Letters

		Marc S. Penner Executive Director At Hooverwood since 1992, with one year prior experience Degree: B.S. Sociology of Medicine, M.H.A. Health Administration Specialties: Board Member and Chair of Human Resource Committee, IAHSA A Personal Note: "Hooverwood is truly blessed with such a dedicated, talented, and professional management & staff. “The Hooverwood Family” is a pleasure to work with."
		Diana Wysocki, CPA Controller At Hooverwood since 1989, with 11 years prior experience Degree: BA in Accounting, CPA Specialties: Medicaid Applications A Personal Note: "Nursing home placement of a loved one is a difficult experience. I try to alleviate some of the headache and hassle by working with families through Medicaid and other financial decisions." (top)
		Gail L. Hassler Manager of Administrative Services At Hooverwood since 2003, with 19 years prior experience Specialties: Background in healthcare administrative duties with experience in both rehabilitation and geriatric settings A Personal Note: "I am truly blessed to be working at Hooverwood with staff that is first-rate. All staff provide residents with the utmost quality of care and consideration. Hooverwood truly has a heart for excellence" (top)
		Lisa Kerkhof Director of Human Resources At Hooverwood since 1999 Degree: B.A. in Business Administration Specialties: Human Resources A Personal Note: "Everyone at Hooverwood is very friendly & always willing to help the residents." (top)
		Pat Russell Director of Nursing At Hooverwood since 1972, with four years prior experience Degree: RN, BS in Business Administration Specialties: Certified Director of Nursing in Long Term Care A Personal Note: "It’s rewarding to be a part of a caring team who work hard to be a positive force in the long-term care field." (top)
		Dee Roland Director of Admissions and Marketing At Hooverwood since 2005, with 25 years prior experience Degree: Associate in Allied Sciences Specialties: Long Term Care, Adult Day Care, Geriatrics, and Marketing A Personal Note: "I am proud to be a part of a facility with an 'excellent' reputation and working with a dedicated staff in providing quality of life for its residents. My 'passion' has always been to make a 'difference' in the lives of our seniors. Working with my colleagues, physicians, social workers, and other professionals in the healthcare field has truly been a rewarding and challenging career." (top)
		Michael V. Prince Director of Environmental Services At Hooverwood since 1993, with 10 years prior experience Degree: Associate degree in Management, Floor Care Specialist, O.S.H.A. Specialties: Regulations A Personal Note: "I enjoy working here at Hooverwood. Each day provides me with the challenge of providing quality care and service to some very special people – our residents. During my employment at Hooverwood, I have learned to listen more closely and to give thanks for my health and family. Hooverwood has a heart for people and shows it through the staff each day." (top)
		William A. Bowling Director of Maintenance At Hooverwood since 1990, with 13 years prior experience Degree: AA, AS Specialties: Plant Operations, HUARR A Personal Note: "A Wonderful place to work." (top)
		Doretha Sweatt Director of Food Service At Hooverwood since 1978 Degree: Dietetic Assistant 1 & 2, Serve Safe certified Specialties: Kosher, Catering, Anything associated with dietary. A Personal Note: "Hooverwood is a great place to work." (top)
		Roxie Simmons Director of Activities and Adult Day Services At Hooverwood since 2006, with 5 years prior experience. Degree: BS in Music Therapy Specialties: Board Certified Music Therapist, Background in Alzheimer's care A Personal Note: "I really enjoy working with the residents and staff at Hooverwood. It is a very rewarding job, and the residents never fail to put a smile on my face! They brighten my day every day, and I feel lucky to be serving them in a place as great as Hooverwood" (top)
		Grace Rhine Assistant Director of Nursing At Hooverwood since 2001, with 5 years previous experience Degree: BA, ASN Specialties: Enjoy working with geriatric population, a definite "people person" A Personal Note: Working at Hooverwood is like coming home. In the 1980s I worked in the Administrative office. After graduating from nursing school, it was a true pleasure to join a team of very dedicated individuals who are committed to providing the highest quality care for our residents. Hooverwood has deservedly earned the reputation of one of Indiana's finest long-term care facilities. It is an honor to work at Hooverwood and I invite you to visit and learn first hand what a wonderful place Hooverwood is. (top)
		Amy Miskuff Supervisor of Physical Therapy At Hooverwood since 1999 Degree: B.S. Physical Therapy Specialties: Orthopedics A Personal Note: "I am very proud to be the Supervisor of Physical Therapy. It is so exciting to see a patient, weakened from a hospital stay, be discharged home merely weeks later. " (top)
		Laura Noblitt Supervisor of Occupational Therapy At Hooverwood since 2001, with 13 years prior experience Degree: B.S. Occupational Therapy Specialties: Geriatric Rehabilitation A Personal Note: "Maintaining high personal and professional standards and providing compassionate quality care have always been top priorities of mine. I am so fortunate to work at Hooverwood with a care giving team that puts the needs of the residents first " (top)
		Barbara A. Marquis Director of Social Services At Hooverwood since 1995, with 10 years prior experience in social work Degree: B.S. in Social Work, Licensed Social Worker Specialties: Government programs, homecare for pediatric and adult populations, and the geriatric population in a nursing home setting A Personal Note: "It is a privilege to work with a team of caring dedicated professionals at Hooverwood who share a common goal to recognize the dignity and worth of each of our residents. Working with families and residents to ensure their stay at Hooverwood is a positive experience is very rewarding." (top)

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