Categories for Honoring Our Healthcare Heroes

May 8, 2023
Honoring Our Remarkable Nurses During National Nurses Month
With over 4 million registered nurses in the US, nursing is the largest segment of the nation’s workforce. It is also one of the most rewarding, albeit challenging, professions. The…

June 14, 2022
JGS Lifecare Designated as Top Place to Work!
We are excited to announce that JGS Lifecare has received the prestigious Great Place to Work® designation. The certification process involved surveying employees on more than 60 elements and was…

March 3, 2022
Thank You Note to Staff Member Brightens the Day!
Mary-Anne Schelb, Director of Business Development, Western Mass Market at JGS, recently received a thank you note that warmed her heart. About a year ago, Mary-Anne met with Nancy P.,…

February 9, 2022
JGS Morale Team Launches New KUDOS Recognition Program
A new inter-disciplinary staff committee, The JGS Morale Team, has been formed to discuss ways to support our staff through what will be looked upon as one of the most…

November 16, 2021
JGS Lifecare Thanks Employees with Wellness Days
Throughout the pandemic our staff has displayed tremendous dedication, perseverance, and fortitude. Clearly, they have worked extremely hard, day in and day out, throughout the pandemic. As a way of…

February 8, 2021
Devorah Jacobson Honored as a Healthcare Hero of Western Massachusetts – A Program of Healthcare News and Business West
On January 14th, our own Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, chaplain and director of spiritual life at JGS Lifecare, was among the recipients of the esteemed 2020 Healthcare Heroes Award, a program…

October 14, 2020
Sam Baah, Care Manager at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence
Sam was born in Ghana and came to the US in Dec. 1999. There was an immigration lottery at the time and he won the lottery and was able to…

October 6, 2020
Donnette Barnett, CNA at Wernick Adult Day Health Care
Donnette was born and raised in Springfield, along with her sister Kim. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1983 and gave birth to her son Warren Jr. in 1984….

September 29, 2020
Ava Wills, RN at Spectrum Home Health & Hospice
Ava was born and raised in the 16 Acres Neighborhood of Springfield along with her 2 brothers Michael and John. She graduated from Classical High School, and then, following her…

September 22, 2020
Christine Lunsford, RN, BSN, Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator, Leavitt Family Jewish Home
Christine was born and raised in Springfield along with her older brother Michael. She graduated from Central High School in 1996 and then pursued an education to become a nurse….