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Glens Falls Hospital and Fort Hudson Align Services for Better Outcomes   Glens Falls Hospital and Fort Hudson Health System have developed a new model of care for patients which will more effectively integrate acute and post-acute services. The jointly developed program, known as the Partnership for Better Health, targets patients at Glens Falls Hospital…
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If things look a bit “wild & crazy” at the Fort this week, it is because we are celebrating National Nursing Home Week!  We will have THEME dress days each day, feel free to join the staff and residents in the fun!  And be sure to give a shout of support to those we are…
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Sharing Stories, sharing talents — this is how Fort Hudson Social Worker Danita Winchell contributes to The Oaks Activity Program!  What does she like best about doing it?  “Meeting people & seeing the different interpretations of the craft project!” Another great example of how Fort Hudson shares a team approach to serving the seniors of…
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One of the best parts of working at Fort Hudson is to experience the sense of teamwork, support, and kindness our coworkers give to each other! Christina Bailey, PCA with Fort Hudson Homecare, is a perfect example of someone who strives to put a smile on someone’s face…and she does it with her small creations! …
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One thing is for certain at Fort Hudson — our team members never shy away from a challenge!   This January, one of Fort Hudson’s LPN’s posted to her colleagues”While our building is under construction, why not put our bodies under construction too!” The pitch was intended to encourage herself and coworkers to reach wellness goals. …
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 One of the best things about our Resident Outings, is that everyone has a chance to bond in a different way.   This was exactly the case, when the Activity Dept. took Ellen Usher bowling.  Arriving at Broadway Lanes,  Ellen was greeted like a rock star!  Unbeknownst to the group, Ellen is a local bowling legend….
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Amazing things happen when the Fort Hudson Team Shares Ideas! Curt Jenks, Maintenance Supervisor, recently pitched the idea, “…What if we could do some major spring cleaning of inventory AND help kids around the world?”  Clearly, a WIN-WIN!  With the the help of the therapy dept, dated inventory was cleared.  Outcome being, 2 fully loaded…
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Thanks to ALL who participated in The Oaks Wellness Fair on Thursday. It was a success! Everyone was able to share info with tenants and each other!

Jackie laughs as others refer to her as “The Artist Among Us.” She states that when her husband was ill, she funneled her nervous energy into something. At her niece’s suggestion, that something was doodling. In her own words Jackie explains, “I just started developing characters, and I’d doodle on anything I had around –…
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