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| We Put the Client First | First Call Employee Wins Award | Holistic Services |
 When persons need home health care, quality of life is linked to meaningful relationships with the caregivers who assist them, according to several reports. People are social beings whose interaction with others gives them comfort, support and affection. These expressions of love and care are universal needs. The need for reassurance When clients have functional and cognitive impairments, their need for reassurance is multiplied. Care providers serve a crucial role in supporting and validating the worth in their clients… [Read More...] |
 Katrina Pruett Biller/Coder at First Call Wins Award for Her Miniature Meth House “The miniature meth house I built makes some people uncomfortable, because they are used to seeing fantasy dream homes,” says Katrina Pruett, second-place winner in the Creatin’ Contest, a national miniatures competition. Not your imaginary beach home The competition required that everyone start out with a basic structure, but the contestants could make modifications and build whatever kind of house they wanted.
Katrina was intrigued by online photos of old rental houses that… |
 “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to” John Ed Pearce There is something about home that often makes it the best place for healing. At First Call our goal is to help you remain in your home for as long as possible while maintaining the highest quality of life. Studies show that there is a clear improvement in patient’s recovery following a problem when their social, emotional and spiritual needs are met. That’s why our no-cost holistic care program is an essential complement to our clinical services. In fact it’s at the very heart of what we do… [Read More...] |
| Mental Health Note | Fruit of Vine | Client Testimonials |
 First Call Home Health is affiliated with InFocus Counseling. This is a perfect connection to make sure all your mental health needs are met with the same professional service that you have come to appreciate from First Call.
In our next newsletter you’ll start to see articles on mental health issues like depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, marriage and family, etc., written by the professional counselors at InFocus Counseling. Click below to take a look at the InFocus Counseling website… |
 First Call Administrator Jacob Mullin Talks About Pruning in His Vineyard People are surprised that I prune about 90% of the wood from my grapevines every year. I do this in early spring, before it gets warm. Pruning There are two types of pruning. The kind I do depends on the variety of grape. Some will not bear if they are not pruned with the correct method.
I use cane pruning with my Niagara variety to siphon on some of the vigor. This helps to balance the fruit and vegetative growth and produces higher quality grapes. I also do cane pruning for the… [Read More...] |
 Dear First Call, My husband and I are very pleased with Eric and his help with me during physical therapy. I am stronger now and walking again, two times daily to the dining room. I am able again to be socially active. I am very pleased with how Eric worked with me. – Gene February 22, 2011
Dear First Call, I’m very happy with the care given by First Call Home Health. We have a resident who just had a stroke and I requested that the PT-OT be from First Call. The doctor said, “Oh sure”, and I was thrilled. – Denise February 10, 2011 Dear First Call, I have nothing but high praise for those from First Call who are coming out to see me. They are great and I’m getting better! – David February, 2011 |
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