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Bringing Christmas Cheer to the Residents

Last week, volunteers from withlovefromharlan came by to decorate the facility and bring cheer for the residents. Young kids volunteered their time to make the doors look like Christmas presents. Lots of ribbon and wrapping paper were involved to make this center look wonderful. Withlovefromharlan is a nonprofit organization that started in early 2017 because…

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Harlan HRC at the KAHCF Awards Banquet

Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center staff were honored at the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities’ Quality Awards Banquet recently at the Galt House with numerous awards. Those honored were as follows: Theresa Kyle – Statewide Overall Caregiving Winner Linda Harris – Top 10 Nursing Rhonda Freeman – Top 10 Supportive Care “It is a…

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A Thankful Activity With the Therapy Department

What are you thankful for? That was the question the therapy department asked the residents of Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center while making turkey hands. Residents listed four of the things they were most thankful for and put them on the tail feathers. The therapy department, Health Pro-Heritage, does a monthly challenge where residents participate…

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Halloween Party 2018

Disney came to Harlan Health & Rehabilitation. Staff dressed as Disney Princesses, Prince Charming and Evil Villians for Trick-or-Treat Night. The children enjoyed having their pictures taken with the characters. There was also a costume contest that the residents and staff participated in. First Place went to Brave Heart (Shawn Stepp). Second Place went to…

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Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Night

We had a great time handing out candy to our little trick-or-treaters. Our residents and staff always have a wonderful time dressing up and seeing all the little costumes. Thank you to all the staff and family for participating in our Halloween evening. Can’t wait till next year!

Scary Stories at Harlan HRC

It’s that time of year. The time when the ghost and goblins come and walk among us. Several of those were here at Harlan Health & Rehab last night. Scott Blanton and his scary crew were here to share some spine tingling stories of terror with our residents. Scott really knows how to spin a…