Author: Jenifer Baker, RN

Jenifer is a Registered Nurse at Milestone HCQU West.

Put a Little Spring in Your Step with the Adapted Fitness Program at the Butler YMCA

The Butler YMCA began running a series of fitness classes March 14, 2022. These classes are listed as being ideal for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Caregivers and support staff can attend free of charge. The program was developed by Corrado Bello who has worked at the Butler Y for almost 3 years in membership and as a personal...

Myths and Facts Covid-19 Vaccination

Being armed with the most accurate information regarding COVID-19 and the vaccines can help you make an educated decision about vaccination. This short video may help answer some of the questions that you have and dispel some of the myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information you can go to Centers for Disease Control-Coronavirus 19 at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and Johns Hopkins...

STATION MD

At the latest Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Nurses Network (PADDN) virtual conference Dr. Maulik Trivedi of StationMD was a guest speaker. He presented information on a growing trend in healthcare, telemedicine.  This company is geared specifically toward individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group residences. StationMD is staffed by board certified medical professionals who have experience in taking care of...

Caring for Yourself and Others After the Pandemic

In part two of a recent webinar series sponsored by Health Advocate© “Addressing the Repercussions Of COVID-19 On Employees’ Health,” guest speaker, Dr. Raffi Terzian-health advocate Senior Vice President of clinical operations; Senior Medical Director; Board Certified Emergency Room Physician, shared insight on this topic. One of the main concerns discussed during this webinar was the impact on the future...

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