2023 class of Rising Stars announced for the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 14, 2023
Sixteen women working in skilled nursing, senior living and home care have been elected to the 2023 Rising Stars class of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Meet Winsome Bent, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 15, 2019
Almost 30 years ago, Winsome Bent emigrated from Jamaica, seeking a better life for herself and her son. She attended school to become a certified nursing assistant while working as a nanny; later, she...
Meet Raven Jackson, Rising Star honoree
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2020
Editor’s Note: We are profiling the McKnight’s 2020 Women of Distinction honorees daily through the program’s July 28 online awards ceremony. To register or learn more about this digital celebration,...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: David Banks
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 20, 2020
David Banks helped grow Beverly Enterprises into a nursing home titan of epic proportions.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Granger Cobb
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 20, 2020
In the business world, there arguably has been no executive more beloved than Granger Cobb.
Meet Leslie Cunningham Campbell, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 29, 2019
She has dedicated more than 25 years to the post-acute / skilled nursing and rehabilitation sector.
Meet Bonnie Laiderman, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
C. Max Bachmann
Jul 28, 2022
Bonnie Laiderman founded Veterans Home Care in 2003 when she discovered a need among disabled, elderly veterans and their surviving spouses. Today, the organization is a national leader in home care and...
Meet Kim Te Brugge, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Chloe Konrad
Aug 09, 2021
Kim Te Brugge has been serving the healthcare community for more than 20 years — and across two countries.
Meet Samira Beckwith, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 20, 2020
Editor’s Note: We are profiling the McKnight’s 2020 Women of Distinction honorees daily through the program’s July 28 online awards ceremony. To register or learn more about this digital celebration,...
Meet Lori Porter, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 26, 2023
Learn more about Lori Porter, CEO and co-founder, National Association of Health Care Assistants, Carl Junction, MO.