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As a quick reference – detailed information on the upcoming Mandatory ALL Nursing Center STAFF Inservice Module #2.  Any questions, feel free to contact Barb Celeste, Staff Education at (518) 747-2811 ext267 Topics: Fire & Safety, Quality Assessment and Assurance Program, (a portion of) Infection Control (1) hour session Days/Dates – one (1) hour session…
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Alzheimer’s Disease Education…here’s a quick read while you have a quick cup of coffee to bring you up to date on some facts related to this disease. Simply click the link below – http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/2014/03/2014-alzheimers-facts-stats.html?m=1

Open to anyone with a desire to share and receive information regarding the disease process of dementia and/or share their personal experiences of their loved one who is affected by dementia.   WHEN: Thursday, March 27th TIME: 3-4PM WHERE:  Fort Hudson Nursing Center Board Room This group plans to meet monthly through end of June….
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Fort Hudson is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Waite, to the position of Administrator for the nursing center. Amanda will be part of the senior management team, reporting to Andy Cruikshank, CEO. Her primary duties will be to oversee and support much of the day to day activities of the nursing facility as…
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Click the following link to read about a recent study that suggests a blood test provides early detection for Alzheimer’s Disease http://www.bbc.com/news/health-26480756

just a quick reminder to all FORT HUDSON STAFF —– if you are an MVP health insurance member, stop by to chat with MVP Representatives tomorrow (wednesday, March 5, 2014) from 12noon – 3PM by the downstairs timeclock. MVP is kicking off a “well style rewards program”. You can learn how you can earn up…
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DID YOU KNOW????? * Fort Hudson Homecare currently provides services in Saratoga County AND * We are actively recruiting PCA’s within Saratoga Springs and surrounding areas Do you have friends or family that reside in Saratoga County and would like to join Fort Hudson’s winning team — but wish to work close to home? We…
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The following is a portion of a video presentation by speaker Teepa Snow (dementia expert).  Fort Hudson is sharing this clip because we feel it offers valuable and relevant information for STAFF and FAMILIES/FRIENDS who are caregivers to individuals with Alzheimer’s  Disease and other dementias.   Simply click on the link below to watch this…
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Thank you Mary McClellan Foundation Fort Hudson Health System was recently awarded $10,000 by the McClellan Foundation to support the purchase and implementation of the electronic health record to be used by the home care programs. As part of a competitive grant program, this funding is targeted specifically to offset the significant cost of program…
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article by  •  BILL TOSCANO — [email protected] FORT EDWARD — After hiring more than 20 people for its home care division in 2013, Fort Hudson Health System expects to hire another 20 to 25 for a major expansion of those services. “Our home care program has grown extensively since it started in 2007,” said Andrew…
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