| Inaugural Edition |
Welcome to Ecumen Insider!
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Ecumen Insider! Like its name says, this online news page (and PDF version for those without computer access) will provide an inside look at people and places that make up Ecumen. Ecumen Insider, which will be published every six weeks, replaces The Beacon as an organization-wide news source.
This edition of Ecumen Insider is a special edition as it’s the very first Ecumen Insider. It features an extensive interview with our CEO Kathryn Roberts and it announces the "grand opening" of Ecumen’s Cyber Store.
We welcome your comments, stories, ideas and feedback. Please send them to:
Eric Schubert, Ecumen’s director of communications, ericschubert@ecumen.org
or call him at 651-766-4333.
PDF for Printing and Sharing
We’ve provided a PDF file of Ecumen Insider in case you’d like to print it and read it away from work. Administrators – please print the PDF and distribute it to your team members who do not have computer access. Our goal is to make this an interesting, informative read – in other words, "news you can use." Past Ecumen Insider editions will be archived on this site for easy access. Linda Oelker's talents are responsible for the PDF design and Rhonda Schwartz’s skills make the online edition a reality . . . Click Here for PDF.
A Conversation with Kathryn
Throughout her life Kathryn Roberts has had a penchant for enriching
challenges and making a meaningful difference. Ecumen’s director of
communications Eric Schubert recently sat down with our president and
CEO, to learn more about her, her work at Ecumen and her vision for our
organization. The interview is divided into three segments.
From chasing down bears in her backyard to standing on her head . . . read about things you probably didn’t know about Kathryn . . . Read more
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What drew Kathryn to Ecumen? . . . what does the job of CEO entail? . . . How did working with the Zoo and Minnesota’s professional sports team prepare her for Ecumen? . . . Read More.
What is Kathryn’s vision for the future of Ecumen? . . . Where do nursing homes fit in that future? . . . What are the biggest opportunities for growth? . . . Read More.
Ecumen’s Cyber Store Opens for Business
Kernal Buhler, who made his mark as one of the National Football League’s top marketers, has joined forces with Ecumen to launch the Ecumen Cyber Store. The on-line store is an easy-to-use one-stop shop for everything from Ecumen golf shirts to Ecumen duffle bags . . . Read More.
Ecumen Roll-Out Draws Global Attention
The rollout of Ecumen was a bigger blast than a NASA launch. It included
celebrations at local residences, doves taking to the skies, Twins great Tony
Oliva (who is living fully after 50), and extensive coverage in Minnesota’s
largest newspaper, which attracted attention around the world . . .
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Ecumen Anniversary Celebrations – From 100th to 1st
Just as we provide a continuum of care, Ecumen is experiencing a continuum of anniversaries. This summer brought the "Hundraars Jubileum" at Parmly Senior Housing & Services and the very first anniversary for Boardman Meadows and Rose Lenzner in New Richmond . . . Read More.
Lakeview Commons Wins "Reader's Choice" Award
Lakeview Commons in Maplewood recently received the "Best Assisted
Living Residence" as voted upon by the readers of the Lillie Newspaper in
the communities of Maplewood, White Bear Lake and North St. Paul. . .
Read More.
Innovation Spotlight:
Each issue, we’ll put a spotlight on innovation occurring within the Ecumen network. The spotlight in this issue is shining on The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids . . . Read More.
What could be the connection between Sawbill Outfitters in Tofte,
Minn., Ecumen and an Army Reserve physician stationed in Kuwait? .
. . Read More.