What’s on Our Mind

Even though residents have been restricted from having family and friends visit during the pandemic, technology is making face-to-face time possible, keeping connections safe and meaningful.Resident Babs Pontius hasn’t seen her daughter, Nancy Pontius, in person since the first week of March. To stay connected, Babs and Nancy are communicating through a combination of FaceTime video chats, window visits and mailed care packages.“I’ve done our FaceTime calls on my phone so I cou...  Read More...

Emporia Presbyterian Manor received good news after a second wave of testing for COVID-19 at the community on June 12. All resident tests and all remaining employees tested negative for COVID-19.“Our team has worked very hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our residents healthy and safe,” said Susan Siepelmeier executive director. “Our residents are always at the heart of everything we do.   Read More...

While living through COVID-19 has been a challenging and stressful time for everyone, we are especially grateful for so many individuals who have reached out to provide support throughout the pandemic.“We have had many family members and friends step forward and help during this pandemic to make masks, give financially, send letters, pray for our campus and so much more. We truly appreciate each and every individual for their assistance,” said Crystal Stock, marketing director.One in...  Read More...

A second Emporia Presbyterian Manor employee tested positive this week for COVID-19. The employee is in isolation and quarantined at home.“The safety of our residents and staff members remains our top priority,” said Jeanne Gerstenkorn, PMMA’s infection preventionist and vice president for health and wellness, “We were notified by the Flint Hills Health Department around 10 a.m. Friday that an employee tested positive for COVID-19.”The employee was tested during Fli...  Read More...

An Emporia Presbyterian Manor non-direct resident care employee tested positive this week for COVID-19. The employee is in isolation and quarantined at home.“Our top priority is the safety of our residents and staff members,” said Jeanne Gerstenkorn, PMMA’s infection preventionist and vice president for health and wellness, “We were notified by the Lyon County Health Department on Friday that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.”The employee is not involved...  Read More...