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Professional HealthCare Acquires Home Health Services Expanding Service Area in Western United States
Caregivers with Professional HealthCare at Home Certified by Alzheimer’s Association
Professional HealthCare at Home Expands Services to Provide Licensed Hospice Care
Professional Healthcare Is Approved for Medicare Licenses at Additional Offices
Caregiver from Professional HealthCare at Home Rescues Patient from Burning Home
Professional HealthCare at Home Adds New Home Caregiver Office in San Jose, CA

Professional HealthCare Acquires Home Health Services Expanding Service Area in Western United States

WALNUT CREEK, CA, January 19, 2010 – Professional HealthCare, a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy, hospice and personal caregiver services in Northern California and Utah, has announced its acquisition of Home Health Services of St. George, Utah, a company that has provided home health, hospice, and durable medical equipment services to residents of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona since 1990. This effectively expands Professional HealthCare’s service area to four states in the western United States.

“We are delighted to welcome an organization with shared values to the Professional HealthCare family of operating divisions,” states John Griscavage, CEO. “Their aligned values include a strong commitment to quality care, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to employees.” Home Health Services will continue to operate under its various names in each of its geographic markets—Southern Utah Home Care & Hospice, Southern Utah Home Oxygen & Medical, Southern Nevada Home Care, Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice, and Granite Mountain Home Care & Hospice.

Jim McDonald, General Manager, will assume division leadership. “With the support of Professional HealthCare, we fully expect Home Health Services to continue its impressive growth in Nevada, Utah, Arizona and beyond,” he explains. “We will focus on doing what we have been doing so well for nearly 20 years, but with more support.”

Professional HealthCare is now comprised of four operating divisions that offer in-home medical, non-medical, and hospice care to families throughout Northern California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona. Its Professional HealthCare at Home division serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and its Victorian Home Care division provides personal home care services in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. Its Haven HealthCare division serves counties within the Salt Lake City, Utah region, and its newly acquired Home Health Services division provides in-home medical and hospice care to residents of southern Utah Nevada, and Arizona. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, post-hospital rehabilitation, extended nursing care, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, medication management, senior care and hospice care. Home caregivers and personal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living, eldercare, transportation and companionship. Information is available at www.professionalhc.com, www.havenhh.com, www.victorianhc.com and www.nursingathome.com.

Caregivers with Professional HealthCare at Home Now Certified by the Alzheimer’s Association

WALNUT CREEK, CA, December 14, 2009 – Professional HealthCare at Home, the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading provider of total home health care, including nursing, rehab, personal caregiver and hospice services, has expanded its staffing expertise in the care of Alzheimer’s patients. The company now provides in-home caregivers who have been certified by the Alzheimer’s Association Care Academy. “We felt it was important to offer this highly-trained level of expertise among our caregivers,” says John Griscavage, CEO. “Our clients who suffer from dementia and the medical effects of Alzheimer’s disease require specialized and attentive care for their comfort and to ease the stress on family members.”

Training by the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support, covers research-based topics on this complex disease. Caregivers gain not only a deeper understanding of the disease and related dementias, they also develop skills for managing challenging behaviors, providing the best personal care, and connecting, both mentally and emotionally, with clients in late stage dementia.

“A loved one with Alzheimer’s disease presents one of the most challenging and difficult care situations for family members,” continues Griscavage. “We are pleased to be able to offer a high level of expert care and support, and are grateful to have the resources of the Alzheimer’s Association Care Academy for staff training and certification.”

Professional HealthCare at Home is a full service agency offering in-home medical, non-medical and hospice care to families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. Its service area includes San Francisco as well as cities throughout Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Solano County. Its Victorian Home Care division serves Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, and its Haven HealthCare division serves counties within the Salt Lake City, Utah region. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, post-hospital rehabilitation, extended nursing care, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, medication management, senior care and hospice care. Home caregivers and personal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living, eldercare, transportation and companionship. More information is available at www.professionalhc.com.

Professional HealthCare at Home Expands Services to Provide Licensed Hospice Care in Northern California

WALNUT CREEK, CA, November 2, 2009 – Professional HealthCare at Home, a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy and personal caregiver services in Northern California, has announced the expansion of its services to include in-home hospice care to families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The company underwent a detailed licensing survey of its hospice program by the California Department of Public Health, a required process before offering the program to the public. “I am pleased to announce that we passed with flying colors,” stated John Griscavage, CEO. “The surveyor did comment that it really helped that our hospice was affiliated with such a high quality home health agency.”

The company is now able to accept private insurance hospice patients. “We will be working with the Community Health Accreditation Program over the next several months to earn our Medicare certification,” continues Griscavage, “which will allow us to accept Medicare and Medi-Cal patients.”

Hospice, or end-of-life care, provides a special form of care for people during their last months of life, when medical treatments cannot cure an illness. Specialists in this type of palliative care are skilled in pain management, hands-on care giving, grief counseling and other support for family members.

Professional HealthCare at Home is a full service agency offering both medical and non-medical home care to families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years, with services now including hospice care. Its service area includes San Francisco as well as cities throughout Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Solano County. Its Victorian Home Care division serves Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, and its Haven HealthCare division serves counties within the Salt Lake City, Utah region. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, post-hospital rehabilitation, extended nursing care, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, medication management, senior care and hospice care. Home caregivers and personal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living, eldercare, transportation and companionship. Information is available at www.professionalhc.com.

Professional Healthcare Is Approved for Medicare Licenses at Additional Offices in California and Utah

WALNUT CREEK, CA, August 28, 2009 – Professional HealthCare, a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy, hospice care and non-medical caregiver services in Northern California and Utah, has been approved for Medicare licenses at its Professional Healthcare at Home office in San Jose, California, and its Haven Healthcare office in Layton, Utah. Among its 13 service offices throughout California and Utah, nine are now fully Medicare-certified for skilled home health services.

“As a full-service agency, we offer both medical and non-medical home care services, and each office that provides medical services requires Medicare certification,” explains John Griscavage, CEO. “The continued expansion of Medicare-licensed offices and growth in the staffing of skilled clinicians is part of our strategy to be highly responsive to the home health needs of the communities we serve.” The majority of the company’s clients are elderly adults who appreciate access to home health and caregiver services in order to remain in their homes as long as possible. “By offering a full range of both medical and non-medical home care services,” continues Griscavage, “we are able to provide continuity of care that enhances our clients’ overall comfort and quality of life.”

Professional HealthCare is comprised of three divisions that offer both medical and non-medical home care to families throughout Northern California and Utah. Its Professional HealthCare at Home division has served the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years, serving San Francisco as well as cities throughout Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Solano County. Its Victorian Home Care division serves Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, and its Haven HealthCare division serves counties within the Salt Lake City, Utah region. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, post-hospital rehabilitation, extended nursing care, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, medication management, senior care and hospice care. Home caregivers and personal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living, eldercare, transportation and companionship. Information is available at www.professionalhc.com, www.havenhh.com and www.victorianhc.com.

Caregiver from Professional HealthCare at Home Rescues Patient from Burning Home in Fremont, California

WALNUT CREEK, CA, June 30, 2009 – Anita Atienza, an employee of Professional HealthCare at Home, a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy and personal caregiver services in Northern California, was recently recognized by Fire Chief Bruce Martin of the City of Fremont, commending her bravery and assistance with her patient. On April 27, 2009, a fire had broken out in the patient’s home while Atienza was on duty. Not only did she remove burning items from the closet to the exterior of the house, but she returned inside under smoky conditions to remove her disabled patient to safety, before quickly contacting emergency services. Her actions prevented the fire from spreading into something much larger, and saved the patient from severe smoke exposure and injuries.

According to Atienza, “The day after the fire, the family was so happy they gave me lots of flowers and the biggest box of chocolates I ever saw.”

The company’s CEO, John Griscavage, also thanked Atienza for her efforts and commitment. “She is a great example of how we serve our patients and community,” he states. All of the company’s skilled nursing professionals, rehabilitation therapists, home health aides and personal caregivers are trained in emergency procedures as a fundamental part of their care duties, with ongoing training updates. “The home environment presents many potential hazards,” continues Griscavage. “Our company is committed to the highest level of safety and comfort for clients and employees.”

Professional HealthCare at Home is a full service agency offering both medical and non-medical home care to families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. Its service area includes San Francisco as well as cities throughout Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Solano County. Its Victorian Home Care division serves Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, and its Haven HealthCare division serves counties within the Salt Lake City, Utah region. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, post-hospital rehabilitation, extended nursing care, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, medication management, senior care and hospice care. Home caregivers and personal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living, eldercare, transportation and companionship. Information is available at www.professionalhc.com.

Professional Healthcare at Home Adds New Home Caregiver Office in San Jose CA

WALNUT CREEK, CA, April 27, 2009 – Professional HealthCare at Home, a leading provider of home nursing, therapy and non-medical caregiver services in Northern California and Utah, has opened an additional private duty office in San Jose, California. From Monterey County up through Solano County, the company now has twelve offices to manage the in-home care needs of residents throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

“This expansion is part of our growth strategy to better serve South Bay families,” says John Griscasvage, CEO. “As a full service home health agency, we are able to offer the highest quality continuity of care to those who are recovering from illness or injury, or anyone having memory or mobility difficulties.” One of the company’s primary missions is to provide home health and caregiver services that allow seniors to remain in their homes even if they are experiencing age-related difficulties with activities of daily living. “Most people prefer to remain in their homes as long as possible,” continues Griscavage. “Our sizable staff of professional clinicians and caregivers is very sensitive to quality of life issues, and we focus on providing a wide range of flexible options to meet families’ concerns.”

Contact: Sylvia Todor, Marketing, 925-891-7027.

Professional HealthCare at Home is a full service home health care agency, offering both medical and non-medical home care to families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our service area includes San Francisco as well as Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda County, Walnut Creek, Rossmoor, Concord and Contra Costa County, Daly City, Redwood City and San Mateo County, Sunnyvale, San Jose and Santa Clara County, and Vallejo, Fairfield and Solano County. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, post-hospital rehabilitation, extended care, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, medication management, senior care and hospice care. Home caregivers and peronal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living, eldercare, Alzheimer's and dementia care, transportation and companionship. SITE MAP


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