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Vol. 2, Issue 10, October 1, 2016

I can smell

Autumn

dancing in

the

breeze,

the sweet

chill of

pumpkin

and crisp

sun burnt

leaves…

Administrators Desk Happy Fall to Everyone!

We have had some exciting events over the summer. We celebrated our 15 year

anniversary in August. Many, many thanks to our team who did an amazing job

planning, setting up and cleaning up. The Sycamore Hollow Band, BBQ from Tom Ely,

the Pennington Gap Volunteer Fire Department, and a host of community friends,

families, residents, patients and staff made for an amazing day. Mayor Larry Holbrook

presented a plaque recognizing Lee Health and Rehabilitation for 15 years of Service

to the Community .

We held a school supply drive for our employees who have school age children. Every

employee who signed up, was able to receive the needed supplies. This was a huge

success and testimony to the caring and sharing hearts of our staff and families.

The Lee County Fair offered us an opportunity to hand out information packets,

answer questions give away LHRC Koozies, pill reminders, pencils, water and other

freebies. We appreciate all who stopped by our booth with a kind word.

Just a reminder, Flu season is right around the corner, and we encourage everyone to

get their flu vaccine. It is proven to be an effective way to decrease your chance of

getting the flu and suffering any complications.

We are looking forward to the holidays, that are swiftly approaching. We always

welcome families and friends to spend time with their loved ones.

I look forward to seeing you- Tammie

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Residents Staff

Earl Horton Oct. 3 Louise Farmer Oct. 7

Mary Russell Oct. 4 Sue Rines Oct. 13

John Clouse Oct. 5 Tammy Howard Oct. 14

Eileen Fannon Oct. 6 Wilma Ball Oct. 15

John Myers Oct. 7 Danny Gunn Oct. 18

Eva Garrett Oct. 11 Sheila Quillen Oct. 18

Marie Langley Oct. 26 Philana Shoemaker Oct. 19

Nina Green Oct. 27 Morgan Thompson Oct. 25

Tanya Wilder Oct. 28

Dr. Abdul-Latief Almatari returns to Lee Health and Rehabilitation

Lee Health and Rehab welcomes Dr. Abdul-Latief Almatari back to our Center. Dr. Almatari served as Lee’s medical director for more than ten years until August of 2015. He returned as an internist and began taking patients on July 1.

Dr. Almatari received his M.D. from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East

Tennessee State University in 1996, finishing his residency in the Tri-Cities area. He has

been part of the Lee medical staff since our opening in 2001. He is also a physician with

Stone Mountain Health Services at the Jonesville Community Health Center. The

American Medical association bestowed a Physicians Recognition Award with

Commendation in Continuing Medical Education on Dr. Almatari, and he was also

nominated for a Summit Award at the Healthcare Service Excellence Conference.

Dr. Almatari is board certified in internal medicine and is licensed to practice in

Virginia and Tennessee. He resides in Jonesville.

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Annual Coloring Contest

Ages 0-100

Pick up your ‘official’ coloring sheet from the Activity office.

Return Before Monday October 24

Congratulations to Dylan Sprinkle! He was the winner of the 28’ Fire Pit.

We appreciate all friends and family that bought

raffle tickets. All proceeds benefit the Resident

Christmas Fund.

The Activity Department will be sponsoring more

raffles and other fundraisers throughout the fall

season.

Our staff enjoyed a midweek lunch

cookout to celebrate our

successful annual Licensure

Survey.

We are so proud of everyone and

the amazing job they do daily to

keep our Center clean, running

smoothly and our patients and

residents happy.

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Looking for Santa

We are needing a Santa to help

hand out gifts to our folks on the

Cumberland unit. Santa arrives at

our Center on Friday, December 23

at 10:30. You will have to have

your own suit and accessories.

Please contact Laurie at 546-4566

if you are interested.

Welcome to our new

associates in the Dietary

Department.. Our staff works

tirelessly to provide nutritious

meals and snacks for all

residents and patients as well

as going above and beyond to

fulfill special requests! We

encourage you to stop by, say

hello, and make them feel

appreciated.

Bill Massingill, Taylor Taylor, Regina Massingill Harley Olinger

Administration

Interim Administrator, Honor Chriscoe, NHA

Administrator in Training, Tammie Yeary, RN

Human Resources Generalist, Sue Reynolds

Business Office

Business Office Manager, Sherri Gilly

Facilities

Environmental Services Director, Jonathan Mullins

Maintenance Director, Jonathan Mullins

Nursing

Director of Nursing, Ashley Jones, RN, BSN

Assistant Director of Nursing, Keith Cowden, RN,MSN

Nursing Supervisors, Hannah Farmer, RN

Donna Cluesman, RN Rita Sutton, RN

Carrie Kiser, RN

Nursing Unit Managers Rikki Smith, RN

Wound Care Nurse, Kellie Eads, LPN

Admissions

Admission/Marketing Coordinator, Kitty Kiser

Dining Services

Dietary Services Director, Tammy Howard, CDM

Medical Services

Medical Director, Dr. Abdul Almatari

Social Services

Social Services Director, Vanessa Hammonds, B.Sc.

Social Service Assistant, Cassie Davidson

Recreation, Activities & Volunteers

Activities Director, Laurie Hawkins, ADC

Activities Assistant, Chanda Mullins

Reliant Rehabilitation Services

Tonya Clark, MSR:PT