During March, we proudly observe Women's History Month to recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history and within AccentCare. Samia Haddad, SVP Chief Compliance Officer, shares her career journey that has led her to become a leader in our organization.  ..read more

  During February, we proudly observe Black History Month to recognize and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rich history of African Americans. David Cook, Chief People Officer, shared his insights on what this month means to him and our organization ..read more

Veterans Day is a chance for us to honor the generations of men and women who have served and sacrificed for this country for more than 250 years. They put their lives on the line to protect our nation’s democracy, values, and freedom.   Kevin Hannes, Vice President of Emergency Management, shares with us his unique connections to his years in military and civilian security to his position at AccentCare. Kevin had a distinguished Navy career, serving in multiple command and staff positions before retiring as a Commander. After the Navy, Kevin joined the Department of Homeland Security ..read more

“No one should face breast cancer alone.” That’s the theme for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our teams showed their support throughout October for staff and other survivors by participating in walks, wearing t-shirts and helping spread the word about resources and care. AccentCare is here to help support those who have been impacted by this disease. If you know someone who needs care or assistance click here for more ..read more

A simple blood pressure device led to a fascinating conversation between a Houston area AccentCare Home Health nurse and her patient, John Stonesifer. Dereka McDaniels, LVN, was using a handheld wrist blood pressure device on Mr. Stonesifer when the former NASA Apollo 11 engineer became intrigued by it. He immediately asked if he could buy one! Dereka didn’t know why her patient would want to buy a blood pressure device. So, she asked him. “Well, to take it apart,” said John, “and to figure it out, of course!” At that point, she knew it was about to get interesting and he had a story to tell ..read more

More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States. As people are living longer, most want to stay in their homes as long as possible. One fall could change it all. During the winter months, hospitals see a sharp increase in the number of older adults with fall injuries ..read more

Each September we get the chance to focus on cholesterol awareness. As a Registered Dietitian for AccentCare, I feel there is no better time to address the general misconception that dietary cholesterol intake directly correlates with blood lipid levels. While diet plays a role, it is not this single issue that affects your blood cholesterol levels. There’s a lot more to it, so let’s look at the bigger picture: your lifestyle ..read more

Companionship is essential to have throughout our lives. Companions bring us happiness in times of joy, and comfort in times of sorrow. At AccentCare, we ensure that patients and families are the core decision-makers when it comes to their plan of care. We encourage and pursue creative solutions so that each patient is supported and surrounded by those who care for them ..read more

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If you’re wondering where Santa hides out in the Summer months, it’s in Tennessee. He’s celebrating Christmas in July. And even though it’s 100 plus degrees outside, the Christmas spirit is alive and well. AccentCare’s Home Health office in Franklin, always checks in with it’s rare patient in the hot summer months, so they stay on the Nice List. For Home Health Clinical Manager, Candy McNeese, helping Santa put the Ho Ho Ho back into his Go Go Go is a top priority ..read more