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Before joining Independence Plus, I didn’t know much about ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Like so many, my limited knowledge was associated with baseball legend, Lou Gehrig. Today is a much different story. Watch me take the Ice Bucket Challenge to spread awareness of ALS!
Special Spaces Chicagoland approached Sara, age 10, and her parents earlier this year to transform Sara’s bedroom into a dream world. But Sara’s friends, nurses, and community had something even better in mind that would infuse joy and meaning into Sara’s entire home.
As we look forward to celebrating Memorial Day, we remember all who died over the past year. Many of them have been our finest teachers. They enriched our lives, touched our souls, and strengthened our spirits. The privilege of knowing these people is something we hold dear to our hearts.
“I’ve always volunteered my time to serve others,” Julie Hanson, BSN, RN, Clinical Education Manager continues, “I believe it’s our purpose as human beings.” In February, Julie, along with members of her church, organized a medical and humantiarian mission to the Philippines. They raised $23,000 (more than double their goal!) and treated more than 1,500 people.
Last week, we held our second Patient Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) meeting. PFAC meetings are one of the many ways our patients and families are connecting to Independence Plus.
Our friends over at Wheel:Life, a global online community for people who use wheelchairs, are hosting their third annual “Get Out, Enjoy Life!” photo contest. The contest encourages people who use wheelchairs to get out of the house and enjoy their summer by attending events, going on vacation, or trying a new activity.
Independence Plus recently launched its Patient Family Advisory Committee to help build stronger partnerships with our patients and their families. Many heartfelt stories, concerns, and even laughs were shared among the patients and families who participated in our inaugural Patient Family Advisory Committee meeting.
5,684 miles. That’s how far a group of 32 Independence Plus employees walked from January 1 to April 30, 2013. What’s more impressive is that same group lost a total of 134.9 lbs. Find out how did they did it!
We’re expanding our services and offerings. We want you to be a part of the team that is delivering personalized, individual, people-focused skilled home healthcare to those in need. Come join us.