News Archive
Ecumen North Branch Pays Tribute to Clayton Anderson
Ecumen North Branch leader Pat Voelker recently had this letter published in the East Central Minnesota Post Review honoring Clayton Anderson who played a key role in Ecumen's creation of senior housing in North Branch.
Ecumen Bethany Community Receives Major Gift: $340,000
Ecumen Bethany Community announced this week a major donation of $340,000 from the estate of former residents Irene and Leonard Kalina. The Kalinas lived together at Ecumen Bethany Home since 2006, until Irene’s death in 2009, followed by Leonard’s passing in January 2011.
Ecumen names Shelley Kendrick VP of Housing
Ecumen has named former Minnesota Veterans Home leader, Shelley Kendrick, as Vice President of Housing.
Expanding and Improving Senior Living & Services at St. Mark's in Austin
St. Mark's Lutheran Home has closed on financing for a $13.4 million redevelopment and expansion of the Austin senior community campus. Renovation and expansion will add or enhance: assisted living apartments, memory care apartments, short-term rehabilitation services, long term care, occupational and physical therapy, gathering spaces and entryways.
Ecumen Bayshore's Maria Alseth Discuss Culture Change in Nursing Home
McKnight's Long-Term Care News talks with Ecumen Bayshore RN Maria Alseth.
Mover: Shelly Kendrick, Ecumen's new Vice President of Housing
Last month Ecumen welcomed Shelly Kendrick, our new vice president of housing. The Pioneer Press captures Shelly's new role and leadership spirit in today's "Mover" profile.
Ecumen Brings Respite Care to Saint Peter, Minnesota
Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, Minnesota is now providing respite care for people living with Alzheimer's, dementia and other chronic care needs. It's a great resource for caregivers and their loved ones.
Ecumen's Emmanuel Community in Detroit Lakes Raises $44,000 at Charity Benefit
Ecumen's Emmanuel Foundation Charity Benefit 2012 entertained 200 guests and raised $44,000 to support Emmanuel’s “Healthy Life & Spirit” program expansion and to purchase additional Nu Step exercise bikes and specialized beds. “We are grateful for the people in this community and surrounding communities that support the good work of Emmanuel Community," said Fund Development Coordinator Sandy Lia.
Read the full story at DL-Online or click the title, above.
Ecumen Bethany Community begins $3 Million Expansion
Big things are happening at Ecumen Bethany Community. Ecumen, a nonprofit senior housing and services company, is expanding senior living and service offerings in Alexandria. Ecumen Bethany Community recently started a $3 million renovation and expansion project that will improve short-term rehabilitation services and introduce memory care.
Read the full story in the Alexandria ECHO Press, or click on the title, above.
Ecumen's Awakenings Program Offers Hope with Fewer Drugs
From New America Media: "While the world of psychiatry debates the origins of dementia and Congress probes the abuse of mind-numbing drugs in controlling seniors in nursing homes, some innovative care centers are finding early success with experimental programs that help elders cope with dementia while reducing -- or eliminating -- the use of psychotropic medications."
Read the full story that includes Ecumen's Awakenings program among those offering new options in dementia care.
Ecumen Pathstone leader Jennifer Pfeffer honored with YWCA's "Women of Distinction" Award
Kudos to Jennifer Pfeffer, campus administrator of Ecumen Pathstone senior living community. Jennifer is among three Mankato area leaders named by the YWCA as 2012 "Women of Distintion" and honored recent gala.
Ecumen's Leadership-Mentoring Program Featured in "Twin Cities Business" Magazine
The mentoring strategies of Ecumen's leadership development program, Velocity, are highlighted in "Learning to Get Things Done," a feature in the May issue of Twin Cities Business magazine.
Ecumen Names Shawna Jokinen as New Executive Director in Grand Rapids, MN
Ecumen names Shawna Jokinen as the new leader at Grand Village in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Ecumen manages Grand Village on behalf of its owner Itasca County.