Archive for May 2020
Elizabeth Roof reads to kids around the country on Latham’s Virtual Storytime
To celebrate PWS Awareness Month, Latham Centers has invited special guests to read to our students on Virtual Storytime. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, children at Latham Centers (and in their homes across the country) come together online for a fun surprise, a good book, and an interactive social hour. Each guest reader brings something special to…
Read MoreLatham invites students with PWS to online Social Hour this Wednesday evening
Invitation for our PWS Community: We’re hosting an online “Social Hour” for young adults with PWS! May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, and the Admissions Team at Latham is hosting a social hour for Latham students and new acquaintances from our greater PWS community. On Wednesday, May 20th, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (EST), students with…
Read MoreA message of thanks to Levo Therapeutics
Latham Centers has had the great pleasure of getting to know staff from Levo Therapeutics during recent PWS conferences, and we would like to thank them for their incredibly generous donations earlier this year. A staggering twenty-one boxes were put together by volunteer staff at Levo containing board games, coping tools, blankets, and fun activities…
Read MoreA message of thanks to Millendo Therapeutics
During this challenging time, it’s incredibly uplifting to see friends supporting friends and businesses helping out community members. Latham Centers is truly grateful to Millendo Therapeutics for their donation of over 300 personal hand sanitizers. Millendo staff went above and beyond and met Latham staff mid-way at the Sagamore Bridge to deliver their generous donation.…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness (Prader-Willi tips ‘Week 2’)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, Latham Centers shares a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Temperature regulation is an issue for people with PWS. They run the risk of not feeling the very cold temperatures in the winter, as well as tending…
Read MoreA twist on the Falmouth Road Race: Invitation to run in support of Latham this August
If you have ever considered running the Falmouth Road Race for Team Latham, this year’s newly announced virtual format and reduced fundraising minimum might be just the encouragement you need! This year’s 7-mile Falmouth Road Race “At-Home Edition” is a virtual event, so you can run it in your hometown — and the fundraising minimum…
Read MoreLatham’s LivingHealthy podcast features Q&A from parents
Latham Centers has published our ninth LivingHealthy Podcast on Podbean! Our team’s latest podcast targets specific questions from families around the country with a child in their life diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Patrice Carroll and Katrina Fryklund shared this vlog (video blog) to introduce this episode: In the LivingHealthy podcast, Patrice and Katrina…
Read MoreLatham Virtual Education Awards: Recognizing Nicholas (student) and Matthew (teacher)
Latham Centers’ exploration of Virtual Learning has taught us much. We’ve investigated the best ways to use technology ranging from annotation tools to virtual whiteboards; we’ve learned the best way to communicate with families, friends, and staff; and most of all, we’ve discovered amazing strengths within our students and teachers. When selecting our…
Read MoreMemories of Latham’s Donkey Wedding, one year ago today
Happy First Anniversary to Esther and Esau, Latham Centers’ miniature therapy donkeys! In celebration of Esther and Esau’s first anniversary, we have created a two-minute video featuring memories from their beautiful wedding held on this day last year at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port. We hope you enjoy the montage. Thank you to everyone who attended…
Read MoreIt’s National Nurses Week: THANK YOU to Latham’s Nursing Staff!
We’re celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6th-12th) with this public shout-out to our nursing staff here at Latham Centers. “Nurses are heroes; compassion is their superpower!” We truly appreciate the TLC provided by our Children’s Services and Adult Services Programs’ Nursing teams! Our nurses and med assistants have such an important role in supporting students’ and…
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