Wayne County unit launches community recreation and therapy program
The Wayne County Unit begins a coordinated program offering recreation supervised by William Murphy arts and crafts led by Jackie Mecum group therapy run by Andrew Fegley and Elizabeth Personius. A planning committee with Paula Bradigan Usha Venkataraghavan Peter Mount and Robert Hayness assists as alternates.
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William Murphy
Jackie Mecum
Andrew Fegley
Elizabeth Personius
Wayne County
Paula Bradigan
Usha Venkataraghavan
Peter Mount
Robert Hayness
Willard State Hospital
En Shu Change
Willard
Gerald Meyer
Wayne County Mental Health Clinic
Orientation to Group Living by Charles Stevenson Senior Psychiatric Aide
This piece advises ward aides in psychiatric settings to value sociability and inclusivity. It emphasizes avoiding cliques, not shunning patients, and treating all individuals with equal respect. The guidance frames interpersonal skills as essential to aiding diverse patients.
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Charles Stevenson
Farrow State Hospital
Columbia, South Carolinia
Grandview welcomes new staff and community programs
Geraldine Jacot retires from Ward 052 on January 19. Reporter LA VERNE DRATT extends best wishes. Romulus Girl Scouts sponsor monthly birthday parties for residents. Grandview becomes new site for weekly Jewish services led by Rabbi Goldfarb. OT Department starts a female ward 4 transactional group. Steuben Unit residents visit OT Center. Margaret Van Nostrand joins as Sr Stenographer. Seneca Ordnance volunteers join Companionship Therapy, with German and French conversation for residents.
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Romulus
Marilyn Smith
Grandview
Ward 4
O.T
Steuben
O T. Center
Margaret van Nostrand
Seneca Ordnance
Elliott Hall Staff and Patients See Ongoing Hospital Activity
Many employees have been hospitalized recently with Wol verton York and Wilen back at duty J Hayden and J Ross remain absent due to hospital excursions Gadel Hemelfarb sews daily in ward 032 seeking more tailoring work Ernie Miller moved to the Birches after ward 032 stay Frank Dana returns from a Florida vacation Spanish Reality Orientation class runs weekly in ward 032 by Ithaca volunteer A thanks to Bill Craver for radio tapestry and other gifts Ward 035 offers condolences to Alice Reese in bereavement Continued on Page 5
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Nancy Reagan
C Wolverton
W. York
B. Wilen
J. Hayden
J Ross
Gadel Hemelfarb
Ernie Miller
Birches
Frank Dana
Florida
Ithaca
Bill Craver
Alice Reese
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