November 12, 2009

For Immediate Press Release
Contact:		Justin Philbrick, Director of Marketing and Admissions - Vice President
		603.895.3126

With all of the strides that Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way have made to improve the quality of resident care, we are very proud to announce three new involvements which will bring further representation into the outside communities. We are very proud to announce the following:

Co owner and Vice President, Justin Philbrick, was cordially invited by Rockingham VNA & Hospice to join their Hospice Advisory Committee. Colonial Poplin has had a longstanding relationship with this Exeter NH based resource and it was an honor to accept a position that will not only provide a stronger voice from Poplin, but will provide a voice for long term care providers throughout the State. One of the primary goals of this committee is to develop and understanding on how to better the hospice services provided in the community as well as healthcare facilities.

Justin states, "It was a pleasure to be considered by Rockingham and VNA to serve on this committee. As a facility owner as well as a Director of Admissions and Marketing, I will be able to offer a unique approach to the committee and share views from a facility's operational standpoint. We as healthcare providers need to communicate openly and understand that healthcare is a multi dimensional undertaking with many voices at several different levels."

Both Jeff Philbrick, co-owner and administrator, and Magued Rizkalla, MD, Medical Director, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the newly formed New Hampshire Chapter of the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA).

"I sincerely feel that only by the associations that represent the dedicated professionals who provide excellent long-term care to our elderly banding together and finding a common voice can we continue to shape both the regulatory and reimbursement environments that either assist or hinder us in our mission to provide the best possible care to our residents." says Jeff Philbrick.

Director of Nursing, Liz Simes, was recently nominated to the Board of the New Hampshire Long Term Care Foundation and was formerly inducted on Wednesday, November 4th at the NHHCA annual fall meeting. The NHLTCF, for the past two years, has sent out a challenge to nursing facilities in NH to raise scholarship monies. Colonial Poplin readily accepted, more specifically, Liz accepted this challenge. "I love a challenge!!!" she exclaims.

This nomination arrives after Liz has commandeered Colonial Poplin's fundraising efforts to award winning status for two consecutive years.

Liz states, "A few weeks ago I received a phone call from Michael Lehrman, the President of the New Hampshire Long Term Care Foundation asking if I would become a board member! I was honored to be thought of and am looking forward to becoming even more involved! We absolutely need more people to enter the field of long term care as the need for services increase."

Liz also wants to make sure if anyone is interested in participating in a fund raiser, would like to make a donation or apply for a scholarship to please call her at Colonial Poplin where she plays an implemental role at creating a highly skilled and professional nursing program. Liz has always been very involved with the continued education of her nursing staff and it is with pleasure we announce her latest achievement.

Colonial Poplin is fortunate to be owned and operated by two very enthusiastic individuals in the long term continuum. Jeff and Justin, in turn, are very humbled to have very dedicated professionals that work with them to ensure that the quality of resident life remains of high caliber. In a society where rules and regulations become overbearing, it is reassuring to know that Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way are committed to the individual.

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