Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
Chaplain’s corner: Put it in writing By Jerroll Martens, Newton Presbyterian Manor chaplain
“Put it in writing” so reads the headline advising people as they make agreements for services. Written agreements provide clarity and commitments for both parties. We rely on documents for our insurance, property holdings and other important matters. How wonderful that God has given us His word in writing. Moses was given the 10 commandments “written with the finger of God,” Exodus 31:18. These alone have been a great blessing to multitudes, providing a moral code which has so influenced western civilization. They provide so much foundation for our judicial system which hopefully protects the innocent and deals with the wicked. WRITING, continued on page 4
September 2016
PMMA hospice renamed Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s hospice services are now Heart & Soul Hospice. Senior Independence and Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica have ended their management partnership for PMMA’s hospice services in Farmington, Mo., and Wichita, Kan., effective June 30. PMMA will now offer hospice services as Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington and Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita. Heart & Soul Hospice serves patients in Iron, Madison, St. Francois, St. Genevieve and Washington counties in Missouri and Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick, and Sumner counties in Kansas. “While the name has changed, our commitment to our mission of providing quality end-of-life services guided by Christian values remains the same,” said Rodney Quinton, administrator for Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington. Rodney has been with PMMA’s hospice in Farmington for more than 8 years. Cheyenne Basingo, administrator for Heart & Soul Hospice in Wichita, agreed. “As we begin to build our new brand, you can count on the same personalized service we’re known for from the same staff you’ve come to trust.” Cheyenne was recently promoted from clinical services director to administrator for Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita. PMMA first offered hospice services in Farmington, Mo., to extend end of life services to residents of Farmington Presbyterian Manor and their HOSPICE, continued on page 2