Estela Divino, director of social work, Regal Heights Rehabilitation Center, Jackson Heights, NY is in the class of 2021 Mcknight’s Women of Distinction as a Veteran VIP honoree.
Meet Christina Harris, 2022 Spirit Award winner
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jul 04, 2022
The personal responsibility Christina Harris feels for the well-being and happiness of residents not only is documented by the appreciation of her colleagues; it also is demonstrated time and time again...
Meet Gail Sheridan, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 20, 2021
Gail Sheridan knows what it means to serve. From training as a registered nurse while in the U.S. Navy to dedicating the following phases of her career to the lives of older adults, she has been serving...
Meet Elizabeth Dauch, Veteran VIP honoree
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C. Max Bachmann
Jul 07, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 10....
Meet Kimberly Townsend, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2020
Kimberly Townsend, EdD, JD, MBA, EMPA, as president and CEO, is on a mission not just to increase Loretto’s bottom line, but to make life better for its employees, residents, patients and the community.
What makes a top long-term care leader? Panel of distinguished honorees share what it takes
By
Danielle Brown
May 24, 2021
Holistic thinking, multitasking and critical thinking are key characteristics young leaders — especially women — should develop to advance in the workforce. Those attributes were among several recommended...
Examining the ‘manel’ in LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 20, 2019
All industries, long-term care included, love panels during conferences. The hope is for a dynamic conversation, one where no one will dominate the discussion and those in the audience will feel engaged.
Rising Star researchers sparked by personal stories
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 25, 2019
It’s exciting to have two McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Stars who are academic researchers.
Lifetime Achievement Award winner Patricia Will answers important questions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award winner shares the words she lives by, the biggest surprise of her career, advice for people considering careers in long-term care,...
Stumped what to get her? This could be the perfect thing
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2020
I don’t care if your big year-end thing is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s or Festivus. You have a unique opportunity to give a special gift to someone special to the field.