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Say “thank you” and eave a long-term legacy
Has your life been touched by care you or a loved one received at Christian Health Care Center? Are you looking for a way to show appreciation to CHCC’s staff that made a difference, or to find a way to support important programs like our activity department, pastoral...
CHCC care transitions nurses receive award
Christian Health Care Center's transition support nurses are honored to be invited to an upcoming gala in Bellingham, where they will be recognized with a health care award from Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center. The team was nominated for this award earlier this...
Patrick O’Neill to replace Anita Tallman as CEO of Christian Health Care Center
Article by Calvin Bratt – originally published in The Lynden Tribune, September 16, 2015 LYNDEN — Anita Tallman is stepping down after 17 years of guiding the Christian Health Care Center, including its 2001 move to the current facility, and recently overseeing the...
How to plan for post-surgery rehabilitation
During the aging process, joints like hips, knees and shoulders can wear out—the resulting pain and lack of mobility can lead seniors to consider joint replacement surgery. Joint replacements can often enhance the quality of life for seniors, especially if they take...
Free resources for Whatcom County senior citizens
Since 1978, the Northwest Regional Council has been helping Whatcom County seniors and their families access a wide range of public and private resources by implementing state and federal programs for seniors and people who need long-term care. Their goal is to...
Benefits of long-term care living
As people get older, they can face ailments such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, mobility issues, and other limiting factors. These types of ailments can lead to the need for special care and often 24-hour, long-term care. It can be a difficult decision for...
What is long-term care insurance?
Nursing home, skilled nursing facility, long-term care center, rest home. These are all terms used to describe organizations that provide elders a safe place to live along with 24-hour medical care as they age. There are many benefits to living in a long-term care...
Construction moving along for Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center
Construction on Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center is moving along nicely. Exxcel Pacific Construction began working on the the 5,730-square foot facility in early January and dirt work is well under way. Christian Health Care Center administrator Wayne...
CHCC to fill adult day health gap
Article by Calvin Bratt - originally posted in The Lynden Tribune, October 2014 Christian Health Care Center of Lynden will help fill the gap in adult day health that arises when a PeaceHealth St. Joseph program closes at the end of 2014. By the summer of 2015 CHCC...