Leakesville Voice

1 1300 Melody LaneLeakesville, MS VoiceIN THIS ISSUE2 | Resident/Employee of the Month3 | Activities and Events Calendar4 | Letters from the Administrator and Director of Nursing5 | Around LRNC6 | Providers/Staff7 | Recipe and Birthdays8 | Announcements and ReviewNAMES TO K NOWM edical Director Amber McIlwain, MD Administrator April BaughmanDirector of Nursing Wendy Edwards, RNHuman Resources Director Katie HoggActivities Director Valerie WalleyDietary Manager Kristopher JasperSocial Worker Assistant/CNA Annie FranksMDS Nurse Amanda Hathorn, LPNR esident Care Manager Tonie Green, RNMedical Records Coordinator Reagan Guy, LPNCare Plan Nurse/Social Services Wanda Khan, RNHappy New Year!

2 As we reflect on so many memories made from this past year, we have much to be thankful for at Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. As we transition to a new year, our commitment to excellence remains a top priority and we could not accomplish this without the tremendous team of employees at LRNC that are committed to providing round-the-clock quality care. To our wonderful residents, we are so thankful for you! It is our joy to serve you and we look forward to celebrating 2017 together. Happy New Year from our family to yours!

3 Employee Spotlight: Mrs. Tonie Green, Nurse Care Manager Mrs. Tonie Green, RNNurse Care Manager Mrs. Tonie Green is a native of Leakesville , MS, and has been employed at Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as a floor Nurse Care Manager since June 2014. She is the wife of Matt Roberts and they have an 11-month-old daughter named Hadley. In Tonie s free time, she enjoys being with her daughter and shopping. Congratulations, Tonie! We appreciate you and thanks for all you do! Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center January 2017 CONTACT US1300 Melody LaneLeakesville, MS 39451 Phone: : ReviewSave the Date Our annual Valentine Sweetheart Dance will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at 2 Your Calendars!

4 DateTimeEventEvery Thursday 9:30 Popcorn and a movieEvery Friday Happy hour with snacks of choiceMonday, January 2 2:30 Warm Tea Social in Day RoomTuesday, January 3 Resident Council Meeting in Dining RoomTuesday, January 10 2:30 Winter Blizzard Social in Dining RoomThursday, January 12 2:30 Chili Social in Dining RoomMonday, January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. DayLRNC Christmas PartyOur LRNC Christmas party was full of cheer! Staff, residents and guests had a jolly time celebrating the VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerThe VillagerJanuary HolidaysFamily Council Meeting Leakesville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center would like to invite all residents family members to attend this month s Family Council Meeting.

5 Our meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month in the dining room. The next meeting is scheduled for Tu esd ay, January 10 at 1:30 Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact us at We hope to see you there!Employee of the Month And the winner Bolton! Montressa Bolton is from Perry County, MS, and has worked at Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as an LPN for the past three years. She received her nursing degree from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College campus in Gulfport and has been in the nursing field for eight years.

6 Montressa has one son, , who is in the military, and one daughter, Samaiya. In her free time, she enjoys going to church, shopping, and spending quality time with her family. Montressa, we are thankful for you and all you do. You will receive your own parking spot for the month of January along with a prize. Congratulations!!! Refreshments will be served. For more information, please Barney Brownlee 1/11 Bobbye Dearman 1/17 Gerald Martin 1/22 Lonnie Waddle 1 to our employees!Resident Mr. Roy our residents!Valerie Walley 1/2 Tara Green 1/9 Mary Hayes 1/12 Resident of the Month And the winner Roy Hartzog!

7 Mr. Roy Hartzog is a native of Prentiss, MS, and he recently joined us at Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. His previous occupation was at Leon Rochea Logging. Mr. Roy is very friendly, humble and polite, and interacts well with the staff and his peers. He enjoys watching TV and listening to a variety of music. We love you Mr. Hartzog! Congratulations!Montressa Bolton, LPNC indy Blankinchip 1/23 Tonie Green 1/28 NaKeya McLeon 1/28 Ingredients w cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg w cup molasses 4 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoon ground ginger 12 teaspoon baking soda 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 teaspoon salt vanilla frosting of your choice red and green food coloringRecipe of the MonthProvided by Resident Mary BrownGinger Bread a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until lightand fluffy.

8 Add egg and molasses. Combine flour, ginger,baking soda, cinnamon and salt, and gradually add tocreamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for4 hours or overnight or until easy to On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inchthickness and cut with floured 2 -inch cookie 1 inch apart on ungreased baking Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges arefirm. Remove and place on wire racks to cool. Tint someof the frosting red and green. Decorate cookies. Jan. 1 New Year s Day Jan. 8 Elvis Presley s Birthday Jan. 15 National Hat Day Jan.

9 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 Thank Your Mentor Day Jan. 19 National Popcorn Day Jan. 20 Inauguration Day Jan. 27 National Chocolate Cake Day Be Kind to Food Servers Month Cervical Health Awareness Month National Bath Safety Month National Birth Defects Prevention Month National Blood Donor Month National Glaucoma Awareness Month National Mentoring Month National Oatmeal Month Thyroid Awareness Month2 Leakesville Voice Ja n ua ry 2 0177 JanuaryOur ConsultantsLacie Garber, LMSWS ocial Services ConsultantNancy LeTort, RDN, LDDietary Department ConsultantRon Norra, Pharm.

10 DPharmacy ConsultantGina Wack, MS, RD, LDDietician ConsultantOur ProvidersJason Box, FNP Nurse PractitionerAmber McIlwain, MDMedical DirectorOur StaffKayla Fountain, RNStaff Development CoordinatorKristopher JasperDietary ManagerValerie WalleyActivities DirectorValerie WalleyAmanda Hathorn, LPN MDS Nurse Annie FranksSocial Worker Assistant/CNAK atie HoggHuman Resources DirectorReagan Guy, LPNM edical Records CoordinatorApril BaughmanAdministratorWendy Edwards, RNDirector of NursingWanda Khan, RNCare Plan Nurse/ Social ServicesTonie Green, RNResident Care ManagerJohnathan BaggettPhysical Therapy ManagerSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThurs dayFridaySaturday18:30 Exercise9:30 Sunday School10:30 Resolutions1:30 Meet And Greet2:30 Snacks3:30 Bingo5 Supper New Year s Day28:30 Exercise9:30 Snack Time11 Reminiscing1:30 Spin The Wheel2:30 Warm Tea Social3:30 Winter Trivia5 Supper6 Card Games38:30 Exercise9:30 Snack Time11 Bingo1:30 Resident Council2:30 Snack Time3:30 Finish My Saying5 Supper6 Checkers48:30 Exercise9.