Parkway Health Center

2011-01-05T10:50:00.003-07:00

Hi Everyone.-All is well at Parkway Health Center.....

this is Lisa, And as most of you know Gena Bertelsen was our company Blogger, and she has moved on. So I will try to fill her shoe with this Blog I know that I am a few months behind but here are a few Halloween pictures from our Halloween party this year, and a few of our Christmas pictures, I promise that i will get all pictures on here in the next few weeks and if there is a picture that you would like of your family member just send me an email with your request..Thanks Lisa Williams lisasactivities@gmail.com

Our Family Has Grown!!! Meet Fritz

2010-09-17T13:55:00.001-06:00

It's true..... Fritz has come to live at Parkway and we are not sure who is happier about this, him or the residents! This little ball of fur has wiggled his way into just about everybody's heart.

He spends the day wandering about, visiting residents, being totally spoiled and of course, lounging. I realize this could be the job description of other SNF Staff members but Fritz takes this SERIOUSLY!

Please stop by, bring a dog treat or two, and welcome our newest family member. You'll be glad you did!

Parkway Resident Wins Miss Golden Years Pageant in Salt Lake City

2010-09-07T14:16:00.007-06:00

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Rhea S., a resident at Parkway Health Center was very nervous about competing in the Miss Golden Years Pageant hosted by the Utah Heath Care Association but staff and residents convinced her she could do it. She spent several restless weeks pondering what she should wear, what she should say, how she should do her hair. Forgive me for saying that none of that seemed to matter. Rhea's personalilty is a beacon in a storm. She is a friendship magnet full of life that seems to attract everyong to her. And that is obviously what the judges saw also.
Rhea has a wonderfully supportive family that were in attendance to cheer her on. She enjoys working on the computer, singing, and when her eyesight was better she really enjoyed doing calligraphy and handiwork.
On stage the emcee, Deb from the Utah Health Care Association, asked residents a few questions to let the judges get to know them a bit better. When Rhea was asked what advice she would give the youth of today she said, "When you give someone a piece of your mind, make sure you have enough left to get along with." Bringing lots of nods of agreement as well as laughter at her wit from the audience.
Rhea accepted the crown from the outgoing Miss Golden Years, Virgina B., another resident at Parkway Health Center. This does make one wonder what is in the water at Parkway and, who would like some!!

Therapy Merriment...

2010-08-04T15:44:00.013-06:00

Princess Peggy, another famous graduate of Parkway Health Center Therapy Department!

We would call it work but there is way too much laughter going on in there!

Who says you can't play basketball in the house? Two points!

Martin, one of our graduates said, "This is the best therapy I have ever had and the food is great too!"

JOHN RAMAGE NEW PARKWAY PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT!

2010-06-21T08:00:00.003-06:00

John Ramage may appear quiet and unassuming at first but his experience, expertise and unsurpassed people skills make him a perfect fit with our new Therapy Team. Many of you may recognize his name from his college football days playing for BYU. Others will recognize him as a former assistant coach at Utah State and at the University of Wisconsin. At Parkway we recognize him as John, Man of Mystery, Keeper of the Keys and, most importantly, an AMAZING Physical Therapy Assistant. “John just seems to have a knack for getting patients to reach new levels in therapy.” said Mike Wood, Director of Therapy. “He is personable, compassionate and sees the big picture of each patients individual need.”

John and his wife Cathy have 6 children ranging in age from 23 to seven. They have adopted three of those children from Romania and the 2 youngest from China. He enjoys all sports, camping and woodworking. John earned a BS from BYU, an MS from the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Provo College with his PTA.

Parkway Health Center invites you to stop by and welcome John as well as several more members of our new therapy team. There is an excitement and energy in the air in our therapy department that makes Parkway THE place to send your patients for their full scope of therapy needs!

Country Fair Brings Out Family, Friends and Lots of Fun!

2010-05-18T07:35:00.033-06:00

Parkway Health Center hosted it's first annual Country Fair this last weekend and I think it is fair to say...WOW! It was AMAZING! We had well over 300 attendees enjoy a wonderful lunch, wagon rides, face painting, a pie eating contest, a beautiful quilt show by award-winning Nina Grimes, fun entertainment and the most popular event....Gold Fish Racing! Residents, Family and Friends enjoyed the beautiful afternoon watching and participating in all of the fun. We could not have asked for better weather after such a sketchy week of rain and snow.

We could not have possibly made this happen without the help of some of our wonderful Home Health and Hospice Agencies.

A Big THANK YOU to Alpine Home Health and Hospice, Freedom Home Health, Summit Home Health and Hospice, Sunbrook Home Health and Hospice and Utah Home Health. These companies made donations for raffle prizes, painted faces and manned booths for us. We really could not have done it without you!!

And what would a Country Fair be without a wagon ride? A special thank you to Derk Palfreyman for bringing the horses and wagon and treating everyone to a wagon ride.

Everyone ooohed and ahhhed over the milk can lunch cooked by our very own Richard Petersen. It was an aboslute treat! Thank you Richard!!

Please enjoy the pictures and let us know what you think! And if you are in the neighborhood, stop by and visit!

PLEASE.....Help us solve this mystery!! (and come to the Country Fair on Saturday!)

2010-05-12T07:44:00.005-06:00

I arrived at work this morning to an extremely disturbing sight! SOMEONE had wasted an excessive amount of very valuable, high grade toilet paper to decorate my door. I also received some interesting phone calls last evening asking me if I had Prince Albert in a can. Of course I don't! That would be illegal. Callers also wanted to know if my refrigerator was running! All of this happened in connection with our Resident Slumber Party in celebration of National Nursing Home Week and our First Anniversary!

While this event is worth celebrating...clearly the fun may have gone too far. Those involved in this incident were even brazen enough to leave a picture of themselves....masked of course, to conceal their identity....
If you have ANY information that can help solve this crime, PLEASE call Gena at Parkway, 801-465-9211.....and while you are at it, feel free to pick up some tickets for our Big Country Fair this Saturday 12-3 PM.

Parkway Health Center is having a COUNTRY FAIR

2010-04-27T07:15:00.003-06:00

Don't miss the fun as Parkway Health Center celebrates National Nursing Home Week and our first anniversary in our new building by having a COUNTRY FAIR! Saturday, May 5th from Noon to 3 PM at our very own fair grounds (55 South Professional Way in Payson) you and your family can enjoy a milk can lunch prepared by renowned milk can chef Richard Peterson, a Pie Eating Contest, Entertainment, Gold Fish Races, Wagon Rides, Face Painting and a spectacular Resident Wheelchair Parade not to mention a Quilt Show, Farmer Joe Costume Contest, Raffles and Prizes!
Tickets are $15.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Seniors and $8.00 for children under 8. Tickets include all activities except raffles.
All proceeds will be used to purchase wheelchair accessible flower beds for our residents!

Easter Eggsitement!!

2010-04-05T16:10:00.008-06:00

Parkway Heath Center had an EGGSiting morning when friends and family members joined our residents for the annual Easter Egg Dying activity and Egg Hunt. Kudos to Lisa Williams (Activity Director) and all the residents and staff who helped make this happen. Enjoy the pictures and stop by to visit soon!

Santa, Singers, Sweet Christmas Memories

2009-12-18T11:48:00.009-07:00

Parkway Health Center resident's, family and friends enjoyed a wonderful Christmas celebration complete with entertainment, delicious food and wonderful memories. We even had a visit from the Jolly Ol' Elf himself!

Happy 90th Birthday Sylvia!

2009-10-03T15:26:00.006-06:00

Sylvia, a resident at Parkway Health Center just turned 90 years old and her family had a huge party to celebrate. Many of Sylvia's family and friends came to wish her a happy birthday, enjoy the DVD program that one of her grandchildren made for her and eat birthday cake!

Sylvia has 5 children, 16 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren!! She loved camping, hunting and fishing with her family in years gone by. She was also a great bowler and played on many leagues. Sylvia also loves crocheting and quilting.

Happy Birthday Sylvia! We are so glad you are a part of our family!

Ms. Golden Years Utah 2009 from Parkway Health Center in Payson!

2009-09-09T06:52:00.004-06:00

The Utah Health Care Association is having it's 47th annual convention in SLC and yesterday they crowned Mr. and Ms. Golden Years 2009 in a lively ceremony.
Parkway Health Center is proud to present the newly crowned queen, Virginia, to her public.
Virginia has been a part of the Parkway family for just a few months and brings a ray of sunshine everywhere she goes. She loves playing BINGO, her roommate Mary (who was also one of the lovely contestants!)and her family.

Feel free to stop in and congratulate both Virginia and Mary on their participation in such a fun activity!

Some Great Views of our Facility!

2009-08-27T13:12:00.003-06:00

Professionals for Seniors Luncheon August 09

2009-08-18T15:12:00.009-06:00

A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our luncheon today. An especially BIG THANKS to Utah Home Health for helping us pull this off! We had over 40 guests, a fabulous BBQ with the best potato salad this side of the mississippi and homemade ice cream sandwiches that were a great treat for dessert.

Enjoy the pictures, see if you can find yourself in any of them and definitely keep in touch!!!

Grand Opening is Approaching!!

2009-03-04T08:31:00.004-07:00

I am amazed at how quickly our building is taking shape. I went through the inside this week and wanted to share some of the photos with you.

November Update on Parkway Health Center

2008-11-14T11:43:00.005-07:00

I love the rock that they have started placing on the building.

Isn't the front entry looking amazing?

Leaves May Be Falling But The Walls Have Gone Up!

2008-10-08T14:27:00.006-06:00

Check out the gorgeous view from one of the private rooms!

Part of the roof/awning being delivered to its new home.

This is the entry of the new Parkway Health Center. There have even been trees planted near the sidewalk!

This is Warren, just checking the plans to ensure everything is perfect.