Fulton Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2020
Classmates who became co-workers will soon be registered nurses
To do: See the doctor when you’re healthy Staying up-to-date on recommended screenings and tests is shown to keep more people healthy and independent. And this kind of care (called preventive care) is covered by nearly all insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Coordination and education around preventive health was identified in a report prepared by the Trust for America’s Health as one of the primary ways public health in the U.S. can better serve its older population.
Chandra Gerard
Bessie Boese
A simple conversation between two classmates in a microbiology course has multiplied and grown over time. “I started here because of Ms. Bessie,” Chanda Gerard said about her early visits with Bessie Boese. “I was complaining about the last long-term care place where I worked. Bessie said, ‘You should come to Presbyterian Manor — it’s great.’” Chanda made the move in December, and said she is happy with her new workplace — and her friendship with Bessie. Both will soon take the state boards to advance from licensed practical nurses to registered nurses, a move that will allow them both to do more of the work they love. Bessie, who has been with Presbyterian Manor since 2005, said her experience made it easy to convince Chanda to change workplaces and advance their careers together. “It’s a totally family environment,” Bessie said. “And they encourage
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Where to start: colorectal cancer, blood pressure and cholesterol The only cancer screening recommended for everyone of a certain age is colorectal cancer screening for those aged 50 to 75. The evidence is solid that annual stool blood testing saves lives, he says, but some people aren’t comfortable handling stools. Meanwhile, others may want to avoid a colonoscopy unless it’s recommended after another test. The Task Force recommends annual screening for high blood pressure in all adults and high-cholesterol
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