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Find out current and past news about Summit ElderCare.
Summit ElderCare launches new, user-friendly Web site
July 7, 2010
Summit ElderCare has recently launched a new, more usable Web site that offers up-to-date information on the program’s medical, insurance and social support services.
Summit ElderCare appoints Petra Flock, M.D., to medical staff
June 28, 2010
Summit ElderCare®, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), announces the appointment of Petra Flock, M.D., as a member of the Summit ElderCare medical team.
Their golden moment in the sun, (pdf, 692 KB) The Charlton Villager
April 23, 2010
Leland and Marilyn Carlson of Auburn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends at Summit ElderCare.
Summit ElderCare appoints Annamaria Salisbury to Site Director
April 23, 2010
In this position, she will oversee the daily operations at the site, while interacting with participants and caregivers, and also lead the Summit ElderCare interdisciplinary team.
Summit ElderCare appoints Tanya D. Campus, M.D., to medical staff
February 11, 2009
Summit ElderCare announces the appointment of Tanya D. Campus, M.D., as a member of the Summit ElderCare medical team at its Leominster location.
Summit ElderCare appoints David R. Fields, M.D., to medical staff
November 4, 2008
Summit ElderCare announces the appointment of David R. Fields, M.D., as a member of the Summit ElderCare medical team at a new Summit ElderCare location on Grafton St., in Worcester.
Summit ElderCare appoints Bonnie L. Reynolds as Site Director
November 4, 2008
In this position, Reynolds will oversee the daily operations at the site, while interacting with participants and caregivers, and also lead the Summit ElderCare interdisciplinary team.
Second Summit ElderCare facility in Worcester now open
November 4, 2008
The newly-constructed 11,700-square-foot facility is located at 1369 Grafton St. and accommodates 100 program participants each day.
Summit ElderCare appoints Tinevimbo A. Jaravaza, M.D., to medical staff
September 18, 2008
Summit ElderCare announces the appointment of Tinevimbo A. Jaravaza, M.D. as a member of the Summit ElderCare medical team at its East Mountain Street location in Worcester, Mass.
Summit ElderCare appoints Kathy V. Pulda as Nurse Practitioner
February 20, 2008
Summit ElderCare announces the appointment of Kathy V. Pulda, A.P.R.N., A.N.P. as Nurse Practitioner for its Leominster facility.
Summit ElderCare named finalist for 2007 Insight Award
October 9, 2007
First presented in 2006, the Insight Award recognizes communications initiatives that provide information that health care customers need to make fully informed choices.
New location opens in Leominster, Leominster Champion
October 5, 2007
Now that FCHP has announced the opening of its third Summit ElderCare facility at 55 Cinema Boulevard in Leominster, the senior community throughout the area will have a chance to become part of this innovative and comprehensive program.
FCHP opens new Summit ElderCare facility in Leominster
September 5, 2007
The newly-constructed 12,390-square-foot facility is located at 55 Cinema Boulevard and will accommodate over 200 participants and more than 50 employees when operating at capacity.
Support group allows seniors to remain independent at home, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
August 19, 2007
Summit ElderCare's program allows elders to remain living in their homes, maintain their independence, and provides individualized support to them and their caregivers.
Summit ElderCare appoints Ashraf F. Elkerm to medical team
August 7, 2007
Summit ElderCare announces the appointment of Ashraf F. Elkerm, M.D., as a member of the Summit ElderCare medical team at the planned Leominster site.
Summit ElderCare appoints Margaret S. Schwab, R.N. as Clinical Nurse Manager
July 9, 2007
Margaret S. Schwab, R.N. will be Clinical Nurse Manager at a new Summit ElderCare site, which is currently under construction in Leominster and scheduled to open this summer.
Summit ElderCare appoints Donna M. Ferro, MSW, LICSW, as Social Worker for Northern Worcester County
June 25, 2007
Donna M. Ferro, MSW, LICSW will be Social Worker at a new Summit ElderCare site, which is currently under construction in Leominster and scheduled to open this summer.
Summit ElderCare appoints Leominster resident Karen A. Niemi as Enrollment Coordinator
June 11, 2007
Karen A. Niemi will be the Enrollment Coordinator of a new Summit ElderCare site, which is currently under construction in Leominster and due to open this summer.
Summit ElderCare appoints Leominster resident Melvina M. Hutchins as Site Director
June 4, 2007
Melvina M. Hutchins, A.P.R.N., C.N.A., B.C., will be the Site Director of a new Summit ElderCare site, which is currently under construction in Leominster and due to open this summer.
Summit ElderCare and the Worcester Art Museum team up to bring creativity to seniors
June 1, 2007
Summit ElderCare and the Worcester Art Museum have joined together to provide a variety of art classes to participants at Summit ElderCare’s 227 East Mountain Street location in Worcester.
Suzanne T. Sullivan appointed as Nurse Practitioner
May 10, 2007
Suzanne Sullivan will work in collaboration with other Summit ElderCare clinical staff to provide primary care and other geriatric support services.
Summit ElderCare recognizes "Older Americans Month"
May 1, 2007
Summit ElderCare is recognizing this month by letting baby boomers know that there are new and unique services available to provide professional, caregiving services to elders in the community.
Summit ElderCare opens new Charlton facility
January 10, 2006
Summit ElderCare expands health care program to keep elderly living at home longer.
New Summit facility meets seniors' needs, Southbridge Evening News
December 26, 2006
The new permanent Summit ElderCare facility in Charlton takes into consideration the entire spectrum of seniors' needs.
Construction begins on new Leominster facility, Sentinel & Enterprise
October 2, 2006
Summit ElderCare breaks ground for a new adult day health center in Leominster.
Paula E. Chauvin is appointed enrollment manager
July 10, 2006
Paula E. Chauvin, R.N., M.Ed., is appointed enrollment manager for Summit ElderCare
Elders keeping PACE, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
April 18, 2006
A new program in Central Massachusetts is giving area elders an alternative to nursing home care by providing comprehensive services in and out of their homes.
FCHP on pace to expand elder services, (pdf, 40 KB) HealthLeaders-InterStudy
Winter 2006, Volume 5 Number 1
Having expanded its HMO presence in central and eastern Massachusetts last year, Fallon Community Health Plan is now increasing its PACE in 2006.
Summit Eldercare program expands, The Healthcare Ledger
Volume 3 Issue 1, January 2006
Summit Eldercare opens new facility in Charlton.