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A brush with art creates Preferred Health Care Services' holiday card
Lynn Slaney's watercolour reflects the peace of the season


Monday December 19, 2011 -- Lisa Bailey
A winter scene reflecting the peace of the season greets recipients of Preferred Health Care Services’ 2011 holiday card.Read more.

Preferred Health Care Services builds awareness at trade show
Training and development professionals learn about education, informatics services


Monday January 9, 2012 -- Lisa Bailey
New partnerships to provide education in the workplace are possible following Preferred Health Care Services’ first appearance at a recent event.Read more.

Preferred Health Care Services clients appreciate Mercy
Award of Excellence recipient communicates genuineness and warmth


Wednesday December 7, 2011 -- Lisa Bailey
With her warmth and attentive approach to caring for clients in their own homes, it’s fitting that personal support worker (PSW) Mercedita Wilson is commonly known as “Mercy.”Read more.

Preferred Health Care Services staff tap into pool of health and wellness resources
Committee gains insight into future in-services


Wednesday October 5, 2011 -- Lisa Bailey
Approximately 80 to 100 Preferred Health Care Services staff learned about everything from osteoporosis to food preparation at a forum Sept. 14.Read more.

Personal support workers say conference informs and inspires
Preferred Health Care Services presents dementia care, personality dimensions workshops

Monday May 9, 2011 -- Lisa Bailey
Whether they were there for the first time or the sixth time, personal support workers (PSWs) found the 2011 PSW Conference both educational and inspirational. Read more.

Preferred Health Care Services trademarks dementia-care program
Strengths include use of existing resources, hands-on training

Monday April 4, 2011 -- Lisa Bailey
Preferred Health Care Services team members are celebrating a first in the company’s history today.Read more.

Annual PSW Conference to showcase participants' strengths
Organizer says it's a day of 'empowerment' in the industry

Monday February 28, 2011 -- Kristian Partington
The Preferred Health Care Services annual PSW Conference shows that Personal Support Workers(PSWs) from across the province are the back-bone of long-term care.Read more.


Crisis Prevention Institute honours Preferred staff educator with award
Zangari teaches others strategies for keeping residents, staff safe


Monday February 7, 2011 -- Natalie Hamilton
The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) has recognized a Preferred Health Care Services staff educator with an award for her ongoing commitment to share care techniques that focus on keeping residents and staff safe.Read more.

Self Care and Empowerment - Take Control of Your Falls Risk

Identifying and accepting that you are at risk is your first step in self management. Don’t wait for the fall to happen; take steps to prevent it. There are multiple areas to consider and this short quiz highlights just a few. Read more.

T.I.P.S. available on community resources
Preferred Health Care Services director chairs information partnership



Friday January 14, 2011 -- Lisa Bailey
Fostering networking amongst organizations and raising awareness of community resources are goals of The Integrated Partnership for Seniors (T.I.P.S.), chaired by Preferred Health Care Services director of marketing Debra Sayewich. Read more.

Corporate staff provide food, toys and other items for community members this Christmas
Operation Turkey Drop and Meals on Wheels drives successful

Wednesday December 22, 2010 -- Lisa Bailey
Corporate staff members at Leisureworld and Preferred Health Care Services are giving food, toys and other items to community members this Christmas. Read more.

Preferred Health Care Services staff giving to impoverished families
First-time campaign for World Vision aligns with company's values

Tuesday December 7, 2010 -- Lisa Bailey
Preferred Health Care Services staff members are giving lasting gifts to help families in impoverished countries this holiday season.Read more.


Preferred Health Care Services and Leisureworld staff give to the community
New and repeat holiday initiatives support families and others in need

Friday December 3, 2010 -- Lisa Bailey
In the spirit of the holiday season, staff members at Preferred Health Care Services and Leisureworld are giving gifts to those both near and far.Read more.


Preferred Health Care Services front-line staff embrace wellness education

Workshops on cancer prevention, healthy eating reflect requests

Tuesday November 30, 2010 -- Lisa Bailey
Preferred Health Care Services’ front-line staff members are embracing their workplace wellness committee’s initiatives, with strong attendance reported at the first two workshops in November. Read more.

Leisureworld, Preferred Health Care Services earn 'fair share of successes' in 2010: CEO
Initiatives focus on quality and people

Tuesday November 16, 2010 -- Lisa Bailey
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. - Leisureworld and Preferred Health Care Services have experienced a “fair share of successes” in what CEO David Cutler described as “a challenging and exciting” 2010. Read more.

Quality Guild Award Unveiled at Leisureworld Gala
Outstanding team and individual efforts now recognized

Monday November 15, 2010 -- By Lisa Bailey
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. - A new symbol of outstanding team effort to advance quality was unveiled at Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation’s third annual Award of Excellence ceremony and holiday party in Richmond Hill Nov. 13. Read more.

Client satisfaction survey reveals quality initiatives effective
Preferred Health Care Services engages front-line staff for input

Wednesday October 6, 2010 -- By Lisa Bailey
A client satisfaction survey has revealed that quality improvement initiatives implemented by Preferred Health Care Services are effective, and identifies opportunities for enhancement. Read more.


Preferred Health Care Services showcasing programs at nursing conference

Dementia care and falls prevention to be discussed

Wednesday October 13, 2010 -- Lisa Bailey
Two programs developed by Preferred Health Care Services are among innovative care approaches that will be discussed at the 36th Annual Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario Conference. Read more.


Relay for Life teams raise nearly $3,000 to fight cancer


“One of the most moving moments came at 10 p.m., when luminaries honouring loved ones lost to cancer were lit. Some of the candles were grouped on a hill to form the word ‘Hope.’”

June 30, 2010
The Leisureworld Legs and Preferred Health Care Services Pacers raised nearly $3,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Read more.




Leisureworld, Preferred Health Care Services spread good news at OACCAC event

“I think the poster was very easy to understand and clear and visually very
eye-catching.”

June 22, 2010
Leisureworld Caregiving Centres and Preferred Health Care Services were an important part of the action at the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) conference in mid-June, spreading the word about what they have to offer and networking with many business counterparts. Read more




Staff members’ work honoured at Preferred Health Care Services’ AGM

“It’s an opportunity for staff to meet with their peers, enjoy a social evening and learn about a culture and other general information.”

June 21, 2010
Eastern European culture - as well as a variety of staff achievements - were celebrated at Preferred Health Care Services’ annual general meeting (AGM), held June 9 at the company’s head office in Richmond Hill. Read more






Ideas and support shared by PSWs at conference just for them

“They’re inspired to do their work so we’re inspired to continue doing ours as
organizers.”

May 26, 2010
A day-long event dedicated just to them is a source of joy and inspiration for personal support workers (PSWs). Read more





Preferred Health Care Services staff step it up for symbolic walk across Canada

“The anticipation, the excitement, the team spirit has been totally awesome.”

May 25, 2010
With great enthusiasm and team spirit, Preferred Health Care Services staff members are walking across Canada. Read more.

 
 

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