TNAHSA Recognizes Area Leaders in Long-Term Health Care

    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 14 /EMWNews/ -- The Tennessee Association of

Homes and Services for the Aging (TNAHSA) recently honored several members

for outstanding health care performance and dedication in caring for the

aging and disabled.



    The following awards were presented at TNAHSA's annual convention:



    -- Innovator of the Year to Suzette Williamson with Hillcrest

Communities in Knoxville



    -- Whatever it Takes Leadership Award to Beverly Harrison, community

assistant at Morningside of Gallatin



    -- Volunteer of the Year to Bill Wilson with Hillcrest Communities in

Knoxville



    -- Business Partner of the Year to Glen Berkel of Sodexo Senior

Services



    Residents from TNAHSA member communities were also recognized as

Seniors of Distinction for significant influence through civic and

community involvement, personal and professional accomplishments, and

inspiration to generations that follow them. Recipients were:




    -- Lyda Alexander of Hillcrest Healthcare West in Knoxville,

    -- Mary Elizabeth Franklin of Asbury Place in Maryville,

    -- Gus Haliburton of Blakeford at Green Hills in Nashville,

    -- Mary Hutcherson of Wesley Highland Place in Memphis,

    -- Faye Martin of Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro,

    -- Roy B. Parsons, M.D., of Hillcrest Healthcare North in Knoxville,

    -- Louise Short of McKendree Village in Hermitage,

    -- Donald W. Tetrick, Sr. of Asbury Place in Johnson City,

    -- Hazel Wicker of Asbury Place Baysmont in Kingsport and

    -- Naomi Addison Woods of Asbury Place Steadman Hill in Kingsport.



    "I am most impressed by the steadfast dedication of these individuals,"

said TNAHSA Executive Director Carrie Ermshar. "This amazing group of

people makes such significant contributions to patient care throughout

Tennessee. We at TNAHSA are honored to work with these professionals,

facilities and volunteers."



    TNAHSA represents skilled nursing facilities, assisted living

facilities, senior housing services and various agencies serving senior

adults throughout Tennessee. An affiliate of the American Association of

Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA), TNAHSA provides leadership,

advocacy, education and communication services. For more information about

TNAHSA, please visit http://www.tnahsa.org or call 615-256-1800.