M State’s Magazine Tells the Success Story of Ecumen Detroit Lakes Nurse Bobbi Jo Koons
Minnesota State Community and Technical College Magazine recently highlighted the success story of nurse Bobbi Jo Koons, who got her B.S. in nursing degree through Ecumen’s scholarship program while continuing to work at Ecumen Detroit Lakes.
Students who attend M State and work at Ecumen a minimum of 10 hours per week are eligible for scholarships that help pay tuition, books, fees, required supplies and travel and childcare expenses.
Bobbi has worked at Ecumen Detroit Lakes since 2000, where she is known for her contagious smile. An image of the story is below, or you can see it in the magazine at this link on page 31.
As we come to the end of National Nurses Week, we thank Bobbi Jo and her nursing colleagues all across Ecumen for the outstanding and compassionate care they provide our residents each day.
Minnesota Ranks No. 1 in Senior Health
Minnesota is the nation’s number one healthiest state for seniors, according to the 2017 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report from the United Health Foundation, a private nonprofit founded by United Health Group.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Couple Dies Hours Apart After 64 Years Together
For the past 64 years, John and Anne Alexander were virtually inseparable. Within hours of each other, they died together last week at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, where they both were receiving care.
In Loving Memory of Peter Hilleboe: A Man Whose Legacy Made Life Better for Others
A heartwarming story of how the need of one resident at Ecumen Detroit Lakes made life better for many other residents.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Women Honored for Community Leadership
Two Ecumen Detroit Lakes women recently were featured in Women 360, a magazine all about Becker County women, published by Detroit Lakes Newspapers.
Five Ecumen Sites Get National “Best Nursing Home” Rating from U.S. News & World Report
Five Ecumen owned and managed sites in Minnesota have received a “Best Nursing Home” rating by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Joe Hickman
Ecumen honors Joe Hickman, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who is 101.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Eileen Pederson
Ecumen honors Eileen Pederson, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who is 100.
Honoring Ha Thu Rethwisch: Exemplary Nursing Assistant at Ecumen Detroit Lakes for 40+ Years
Ha Thu Rethwisch has dedicated more than 40 years to serving the residents of Ecumen Detroit Lakes with dignity and compassion as a Nursing Assistant.
Warm Water Fitness at Ecumen Detroit Lakes
Ecumen Detroit Lakes recently installed a warm water aquatic pool that is becoming a big hit with area residents.