Rebecca Brown, a restorative certified nurse assistant (RCNA) at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo, received the inaugural CMH Patient Safety Award. Administrator Roy Pace credits Brown for helping implement and monitor the door alarm system for the Memory Care Unit. The system ensures that staff are aware when residents go out of the courtyard and exit doors.

“Rebecca has shown a tremendous amount of dedication to ensuring that we have a safe environment here at CSHCC,” Roy Pace, CSHCC administrator, wrote in his nomination. “She always attends the safety committee meetings and has always come to me with any concerns that she has found when working the floor to make sure we have a safe environment not only for the residents but her co-workers."

The award presentation is part of Patient Safety Awareness Week, celebrated March 9-15.

Join us for the CMH Baby Fair April 5

CMH is hosting the "Babies in Bloom" Baby Fair from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 5, on the second floor of the Douglas Medical Center, 1155 W. Parkview St., Bolivar. Join the celebration of all things baby, bringing together backyard brands, resources, local experts and a community of parents for a day of fun and learning.

Lifestyle changes to prevent Stroke

Many strokes may be prevented through blood pressure control, a healthy diet, regular physical activity and smoking cessation. Each plays a big part in decreasing your risk for stroke, disability or even death. Learn more from the American Stroke Association about ways to be healthier and reduce your risk of stroke.

Heroes for Hospice 5K/10K is May 3

It’s almost time to lace up those running shoes for the 12th Annual Heroes for Hospice 5K/10K presented by Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance. Whether you're chasing a new PR or just in it for the 1.5-mile fun run/walk, this race is for YOU. The run starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at 1240 N. Butterfield Road. Sign up online.

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