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 News and Information 2005 Home Nursing Agency Recognizes Employees Donna Isenberg, of Tyrone, was presented with the Commitment to Community Award in honor of Mary B. Kraft Award from President/CEO Robert Packer during the employee recognition brunch. Donna has been with the Agency since 1990 and serves as the Agency's Director of Management Support Services.   Centre County Health Professionals Attend WIC Open House Home Nursing Agency is pleased to announce an upcoming grief support group designed for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Home Nursing Agency's Mercedes Moment Raises Money for Hospice Care Duncansville Woman Holds Winning Number - 155 - To Win Mercedes Sedan The 2005 Hospice Mercedes Moment and Summer Party raised more than $50,000 to benefit Home Nursing Agency's Hospice and Bereavement Services. Home Nursing Agency Holds Grief Support Group Home Nursing Agency is pleased to announce an upcoming grief support group designed for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Home Nursing Agency Hospice Holds Remembrance Service The Home Nursing Agency Hospice Volunteers and Staff invite all those who've lost a loved one to attend a Service of Remembrance on Sunday, October 2, at 2 p.m. in the McConnellstown Methodist Church, McConnellstown. Home Nursing Hospice Offers Volunteer Training Compassion lies at the core of Home Nursing Agency's Hospice Program and specially trained volunteers are at the heart of hospice. The Agency's hospice volunteer training classes will be offered in October. Santorum's Staff Visits Home Nursing Agency in Altoona Home Nursing Agency, with offices located throughout Central PA, recently hosted several of U.S. Senator Rick Santorum's staff in their corporate offices in Altoona to discuss long-term care and home health needs for Pennsylvanians. Local Surgeon Produces Award Winning Play on End-of-Life Care Mortal Coil: Voices from the Hospice was performed at the Penn State Altoona Community Arts Center on Thursday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. PA Home Nursing Agency WIC Garners Recognition for Library Collaborative A recent collaboration involving Home Nursing Agency WIC Program, Blair and Centre Counties, Pennsylvania, and the Blair County Library System garnered special recognition from Pennsylvania Libraries for promoting reading readiness activities to the region's WIC families. In April, the Blair County Library System was one of 12 libraries in Pennsylvania that received a "Best Practice Award for Programming and Services to Children Under the Age of Six, Their Families and Caregivers" for the project titled "Food for Thought". Nearly 100 nominations were submitted for the awards. AIDS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE HELD BY HOME NURSING AGENCY The volunteers, clients and staff of Home Nursing Agency's AIDS Intervention Project (AIP) presented an International Candlelight Memorial Service on Sunday May, 15 at Temple Beth Israel, 3004 Union Avenue, Altoona from 4-6 p.m. Home Nursing Agency Relocates Chambersburg Office Home Nursing Agency has relocated its Chambersburg office to Park Fifth Avenue Professional Center, 761 Fifth Avenue, #A-2A, Chambersburg 17201. March 2005 Message from CEO/President Bob Packer President Bush and Governor Rendell's Focus Shifts to In-home and Community-Based Providers; Read more from Home Nursing Agency President/CEO, Bob Packer, on the importance of home based care and community programs and the diverse Home Nursing Agency services already in place to meet the changing demands of the health care system. Message from CEO/President Bob Packer Home Nursing Agency - Built on a Strong Foundation HOME NURSING AGENCY EARNS TOP 10 RANKING IN BEST PLACES to WORK in PA What makes Home Nursing Agency A Great Place to Work? The dedicated employees and board members have created a culture that affirms what we define as a great workplace. Home Nursing Agency Recognizes Employees, Celebrates Compassion In Action; Top 10 Ranking During Home Nursing Agency's Annual Employee Recognition Breakfast, the more than 850 employees of the organization were recognized for outstanding service and dedication. Area Healthcare Providers Attend Kick-Off of Hep C Awareness Campaign Several local dentists and physicians, along with their staff and residents, attended a presentation to address Hepatitis C prevention, screening, and education. Homecare Gains Popularity, Tech Savvy Homecare blends the venerable principles of caring, compassion and comfort with modern technology and medical advances. Flu Clinic Scheduled For At-Risk Seniors Home Nursing Agency, the Area Agency on Aging for Bedford, Huntingdon and Fulton Counties along with UPMC Bedford Memorial will be conducting a collaborative flu clinic for Bedford County Senior Citizens with chronic health problems that would be considered 'at-risk' for the influenza virus Home Nursing Agency Hosts Palliative Care Seminar Home Nursing Agency hosted a two-day Palliative Care Seminar in June for the region's healthcare professionals in preparation for the upcoming opening of the Agency's Palliative Care Program, in conjunction with the Altoona Regional Health System. Local Residents Complete Home Nursing Agency Hospice Training November marks National Homecare and Hospice Month. At Home Nursing Agency, compassion lies at the core of homecare and hospice services, and specially trained volunteers are the 'Heart of Home Nursing Agency Hospice'.  
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