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Care transitions program at CHCC continues to keep patients out of hospital
She didn’t have enough food, and she struggled to keep all of her household chores in check. She took so many medications — for diabetes, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for the pain from her recent surgery — that at times it was nearly impossible to manage...
Nursing assistants can get money for tuition and books from Christian Health Care Center in Lynden
Apply Now Guess what, recent nursing assistant graduates? If Christian Health Care Center is your first job after graduating from a certified nursing assistant training program, CHCC will pay your CNA/NAC certificate fees -- reimbursing the cost of your tuition, books...
Technology provides ‘moments of joy’ in dementia care
At CHCC, healthcare professionals employ a number of different methods to supervise and care for residents. Days are spent helping individuals engage, helping them relax, helping improve their quality of life. They develop and organize enriching activities that are...
Hometown Hero recognition for CHCC team member
KAFE Radio recognized a member of Christian Health Care Center's care team, Dianne Anderson, as a Hometown Hero in November 2018. Dianne was nominated for this award by Tonja Myers, CHCC's administrator, who has worked with her for many years. Below is the nomination...
Monthly memorials are a dear time of sharing, remembering
On the second Thursday of every month, CHCC's chaplain walks to the front of the chapel at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. They turn to the 30-or-so people in the audience and pick up a newspaper. With a clear, calm voice, they begin to read obituaries. There...
CHCC’s director of nursing earns certification in wound care
Christian Health Care Center has taken a big step forward in its commitment to top-quality care. Heather Lewis, CHCC’s director of nursing, recently earned Wound Care Certified status from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO). With a nationally...
CHCC one of six state long-term care centers to receive DOH award
The Washington State Department of Health honors and recognizes long-term care centers that are working to improve antibiotic use, reduce antibiotic resistance, and improve patient outcomes by establishing an antibiotic stewardship program. To qualify for recognition,...
Compassion, love and good food: The CHCC dining experience
At Christian Health Care Center, we work hard to create a wonderful dining experience for our residents. We think that’s evident both in the quality of the food and in the personal care and attention with which it’s created and delivered. It’s also evident in the...
How to improve sleep problems as you age
As people age, one common complaint is that they’re not getting as much sleep as they used to. When bodies change, patterns of sleep often change, too. People over the age of 50, for example, often find themselves getting tired earlier in the evening and waking...