NEWS

Meet the Farmer: An Interview with A.J. Weis

In partnership with the Franciscan Friars of the Assumption BVM Province, Milwaukee Catholic Home recently launched the Clare Gardens initiative, the development of a 5 acre segment of the Franciscans’ Burlington property into a “farm to table” program. A.J. Weis, who recently joined our team to head up this new initiative, shares a little about his background and his long-term vision for Clare Gardens.

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Electronic Medical Records: A Health Care Transformation

In 2015, Milwaukee Catholic Home will be embarking on a full conversion of its paper based medical records system to an electronic medical record in partnership with our new vendor, Healthmedx.

Though a significant investment of time and resources, we believe that electronic medical records will enable MCH to continue to set the highest possible standard for meeting the health care needs of older adults.

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A New Mission for our Second Century of Service

Over the past two years, the Milwaukee Catholic Home Board of Directors has been an engaged in an intensive strategic planning process, looking ahead to the next 5 – 10 years of the organization’s growth and development. At our 101st Annual Meeting on January 22nd, CEO David Fulcher presented the new Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals that will guide our decision-making in the years ahead.

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Chris Reinheimer: Food Brings Everyone Together

Amazing. That’s the first word that comes to mind when trying to understand the connection of food to families, holidays, and memories. One of my most vivid memories is from when I was around 5. My Grandpa was carving a standing rib roast for our Christmas dinner. I...

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Mike Brauer: Thanks and Giving

As nature begins its hibernation process, members of the human family begin our ascent toward the holiday season by embracing a centuries-old tradition of giving thanks for the abundance in our lives. Before we enter into our various practices of giving gifts to family and friends, we pause and we give thanks for all we have received. Interesting, isn’t it? It is almost as if we first need to cultivate our souls — to ready ourselves by offering thanks — before we can freely enter into the act of giving.

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