Great River Review: March 2019 GRCC

I am asking for all of YOUR help in addressing the Medicaid short fall in the State of Iowa. I recently sent an email and letter requesting support from our legislatures pertaining to the massive shortfall in our state. I am asking for all of you to do the same....

“National Certified Nurses Day is observed every March 19th. Everyday lives are affected because of the care of certified nurses. Certified nurses dedicate their entire careers to helping others and often work long hard hours. National Certified Nurses Day honors and recognizes them and their significant achievements. Their advanced skills...

We have been anxiously awaiting the coming of spring and counting down the days until we can say goodbye to this awful winter weather! We did take advantage of the snow by making some delicious snow ice cream and building indoor snowmen during one of the winter storms. You just...

March is National Nutrition Month. It is celebrated every year and its intent is to focus on the importance of making informed choices and developing sound eating and physical habits. There is no one diet that is right for everyone, so it is important to follow a healthful eating plan...

Starting March 1st, 2019 Iowa began introducing a new MCO (Managed Care Organization) called Iowa Total Care. If your loved one is currently a resident here, they either have United Healthcare or Amerigroup as their MCO. The Iowa Department of Human Services began mailing notices of either the opportunity to...

Congratulations to Amanda Hanson on being selected as March’s Employee of the Month. Amanda has been working as a C.N.A. at Great River Care Center since 2017. She is always willing to go the extra mile for our residents. Thank you, Amanda, for providing kind, compassionate care.

Happy Birthday to: Don B – 3/15 Art B – 3/24 Jim S – 3/28 Dean A (Social Worker) – 3/5 Staff Anniversaries Liz T (C.N.A.) – 4 years Welcome to: Harry J (Resident) Marlene A (Resident) Shirley W (Resident) Congratulations to Jess K and Deva R on your successful...