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OPRS President/CEO Gumina Quoted In Story On Wexner Medical's Partner Bid

Posted on March 28, 2013 in In The News for All Communities

OPRS President/CEO Laurence C. Gumina is interviewed by Business First after OSU Wexner Medical Center invites providers to share their post-acute care credentials.

Lake Vista Resident and Veteran Honored by Tribune Chronicle

Posted on October 19, 2011 in In The News for Lake Vista of Cortland

Glen Sanzenbacher a resident of Lake Vista featured in the Tribune Chronicle. This is part of a weekly series published each Monday between Memorial Day and Veterans Day honoring local veterans.

Pastor Appreciation Month

Posted on October 7, 2011 in In The News for All Communities

October is National Pastor Appreciation Month and as part of this celebration, I would like to thank the thousands of clergy throughout Ohio and the nation who help us all throughout our spiritual journeys.

I am also grateful to our eight OPRS Chaplains who often serve as primary clergy to OPRS residents. One great example of this ministry (and we have lots!) is OPRS Chaplain Jan Ledford’s spiritual role at Llanfair, the OPRS community in Cincinnati illustrated by a story about one of our residents.

Slutz Named Corporate Director of Human Resources for Senior Independence; To serve as Labor Relations Liaison for OPRS

Posted on November 17, 2010 in In The News for All Communities

Scott Slutz has been promoted to a corporate human resources management position for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS). He has been named Corporate Director of Human Resources for Senior Independence, a wholly owned subsidiary of OPRS and as the Corporate Labor Relations Liaison for OPRS. Prior to accepting his new responsibilities, Slutz served as Regional Human Resources Director for Park Vista of Youngstown; Rockynol in Akron; and Lake Vista of Cortland; all OPRS continuing care retirement communities. In his new role, Slutz will support Senior Independence in achieving organizational growth, corporate objectives and quality enhancement.

Howell Named OPRS Senior Human Resources Director

Posted on November 15, 2010 in In The News for All Communities

Jennifer B. Howell has been named Senior Human Resources Director for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS). Prior to accepting this executive human resources management position, Howell was the Human Resources Director at Westminster Thurber, an OPRS Community.

McGregor Becomes Third iPartner -- Assumes Local PACE Program

Posted on October 19, 2010 in In The News for All Communities

After signing on as an iPartner with Senior Independence in August, The McGregor Group, partnering with Senior Independence and University Hospitals, was chosen to manage the local PACE (Program for the All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Cleveland, Ohio.

Walking May Preserve Brain Size And Memory In Later Life

Posted on October 14, 2010 in In The News for All Communities

A new US study found that walking six to nine miles a week may preserve brain size and consequently stop memory deteriorating in later life.

Walking May Preserve Brain Size And Memory In Later Life (MedicalNewsToday.com)

The Retirement Age Debate

Posted on October 9, 2010 in In The News for All Communities

Under current law, the normal retirement age -- the age at which full retirement benefits are payable -- is already scheduled to increase from 66 to 67 in two-month increments from 2017 to 2022.

The Retirement Age Debate (CBS Evening News)