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The Philadelphia Protestant Home Earns Top Rating in Recent Survey
Placing it in the top tier of personal care and health care facilities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia Protestant Home’s (PPh) Midway/Webb Personal Care and Pathways Heath Care and Rehabilitation Center were found to have “zero deficiencies” during their annual Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and Department of Health (DOH) surveys, which […]
Read MorePPh Veterans Group Marks Pearl Harbor Day
The Philadelphia Protestant Home Veterans Group marked Pearl Harbor Day with a ceremony on December 7, which culminated in the raising and lowering of the American flag to half mast. Security Officer Reginald Davis assists residents Donald Bresnan (left) and Ernest Miller with the raising of the American flag. All three men are U.S. military […]
Read MoreNew Members Inducted at PPh’s Heritage Society Luncheon
Members of The Philadelphia Protestant Home’s Heritage Society gathered for a luncheon in their honor on December 12. The luncheon, which was to be held on October 30, was delayed due to Hurricane Sandy. “The next generation of residents may never know your name, but they will be grateful for your commitment to PPh,” she said. […]
Read MoreMaria Gil: The Survivor
Maria Gil shared her remarkable story at PPh’s Founders’ Day on November 20, 2012. Maria Gil is a survivor. She was born August 12, 1923, in Ukraine to Eudokia and Konstantin Ripka. Her parents were poor farmers. When she was 2 years old, her mother passed away, and because her father could not take care of […]
Read MoreRuth Freestone: Cycling Pioneer
The following is Ruth Freestone’s story, which was shared during PPh’s Founders’ Day on November 20, 2012. Ruth was born at home on December 2, 1918, to Ernest and Elsie Greiner. They called her their “war baby.” Her father was a professional house painter and woodwork-stainer and her mother was a homemaker. Ruth graduated from Kensington High […]
Read MoreEverybody Has a Story: Orlando Alvarez
PPh is blessed with residents who have lived remarkable lives. On November 20, at Founders Day, we featured the stories of three residents. Below is the life story of Orlando Alvarez Orlando Alvarez was born in Havana, Cuba, on February 20, 1929. His parents, Maria and Anthony emigrated to Cuba from Spain. He has a brother, Anthony, and […]
Read MoreGala Guests Spend “Midnight at the Oasis”
On October 5, Cannstatter Volksfest Verein was transformed into a desert fantasy land for PPh’s “Midnight at the Oasis” Gala. In its seventh year, the gala raises money for PPh’s Benevolent Care Fund. The evening began with a cocktail reception and silent auction in a room draped like a sheik’s tent. Guests were greeted by Jeanie from “I […]
Read MoreConquering Meal Time Anxiety for Those With Alzheimer’s
The hostess seats you at your preferred table in your favorite restaurant. She hands you the menu and you scan it for Chicken Parmesan, your favorite. The server takes your order. It arrives and you enjoy a pleasant, relaxing meal. For people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory disorders, ordering food from a printed menu can […]
Read MoreEmployee Losing Streak Celebrated
Fifty PPh employees are not ashamed to be called real light weights! Since October 2011, they have shed almost 600 pounds through Weight Watchers, which meets every Thursday at noon in 13-week sessions. “This is an extraordinary feat, not to mention a fantastic example of the way our organizational culture has changed to embrace a […]
Read MorePPh Recognized by U.S. News and World Report in 2012 Best Nursing Homes
The Philadelphia Protestant Home has received a high ranking of five stars overall in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Nursing Homes. U.S. News’s Best Nursing Homes recognizes top-rated homes in all 50 states and offers important guidance to families and healthcare providers caring for people in need of a nursing home. “More than […]
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