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Honoring our Veterans
Veterans of PPh filled our Social Hall for a special ceremony held yesterday in their honor. The annual ceremony is organized by PPh Director of Community Relations, Bill Conaway. Bill also facilitates the monthly meetings for the Veterans Program of PPh. This year’s ceremony began with Bill giving a heartfelt speech to thank those involved […]
Read MoreRespite Care
A Welcome Reprieve Respite Care offers short-term stays in our personal care area. Families and caretakers can be assured that their loved one is being cared for by our friendly, certified staff while they are on vacation or enjoy a much-needed rest. It also allows residents an opportunity to experience PPh before making a final […]
Read MoreWas the Pope at PPh last weekend?
Yes the pope did stop by! (By yes we mean no, and by pope we mean cardboard cut-out). Some of our residents and staff got the opportunity to pose with him and write prayers and special intentions. PPh Senior Director of Skilled Nursing and Infection Control, Eileen Bratton, went down to the Cathedral Basilica of […]
Read MoreGreat White Oak Tree Planting Dedication Ceremony
By Deanna Keough, PPh Blog Contributor A tree planting dedication was held on June 24th to commemorate The Philadelphia Protestant Home’s Quasquicentennial. A White Oak, chosen for its distinguishing traits, is symbolic to the Home’s prevailing history, strong foundation and anticipation for a prosperous future. The ceremony began with Anthony Manzo, PPh President and CEO, […]
Read MorePPh Welcomes Our New Executive Chef, John Hunt
Author: Daniel Loughrey, PPh Perspective & E-News Editor PPh is pleased to announce the hiring of John Hunt as our new Executive Chef. John will oversee all food preparation, menu design and kitchen operations for the facility in addition to event catering. When not at PPh, John will continue to stage (be a guest chef) […]
Read MoreSummertime at the Shore
Submitted by Lisa Burke, Director of Dining Services and Meals on Wheels Memorial Day kicked off the summer season at the Jersey Shore. For many families in the surrounding areas, heading to the shore is a long time tradition, including our PPh family. Some of my best memories were down the shore having great food and good drinks […]
Read MorePPh Featured On American Health Front
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Read MoreUpdates in Pathways
Submitted by Eileen Bratton, RN,C PPh Senior Director, Skilled Nursing and Infection Control May was a very busy month in PPh, we celebrated our Nursing staff with a delicious luncheon. We also remembered our residents who dedicated their lives to serving others in the field of Nursing. The renovations to the third floor in Pathways […]
Read More“Everyone Has A Story”
The Story of Gunter Hauer Written by: Daniel Loughrey, PPh Perspective & E-News Editor, March 2015 Gunter Hauer was born in Berlin, Germany in 1919. His father was a veteran of the first world war and was awarded an Iron Cross (Germany’s highest military honor) for his service. Growing up in Berlin in the 1920s […]
Read MorePPh 2015 Bergdoll Society Dinner
Thank you to our many Bergdoll Society members who joined us in our Social Hall on Thursday, May 21, 2015 for an event to show our gratitude for your generosity to our Home and mission. It is because of you that the older adults of PPh are afforded the opportunity to achieve their highest possible […]
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