Overcoming Historic Funding Shortfall
Open Mike Guest Blog by Dr. Kimberly Townsend October 25th, 2023 You are well aware of my unwavering dedication to the care of our cherished Elders who occupy a large place in my heart. Discovering an article by Dr. Kimberly Townsend, CEO of Loretto Management Company in Syracuse, NY, felt like a validation of my […]
Celebrating (and Making) History
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO St. Ann’s Community July 5th, 2023 When three esteemed organizations in our community join together to mark their respective anniversaries, you can bet it will be one memorable celebration. That’s just what happened last month as part of a Flag Day event held at St. Ann’s Community at […]
Sisters of St. Joseph Set the Stage for Today’s Spirit of Caring
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO St. Ann’s Community Do you offer mass? That’s one of the questions we’re often asked by people considering a move to St. Ann’s Community. It’s an important one to those living the Catholic faith, and the answer is a definite yes. Of course, we welcome people of all […]
150 Years… and Counting
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO St. Ann’s Community “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton That quote came to mind as I contemplated an awesome milestone: This year, St. Ann’s Community celebrates the 150th anniversary of its founding. Think about that…150 years of […]
Cherish the Blessings That Mean the Most
By Michael E. McRaePresident & CEO, St. Ann’s CommunityDecember 21st, 2022 This time of year is one of reflection, of taking stock of what’s important in our lives. As I get older, I find myself realizing this: I have my health and my family, and with those two blessings I can handle anything else that […]
A Little Appreciation Can Go a Long Way
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community November 16th, 2022 If I were an electric car, say a Tesla, how far could I get before my battery needed charging? Well, if my battery ran on energy from the elders of St. Ann’s Community, I could make a cross-country trip on a single […]
A Place To Build Your Career
By Michael E. McRaePresident & CEO, St. Ann’s CommunityOctober 21st, 2022 “You feel part of a team, part of a family.” “I’m not just swept under the rug. They hear me.” “It’s easy to go to work when you enjoy not only what you do, but also who you work with.” Those are comments from […]
Commitment to safety, morale, and to St. Ann’s Community, Pt. II
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community March 24th, 2022 “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” – Albert Einstein All members of St. Ann’s Community resemble this famous quote from Albert Einstein. We’ve overcome every obstacle, adapted to all changes, and done so with excellence. More changes? Bring them […]
Commitment to safety, morale, and to St. Ann’s Community, Pt. I
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community March 22nd, 2022 So many of my communications start out the same way – me praising the employees of St. Ann’s for truly being the hardest working individuals I know. While this message is no different, I also want to take a moment to commend […]
With Gratitude to the Best Team in Senior Care
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community January 3rd, 2022 Just before Christmas, I received an email from the daughter of one of our elders. The message began, “Once again I am compelled to share my observations about one of your employees.” Let’s just say I was a bit nervous. But then […]