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Summer 2015 CentraCare’s Mission Statement To Deliver exceptional, comprehensive healthcare for frail, older adults. CEO CORNER Contents CEO’s Corner 1 Meet our New Staff 2 Health Tip 3 Spotlight Battle Creek 3 Closing Dates 4 Dietary Reminder 4 Spotlight Kalamazoo 4 Activities/Outings 56 In Memory 7 Fun page 8 Refer a Friend 8 Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Eastern Van Buren What an interesting time to be in the field of health care! Other medical teams seem lost trying to figure out how to move toward valuebased care (and away from the more traditional feebased system). PACE programs like CentraCare are very pleased that our model is leading the way through these important changes. Because of all that is happening, you may hear stories about new services and programs being offered. Or you may get mail inviting you to join a new insurance plan. But before you respond, please talk to one of our social workers or other staff members. It is all very interesting – but it can also be very confusing. We are proud to serve you as your managed care organization, medical provider, interdisciplinary team, and community support network. Have a GREAT SUMMER! Alex Lueth, CPA

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          Summer 2015 

CentraCare’s Mission Statement ToDeliverexceptional,comprehensivehealthcareforfrail,olderadults.

                                                CEO CORNER

Contents

DirectorsCorner.......1

Researchopportunity..2

Volunteerprogram...3

Greenthumb..........3

Grievances&Appeals..4

Fishingday............5

Summerheatdanger..7

Jazzitup,Hollis.......8

Centeractivities.......9

MoreCenteractivities10

PAC..................10

Additionalproviders..11

Newemployees......11

CentraCare 200 W. Michigan Ave. Suite 103 Battle Creek, MI 49017 

  269‐441‐9300           

Contents 

CEO’s Corner                      1 

Meet our New Staff          2 

Health Tip                          3 

Spotlight Battle Creek      3 

Closing Dates                    4 

Dietary Reminder            4 

Spotlight Kalamazoo       4 

Activities/Outings          5‐6 

In Memory                         7 

Fun page                           8 

Refer a Friend                  8  

     

                   

Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Eastern Van Buren

       What an interesting time to be in the field

       of health care!  Other medical teams seem lost 

                          trying to figure out how to move toward               

       value‐based care (and away from the more 

traditional fee‐based system).  PACE programs like 

CentraCare are very pleased that our model is leading the 

way through these important changes. 

Because of all that is happening, you may hear stories about 

new services and programs being offered.  Or you may get 

mail inviting you to join a new insurance plan.  But before 

you respond, please talk to one of our social workers or other 

staff members.  It is all very interesting – but it can also be 

very confusing.   

 

We are proud to serve you as your managed care 

organization, medical provider, interdisciplinary team, and 

community support network. 

Have a GREAT SUMMER! 

Alex Lueth, CPA 

 

 

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MEET OUR NEW STAFF FOR 2015  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 Dr. Mehmet 

Ismailoglu 

Battle Creek and    

Kalamazoo 

 

 Deborah Schlieter 

Community Health 

Services 

Administrator 

Kalamazoo 

 Laura McCumber 

Recreation 

Therapy Assistant 

Kalamazoo 

 Felix Hernandez 

Certified Nurse 

Aide – Homecare 

Kalamazoo 

 Chenell Davison 

Certified Nurse 

Aide  

Kalamazoo 

 Vera Younger 

Transportation 

Supervisor 

Kalamazoo

 Kris Mezsets Clinic RN 

Battle Creek

 Calley Green 

Care  

Coordinator 

Kalamazoo 

 Michelle Barnes Social Worker 

Kalamazoo 

 Pam Sherman 

Occupational 

Therapist 

Kalamazoo 

 

Heather Hentges 

Certified Nurse 

Aide – Homecare 

Battle Creek  

 Jessica LeCount 

Enrollment 

Coordinator 

Kalamazoo 

 Kimdale Mayo 

Clinic LPN 

Kalamazoo

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Surviving Michigan Summer Heat!

Keeping Your Cool When It’s Hot Outside                              

Stay Cool! Use an air conditioner or go to a cool place.  

Use fans only when the windows are open  or air conditioner is turned on. 

  Drink plenty of fluids, even if you are not thirsty. 

  Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks like soda pop.  

  Take cool showers or baths. 

  Keep shades and curtains closed to block     

sun from coming  in your home or office.  

Avoid exercising and physical activity   during the hottest part of the day. 

  Stay out of the sun. 

  Wear sunscreen (at least SPF 15). 

 

If you have concerns about staying cool, CentraCare can help you beat the heat!! 

Call us 24‐hours‐a‐day at (269) 488‐5460 Kalamazoo or Eastern Van Buren 

                                                  (269) 441‐9300 Battle Creek

SPOTLIGHT –100 YEARS YOUNG IN BATTLE CREEK!

Tina Rose recently celebrated her 100th birthday. 

Tina is a remarkable woman who has achieved 

many things for our community. She started an 

organization to help migrant workers get clothing 

and household items, which existed for more than 

40 years. Tina has been known to sew 5 dresses in 

one night! And she loves to speak (and translate) 

Spanish, her native language. Be sure to stop by to 

say, “Hola” and “Feliz Cumpleaños” the next time 

you see Tina in our Battle Creek Center! 

(Tina Rose pictured here with our CEO, Alex Lueth.) 

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SCHEDULED CENTER CLOSING DATES FOR 2015

CentraCare will be closed for the following holidays:

July 4th Holiday – Friday, July 3rd

Labor Day – Monday, September 7th

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26th

Christmas Day – Friday, December 25th

New Year’s Day – Friday, January 1st, 2016

Please also be aware that the center may dismiss participants early the day before each holiday.

Dietary Reminder 

A friendly reminder: please do NOT share food with anyone or bring food or drink into the 

center. Many participants have specific dietary limitations and your food may not be on their 

diet. For example:  some participants need soft food. Others can NOT eat sweets. Food 

temperature and safety could also be an issue with food brought in from the outside. Thank you! 

 

Spotlighting our Kalamazoo Floral Designers

 

 

Jean Crawford loves arranging flowers and has been in the floral business for many years.  She was glad to help fellow participant, Bev Elliott and our Recreational Therapist, Becky, put flowers together for our Day Health Center. 

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Fun Stuff in Kalamazoo!   

                      

 

 

 

   

                                         

     

 

 

 

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and Battle Creek too!

 

 

 

         

 

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IN MEMORY…KALAMAZOO/VAN BUREN

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Anna Mary Sauer    

Lavonne Ingram  

Betty Clarey 

 

Mary Sehy  

Gordon Boltjes 

 

Elisabeth Aldrich 

 

 

 

 

and BATTLE CREEK  

 

Leon Taylor  

Dorthea Barker  

Alwilda Danis  

Theresa Coss 

 

Ann Spranger  

Minia Truax  

Rosanna Dillman 

 

Carl Williams 

    

     Ollen Snider  

Karen Beaty 

 

Nancy Heavin  

Alma Tucker 

 

  Vivian Krause 

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Fun page 

        

REFER A FRIEND . . .

If you have a friend or family member that could benefit from CentraCare PACE services, we would appreciate you telling them about us. A referral form is enclosed for your convenience.