It is National Social Worker Month and is the perfect opportunity to look at the impact social services and social workers have on Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), or nursing homes residents and families. But first, we will look at the emergence of social workers and how they became the voice for the voiceless throughout the…
When people think of life in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), or a nursing home as most people know them as, they picture what has often been presented in television and advertising. Those images often present SNFs as depressing places with residents not engaging with one another, employees that do not care about them, and…
Roanoke, VA – Allison Hasson truly went far above and behind to make the life of one of the residents at the Brian Center Fincastle truly special. For this extreme act of kindness, Hasson was presented with the Kissito Healthcare CEO Award in December. The award is given annually to the employee at a Kissito…
The new year is about to begin, and it is always an exciting time to look ahead, but also reflect on the past year for the important lessons we have learned and look back on the success of the past year for our Kissito Healthcare residents, families, employees, and our communities. We are here for…
Roanoke, VA – Kissito Healthcare is excited to announce the addition of two new members to their leadership team that bring a wealth of skilled nursing care and experience to the Kissito team. Mary Ferrell has joined Kissito as the Vice President of Operations, and Stephanie Clay has joined as the Corporate Director of Clinical…
