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Roots & Branches

An Evergreen Rehabilitation PublicationRoots & Branches

An Evergreen Rehabilitation Publication

In This Issue...

• October’s Physical Therapy Month Page 1

• Local Artist Makes Strokes and Strides with Physical Therapy Page 2

• Renee Kinder Speaks at LeadingAge Kentucky Conference Page 4

• Four Star Award Winner – Marrie Fowler, PTA/RD @ JF Hawkins Page 5

• 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall

Page 5

• 9 Physical Therapist Tips to Help You

Page 6

• Falls Prevention Week By The Numbers

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• September Celebrated World Alzheimer’s Month

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• National Rehab Week is Putting People in Motion

Page 9

• World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Page 10

• Evergreen Family News

Page 11

• Employee Anniversaries

Page 12

• Welcome New Employees

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October’s Physical Therapy Month

As PT month continues through the month of October, it’s amazing to see how many different ways that Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants help patients recapture the mobility and confidence they had pre-admittance. Each patient is unique, and every patient has differing roadmaps to functional restoration.

It takes dedication and persistence to unlock the potential in recovering patients. Physical Therapists strive to restore their patients to their prior level of function, while maintaining a plan that can effectively use treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability. Sometimes it’s difficult to understand the “big picture” when talking about Physical Therapy, here’s 2 facts that might help:

• Nearly 50% of Americans over the age of 18 develop an injury that lasts longer than 3 months every year! “That’s 108 million people. The physical therapy profession is branding itself as ‘the practitioner of choice for musculoskeletal injuries.”

• Roughly 30% of Physical Therapy patients stick with the ‘plan of care’ created by their Therapist. “This number should be familiar to a lot of you…We tend to think of adherence/compliance as binary: a patient is either compliant or non-compliant. We also tend to think of adherence/non-adherence as inherent within each individual - which each person is, under most circumstances, either always adherent or always non-adherent. These are obviously false dichotomies, and are dangerous ways to think about adherence.” http://blog.strivelabs.com/2015/02/19/physical-therapy-facts-cant-ignore/

It often takes a village of therapist’s while working with patients – from Physical, Occupational, Speech Language to Therapy Assistants, Techs & Rehab Directors to make a therapy department work efficiently and run smoothly. Next time you or a loved one requires therapy services, remember all the professionals along the way who work daily to help restore you, your movement and your lifestyle.

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Local Artist Makes Strokes and Strides with Physical TherapyTo wrap up Physical Therapy month, Evergreen Rehabilitation interviewed local Louisville, KY artist Kathleen Lolley. Kathleen has been creating unique art for more than a decade as an independent artist. Her work has been featured both nationally and internationally with emphasis on illustration and graphic art, as well as being named one of the Best Visual artists by the LEO Readers’ Choice Award. Kathleen is from Louisville, KY but currently resides in the hills and hollers of western Pennsylvania.

Artist’s statement: “I moved to Kentucky nine months after my birth. I spent my childhood split between the green hills of Kentucky and the magical dark forests of Pennsylvania. Storytelling plays a prominent role in my work. My earliest artistic inspiration came from family stories, folk tales and a discarded Hieronymus Bosch poster I found in a basement when I was a kid. My paintings contain visual narratives usually involving imaginary creatures acting out scenes of magic, illumination and transformation. I use innocence and playfulness to explore complex themes.”

How long have you been drawing and creating art?I have been drawing since I can remember. I went to college for film and I was working in LA for many years. I had many jobs in the film industry, sometimes three jobs at a time. I would come home at night and paint until I passed out. I started having art shows and the more art I sold, the less I needed all those jobs. So I quit them one by one. It’s been almost ten years of living off my work. It is a good feeling.

Who are people that have influenced you as a person and as an artist? Where do you draw inspiration?I draw inspiration from everywhere - nature, music, poetry, people, dreams. My top influences that are human are: Leonora Carrington, Max Ernst, John James Audubon, Edward Gorey, Wendell Berry, Mark Ryden, Remedios Varo, Frida Kahlo, Ralph Eugene Meatyard.... the list goes on.

What were some of the symptoms that started affecting you, where you knew that ‘something’ wasn’t right? How did you come to the conclusion that you were in need of physical therapy?My symptoms started years ago. I used to pull all-nighters and be pretty hard on my hands. After a long painting session my wrists would go numb followed by a pinching pain. I knew I needed help when I could no longer hold a pencil in my right hand. I went to a hand specialist and he confirmed I had carpal tunnel syndrome and I was having muscle spasms in my chest. I had a bunch of tests done and the doctor recommended physical therapy as a treatment. He wanted to try to avoid surgery, or only as a last resort. So I followed doctor’s orders and went to PT one to two times a week for two months.

You use your hands extensively. How has physical therapy helped you regain movement and articulation?At first I felt worse, but after a few weeks I regained movement and the pain slowly went away. After a month I was given the green light to do light yoga. I found a yoga teacher that had suffered from carpal tunnel as well. He showed me gentle

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movements and poses to do in conjunction with my PT. After adopting a gentler, healthier lifestyle, my hands/wrists feel almost as good as new.

How did you connect with your physical therapist? How was the assistant? How was your experience overall?My doctor sent me to Walter at Kleinert Kutz at Baptist Hospital. I was lucky enough to get someone who was patient and could inject a little humor into the routine. He did not have an assistant that I can remember. My experience was great. I appreciate that my physical therapist listened and worked closely with my specific needs. If I keep with my routine and with the healthy lifestyle I will not need surgery.

Do you wish anything turned out differently?I wish I did not have the medical bills that I do, but that’s a different issue.

Do you have any art shows coming up? If so, where?I am in a couple of group shows. One is this Thursday at Craft Gallery in Louisville. The other one is at Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft in the spring of 2016.(Editor’s note: Kathleen’s show at Craft Gallery in Louisville took place on 10/29/15)

In closing, what would you say to someone in a similar situation regarding the need for physical therapy?Do your homework (the routines/work at home according to your PT’s instructions). Getting yourself in a good routine means a faster recovery.

To see more work by Kathleen Lolley, please visit:http://www.lolleyland.comhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/Lolleyhttps://www.facebook.com/LolleyArt

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Renee Kinder Speaks at LeadingAge Kentucky Conference

Evergreen Rehabilitation’s Clinical Specialist Renee Kinder, M.S. CCC-SLP RAC-CT spoke on Monday, September 28th in Louisville, KY at the LeadingAge Kentucky Conference by presenting two topics involving clinical insights into Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Increasing Communication using Abilities Based Methods.

Keep Calm and Understand Me: Abilities Based Methods to Increase CommunicationDementia is a syndrome resulting from acquired brain disease and characterized by progressive deterioration in memory and cognitive domains including language, judgment, abstract thinking, and executive functioning.

Typically disease progression begins with noted declines in cognitive domains and progresses to affect activities of daily living. In order to effectively promote abilities with progression of disease caregivers need to have an adequate understanding of typical progression, residual abilities across each stage and current evidenced based practice patterns to promote successful interactions including applied behavior analysis, supported conversations, stimulated presence therapy, direct cognitive training, Reminiscence therapy, reality orientation, Montessori programming, and spaced retrieval therapy.

Not Just Selective Hearing: Exploring the Impact of Hearing Loss in GeriatricsApproximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss; 63.1% of adults aged 70 years and older have some degree of hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing which, can make it hard to understand conversations with family and caregivers resulting in frustration, embarrassment and reduced safety.

In addition, the impact of hearing loss has negative consequences on an individual’s physical functioning, health related quality of life, family and social interaction; and age related hearing loss has been associated with memory decline and dementia. This session will explore what the CDC has defined as an urgent public health need to understand the association between age-related hearing loss, memory, cognition, social isolation and the effects of untreated hearing loss.

Furthermore we will define comprehensive management via describing opportunities for identification of at-risk individuals, providing troubleshooting basics for hearing aids, defining methods for establishing positive communication environments, clarify expectations of improved communication, and exploring possible use of other assistive devices which support hearing wellness and promote resilience.

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Four Star Award Winner – Marrie Fowler, PTA/RD @ JF Hawkins

6 Steps to Prevent a Fall

Congratulations to Marrie Fowler, PTA & Rehab Director (RD) at JF Hawkins for being the latest winner of Evergreen Rehabilitation’s Four Star Award.

Every other month, Evergreen Rehabilitation recognizes a team member who makes a difference in the lives of others by presenting the Four Star Award. The Four Star Award was inspired by the book The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn. This book reveals four basic principles that will help us bring fresh energy and creativity to our lives and work. Nominations may be submitted by any Evergreen Rehabilitation employee. The winner receives a trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, that includes transportation for two and accommodations in a private condominium at a luxury resort. The winner also receives an extra day of PTO so that they may enjoy an additional day of relaxation.

You might think you’re never going to fall, but the truth is 1 in 3 older adults fall every year in the U.S. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Start by learning 6 easy steps. In keeping with Falls Preventions week, here are six steps provided by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) on preventing falls for seniors.

• Find a good balance and exercise program. Look to build balance, strength, and flexibility.

• Talk to your healthcare provider. Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling. Share your history of recent falls.

• Regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist. Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling. Take medications only as prescribed.

• Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses. Your eyes and ears are the key to keeping you on your feet.

• Keep your home safe. Remove tripping hazards, increase lighting, make stairs safe, and install grab bars in key areas.

• Talk to your family members. Enlist their support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Falls are not just a senior’s issue.

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9 Physical Therapist Tips to Help You

Physical therapy offers many people the opportunity to regain independence. Whether a medical emergency, accident or general aging – there are multiple reasons why working with a PTs & PTAs can help improve outcomes for regaining independence. October is PT Month, so we will be celebrating the successes we see on a daily basis from patients working everyday with Physical Therapists to change their situational limitations. To start, today we’re highlighting 9 Physical Therapist tips to help you courtesy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

1. Chronic Pain Doesn’t Have To Be the Boss of YouEach year 116 million Americans experience chronic pain from arthritis or other conditions, costing billions of dollars in medical treatment, lost work time, and lost wages. Proper exercise, mobility and pain management techniques can ease pain while moving and at rest, improving your overall quality of life.

2. You Can Get Stronger When You’re OlderResearch shows that improvements in strength and physical function are possible in your 60s, 70s, and even 80s and older with an appropriate exercise program. Progressive resistance training, in which muscles are exercised against resistance that gets more difficult as strength improves, has been shown to prevent frailty.

3. You May Not Need Surgery Or Drugs For Low Back PainLow back pain is often over-treated with surgery and drugs despite a wealth of scientific evidence demonstrating that physical therapy can be an effective alternative—and with much less risk than surgery and long-term use of prescription medications.

4. You Can Lower Your Risk Of Diabetes With ExerciseOne in four Americans over the age of 60 has diabetes. Obesity and physical inactivity can put you at risk for this disease. But a regular, appropriate physical activity routine is one of the best ways to prevent and manage—type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

5. Exercise Can Help You Avoid Falls—And Keep Your IndependenceAbout one in three U.S. adults age 65 or older falls each year. More than half of adults over 65 report problems with movement, including walking ¼ mile, stooping and standing. Exercise can improve movement and balance and reduce your risk of falls. It can also reduce your risk of hip fractures (95 percent of which are caused by falls).

6. Your Bones Want You To ExerciseOsteoporosis or weak bones affects more than half of Americans over the age of 54. Exercises that keep you on your feet, like walking, jogging, or dancing, and exercises using resistance, such as weightlifting, can improve bone strength or reduce bone loss.

7. Your Heart Wants You to ExerciseHeart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. One of the top ways of preventing it and other cardiovascular diseases is exercise! Research shows that if you already have heart disease, appropriate exercise can improve your health.

8. Your Brain Wants You to ExercisePeople who are physically active—even later in life—are less likely to develop memory problems or Alzheimer‘s disease, a condition that affects more than 40 percent of people over the age of 85.

9. You Don’t “Just Have To Live With” Bladder LeakageMore than 13 million women and men in the U.S. have bladder leakage. Don’t spend years relying on pads or rushing to the bathroom. Seek help from a physical therapist.

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Falls Prevention Week By The NumbersThe Challenge: Older Adult Falls in the U.S.:

• 1 in 3 Americans aged 65+ fall each year• Every 13 seconds an older adult is treated in the

emergency room for a fall• Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall• In 2013, the total cost of fall injuries was $34

billion (78% paid by Medicare)• This total cost may reach $67.7 billion by 2020• Even falls without injury can cause fear of falling,

leading to physical decline, depression, and social isolation

THE SOLUTION:Proven Community-Based Programs

A Matter of Balance 8 sessions workshops reduce fear of falling and increase activity among older adults in the community:

• 97% of participants feel more comfortable talking about their fear of falling

• 99% of participants plan to continue exercising• $938.00 savings in unplanned medical costs per

Medicare beneficiary

Learn more about these and other proven programs at http://ncoa.org/FallsPrevention

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September Celebrated World Alzheimer’s MonthAs September draws to a close, we are reminded of the millions of individuals whose daily struggle with Alzheimer’s disease leads them further down the path of memory and faculty loss. This year’s slogan of “Remember Me” was especially poignant as 1 in 3, or 33% of the population dies with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related diagnosis. Alzheimer’s is also the only cause of death in America that CANNOT be prevented, cured or slowed. http://www.alz.org/facts/

At Evergreen Rehabilitation, we work every day with therapists, assistants and administrators to provide the care needed to seniors within the rehabilitation spectrum. Here’s just a couple of the ways that we diligently work bringing much needed attention to this disease. Featured are participants of the ALZ walk from our facility North Point Lexington Health in Lexington, Kentucky. There are many things that are able to be done to help the research, care and advocacy of the Alzheimer’s awareness movement. To become an active member in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease:

The HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act - The “Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer’s Act” (S.857/H.R. 1559) is one of the Alzheimer’s Association’s top federal priorities for the 114th Congress.

As many as half of the individuals who meet the specific diagnostic criteria for dementia have never received a diagnosis - an early and documented diagnosis when coupled with access to care planning services leads to better outcomes for individuals with Alzheimer’s as well as their caregivers. Furthermore, documentation in the individual’s medical record is critical for care coordination and is necessary for health care providers to address complications in the management of other chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Another option of support would be follow the Care Connection through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Monthly support groups, activities and awareness campaigns exist to help the treatment, development and support to caregivers and sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease. Evergreen Rehabilitation’s Clinical Specialist Renee Kinder, M.S. CCC-SLP RAC-CT spoke on October 8th, 2015 about “Abilities Based Dementia Approaches for Cognitive and Language Changes.”To become part of the conversation, visit https://www.alzfdn.org/AFAServices/careconnection.html

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National Rehab Week is Putting People in Motion

From left: Chasati Chambers(COTA/L), Mary Jo Oliver (LPTA),

Heidi Cato (RD)

National Rehab Week 2015 has drawn to a close, and we want to thank the multitude of therapists, assistants and DORs who have worked so hard to create videos, programs and activities that encourage our patients to keep moving and to keep striving to improve outcomes as they move along the path towards rehabilitation.

“The mission of the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation (NRAF) is to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehabilitation, develop programs which aim to increase opportunities for the nearly fifty million Americans with disabilities, and help those who are disabled live up to their fullest potential.”

http://rehabweek.com/rehab/about.cfm

The first is a video (above link) that comes to us from Poplar Point Healthcare and Rehab Center in Memphis, TN.

Welcome to Crestview Health and Rehab,We have splints! They’re mostly prefab.

Give us your patients, Med A or Med B.We even take HMO; Look how accommodating we’ll be!

Maybe you’re long term and have been here awhile,Let us look at your chart, all the documents we file.

We educate the staff; has there been a change?Perhaps the arm hasn’t quite the range.

Are the patients eating? Are they good with their swallow?Refer to ST and directions they’ll follow.

How about stumbling? Their balance or gait?Refer to PT. Our staff is first rate!

How is their self-care? Bathing and dressing?Refer them to OT. They’re really a blessing.

How are your patients performing their transfer?We can help: Refer! Refer!

Ask us a question, we’ll educate with clarity.We would love to see you in all of our therapies.

Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center

The second submission is a poem that was written by the rehab therapy team at Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, TN.

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World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month - September 2015

“Ich hab mich verloren.” (Translated: “I have lost myself.”)~Frau Auguste Deter, first known Alzheimer’s patient, c. 1901

September 2015 will mark the fourth global World Alzheimer’s Month™, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. Alzheimer’s awareness advocates are taking the time to spread the word on awareness and treatment support for the thousands of families who take care of loved ones who are directly affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

The diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is one that goes back to the beginning of the last century. Dr. Aloysius “Alois” Alzheimer, a distinguished Bavarian doctor working in the Frankfurt Asylum, first observed Auguste Deter in 1901. During that chapter in world history, residents of asylums became a catch-all for various mental and physiological diseases. Medicine wasn’t nearly as advanced then as it is now, and the understanding of both the neurological and sociological factors of how and why patients suffered various afflictions was rudimentary at best. Dr. Alzheimer spent many hours studying Auguste Deter. He had seen senility in older populations, but never someone this young suffer from these “episodes”. Frau Deter was only 48 when she would have “loss of memory, delusions, and even temporary vegetative states. She would have trouble sleeping, would drag sheets across the house, and even scream for hours in the middle of the night.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auguste_Deter

Dr. Alzheimer would soon become obsessed with studying Frau Deter, taking notes while interviewing her at length. “She frequently responded, “Oh, God!”, and, “I have lost myself, so to say”. She seemed to be consciously aware of her helplessness. Alzheimer called it the “Disease of Forgetfulness.” Keeping up with his patient was often challenging, as recording her responses became increasing difficult. “Her chart recorded that in the last years of her life, her condition had deteriorated considerably. Her death was the result of sepsis caused by an infected bedsore.” Upon learning of her passing, Dr. Alzheimer asked that her medical records and brain be sent to his office for study after she passed away in 1906. “On examining her brain, he found senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.[2] These would be the hallmark of Alzheimer’s Disease as scientists know it today.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alois_Alzheimer

Often times, Alzheimer’s disease is referred to as “The thief in the night.” The decline of memory functions makes the long term adjustment difficult for family members and frustrating for the patient. Simple ideas take longer to express, and short term memory functions suffer debilitating consequences. The theme for this year’s Alzheimer’s Awareness month was Remember Me. Please take time this month and remember those who are suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. If you have family members suffering, take a moment to enjoy their company, because they most assuredly would enjoy yours. “We’re encouraging people all around the world to learn to spot the signs of dementia, but also not to forget about loved ones who are living with dementia, or who may have passed away. The impact of September’s campaign is growing, but the stigmatization and misinformation that surrounds dementia remains a global problem.”

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Congratulations to the Lodge At Taylor staff on their newest additions!Kristen Kaye, OT on the birth of a baby girl -

Briar Ross Kaye on Oct 14th!Kelly Salmon, SLP also welcomed a baby girl - Katharine “Katie”

Lillian Salmon on September 15th!

Evergreen Family News

Kelley Tarwater Marshall, SLP at Raintree Manor

married Will Marshall on August 15th, 2015

Congratulations to Alexa Mezera, COTA at Holton Manor on the birth of her daughter - Piper Beverly Mezera weighing in at 7 pounds 3 oz and 20 inches

long. Piper was born on October 8th @ 9:45am!

My daughter, Leah, has made it her personal mission to collect socks for the homeless and for those in need. She is 6 years old! Her goal is 1000 pairs of socks by Christmas Day 2015 and 1 million pairs by the time she graduates from high school in 2028.

Please send sock donations to: 106 Colina Place, Ormond Beach, FL 32174Thank you for your donations. Beth & Leah Davis

Sammy (Joey) Patterson DOR at Ashland Health and Rehab married Wanda Williams in a private ceremony in

Gatlinburg Tennessee on October 3, 2015.

A note from Beth Davis, PTA/RD at Sandalwood Nursing Center in Daytona Beach:

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Employee AnniversariesHappy Anniversary

to the following employees who have been a part of the Evergreen Team for a year or longer. Thanks for your dedication and service!

Celebrating 5 years or longer: (September) Rich Love (13 years) (September) Carolyn Justice (12 years) (October) Dana Kessler (11 years) (September) Cheryl Hoffman, Sharon Mulvey, Angela Roberts, Stacy Stanek (October) Christie Patrick, Deborah Schmude, Betsy Soukup, Donna Wisker (11 years) (October) Shlesha Patel (9 years) (September) Norm Koser, Caryl Schmitz (October) Angela Takrouri (8 years) (September) Russell Morris, William “Da IT Man” Wright (October) Melissa Angus, Kelli Bennett, Mary Brinkley, Karmiel Bulawan, Barbara Chaney, Stacey Delforge, Maria Cecilia Estipona, Michelle Foster, Julie French, Christie Graves, Stephanie Hale, Sherry Hicks, Andrew Hinkle, Maggie Hoard, Donya Hogston, Johanna Jones, Christine Kudlak, Jamie Leathers, Barbara Lyle, Debra Modrowski, Joselito “Jojo” Pasaol, Emma Spade, Sharon Wallace, Joseph Walton, Shunaka White, Clara Wilkins, Tracey Wise (7 years) (September) Michelle McAfee, Evan Veldt,Larry Winston (6 years) (September) Leslie Anderson, Earlene Browne, Traci Fawbush, Dionne Jeanlouis, Violene Toussaint (October) Karla Kimlicka, Scott Schwartz (5 years)

Celebrating 4 years: Susanne Bulington, Janet Davis, Marrie Fowler, Steve Coy, Angela Farr, Melissa Jones, Carletta Kershaw, Leo Mancini

Celebrating 3 years: Tonya Awkard, Kristy Brown, Marjorie Mauser, Rebecca Lange, Debra Maly, Mamerto Pacris, Wesley Roberts, Tracy Amato, Kim Bertrand, Ching-I Chin, Darleen Cox, Holly DiCicco, Tara Eastham, Lindsey Edwards, Dena Johnson, Sandra Policicchio, Billie Jo Revels

Celebrating 2 years: Barbara Argentiere, Debra Beauchamp, Emily Belter, Hope Calhoun, Antonio Cook, Dawna Cramer, Robert Gilmore, Lillian Hamilton, Amy Hayes, Mary Lee, Madison Light, Terri Lippert, Brittney Madonna, Lydia McCoy, Tasha Odom, Jennifer Olsen, Sammy PattersonAnna Rea, Mona Schmidt, Janet Schneider, Helen Smith, Nancy Smith, Jessica Trigueiro, Camilla Varney, Leslie Worley, Christopher Yates, Mary Young, Trevi Clark, Jennifer Collins, Melissa Ellis, Cheryl Higgins, Ryan Jones, Julia Jusko, Melissa Kleberg, Miranda Stephenson, Mary Morton

Celebrating 1 year: Sarah Albright, Debbie Baker, Cody Brooks, Amber Cobb, Rada Fults, Tracie Griffith, Felecia Jones, Alison Kendrick, Linda Miralla, William Mohr, Laura Padgett, Susannah Sharpe, Wendy Stidham, LeErin Triplett, Jordan Trull, Karen Beth Venable, Fleurette Washington, Kelly Bell, Kimyada Brown-Small, Lamikhael Campbell, Amy Haferman, Arie Jett, Gloria Johnson, Jessica Johnson, SehYann Khor, Tammie Leister, Courtney McQueary, Pamala Milton, Laura Michelle Mosley, Angela Page, Krutiben Patel, Joel Ramos, Shelly Rorie, Jennifer Scott, Tamika Scott, Sarah Swagger, Amy Tomlin, Miranda Wilson

Welcome to the Evergreen Family A warm welcome to our newest employees!(September) Lindsey Acuff, Viann Adams, Andrew Adkins, Melissa Alder, Akossiwa Amemasso, Jacob Aragon, Courtney Ayers, Leslie Aylor, Maria Beamer, Shaneek Bender, Kathy Jo Bennett, Jane Bernatovich, Kayla Bowen, Emily Bowman, Joshua Bowman, Amber Boyd, Dinah Branham, Anthony Brown, Kathleen Brown, Heather Calnan, Robert Campbell, Christina Carnell, Tonya Carnell, Lee Chaffee, Pallavi Chopade, Allyson Clark, Matt Cline, Debra Cooper, Jennifer Cortez, Kara Costner, Stephanie Cundiff, Anna Davino, Lauren Davis, Connie Deel, Rita Deel, Rhonda Derkay, Jerry Dillow, Stephanie Dove, Joyce Edmonds, Carrie Evans, Jaclyn Evans, Cynthia Farmer, Annette Fielder, Dallas Foster Mitchell, Andrea Fuller, Amy Gallimore, Rebecca Gibson-Dye, Reinhold Goebeler, Warren Goodin, Kimberly Grant, Sarah Gunn, Christopher Hardy, Sherry Hawson, Kimberly Helms Rogers, Amanda Hill, Jerry Hollandsworth, Josiah Bruce Honn, Jennifer Houck, Morgan Huffman, Sharon Huneycutt, Elan Hutchinson, Sally Johnson, D’Lynn Jones, Deniz Karaman, Crystal Keen, Debbie Keith, Kayla Kerner, Alyssa Knowles, Thiyagarajan Kumar, Shannon LaFountain, Laurie Lancaster, Tameshia Martin, Dana Mason, Sabrina Mayton, Catherine McCowan, Dana McGuirt, Georginia Melius, Jaimie Merinar, Tetyana Monsen, Julia Morris, Therese Nichols, Stephanie Pellar, Terry Peters, Sabrina Petit, Andrea Pickles, Margaret Poindexter, Patricia Pointer, Andrew Powers, Micah Prichard, Clara Ratliff, Genesa Ray, Amanda Reed, Temetric Reeves, Ashley Richards, Holly Riffe, Nazrin Roberson, Arba Robinson, Alexandra Russell, Stacy Schubert-Winters, Angela Scott, Isabel Scott, Maryam Scott, Amy Sebastian, Roopali Shahapurkar, Nicole Skinner, Jenna Smith, Karen Snead, Lori Spiegelberg, Shailja Srivastava, Michelle Stanley, Marvetta Stevenson, Angela Stiltner, Kelli Stiltner, Lana Stiner, Jason Stubbs, Disha Talajiya, Kellie Tatum Martin, Trista Thacker, Leslie Thomas, Michelle Thompson, Valeria Tipton, Alison Trigg, Connie VanDyke, Shreenath Varadarajan, Stephen Walden, Christopher Walsh, Jennifer Watkins, Claudia White, Patricia Wilburn, Dennis Williams, Ashley Wilson, Jay Wynn, Kimberly Young, Linda Young, Joan Ziegel

(October) Kimberley Adams, McKayla Adams, Cheri Adkins, Bernardine Aguirre, Susan Akers, Amy Allen, Lisa Andrews, Chad Ashby, Shifa Auti, Marwa Azary, Angelia Balgemann, Barbara Bartley, Ana Belitoiu, Margaret Boone, Shannon Bowen, Lileith Brown, Joseph Capps, Michelle Castillo, Litty Chandy, Diana Cherry, Valensia Clark, Mary Beth Collier, Johnny Conley, Gary Corradini, Stephanie Crawford, Susan Curtis, Jill Cyranowski, Sharon Dolfin, Amanda Dulevitz, Connie Fowlkes, Trina Gibbs, Michael Griffin, Sarah Harris, Holly Hill, Leslie Hrovatic, Adriane Isbell, Wanda Ivers, Deborah Jimenez, Rebecca Johnston, Cassandra Jones, Britney Kessick, Jessica Lane, Jennifer Ashley Lanius, Kirsten Lausier, Diane Ledford, Laura Marden, Brittany McFarland, Jo-an Melish, Gloria Morgan-O’Day, Crystal Moskwinski, Durga Mothukuru, Rhonda Nunnally, Mary Kay Olive, Geraldine Poblete, Deborah Push, Mary Qualls, Mary Allison Rakestraw, Molly Roberts, Maria Saenz, Lindsey Schwalm, Kelsey Scurlock, Elizabeth Shurtleff, Trenda Smith, Holly Stanfield, Carrie Stanley, Michelle Sturgill, Binu Thomas, Melissa Valicenti, Wayne Verde, James Wagner, Andrea Westlove, Thomas Wren, Therese Zitta, Hannah Colvin, Deanna Frick, Kelly Hearn, Anna Johnson