JEFFERSON CITY – The board of Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries met at the Baptist Building to hear reports and recommendations, April 1. MBC President Jon Nelson opened with prayer and a devotion. Sharing from Psalm 103:2-5, Nelson reminded the attendees to be wary of distractions and to keep focused on what God has called them to do. Baptist Home President Rodney Harrison provided a summary report on the latest accomplishments of the ministry and highlighted future initiatives, … [Read more...]
Ribbon cutting, groundbreaking ceremony held at Baptist Home in Ashland
ASHLAND – Under a clear blue sky, the Baptist Home-Ashland celebrated the opening of their first congregate living apartment building, April 1, with a ribbon cutting and Open House followed by a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of the future care facility and chapel. After the ceremony, guests were invited to tour the new congregate living apartment building, featuring twelve spacious, one-bedroom apartments, a large common living room for socializing and visits which includes a … [Read more...]
Visitor restrictions loosening at Baptist Homes
JEFFERSON CITY – After nearly one year of enduring visitor restrictions and campus lockdowns, Baptist Homes residents can once again receive in-room visits from family and friends following new guidance released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on March 10, 2021. The announcement of this updated guidance comes on the heels of news that millions of vaccinations have taken place across the country with COVID-19 … [Read more...]
The Baptist Home establishes DBA name, ‘Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries’
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Home Corporate office is pleased to announce that as of Jan. 19, 2021, The Baptist Home can operate as Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries. While not a legal name change, the ability to do business as (DBA) Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries will pave the way for expansion into other areas of healthcare, which include hospice initiatives. A newly updated logo, illustrating the name change and replacing “the” with a diamond for each campus, has been … [Read more...]
The Baptist Home establishes DBA, ‘Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries’
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Home Corporate office is pleased to announce that as of Jan. 19, 2021, The Baptist Home can operate as Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries. While not a legal name change, the ability to do business as (DBA) Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries will pave the way for expansion into other areas of healthcare, which include hospice initiatives. A newly updated logo, illustrating the name change and replacing “the” with a diamond for each campus, has been … [Read more...]
Vaccinations begin at Baptist Home
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Home-Arcadia Valley campus became the first of The Home’s four campuses to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination to residents and staff, Dec. 31. This two-dose series, mRNA vaccine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use on Dec. 18. Just a few days later, a clinic was scheduled for Dec. 31, on The Baptist Home-Arcadia Valley campus, and representatives from UnitedScripts were on site ready to provide the first dose to all … [Read more...]
Baptist Home lands $1 million gift
Trustees approve funds for Ashland construction JEFFERSON CITY (The Baptist Home) – Trustees of The Baptist Home and The Baptist Home Foundation, meeting at the Missouri Baptist Convention’s building here, Dec. 4, received the second distribution from a $1 million dollar estate designated for the benefit of The Baptist Home. Neil Franks, president of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, presented the $261,900 check to Baptist Home Trustee Chairman Ken Parker during the meeting. Currently, TBH … [Read more...]
Baptist Home promotes two staff members to VP positions
IRONTON – The Baptist Home Corporate Office is pleased to announce that Mr. Karl Snider and Dr. Ron Mackey have been selected to serve as new vice presidents for The Baptist Home. The announcement comes as part of Phase III of the ongoing Strategic Planning and Organizational Realignment spearheaded by Dr. Rodney Harrison, president, Dr. Glenn Miller of Miller Management, and Randy Mayes, of DRYVE Leadership Group. Karl Snider, who is a certified public accountant with an MBA from … [Read more...]
Baptist Home podcast series spotlights ‘Biblical Perspectives on Aging’
IRONTON – The Baptist Home launched a new podcast this month to spotlight what God’s Word says about aging. For more than 107 years, The Baptist Home has been known for providing compassionate, Christlike care to the aging. More recently, The Baptist Home has been working to share their time-earned insights on aging issues by offering many educational resources for churches, pastors, caregivers, and other agencies focused on improving the quality of life for the aging. This month marks a … [Read more...]
TBH trustees revise master plans for Ashland campus, realign organization
JEFFERSON CITY – During an Aug. 7 meeting at the Baptist building, The Baptist Home (TBH) and The Baptist Home Foundation Board of Trustees met to hear financial and consultant reports and to vote on several recommendations. Social distancing measures were in place. Masks and hand sanitizer were made readily available. TBH Board Chair Ken Parker welcomed trustees, staff and guests saying, “This is a historic gathering as this is the first time our new Baptist Home President Rodney Harrison … [Read more...]
Baptist Home President advocates for the aging at Governor’s Mansion
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Home President Rodney Harrison was invited to a special luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion here, July 28, for a small group discussion regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. During the gathering, Harrison had the opportunity to address issues specifically related to the negative effects of isolation experienced by residents during the pandemic and advocated for enhanced guidelines for church and family visits. According to Harrison, “Gov. Parson was very … [Read more...]
‘Superheroes’ celebrated at The Baptist Home
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Home honored its healthcare workers as “modern-day superheroes” during National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 10-16. Since 1967, the American Health Care Association has set aside the week of Mother’s Day as a special time of observance and recognition for nursing staff in long-term care centers across the nation. At each of The Baptist Home campuses around the state, a special theme was selected to honor their workers. At Ozark, Campus Administrator Sonya … [Read more...]