Ecumen Century Club: Happy 104th Birthday Mildred Nelson
Ecumen honors Mildred “Millie” Nelson, a resident of Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankator, who is 104.
A Salute to Ecumen's Generous Volunteers
Our deepest appreciation to the hundreds of volunteers who help out at Ecumen sites, selflessly giving their time, energy and expertise to make life better for our residents.
The Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Grant to Ecumen Pathstone Living For NuStep Exercise Machine
Thanks to the Mankato Clinic Foundation, Ecumen Pathstone Living received a $4,475 grant to purchase a NuStep exercise machine, a cross-trainer designed specifically for older adults.
“We’re so grateful to the Mankato Clinic Foundation for this gift,” said Becky Kunst, Community Relations Coordinator at Ecumen Pathstone Living. “We just installed the NuStep and residents are lining up to use it. It offers a great workout that is safe, effective and fun.”
The NuStep provides strong back support while decreasing stress on joints and muscles. As a cross trainer, it provides a strong cardiovascular workout while also strengthening arms and legs. It also has a swivel seat and grab bar to make getting on and off easy.
The Mankato Clinic Foundation provides resources to organizations and endeavors that effectively promote and improve community health and wellness. Since the primary focus of the Foundation is to support the health and well-being of the community, projects and programs supported include education and scholarships initiatives focused on health care, health education and wellness.
The physicians at the Mankato Clinic provide the majority of the Foundation funding as a means to give back to the community by providing support to organizations which strive to improve health and wellness. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and are considered only through the application process. Applications can be obtained at mankatoclinic.com.
Ecumen Offering Scholarships to Direct Care Employees Under New State Funding Program
Ecumen has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health for scholarships to fund training for Ecumen direct care employees in Home Care, Assisted Living and Adult Day Services.
In Memoriam: Dr. Jack Heimark, A Gentle Giant of a Man
On February 5, 2016, hundreds of people crowded into the chapel at Ecumen Pathstone Living to remember Dr. Jack Heimark. There is so much to remember.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Bernice Peterson
Ecumen honors Bernice Peterson, a resident of Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, who is 102.
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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Christina (Tina) Gray
Ecumen honors Christina (Tina) Gray, a resident of Ecumen Pathstone Living, who is 102.
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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Frieda Westphal
Ecumen honors Frieda Westphal, a resident of Ecumen Pathstone Living, who is 102.