living/ home health director is like coming home.” Lesley received her BSN and RN from Emporia State University. She and her husband Eric have a daughter, Breanna, who is a nursing student at ESU and a son, Christopher, who will graduate from Emporia High School.
Lesley Gilger
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL Thursday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. Emporia Presbyterian Manor For information, call Crystal Stock at 620-343-2613 2300 Industrial Rd., Emporia
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Quilting: Joan Butts, “Rose Wreath”
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Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and greeting cards.
Best of Show: Paul Johnston, “Fisherman Shack at Sunset” People’s Choice: George Walters, “Changing Beauty of Spring” Judge’s Choice: Nancy McKinzie, “Spring Bouquet” Christmas: Nona Thompson, “Beautiful Christmas Night” Drawing: Kay Smalley, “Wild, Wild Roses” Fiber Arts: Lorraine Morton, “Baby Makes 3” Painting: Nancy McKinzie, “Kansas Colors”
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.
Photography: Margaret Gunselman, Presbyterian Manors of Mid“Monarch on Milkweed” America’s Art is Ageless program MARLENE, continued from page 1
example, Marlene had a resident that had leg wounds that were not expected to heal. Marlene thought outside of the box on how to treat the wounds, and used a new product that healed the wounds. Because of this, the resident and her daughter were able to spend quality time together before the resident passed away.” Jeanne Gerstenkorn, PMMA’s senior vice president of health and wellness, added, “Marlene truly puts the
Nancy McKinzie won the Judge’s Choice (Amateur) award for her fiber arts piece, “Spring Bouquet.”
encourages Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.
resident first in any care decision she makes. Her goal is for the resident to have the highest quality of life.” Marlene embodies the PMMA mission, too. “Her faith is evident in her work. That solidifies her drive for our mission as a Christian organization,” said Caitie Stineman, human resource director. “I’ve heard Marlene say, ‘We care not only for the hole in the person, but we care for the person as a whole.’ It’s not just the wounds she focuses on, but the person’s entire well-being.”
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