Healthcare is rapidly changing. This is especially true for post-acute providers like Genesis. New healthcare regulations are restructuring the way hospitals and post-acute providers are working together and Genesis is evolving to meet these changes with innovative programs and collaborations that benefit patients. To better reflect how Genesis is evolving in this new environment, the Company has refreshed its brand.
“It’s much more than a color change or new logo,” states Chief Executive Officer,
George V. Hager, Jr. “The new Genesis brand is about our dedication to keeping our patients vital and full of life as much as possible no matter what their clinical condition. Our new look reflects our brand of Vitality. As such, our new logo symbolizes a movement forward and upward for the better.”
As Genesis transitions toward this new brand, there will be all kinds of refreshed changes throughout the company. On the surface, there will be new colors and other day-to-day touches. But there will also be new advertising and marketing materials throughout the company and plans to incorporate vitality throughout all programs and practices.
Genesis has experienced rapid growth over the last several years, more than doubling the size of the Company. Genesis is no longer a collection of skilled nursing facilities but a single entity that can utilize expertise and resources from across the country to provide the best care possible. With vitality and other important operational initiatives, Genesis is making a national leadership commitment to change the culture and stigma associated with skilled nursing facilities. It unites all of Genesis’ properties including recent acquisitions into a single brand therefore giving customers greater reasons to choose Genesis.
Genesis HealthCare is dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion.
Genesis HealthCare (NYSE: GEN) is a holding company with subsidiaries that, on a combined basis, comprise one of the nation’s largest post-acute care providers with more than 500 skilled nursing centers and assisted/senior living communities in 34 states nationwide. Genesis subsidiaries also supply rehabilitation and respiratory therapy to more than 1,700 healthcare providers in 45 states, the District of Columbia and China. References made in this release to “Genesis,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Genesis HealthCare and each of its wholly-owned companies. Visit our website at www.genesishcc.com.
Members of the Chadds Ford Planning Commission voted Wednesday night to recommend for approval the preliminary land use plan and conditional use for a proposed assisted living facility along Route 202.
Supervisors voted last August to allow for such use in the B-Business district with conditional use approval. No date was discussed for when the supervisors would hear the plan or hold the conditional use hearing.
The three-story facility would have 88 units and be located next to Summit Drive at 1170-1778 Wilmington West Chester Pike, the site of the former C Harry B 4 U Buy location.
The property is 2.3 acres in size and there will be 0.5 parking spaces per unit. However, Planning Commission Chairman Craig Huffman said he was concerned about the possibility of “surge parking” — when more people than usual would be visiting relatives — during holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and during Mothers’ and Fathers’ Days.
With that consideration in mind, the recommendation for approval came with the condition that the applicant widen Summit Drive so there would be room for overflow parking close to Route 202 so residents on Summit would not be inconvenienced.
Another reason for widening Summit is so trucks can more easily turn right onto that street if a car was stopped at the stop sign on Summit waiting to turn onto Route 202.
Other areas of concern for commission members involved deliveries to the facility and the possibility installing sidewalks.
Deliveries to the rear of the facility are to be limited to no more than seven per week and the trucks can be no longer than 40 feet.
The recommendation regarding sidewalks is that they be installed if supervisors later decide that they want them, not that they be installed at the time of construction.
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, July 18. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start.
Bagheera
BAGHEERA
Hello everyone, my name is Bagheera. As you can probably guess, I’ve been named after the one and only Bagheera from “The Jungle Book.”That’s because we have a lot in common: our dashing black coats, our bright green eyes, our desire to be loyal companions – it’s pretty easy to identify our likeness. Yet, despite our similarities, I do know one thing, I would much rather climb up on your lap and get cozy in a new home than roam around in the jungle. I’m a young adult, so I love to play and I’m super affectionate. I get along with just about everyone – adults, kids, other cats – so I’m sure I could fit into your family easily. Won’t you be the Mowgli to my Bagheera?
COBY
Coby
Hi, I’m Coby, an adorably precious beagle/pug mix looking for a forever family. I’m sweet as pie and just as delicious. I’m super easy to walk on a leash and would be the perfect partner for afternoon strolls. I’m housebroken, know my commands like a master and even enjoy bath time. I jump right in the tub. If you are looking for a pet who will fit seamlessly into your family, I am your man. So what are you waiting for? Come on over and meet me.
Congo
CONGO
Hey pals, it’s Congo here, so excited to meet you. I’m a handsome blue boy who can make friends with just about anyone. I’m a ball of fun outside, whether it be on walks or runs and I love to fetch. I’m always there to meet you with an exaggerated wiggle and adorable doggie smile. I’m housebroken, smart as a whip and dog friendly. Let’s get together soon and make it forever.
MAY
May
Hello there, my name is May. I’m a lovely 2-year-old, spayed, shorthaired black cat. I’m definitely shy and reserved, so I’m looking for an owner who has a gentle hand and patience so that I can warm up to them. Ideally a single professional or elderly couple would be the best type of home for me, no kids or other pets please. All I want is love and affection. I know we could end up getting along really well. Won’t you stop in and say hi?
Buddy
BUDDY
Hi, my name is Buddy and I am looking to find my very best buddy for life. I am super sweet and affectionate, so how could you possibly resist? I have been neutered and have all of my shots so I am definitely ready to move into my forever home. If you stop in to meet me, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with me. After all, what’s not to love, right? We’re totally going to be best buds. I just know it.
BRUISER
Bruiser
Hi, I’m Bruiser. Please don’t be fooled by my name , I’m really a big softie. I am looking for my forever home and would love to have someone to cuddle with and to throw the ball for me. If you will come by to meet me in person, I just know you will fall in love. After all, I’m super handsome and sweet so who can resist, right? Plus, I have been neutered and am current on all of my shots. I will be here waiting to meet you. Please come.
A student performs at the 2016 Chester County Shakespeare Festival held at Immaculata University, one of the many events supported by the Chester County Intermediate Unit.Deb Callahan performs at the Brandywine River Museum of Art on Thursday, July 14.
• It’s Music on the Brandywine at the Brandywine River Museum of Art when the Deb Callahan Band performs on Friday, July 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Deb Callahan has gained a reputation for writing creative blues-, soul- and roots-influenced original music and using her powerful, expressive voice and engaging stage presence to deliver an exciting show. The museum will open at 6 p.m. with the performances starting at 7 p.m. Cash bar and food will be available for purchase. Admission is $20 for members, $25 for non-member and $10 for students.
• A “Taste the Season’s Best” is coming to all Wegmans Food Markets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. Stop by the stations throughout the store to taste the freshest and the best of the season. Learn grilling technique tips and tricks and sample a few favorites. Customers can pick up a “passport” that will guide them throughout the store toward tasting and cooking demo stations. Live recipe prep will highlight the super-easy, tried-and-true techniques for grilling vegetables that our chefs have developed and give customers the option to try products before they buy them. Samples will be offered in a variety of departments; some of the highlights include grilled lemongrass pork chops, ready to cook cedar-plank salmon, veggie noodles with pesto, and organic super green salad.
• Blood Bank of Delmarva is looking for platelet donors. Summer is always a challenging time for blood centers to ensure an adequate blood supply due to donors’ taking vacations and schools’ being out of session. Despite the season, the need for blood remains constant and patients continue to depend on the generosity of blood donors to meet that need. All blood types are needed. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in most states), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. For more information, or to make an appointment, go to www.DelmarvaBlood.org or phone 1-888-8-BLOOD-8.
• “Will Millenials Return to Chester County” is the topic of conversation for a Chester County 2020 Citizen Planners’ Breakfast scheduled for 7:15 a.m. on July 21 in the Timber Room of the Wegmans in Malvern. Leading the discussion will be Stephen Gallo, land manager with NVR Inc., and Jake Michael of the Chester County Planning Commission. Attendance is limited to 50 people and costs $25. Register on line here. Email info@cc2020.org or phone 484-680-5570 for more information.
• For the first time in its history, the Siegel Jewish Community Center is hosting the North Brandywine Swim League Swim Invitational Championships on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 at the Garden of Eden Road campus’ six-lane outdoor pool. This annual event brings together close to 2,000 people, including qualifying youth ages 18 and under from 18 local pools as they represent their respective teams. The Siegel JCC and their swim team, The JCC Sharks, will host the swim Invitational for the next three years. As hosts, the JCC runs the concessions operations, and this year they are partnering with Café Riviera who will be bringing in a food truck and pizza truck. The competition runs from 3:30 to 10 p.m. on July 22, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 23. The Siegel JCC is a non-profit membership organization where people come together as a community to learn, share and celebrate. The JCC inspires and connects people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds through social, educational, cultural, fitness and recreational opportunities, in a warm and welcoming environment. The Siegel JCC is a part of the Family of Communal Agencies funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Delaware, United Way of Delaware and JCC Association.
• Victory Brewing Company’s eighth annual BrewBQ, a free, four-hour, family-friendly event, will be held at its Parkesburg facility, 3127 Lower Valley Rd., Parkesburg, on Saturday, July 30, from noon to 4 p.m. Victory’s BrewBQ will celebrate the area’s best sauces, marinades and rubs to ever hit a chicken or a rib in the Chester County area. Live music, games and a variety of Victory favorites will be available for purchase including draft beer from theBrew Pub On Wheels. Thirty Pit Master teams will compete for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights for best chicken and best ribs. Prizes are first ($250), second ($125), third ($75) and fourth ($50). Local restaurants will compete for the People’s Pork Award, a prize awarded to restaurant team with the best-pulled pork according to the attendees.
• A $25,000 gift to Christiana Care Health System from the Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust is helping to prevent high blood pressure and make area residents healthier. With this gift, Christiana Care’s volunteer blood pressure ambassadors will continue to strengthen their campaign as peer educators in the community to raise awareness about the consequences of high blood pressure, particularly among African Americans for whom high blood pressure is more prevalent. During their visits to churches, community centers and local events, 95 ambassadors will offer free blood pressure screenings and encourage their peers to take advantage of Christiana Care’s free weekly blood pressure screenings. The ambassadors conducted more than 2,500 screenings in the past year.
• Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library announces a new summer film series featuring three hit movies that celebrate Chinese and South American cultures to complement the exhibition “Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia.” The films – “Motorcycle Diaries;” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon;” and “Like Water for Chocolate” –will be shown on Wednesday evenings, July 13, July 20, and July 27 respectively, at 6 p.m. in Winterthur’s Copeland Lecture Hall. The cost is $5 per member, $8 per non-member. Reservations are suggested by calling 302-888-4600; admission will also be sold at the door.
• The Chester County Intermediate Unit recently received a $27,100 grant from CCRES Regional and Behavioral Health Staffing Services to assist with student special events. The grant will support a variety of events that challenge students academically and offer enrichment opportunities, such as the Chester County Academic Competition, Chester County College Fair, Chester County Science Research Competition, High School Art Show, Shakespeare Festival, Spelling Bee and Summer Camp Fair. More than 7,300 students participate in these free programs each year. For information about CCIU special events, visit http://www.cciu.org/specialevents.
• Widener University Delaware Law School Dean Rodney A. Smolla announced dean’s list students for the Spring 2016 semester. Among those named was Shannon Dalle Pazze of Chadds Ford. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester.
• Tallulah Clark-Turner, of Chadds Ford, was honored with the Outstanding Senior in Entrepreneurship Award at Susquehanna University’s annual student awards luncheon that was held in May. Sigmund Weis School of Business awards are provided, upon the recommendation of faculty, to students with exemplary performance in their academic majors and emphases and upon demonstration of commendable character. Clark-Turner was a business administration major at Susquehanna in the Class of 2016. A 2012 graduate of Unionville High School, she is the daughter of Jeremy Turner and Naomi Clark-Turner.
• Alex Shin, of Chadds Ford, has been named to the Dean’s Honor List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Spring 2016 semester. The list recognizes students who attain a grade point average of 3.50 or better and have no grade below C. Shin studies computer science.
