‘Tis the season to be jolly, and Erwin Health embraced the holiday spirit in full force this past Saturday at the annual Erwin Christmas Parade. We all came together to create a festive float that rolled through the heart of downtown, spreading joy and warmth to all who attended. We are proud to be an integral part of the Erwin community, and the parade allowed us to celebrate the season together with friends and neighbors.
Erwin Health’s participation was a resounding success, bringing together residents, staff, and the wider community in a shared celebration of joy and togetherness. The photos captured during the parade will serve as cherished memories of a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the true spirit of the holiday season. Here’s to many more festive moments and a joyful holiday season for the Erwin Health family!
We would like to recognize our therapy department for National Rehabilitation Awareness Week! Pictured are Lisa Ambrose and Bobby Cielo from Physicial Therapy, Donise Williams from Speech Therapy, and Ty Jennings from Occupational Therapy. Not pictured is Shawana Strader from Occupational Therapy. Each of our therapists does an amazing job with meeting the needs of each resident in their care.
Thank you to Renee Lowery, from Caris Hospice, for providing a lemonade and cookie stand to our staff and residents.
Some of our residents took an opportunity recently to go off-campus, grab a bite to eat, and visit a local car show. It was a great opportunity for building community and having a little fun. The residents got to visit with the owners of the cars, which brought back some old memories, too.
This Friday our residents are having an off-campus activity to Scott’s Farm Market in Unicoi for ice cream! This is a family owned, local farm that specializes in tomatoes, strawberries, and serving up delicious ice cream. It’s always fun to get out, explore, and who doesn’t like ice cream!
Sunday, May 14 to Saturday, May 20, 2023, is National Skilled Nursing Week, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week. This year’s theme is “Cultivating Kindness,” in hopes that all will continue cultivating and spreading kindness to improve lives. Since 1967, when the celebration was established by American Health Care Association, National Skilled Nursing Care Week begins on Mother’s Day every year and continues to the following Saturday.
The Erwin Health Care Center (EHCC) team works together to create a homey environment for residents. This is especially true when it comes to celebrating holidays.