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Therapeutic recreation: Adapting to meet any situation
This stack of jigsaw puzzles and activity books is among the many items donated for the enjoyment of those living at CHCC during the COVID-19 pandemic. On a typical day, a team of long-term care recreation experts, supported by dozens of volunteers, are organizing and...
Park and pray spaces reserved at CHCC
The reserved parking spaces provide space to stop for a moment and say a prayer for residents, staff, and our entire community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Handmade mask donations welcome at CHCC
These fabric masks came in as part of a larger donation, which was delivered to CHCC on March 24. We continue to hear from community members who ask how they can help CHCC during this global health care crisis. One way you can help is by sewing and donating facemasks...
Care team bio: Joy Kim, RN and current MDS coordinator
“I knew that I wanted to be involved in health care since I was in elementary school. My mother was a nurse. I think nursing was already in my nature, and I feel very comfortable doing it.” I started working as a full-time nurse at CHCC in 2015. At first, I was very...
To improve safety, video cameras being installed in parking lots, public entrances
We strive to maintain a safe environment for all residents, staff and visitors while also maximizing independence for those who live here. In an effort to increase visibility for staff at our entrances and in our parking lots, we are installing live-feed cameras in...
What is self-determination in long-term care?
When your loved ones move to long-term care, do they give up their rights to make decisions about their lives? Absolutely not. Living in a skilled nursing center like Christian Health Care Center does not mean that people lose the ability to exercise their rights as...
Skilled nursing social workers: Your family away from family
Christian Health Care Center has a team of social workers on staff whose job is to think and act like family.
Care team bio: Karen Jemison, RN and current assistant director of nursing
Karen Jemison, assistant director of nursing services at CHCC “I love the people here and believe in the mission; the work I do here feels like a calling.” Before working at CHCC, I had worked as a school nurse and in a hospital, both out of state. I moved back...
Stretch your savings! Discounts for seniors in Whatcom County
Updated: May 2022 Do you have parents, friends or neighbors who are living on social security income? Help them make the most of every dollar by sharing these special programs and services, which are designed to help senior citizens in Lynden, Bellingham and...