Categories for Honoring Our Healthcare Heroes

January 23, 2025
Florence Lavin, JNH’s First Director of Food Service, Remembered During Family Visit
We were thrilled to welcome Ken Lavin, wife Michele and children, Gabriele and Jeremy, to the nursing home for a visit. It was a memorable day as Ken reminisced about…

January 14, 2025
Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare, Honored at Retirement Luncheon for 23 Years of Extraordinary Service
A retirement luncheon was held to honor Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare, for her remarkable 23 years of service and commitment to the JGS Lifecare…

January 9, 2025
Meet Cheryl Gumlaw, Director of Life Enrichment
Cheryl Gumlaw believes in fate. In 2006, she came across a “help wanted” ad in the local newspaper for an Activity Assistant position at Jewish Nursing Home. She was hired…

October 11, 2024
Jeanne McGrath Celebrates her 100th Birthday at JNH!
We held a festive birthday celebration for resident Jeanne McGrath. Jeanne turned 100 on September 3! It was a special day for all of us and Jeanne loved every minute….

April 2, 2024
Message from Rob Whitten, President of JGS Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families of JGS Lifecare, I am delighted to share with you some exciting updates and achievements as we welcome the spring season. JNH recently completed a very…

March 27, 2024
JGS Lifecare Presents Annual Molly Neigher President’s Award
JGS Lifecare continued the tradition of honoring employees for their hard work and dedication by presenting the Molly Neigher President’s Award to one clinical and one non-clinical employee. These staff…

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…