Brittney’s Corner

Happy July!

I hope all of you had a wonderful time celebrating the 4th of July, and were

able to stop by for our cookout we had the Friday before. I would like to thank

everyone who took time out of their busy schedule that Friday to help us with the

cookout. I know our residents and staff enjoyed it and it was a wonderful time of

food and celebration! If you attended the cookout or have been out in our courtyard

over the last week or so, you may have noticed we purchased some new patio

furniture for the courtyard.

We are currently working to revamp our courtyard to make it a nicer space

for patients, families, and visitors to enjoy while here. We intend to purchase more

furniture in the months to come, as well as put in raised gardens for our residents

to use and plant new plants in the grassy area come fall time. We hope that these

new additions will make the space a much more attractive one and provide a nice

place for you to enjoy during the warmer months!

As always, feel free to stop by my office with any questions or just to say

hello!

Brittney

IN THIS ISSUE:

Britt e ’s Cor er

Resident Birthdays

Star of the Month

Upcoming Events

In Memory Of

Pocket Full of Poems

Activities Fun

Resident Spotlight

What’s Cookig?

Meet Our Staff

July 2016

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The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Yet, some of us don't consider the necessity of

protecting our skin.

It's just smart to take good care of your skin

The need to protect your skin from the sun has become very clear over the years, supported by several studies linking overexposure to the sun

ith ski a er. The har ful ultraiolet ras fro oth the su a d idoor ta ig su la ps a ause a othe r complications besides

skin cancer - such as eye problems, a weakened immune system, age spots, wrinkles, and leathery skin.

How to protect your skin

There are simple, everyday steps you can take to safeguard your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun.

Wear proper clothing wearing clothing that will protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is very important. Protective clothing

are long-sleeved shirts and pants are good examples. Also, remember to protect your head and eyes with a hat and UV-resistant sunglasses.

You can fall victim to sun damage on a cloudy day as well as in the winter, so dress accordingly all year round.

Avoid the burn Sunburns significantly increase one's lifetime risk of developing skin cancer. It is especially important that children be kept

from sunburns as well.

Go for the shade Stay out of the sun, if possible, between the peak burning hours, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can head for the shade, or make your own

shade with protective clothing - including a broad-brimmed hat, for example.

Use extra caution when near reflective surfaces, like water, snow, and sand Water, snow, sand, even the windows of a building can reflect

th e d a a g i g r a s o f th e su . T h a t a i r e a se o u r h a e o f su u r , e e if o u ’r e i h a t o u o sid e r a sh a d sp o t.

Use extra caution when at higher altitudes you can experience more UV exposure at higher altitudes, because there is less atmosphere to

absorb UV radiation.

Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen generously apply broad-sp e tr u su s r ee to o er all e p o sed ski . The r o ad sp e tru ar iet protects against overexposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. The FDA recommends using sunscreens that are not only

broad spectrum, but that also have a sun protection factor (SPF) value of at least 15 for protection against sun-induced skin problems.

Re-apply broad-spectrum sunscreen throughout the day Even if a sunscreen is labeled as "water-resistant," it must be reapplied throughout

the day, especially after sweating or swimming. To be safe, apply sunscreen at a rate of one ounce every two hours. Depending on how much

of the body needs coverage, a full-day (six-hour) outing could require one whole tube of sunscreen.

When to protect your skin

UV rays are their strongest from 10 am to 4 pm Seek shade during those times to ensure the least amount of harmful UV radiation exposure.

When applying sunscreen be sure to reapply to all exposed skin at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply sunscreen every two hours,

even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.

Protecting your eyes

UV rays can also penetrate the structures of your eyes and cause cell damage. According to the CDC, some of the more common sun-related

vision problems include cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium (non-cancerous growth of the conjunctiva that can obstruct vision).

Wear a wide-brimmed hat To protect your vision, wear a wide-brimmed hat that keeps your face and eyes shaded from the sun at most

angles.

Wear wrap-around style sunglass with 99 or higher UV block Effective sunglasses should block glare, block 99 to 100% of UV rays, and have a

wraparound shape to protect eyes from most angles.

When planning your outdoor activities, you can decide how much sun protection you need by checking the Environmental Protection Agency's

(EPA) UV index. This index measures the daily intensity of UV rays from the sun on a scale of 1 to 11. A low UV index requires minimal

protection, whereas a high UV index requires maximum protection.

James Bailey Mary Brown

Linda Cole Gladys Cook Agnes Flynn

Mildred Henley Jacquelyn Lemaster

Imogene Lovern Beatrice Robinson Gerda Whittlesey

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July Shining Star of the Month – Alysha Henley

Joyce Yearout, RN, Unit Manager; Alysha Henley, CNA (Shining Star); Ken Keeling, PHR, SHRM-CP,

Sr. HR Generalist

Alysha Henley, CN A, is Radford Health and Rehab Center’s Shining Star of the M onth for July. She has been employeed at the center since September 2015. She is a dedicated, hardworking, and always

goes above and beyond for our patients, residents, and is always a team player. Alysha is a resident

of Pulaski.

August 10, 2016 – Immunizations – 10:30a.m.

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Barbara Hardin Rufus Harmon

Fern McCommon

The Fourth of July

Fireworks red, white, and blue bursting in,

Bright colors so beautiful as they soar.

Picnics, good food and watermelon galore.

Fun and games, sack races, baseball, and high scores.

Family and friends remembering our freedom,

And the prices that were paid as the soldiers that left,

To fight the many wars.

What a wonderful day of reflection and fun,

Until we can do it next year and many more.

Brought to you by Radford Health & Rehab residents & staff

Pocket Full of Poems

Our goal is to provide excellence in service and hospitality.

We offer: Short – Term Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing Care Licensed Professional Staff

We use physical, occupational, and speech therapies to regain prior level of function. Our staff works as a team to provide goals and approaches to help

you return to your highest level of independence.

Call us for a tour! 700 Randolph Street

Radford, Virginia 24141 (540) 633-6533

We provide peace of mind to those we care for: Our patients, residents, families and staff.

ACTIVITIES FUN

4th of July Cookout

July Resident Spotlight - Ella Eggleston

Ella was born October 14, 1924. She is 92

years old. She was married to James Robert

Eggleston, who passed away at the young age of

47. Together, they have a son named Robert.

She worked in a child’s store sewing and making girls’ clothing. She gr ew up on a farm and

lived on a farm her entire life.

Her favorite memory is driving her

Mercury Cougar car.

We enjoy having her here, as a resident, at

Radford Health and Rehab.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

1 tbsp. olive oil 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix

8 oz. pasta 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded Salt/Pepper to taste

1 jar Alfredo sauce (14.5 oz)

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until brown and crispy,

about 7 minutes. 3. Drain fat and place bacon on a paper towel to absorb the grease. 4. In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add in the olive oil, diced chicken

(raw at this point), and Ranch mix. 5. Shake around in bag until chicken is evenly coated. 6. Add chicken to skillet and cook until no longer pink. Set aside. 7. In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. 8. Drain water and add pasta to greased baking dish. 9. Add cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce to the pasta. 10. Sprinkle both cheeses, bacon, and salt/pepper to the top of the Alfredo and place pan in oven. 11. Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. 12. Remove from oven and serve!! Enjoy!!

WHAT’S COOKING WITH MICHAELA ? (Employee Edition)

Administration

Administrator, Brittney Bright, LNHA

Human Resources, Ken Keeling, PHR, SHRM-CP

Business Office

Business Office Manager, Ginger Cocus

MDS

MDS Coordinators

Pam Smith & Debra Eanes

Nursing

Director of Nursing, Becky Underwood, RN,

MSN

Assist. Director of Nursing, Vickie Porter, RN

Nurse Managers

Joyce Yearout, RN (Skilled)

Vickie Porter, RN (LTC)

Night Nurse Supervisors, Janet Compton, RN, Tina Wilson LPN

Weekend Nurse Supervisor,

Wound Care Nurse, Cyndi Brimm, LPN

Admissions

Director of Admissions/Marketing, Barbara Via

Admissions Coordinator, Katrina Finley

Dining Services

Dietary Manager, Shannon Davis, CDM, CFPP

Medical Services

Medical Director, Dr. Alfonso Brochero

Nurse Practitioner, Kim Goad

Nurse Practitioner, DeEtta Ray

Social Services

Director of Social Services

Jill Phillips & Mary Beth Boitnott

Recreation, Activities & Volunteers

Director of Activities, Casey Shaffner, ADC

Activities Assistant, Sandra Ratcliffe

Facilities

Housekeeping Director, John Radford

Maintenance Director, Keith Phillips