For the last 150 years, Mary J Drexel on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd has been a symbol of excellence for the nursing care of older adults. It joined the Liberty Lutheran Family of Services in 2008 and today is in midst of a major transformation that will allow for a new model for care […]
The scene was set for a senior prom in West Philadelphia Tuesday morning. Guests arrived in sequined gowns, colorful party dresses, suits and tuxedoes. The room was decorated with balloons and signs, and a table was stocked with food and refreshments. “They love to dance and to dress up,” said Alicia Conquest-Bulgin of her students […]
Great news for Lutheran Children and Family Service! LCFS, a service of Liberty Lutheran, is the recipient of two grants totaling $220,000 that will be used to support its programs benefiting refugees in the Greater Philadelphia area. “These grants will be instrumental in allowing LCFS to continue provide vital programs and services to hundreds of […]
Moore, Oklahoma, and other communities in that state have been devastated by deadly and destructive tornados this spring. The stories and pictures are filled with heart-wrenching suffering and heart-warming resilience. The stories also point to our own feelings of helplessness in these times, whether from our inability to find our loved ones amidst the chaos, […]
The small storefront on South 7th street in South Philly doesn’t look like much on the outside, but inside it’s a different story. The walls are covered in photos, paintings and drawings. The colors are bold and bright. The main room is filled with people socializing, enjoying a mild spring afternoon together. Children are laughing […]
-Kelli McIntyre, Wellness Coach, Liberty Lutheran Let’s face it. No one is immune to the pressures of life. We all face issues that we must learn to cope with in one way or another. Unfortunately, in my role as an Employee Wellness Coach at Liberty Lutheran, all too often I hear stories of staff members […]
25 new members of the Liberty Lutheran team attended “Traditions” orientation today at the corporate offices in Ambler. Employees spent the day learning more about Liberty Lutheran, specifically its culture of strong employee engagement and excellent customer service. Liberty Lutheran President and CEO Luanne Fisher spoke to the group about why this type of orientation […]
In a move that reflects Liberty Lutheran’s significant growth over the past decade, the non-profit, faith-based human service organization invited neighbors, vendors and special friends to the opening of its new headquarters in the Whitemarsh Corporate Center in Ambler, Pa., with an Open House celebration on Tuesday, March 19. Luanne B. Fisher, President and CEO […]
By John Fairchild, CPT, Nutritionist ADA, Employee Wellness Coordinator, Liberty Lutheran Aging adults who routinely include healthy behaviors, are preventative with their health care services, and have a supportive social network are more likely to remain healthy, be more independent, and incur fewer health costs. Preventing chronic diseases and reducing associated complications by eating right […]
By David A. Koch, O.D., F.A.A.O. As one ages, there are many changes that can occur to the eye. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss. It is a change to the macula, a portion of the retina responsible for clear, sharp vision, the size of a pin-head and located on the […]
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