Video: 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
Jun 15, 2023
Dozens of women in home care, hospice, senior living and skilled nursing were honored across four categories — Hall of Honor, Veteran VIP, Rising Star and Spirit Award — May 22 at the McKnight’s...
Singing the praises of the unsung-est of heroes
By
Gary Tetz
Jun 01, 2023
In a long-term care profession rife with unsung heroes, women have usually been the unsung-est of them all. Then five years ago, McKnight’s stepped into the void and created the Women of Distinction...
‘Go for it.’ Leaders reflect on life on the leading edge of long-term care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
CHICAGO — The future is bright for the long-term care industry, but its leaders must decide what they want the industry to be instead of waiting for tomorrow’s consumers to present a list of demands,...
Leading the team while leaning on team: 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction share their journeys
By
Foster Stubbs
May 25, 2023
Everyone has the potential to be a leader. Making tough decisions is part of the job description. Learn from your team.
Fifth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event dazzles
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2023
Dozens of skilled nursing, senior living and home care leaders and frontline workers became celebrities for a few hours Monday night in Chicago, where they were feted as the 2023 McKnight’s Women of...
Marilynn Duker to receive 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2023
Marilynn Duker, co-chair of Baltimore-based Brightview Senior Living, has been selected as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honoree in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.
Second class of Spirit Awards features 6 inspirational women
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 09, 2023
Six women have been chosen as the second class of Spirit Award winners as part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2022: April Diaz
Mar 02, 2023
April Diaz, RN, vice president of clinical services, Marquis Companies, and 2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor inductee, shares when she knew the eldercare field was right for her,...
2023 Hall of Honor inductees announced for the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2023
Twenty elite executives in skilled nursing, senior living and home care are being inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor this year. Organizers announced the members of the 2023...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction names 16 new Veteran VIPs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2023
Sixteen outstanding professionals working in skilled nursing, senior living and home care comprise the third class of Veteran VIPs, organizers of McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program announced...