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We live in a world experiencing crisis. This workshop is designed for nurses, pastors and others in our churches who will discover practical spiritual, physical, social and emotional tools to enable them to reach out with Christ's hope.

First Free Church - Minneapolis
Saturday, October 30, 2010
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Registration at 8:45 am
Lunch at 12:30 pm

If you'd like more information, contact Mary Van Der Werf at (952)259-4461 or email her at mvanderw@elimcare.org.
]]>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=40Valley View Village hosted the Blackwood Brothers Quartet on Thursday, July 22nd. This event raised $10,140 towards the goal of $70,000 for a new handicap accessible bus.

There was overwhelming community support, with over 500 people attending the concert. This group is well known for their Southern Gospel style of music.

Valley View Village started their fundraising efforts for the new bus this
April, and to date have raised over $23,000 towards this effort.]]>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=38Kirsten Reile, Elim's Director of Nursing, was recently awarded the prestigious Nurse Administrator of the Year award by the North Dakota Long-Term Care Association. The annual award was presented at the state convention.

Kirsten began her nursing career in 1976, working as a CNA. After obtaining her BAN degree, she continued her nursing career as a floor nurse, charge nurse, assistant director of nursing and, most recently, as Director of Nursing at Elim. Her extensive experience is a great contributor to her success as a nursing administrator.

Well-known for her passion for mentoring, Kirsten and her staff provide opportunities for hundreds of high school and college students to explore the world of long-term care.

Day to day, Kirsten demonstrates the finest and highest standards of compassionate, thoughtful and innovative leadership. In 2009, when all the long-term care facilities in Fargo were evacuated, Kirsten supervised the transition of residents, including 50 residents who went to an empty facility in Steele.

Within 24 hours of the evacuation notice, Elim had a fully functioning nursing home, 140 miles west of their usual location. After overseeing the residents' transition to other locations, Kirsten joined the crew at Steele, where she and her unit managers rotated shifts during the three-week evacuation.

Kirsten is passionate about quality care, and along with her team, has developed many innovative methods of providing care for residents that have earned Best Practice Awards.

"We're very proud that Kirsten was recognized for her exemplary efforts," noted Tim Hager, Elim campus administrator. "She's a great example of excellent nursing skills, innovative leadership and amazing compassion for our residents." ]]>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=39
Festivities will be held at Redeemer Health & Rehab Center located at 625 W. 31st Street and will begin at 4:57 p.m. with our neighborhood walk!

This event is open to the community and there is not a registration fee, but for planning purposes, please contact Jolaine Swanson, Director of Grandma''s House, at 612-455-4113 by May 15, 2010 if you plan to join us or have questions. All proceeds generated at the event will support Grandma's House Childcare.
]]>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=34]]>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=33Click here to read the article.

Since 1999, Elim Care has been a partner with local faith communities to develop and enhance Faith Community Nursing programs, formerly known as Parish Nursing. Faith Community Nursing is the blend of nursing and ministry promoting the wellness of body, mind and spirit for individuals of all ages. Faith Community Nurses are registered nurses prepared to work with members of a local congregation in many ways.

For resources, information and support to help your local church establish and continue its own Faith Community Nurse Program, please contact Mary Van Der Werf, Elim Care's Faith Community Nurse Coordinator at 952-259-4461 or mvanderw@elimcare.org.]]>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=32
Residents should be cruising around town in their new bus by early May, just in time to enjoy the spring sunshine. The new 15 passenger bus will be replacing a 20-year old vehicle that had been in use at the Elim campus until last December. With more wheelchair seating and a reliable lift, the new bus will allow more residents to participate in outings and activity programming. "With the new bus, outings will be much easier for our residents, staff and volunteers," commented Lora-jean Jones, Elim Care's Therapeutic Recreation Director. "Our residents are looking forward to once again getting back on the road and being involved in the Milaca community."
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For more information regarding this educational opportunity please contact MaryVan Der Werf, mvanderw@elimcare.org, 952-259-4461 or click on the "Senior Resources" tab at the top of the page.]]>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=30
According to Ryan Bomer, President of the East Des Moines Chamber, Valley View is a deserving recipient of this honor. "I think their efforts to not only build a wonderful facility on the East Side but to work diligently to raise capital funds for the project in an effort to keep down the cost of living for its future tenants is extremely admirable in today's world," stated Bomer in regards to the construction of Village Assisted Living. "Valley View Village's commitment also continues to provide new and stable employment for the area residents. I really don't know who doesn't win when Valley View Village is involved."

An involved member of the East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce since 2008, Valley View's dedication to the East Side community has been apparent in the active role they have taken in chamber events and initiatives. "Valley View Village has enjoyed participating in and sponsoring various chamber events," said Shelly Charter, Director of Marketing at Valley View. "The East side community is an incredibly close knit group, and we've really enjoyed our partnership with our neighbors through our involvement in the Chamber."

"I think that it is safe to say that the East Des Moines Chamber and the citizens of the East Side have had, and will continue to have, a wonderful partner in the community for a long time," concluded Bomer.
]]>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTElim Care - Newshttp://www.elimcare.org/news/detail.asp?newsID=26here to review our brochure and view our various floor plans.

Our assisted living building is scheduled to open later this month and will offer beautiful new apartments and amenities, along with the high caliber of care that has been our legacy for the past 45 years, to the Des Moines community.

With this new addition to our Valley View campus, we will complete our continuum of care by offering independent living, catered living, skilled nursing and long term care services. We also offer speech, physical and occupational therapy.

What better way to start your New Year off than with a happy and healthy lifestyle in your new home here at Valley View Village Assisted Living!
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