Social Workers Recognized by Panhandle Home Health

Local Home Health Agency Hosts Breakfast

Martinsburg, West Virginia – Panhandle Home Health, Inc. has been providing in-home health care services to residents of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia for thirty years.  They recently celebrated National Social Work Month by hosting a breakfast for Social Workers from the area.

“Social workers play such an important role in so many lives,” stated Lisa Bivens, Administrator of Panhandle Home Health.  “As a healthcare agency, we are proud to recognize the significant and vital contribution of their work.”

Over 20 social workers and other healthcare professionals from Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties attended the breakfast, held at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg.  The morning included of a discussion about leadership led by keynote speaker Paul Kostreski, CEO and President of Consulting TecKnowledgies in Fredrick, Maryland.  Mr. Kostreski has over 20 years experience in management and his expertise includes business consulting, development, leadership, management, marketing, planning, sales, technology development and training.  He also serves as an adjunct instructor and performance improvement consultant for Frederick Community College’s Continuing Education/Customized Training Department.  In the last four years, Mr. Kostreski has been the Vice President of Business Development of two start-up companies.  “Paul’s presentation was wonderful and entertaining,” stated Bivens.  “He led the discussion with both extensive knowledge and humor.” 

With assistance from the Community and Technical College of Shepherd, Panhandle Home Health obtained a $2,500 grant to sponsor the speaker.  “Ann Shipway and CTC not only helped us get the grant, but also connected us with the speaker,” stated Bivens.  “We will use the remainder of the grant money for professional development workshops for our staff.”

Panhandle Home Health has a staff of licensed and credentialed professionals, including a full time medical social worker, that provide counseling in long term, short term, and community resource planning related to medical need.  If you or a loved one could benefit from the services provided by Panhandle Home Health, please call 304-263-5680 or visit their website at www.panhandlehomehealth.org.

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