November 28, 2007

 

Marden Welcomes A New Member To Their Team

 

COLUMBUS, OH – Marden Rehabilitation, an ancillary health care service provider, is pleased to announce that Sherri Haring PT, DPT will be joining the Marden team as the Facility Director for the Polaris clinic starting on Monday, December 3rd. Sherri will be working with Marsha Fechter, an Ohio University graduate, and long time, dedicated physical therapist that began working with Marden 6 years ago.

 

“The Polaris Clinic is really at an exciting point in its development,” states Fechter. “We are so excited to have Sherri join our team. Her skills will complement the kind of therapy that I provide to our patients,” Fechter continues. Fechter is an expert in the field of manual therapy and strain –counter strain techniques. She has over 21 years of experience in the profession and is often asked for by name by physicians and patients.

 

“We are confident that Sherri is the best next-step for our Polaris clinic,” commented Randall A. Mason, Founder, President and CEO of The Marden Companies. “ She not only complements Marsha but she will also bring her own set of skills and talents to our base of clients,” Mason continued.

 

Haring graduated from Chatham College with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Findlay. Most recently she has worked in the Cincinnati area as a Regional Director of Rehabilitation. “I am committed to providing quality therapy services to the clients of Marden Rehabilitation and to expanding our service offerings and our client base,” states Haring.  “I will work very hard to provide only the best for our clients,” she continued.

 

Marden Rehabilitation is a Medicare Rehabilitation Agency that offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services to clients pre- and post operatively, post injury and to build or rebuild function. Marden’s Polaris clinic, which is located at 1120 Polaris Parkway, also offers aquatic therapy in the newly installed Aquaciser.

To find out more about The Marden Companies or to make an appointment at one of their three clinics in Columbus, please contact Mary Willefsky at 614-433-0264 or log onto www.mardencompanies.com.

October 30, 2007

 

Local Talent to Lead Health Care Plus in Marietta, Ohio

 

MARIETTA, OH –Erica Waite, RN and Jackie Hitchcock, LPN are no strangers to the healthcare community of the Marietta and McConnelsville areas. They, along with other local professionals, will be leading the Health Care Plus office operations, located at 200 Putnam Street, Suite 700 in Marietta, Ohio. Health Care Plus has been a leader in the home health care arena since 1991.

 

Health Care Plus provides skilled nursing and therapy services to clients in their home. Home health care can be provided at any time, before and after a surgery, or at a time when people or families believe that a loved one could benefit from care at home.

 

“A hospital or nursing home stay is not necessary to have home health care, however, most people aren’t aware of that or the many things we offer in the home,” states Erica Waite, RN and Patient Care Coordinator for the office. “More than anything, I want to educate clients and families as to what options they have for care.  My goal is to ensure that they know about us and the services we have available,” Waite continues. Working together, Erica and Jackie hope to work closely with area physicians, nursing homes and assisted living centers in the area. “We know so many people in the area that can benefit from what we do,” says Waite.

 

Erica, a graduate of Mount Carmel College of Nursing, lives in McConnelsville. Jackie received her LPN degree from Washington State Community College and lives in Marietta. She has been working with Health Care Plus in the field for 1 year.

For more information about Health Care Plus or to make a referral, please call the office at 740-376-2697.

October 16 , 2007

 

Local Talent to Lead Health Care Plus New Home Care Company in Mansfield, Ohio

 

MARIETTA, OH – Pat Heffernan, LPN and Meg Riggenbach, STNA are no strangers to the healthcare community of the Mansfield and Galion areas. They, along with other local professionals, have opened and will be leading the new Health Care Plus office operations, located in Mansfield, Ohio. Health Care Plus, a leader in home health care services since 1991, officially opened their doors on October 15, 2007. Their new office is at 1221 South Trimble, Suite A2.

 

Health Care Plus provides skilled nursing and therapy services to clients in their home. Home health care can be provided at any time, before and after a surgery, or at a time when people or families believe that a loved one could benefit from care at home.

 

“A hospital or nursing home stay is not necessary to have home health care, however, most people aren’t aware of that or the many things we offer in the home,” states Pat Heffernan, LPN and Patient Care Coordinator for the new office. “More than anything I want to educate clients and families as to what options they have for care.  My goal is to ensure that they know about us and the services we have available,” Heffernan continues. Working together, Pat and Meg hope to work closely with area physicians, nursing homes and assisted living centers in the area. “We know so many people in the area that can benefit from what we do,” says Riggenbach. “We are excited about bringing Health Care Plus into the Mansfield area,” she continued.

 

Meg lives in Lucas with her two daughters. Pat has been a Galion resident and an LPN for the past 30 years. She has worked as an Administrator and a Director of Assisted Living Facilities and Physician offices. She and her husband, Scott, have three hospice therapy dogs and volunteer in their free time.

 

For more information about Health Care Plus or to make a referral, please call the office at 419.529.2200.

October 5 , 2007

 

Cynthia Hamilton, OTR has been promoted to Director of Adult Day Care Services

 

MARIETTA, OH – Marden Rehabilitation, an ancillary health care service provider, is pleased to announce that Cynthia Hamilton, OTR has been promoted to Director of Adult Day Care Services: Columbus, Ohio.

 

“With the recent opening of our new outpatient clinic on Dublin-Granville Road, which was created as a partnership between Heritage Adult Day Care and  Marden, we felt it was time to add this new position,”  states Adam West, PT and Director of Clinical Operations for The Marden Companies. “Cynthia will focus on the growth and development of outpatient rehab services as part of Adult Day Care services,” West continues.

 

“We were very excited to promote from within,” commented Randall A. Mason, Founder, President and CEO of The Marden Companies. “Any time we can identify an internal candidate that has the potential and talent to move up in our organization we are thrilled to provide that opportunity,” Mason continued.

Cynthia graduated from Washington University in St, Louis in 1997 with her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has years of experience in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, working with both the elderly and pediatric patients. Cynthia and her family have lived in the southwest part of Columbus for the past 2 years.

 

“I am committed to providing quality therapy services to the Adult Day Care client, as well as the client in the community that can benefit from the services that we provide. So often people need physical and occupational therapy services but don’t know how or where to go to get the help they need,” stated Hamilton. “I will work very hard to provide only the best for our clients,” states Hamilton.

 

To find out more about The Marden Companies or to make an appointment at one of their three clinics in Columbus, please contact Cynthia at 614-237-5773 or you can write to her at chamilton@mardencompanies.com.

September 27, 2007

 

Marden Rehabilitation Opens Therapy Clinic in Northeast Columbus

 

MARIETTA, OH – Marden Rehabilitation is pleased to announce that it will open a new clinic on Dublin- Granville Road, in northeast Columbus, the first week of October. This clinic is housed in the same building as the new Heritage Adult Day Care Center and will provide physical, occupational and speech therapy services to Adult Day clients and the community –at- large.

 

“We are very excited about this new clinic location,” states Randall A. Mason, President and CEO of The Marden Companies. “We know that this is an area of Columbus that is greatly in need of quality health care providers. We are also pleased to expand our relationship with the Heritage Adult Day organization,” Mason continued.

 

Marden Rehabilitation is a leader in the delivery of ancillary health care services and has been a therapy provider in the Columbus area for over 10 years with clinics on Polaris Parkway and Livingston Avenue. As one of the only Medicare Certified Rehab Agencies in the area, Marden provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services to a wide variety of clientele, including clients recovering from surgery, work related injuries, the elderly and the young and middle-aged athletes. Although it is not necessary for a physician to prescribe therapy services, Marden receives much of its referrals from local physicians, retirement centers and managed care organizations. Marden is a Medicare and Medicaid certified agency that also works with most insurance providers, as well as Workers Comp.

 

“Expanding our services into the northeast area of the city allows more people to benefit from our quality, hands on approach to rehab care,” states Joyce Lagno, Physical Therapist and Clinic Director of the new 161 location. “I am excited to bring my 20 plus years of experience to this part of town. I know, from first hand experience, the need that exists here and I am happy to be part of the Marden team at this new location,” Lagno states.

 

For more information about Marden Rehabilitation or to make an appointment for therapy services, please call Cyndi Bowersock-Thiel, Vice President of Business Development at 614.433.0264 ext 311.

September 24, 2007

 

Health Care Plus Reaches Another Mile Marker With A Deficiency Free Survey

 

MARIETTA, OH – They may not happen all that often and, to some, they were once considered an urban legend, but the staff of Health Care Plus is here to tell you that they know from personal experience that deficiency free surveys really do happen.

 

On July 19th, 2007, after a three day long process, Health Care Plus was given the news that their annual re-certification survey conducted by the Ohio Department of Health ended without one deficiency.

 

For those of you who have been in the health care arena for any length of time, you know how extraordinary this is. In a letter addressed to me and dated July 25th, 2007 from ODH, it states, “ Deficiency free surveys indicate a significant effort on the part of the administration and staff. It is an accomplishment for which you and all staff at Health Care Plus can be justifiably proud.” Proud we are!!

 

“The survey that was conducted in July follows a year of tremendous growth and expansion for HCP, “ stated Tootie Oelslager, RN and Executive Director of HCP. “It’s a real accomplishment at any time to have a deficiency free survey, but for this to happen during such growth says a lot about the staff and the dedication of our clinicians in the field,” Oelslager continued. Hats off to the staff of Health Care Plus for all of their hard work and their dedication to compassionate and compliant care. We are all so proud of you.

September 19, 2007

 

Bucyrus native returns to her hometown area to
open third branch office of Health Care Plus

 

MARIETTA, OH – Cynthia Bowersock-Thiel, RN and Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 1995, is happy to be back in the Bucyrus / Mansfield area after leaving in the 1970’s to go to school. Bowersock-Thiel founder of Health Care Plus, a leader in home health services, will assist in opening up Health Care Plus’ third Ohio branch office later this month.

 

“It’s so nice to work in this area again,” states Bowersock-Thiel. “I remember why it was so nice to grow up in a small town. Everyone has been so friendly and so helpful,” she continued. “I have always wanted a branch office here. I thought it would be rewarding to give back to the community that has done so much for my family.” Cynthia is the daughter of Dr. Wesley and Dorothy Bowersock, who still reside in Bucyrus. Dr. Bowersock is a family physician that practiced in Bucyrus for over 40 years, delivered many babies and cared for many Crawford county residents. “I still have a lot of friends and family in this area. It’s nice to be back,” Cynthia states.

 

Health Care Plus is a full service home health care agency that opened in Columbus in the early 1990’s. Since then the company has provided home nursing and therapy services to more than 1000 patients and is typically listed as one of the top 5 home care agencies in Franklin County. Cynthia was recognized for her leadership and dedication to the business in 1995 when she was named Entrepreneur of the Year, a national program sponsored by Ernst and Young.

Health Care Plus will provide nursing care and therapy services to residents in Richland and contiguous counties starting the first of October. Pat Heffernan, LPN, and Megan Riggenbach, STNA, have been hired to open and manage the office that will be located in the Mansfield area. Pat and Megan have been active in the Galion and Bucyrus health care community for over 20 years and bring their years of experience and knowledge to Health Care Plus.

Health Care Plus is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Marden Companies, an ancillary health care provider based in Marietta, Ohio. Cynthia sold the company to Marden in 1998, but has remained with the company as an Officer and a Vice President.

 

For more information or to make a referral to Health Care Plus, you can contact Cynthia directly at 614-433-0264 or call the local number at 419-529-2200.

March 29 , 2007

 

Marden Rehabilitation of Ohio signs agreement with HealthLink

 

MARIETTA, OH – Marden Rehabilitation Associates of Ohio, Inc. recently finalized negotiations with HealthLink, one of the largest health care organizations in the central United States. The agreement was finalized and signed the first part of 2007.

 

HealthLink serves approximately 1 million medical enrollees and 1.8 million Workers’ Compensation enrollees of health plans that access a HealthLink network program. HealthLink maintains business arrangements with more than 200 payors in five states and focuses on choice and quality for their members.

 

“We are excited to have formed this relationship with HealthLink,” states Dr. Jim Jenkins, the Director of Clinical Operations of Marden’s Central Ohio clinics.  “ This new agreement gives the members of HealthLink additional access to top-of-the-line rehabilitation services in Central Ohio,” Jenkins continues. “We will work very hard to exceed their expectations,” Jenkins states.

 

“We are always looking at ways that we can improve our service offerings. This relationship will open many doors for us that we have not had opened to us before,” states Mr. Randall A. Mason, CEO and President of The Marden Companies which are based out of Marietta, Ohio. Marden operates three outpatient rehabilitation clinics in the Columbus market and one in the Woodsfield Ohio market. “All of our Ohio clinics will benefit from this new relationship, as will the members of the many payors who are part of HealthLink,” Mason continues.

 

The Marden Companies are a comprehensive ancillary health care provider offering home care, outpatient and inpatient therapy and chiropractic services to a variety of clients in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. For more information about The Marden Companies please contact Cynthia Bowersock-Thiel, Vice President of Development at 614-433-0264.

April 2, 2007

 

Preferred Care Plus signs agreement with Shalom House, Inc.

MARIETTA, OH – Preferred Care Plus, a wholly- owned subsidiary of The Marden Companies, recently finalized negotiations with the Shalom House in Columbus, Ohio to provide Speech Language Pathology services to their clients as the need arises.

The Victor Weinstein Shalom House serves as home to 22 adults with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. They also provide services to adults in the community that live with disabilities through their program, Supportive Living Services. The Shalom House is part of the many services and programs offered by Wexner Heritage Village located on the near east side of the Columbus, Ohio community.

“We are so thrilled to provide this important rehabilitative service to the clients of the Shalom House community,” states Tootie Oelslager, RN Executive Director of Preferred Care and Health Care Plus. “We hope to offer speech and other important rehab services to their clients whenever they need us,” Oelslager continues.

 

Preferred Care Plus is part of The Marden Companies which are a comprehensive ancillary health care provider offering home care, outpatient and inpatient therapy and chiropractic services to a variety of clients in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. For more information about The Marden Companies please contact Cynthia Bowersock-Thiel, Vice President of Development at 614-433-0264.