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Sisters of Providence dedicate Havlik Center

The center is intended as a place where the well-being of sisters and others, particularly those with physical and cognitive challenges, can be promoted and enhanced

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Havlik Center blessing

The Havlik Center provides a comfortable, stimulating, home-like space for all to gather, connect, create and participate in events and opportunities that enhance well-being. In honor of Sister Teresa Marie Havlik, the Sisters of Providence community and Sister Teresa’s family…

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Education in everyday caring makes a difference

Staff members who participated in dementia care training share how it makes a difference in their everyday care giving: Don’t take any behaviors personally.** Build trust by spending time with each person.** Learn to read the cues of a person. A non-verbal person may ordinarily smile as a greeting; but if there’s no smile, she’s having a bad time of it.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 10, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Education, Health & Wellness, Providence Health Care, Volunteering
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HOME, a place to nurture the well-being of others

It is rare that a Sister of Providence going to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods doesn’t say, “I’m going home.” It is rare that visitors to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods campus don’t remark on the beauty, the peace and comfort they experience on the campus.…

Sister Denise Wilkinson
September 13, 2018
Community Living, Health & Wellness, Providence Health Care, Reflections from Sister Denise, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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Sisters excursions from HOME (Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage)

Katie Harich, together with a team of dedicated volunteers, arranged the outings pictured here. These “field trips” are one part of Katie’s responsibilities in her role as the well-being coordinator for the Sisters of Providence HOME (Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage)…

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A dementia friendly HOME at the Woods

HOME is a culture change. Its intention is to make the entire Woods a dementia-friendly place for both those living with cognitive challenges and for their families and friends. HOME is an acronym for Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
May 25, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Contribute, Health & Wellness, Providence Health Care
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WVHC celebrates new transition

Wabash Valley Health Center officially transition to a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Jason Moon
February 28, 2014
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Sisters of Providence dedicate Havlik Center

Havlik Center blessing

Education in everyday caring makes a difference

HOME, a place to nurture the well-being of others

Sisters excursions from HOME (Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage)

A dementia friendly HOME at the Woods

WVHC celebrates new transition

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