CNA Week, which takes place on the Thursday of the second full week of June, is a week full of celebrations honoring the hard work of assistant nurses. This year, it was held from June 13 to 19. Certified nursing assistants began working under the Red Cross program during World War I and have served alongside U.S. Army nurses. Hundreds of young women were trained to care for wounded soldiers in reserve, field, base, and civilian hospitals.

Today, CNA’s are found in skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, staffing and home health agencies representing a force of nearly one million strong that help elderly and people with disabilities. 

In recognition of the CNA’s on staff, the administration of Forest Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, located at 175 Thrasher Drive in Jonesboro, orchestrated a full week of activities to show their appreciation for the dedicated commitment of each. 

Thanks goes to Lagniappe, AHC, Bayou Boys, Mitchell’s Pharmacy, and Trey Etheridge from First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, among others, who helped honor these budding caregivers by supplying prizes and treats, lunch and coffee, sno-cones and snacks.

June Birthdays Celebrated

Another year older! Another year wiser! That is what the five residents (shown below) of Forest Haven Nursing Home who had birthdays in June celebrated. 

Happy Birthday!