News
CHCC welcomes Jim Roth as chaplain
Jim Roth, who spent nearly two decades as a pastor in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, recently joined Christian Health Care Center as a chaplain. Together, they deliver spiritual support services to our long-term care residents, therapeutic rehab patients and their...
CHCC works hard to recruit, retain skilled team members
We count some pretty special people among our team at Christian Health Care Center. Every day, those who work here — nurses, NACs, cooks, chaplains, housekeepers, you name it — bring comfort to families and provide compassionate care to those who need it. That’s...
Blood drive in Lynden—help save lives by donating
Who is eligible to give blood? Almost anyone in good health (no colds or flu) who weighs more than 110 pounds, is 18 years or older may donate. If you have questions about your eligibility to donate call the Blood Center, 1-800-DONATE-1, ext. 2543. Bloodworks...
Celebrating volunteers at CHCC
A smile, a hug, a shake of the hand — every day, we see how simple acts like these from Christian Health Care Center volunteers can put huge smiles on the faces of our residents. There’s nothing like positive human interaction to brighten someone’s day, and it’s for...
Medicare beneficiaries will soon be getting new cards, identity numbers
To avoid identity theft, we’re always told not to leave the house with important documents — birth certificates, social security cards, etc. — that can be lost or stolen. But for Medicare beneficiaries, this has always been hard advice to follow. Our Social Security...
Choosing between inpatient and outpatient therapy at CHCC
Whether it’s an occasional trip to Christian Health Care Center for mobility assistance or a short-term stay while recovering from surgery, CHCC offers dedicated physical therapy and rehab services tailored to individual needs. To ensure that these services are as...
CHCC launches antibiotic stewardship program
The overuse of antibiotics has created a real problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, antibiotics are among the medications most often prescribed in nursing homes, with up to 70 percent of residents receiving at least one course of...
Music, animal therapy working wonders at CHCC
There is something wonderful about the power of music. Recently at Christian Health Care Center, we’ve begun inviting a music therapist, Yukiko Nasu, to visit residents in our skilled health care facility. Yuki, who lives in Lynden, visits weekly with her harp and her...
Long-term care insurance ― is it right for you?
As our loved ones age, we begin to think about life after home: Will my mom or dad be living in a nursing home, long-term care center, rest home or skilled nursing facility? The 24-hour medical care that the elderly receive in a long-term care facility is one enormous...