The VillagerWoodland Village Nursing Center

5427 Gex RoadDiamondhead, MS 39525

228.255.4832www.woodlandvillagems.com

Announcements & June Review

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In ThIs Issuep2 Resident/Employee of the Month

p4 A Letter from the Administrator in Training

p5 From the Desk of the Medical Director

p6 Providers/Staff

p7 Recipes and Birthdays

p8 June Review

ConTaCT us5427 Gex RoadDiamondhead, MS 39525

Phone: 228.255.4832Fax: 228.255.4833

woodlandvillagems.com

names To KnowMedical DirectorDavid Northington, DO Internal Medicine

AdministratorHolly Ford, LNHA

Director of NursingLindsey Gee, RN

Human ResourcesShelley Relan

Administrative AssistantSharon Stiger

Social Services DirectorLacie Garber, LSW

Activities DirectorJune Griggs, CTRS

Dietary SupervisorSteven See

Lindsey Gee, RN, is a lifelong resident of Gulfport. Lindsey comes to Woodland Village Nursing Center with seven years of long-term care experience, including three years of experience as a Director of Nursing. She also has experience in oncology and medical case management, handling workers’ compensation claims. Lindsey is married and has a five-year-old son. She enjoys spending time with her family, going outdoors and shopping. Welcome aboard, Lindsey!

employee spotlight: Director of nursing Lindsey Gee

Lindsey Gee, RN

welcome aboard!Tiffany Denk, RN, Unit Manager

Renette Dickinson, Activities AideLindsey Gee, RN, Director of Nursing

Jan Harris, LPNKaylee Michel, Activities Aide

Alyssa Moody, LPNKatrina Necaise, CNA

Kendrel Perkins, HousekeeperStephanie Pfeifer, CNAKristina Stewart, LPN

Shavara Watson, Activities AideJanet Wiggins, LPN

Christine Williams, LPN

Getting Fit with Group Fitness

Pictured from left to right: Joyce Huston, Charity Floyd, Kelvin Walker, Jimmy Westbrook, Lindsay Lamier and Jacqueline Wynn

Independence Day Celebration Join us as we attend an indoor Independence Day Parade with the St. Stanislaus Band on Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. Also, family members are welcomed to eat lunch with loved ones on Saturday, July 4 at noon. Our Independence Day Social will be held later that day at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Circus event/Talent show Join us for our Circus Event/Talent Show on Wednesday, July 29 at 2 p.m.

memorial Day social

Party with resident Junius Braud

a Look aheadLuau with performers Jay

and Mary HeightsmanCourtyard, weather permitting

Aug. 26 at 2 p.m.

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July holidays

Recipe of the Monthfrom resident Paulette martin

Seafood Gumbo

Family Council meeting Woodland Village Nursing Center would like to remind you that a Family Council Meeting will typically be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Should this day fall on a holiday, please contact the facility for alternative dates. Our next meeting will be held July 8 at 12:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Fred Prince. Lunch will be soup and salad. For more information, please contact us at 228.255.4832. We hope to see you there!

Resident of the month And the winner is… Mr. Donald France!

“Donald Duck,” as he is endearingly called, has been with WVNC just under a year and has won the hearts of the staff, residents and visitors with his jovial personality. He was reared in New Orleans, went to school at East Jefferson High School, and once worked as a car transporter for an automobile company. Donald’s mother taught him many card games over the years, and he has passed the games on to staff and residents at the facility. Donald enjoys all types of music and has donated over 50 CDs to the Activity Department for all to enjoy. He comes to the activity room and stirs up the crowd to get a game going in between scheduled activities. Donald loves attending happy hour, making others laugh, and holding your hand if you are in need of a shoulder to cry on. He is loved by all and welcomed at any table. Thanks, “Donald Duck,” for bringing sunshine everywhere you go! Congratulations!

... and to our employees!... to our residents!Audrey Gerald 7/1Oveader Norwood 7/7Mary “Pearl” Tyner 7/10Alice Babineau 7/18

Rachalle Cuevas 7/2Stephanie Pfeifer 7/2Theresa Solomon 7/10Stacey Izaguirre 7/14Verenda McPherson 7/15Karen Perkins, CNA

employee of the month And the winner is… Karen Perkins, CNA!

Karen has been with WVNC for just under two years. She has been a CNA for 15 years, and she has worked for 10 years as a nursing assistant for an assisted living facility. Karen’s coworkers say she is a pleasure to work with because she is always helpful, organized, smiling and quite witty. Everyone knows it’s going to be a good day when Karen is here. Her philosophy is, “Do the best you can at what you do, and enjoy doing it!” Karen is the mother of four children and has one three-year-old grandson who is the love of her life. During her free time, Karen enjoys participating in bingo at the VFW in Slidell, LA, and spending time with her family. Thank you, Karen for helping so many at our facility! Congratulations!

■ July 4 Independence Day■ July 23 National Hot Dog Day■ July 26 Parents’ Day■ July 28 World Hepatitis Day■ Eye Injury Prevention Month■ Family Golf Month■ Family Reunion Month■ Fireworks Safety Month

■ National Blueberry Month■ National Grilling Month■ National Hot Dog Month■ National Ice Cream Month■ National Parks and Recreation Month■ Social Wellness Month■ UV Safety Month

Resident Donald France

Alyssa Moody 7/27Jessica Mizell 7/28Hali Burlette 7/29Latasha Smith 7/31

Kenneth Hitchcock 7/19Irma Mitchell 7/22Lois Saucier 7/23

•8lbs.shrimp•3lbs.crab•2lbs.redfish•8tbsp.vegetableoil•8tbsp.flour•10Cchoppedokra•3tbsp.filépowder•8dicedonions•3(8oz.)cansofwholetomatoes

•3(8oz.)cansoftomatosauce

Directions:1. Smother okra, onions, bell pepper

and jalapeños in oil. 2. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce,

cook until nearly done. 3. Add water, bay leaves, garlic, salt

and cayenne.4. Par boiled redfish (to get oil out of

fish). Add crabmeat, fish and shrimp. Cook for about 30 minutes.

5. Add filé powder and concentrated crab boil, after turning off heat.

6. Enjoy!

•6qt.water•4bayleaves•3tsp.salt•12podsofcrushedgarlic

•1tbsp.cayenne•1bellpepper•4dicedjalapeños•1½tsp.concentratedcrabboil

Ingredients:

Calendar

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our Providers

our staff

Joy GilbertMedical Records Director

Steven SeeDietary Supervisor

Khaled Rikabi, MD, MBAInfectious Diseases

Anne Tucker, PMHNP-BCNurse Practitioner,Psychiatric Services

Fabienne Tasselin, RNWeekend Supervisor

Bently Pannell, RNWound Care Coordinator

David Northington, DOMedical DirectorInternal Medicine

Holly Ford, LNHAAdministrator

Lindsey Gee, RNDirector of Nursing

Danielle Rose, RNMDS Office Director

Tammy GarberAdmissions Director

Karen Gibbs, LPNStaff DevelopmentDirector

Adam BrennerQuality Assurance

Tammy Grice, LPNCare Plan Nurse

Lacie Garber, LSWSocial Services Director

Gina Cancienne, RNCare Plan Nurse

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Holly Ford, LNHAAdministrator

We are committed as a facility to understanding our patients’ experiences and identifying ways to continually improve. We have partnered with the National Research Corporation, a survey expert, to administer new patient surveys.

Shortly after your visit here, you may receive a questionnaire asking about your patient experience. Please honestly answer the questions and return the completed form. We need to hear from you in order to improve our quality of care.

This is just another way that we’re listening to you, our valued patients.

Hello, everyone!

We would like to say thank you to all of our spiritual advisors and representatives that visit our staff and residents at Woodland Village Nursing Center. We want you to know how much our residents enjoy and need what you bring to their lives here every day, from good gospel songs to inspiring spiritual messages.

These are important parts of everyday living that enrich our residents’ lives. We can’t thank you enough for the spiritual gift you give each time you come. If you would like to be one of our spiritual representatives, please contact Activities Director June Griggs at 228.255.4832 to schedule a time to visit our facility.

Have a happy month of July!

Holly FordAdministrator

a Letter from the administratorThank You, spiritual advisors!

From the Desk of the medical Director:skin safety This summer: Detection and Prevention of melanoma As we enter the summer months, it’s important to remember the dangers and symptoms of melanoma. Unlike other cancers, melanoma can often be seen on the skin, making it easier to detect in its early stages. Nearly 65 percent of melanoma cases can be linked to exposure to UV rays from natural or artificial sources such as sunlight and indoor tanning beds.

SyMPToMS oF MelANoMA• A change on the skin: This could be a new spot or

a change in color, shape or size of a current spot.• A sore that doesn’t heal• A spot or sore that becomes painful, itchy, tender

or bloody• A spot or lump that looks shiny, waxy, smooth or pale• A firm, red lump that bleeds or appears ulcerated

or crusty• A flat, red spot that is rough, dry or scaly

RISK FACToRS FoR MelANoMAYou may be at a higher risk for developing melanoma if you have at least five of the below criteria.• Fair skin, light hair color, light eye color: Light skin,

blond or red hair and blue eyes provide less protection against damaging UV rays; however, having dark skin, hair and eyes does not eliminate your risk.

• Tanning bed use: Tanning bed use before the age of 30 increases your risk of melanoma by 75 percent.

• exposure to UV radiation: Whether it’s from natural or artificial sources, limiting your UV exposure will help decrease your risk of getting melanoma.

• Family history of melanoma: If one or more of your immediate family members has been diagnosed, this increases your chance of a diagnosis.

• Sunburns at a young age: Just one blistering sunburn at a young age doubles your chance of a diagnosis.

• High number of moles: Individuals with 50+ moles have an increased risk.

• Previous melanoma diagnosis: A previous diagnosis increases your risk of a recurrence.

• Weakened immune system: Certain cancers and

illnesses that weaken your immune system can place you at an increased risk.

• Previous non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosis: If you have been diagnosed with basal or squamous cell carcinoma in the past, you are at increased risk.

• Age: Melanoma is most common in men over the age of 50 (more common than colon, prostate and lung cancer). Melanoma is the second most common cancer in teens and young adults and is the most common type of cancer for young adults.

NINe WAyS To PReVeNT MelANoMA1. Seek the shade, especially between 10 a.m. and

4 p.m.2. Do not burn.3. Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.4. Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed

hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.5. Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with

an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

6. Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

7. Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.

8. examine your skin head-to-toe every month.9. See your physician every year for a professional

skin exam.

For more information on how you can protect your skin, visit www.skincancer.org or www.melanoma.org.

David Northington, DO Medical DirectorInternal Medicine

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