Archive for January 2018
Staff Spotlight: Children’s Nursing team provides exceptional care
Latham students and their families truly appreciate the TLC provided by the Children’s Program Nursing Department, which includes 4 nurses and 3 medical assistants. Director of Nursing Jane Blum describes their roles, noting that she feels fortunate to work with this highly qualified, caring group: “The nurses have either a medical or a psychiatric background,…
Read MoreAdult Holiday Party highlights: residents and their families celebrate with staff and honorees
Our Adult Services Annual Holiday Party was held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Hyannis on December 21st, and everything from the food to the special honors was perfect. It was an opportunity for the families of our individuals to come and celebrate the holiday season with staff. All families and guardians were invited, and…
Read MoreLatham Centers honors Brendan Corliss for his 2017 Strength Ride
One of the highlights of the Adult Services Program holiday celebration was the presentation of a special award to Brendan Corliss, brother of Latham resident Justin Corliss. At the December 21st event, Brendan was honored for his 2017 Strength Ride fundraiser in support of Latham Centers. In October, Brendan rode his bike 220 miles…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Student’s remarkable transition credited to our dedicated staff
Our Children’s Program staff members continually impress me with their consistency, dedication, and ability to make Latham a place our students can call home. Although our supervisors express appreciation to staff as often as possible, in this Principal’s Corner I’d like to share one of our positive outcomes with Latham’s wider circle of colleagues, families,…
Read MoreMy experience as co-chair of the 34th PWSA (USA) Professional Providers Conference
The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) Professional Providers Conference in Orlando in November was a huge success. As co-chair of the Professional Providers Advisory Board, I had a unique and amazing experience. This conference enabled me to connect with other PWS providers across the country, all of whom have given me insight into the challenges and…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Amy Smith successfully balances career and family
Amy Smith began working at Latham Centers more than 15 years ago, and the evolution of her career will inspire anyone hoping to find just the right balance between their work life and family life. Amy is a valued direct support staff member in Latham’s Adult Services Program, but she’s also a mom, a wife,…
Read MoreLatham students thank our Brewster Fire Department
On Friday December 29th, many Latham students walked over to the Brewster Fire Department to thank the wonderful men and women of the Fire Department for their service. The students sang a few holiday carols as well as played instruments provided by Latham’s Performing Arts Teacher, Sarah Jane. The students then presented them with holiday…
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