On July 5, 2023, the team at Westside Care Center celebrated and recognized Hyacinth Mallett for her nearly 40 years of service to the residents of Westside.   Hyacinth joined the team on October 30, 1984 after she completed CNA training at Gables Convalescent Home on Washington Street in Hartford. She briefly worked at Burnside Convalescent Home for six months before calling Westside Care Center home. In 2016, she received an American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) award and w…

On June 20, 2023, iCare Health Network’s clinical and education team held a Nursing Skills Day in a community space at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Old Wethersfield. The session began with breakfast and a morning greeting and quickly moved into skills stations for nurses from around the iCare network. Five sessions focused on hands-on skills, discussion and education around new and existing techniques and equipment.  

Today we celebrate Juneteenth; the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US. A day to reflect on our history, the fight for freedom and the work that still needs to be done today. A day to celebrate African American culture and celebrate our diverse communities.  Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans by marking the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865,…

iCare Health Network celebrates National Career Nursing Assistants Day which takes place today, June 15, 2023. It is also the first day of National Nursing Assistants’ Week, observed from June 15th to June 21st. The day and week are an annual celebrations that recognizes the invaluable contributions of Nursing Assistants in skilled nursing, long term care and other healthcare settings. This is the 46th annual National Nursing Assistants Week, with a theme of “We’re Unstoppable&…

As we enter the month of June, we also embrace National Safety Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of safety in all aspects of our lives. This observance is particularly significant in skilled nursing homes and long-term care centers, where the well-being of residents and staff is of utmost importance.  A safety mindset involves being proactive, vigilant, and taking necessary precautions to protect the well-being of everyone in the care center and avoid preventable injuries. …