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Treasure Our Elders is an initiative of the Florida Health Care Association to recognize the elders that have shaped the history of our state and nation and have positively influenced our quality of life through their numerous contributions to society. It also intended to positively acknowledge Florida long term care providers which consist of thousands of caregivers and healthcare associates that honor Florida’s elders daily through their commitment to excellence, quality of life, integrity, compassion, and respect and believe the elderly people they serve are entitled to a supportive work culture where professional and compassionate care is rendered.

Art from the Heart Florida Health Care Association's Art from the Heart calendar features artwork created by nursing home residents from across the state of Florida. University art professors and local art curators judge the annual entries, which are contributed from artists ranging from age 20 to 99. The artwork included in the calendar reveal each resident’s enthusiasm for life, as well as their own unique talent. Proceeds from the sale of the Art from the Heart calendars benefit FHCA's Quality Credentialing Foundation, which endeavors to improve services and quality of care for all those living in Florida's nursing homes.

Long Term Care Excellence and Achievement Awards Each year, the Florida Health Care Association honors the best in the long term care profession with a series of prestigious achievement awards. These include the Nursing Home Administrator of the Year, the Arthur H. Harris Government Services Award and the Willis J. Gregson Associate Member of the Year Award. FHCA also honors a number of community volunteers for their service to long term care, as well as an outstanding facility for its media and community involvement.

The Long Term Care Excellence in Nursing Program focuses on the individual contributions of nursing staff employed in Florida's long term care facilities, and recognizes nurse administrators, RNs and LPNs. CNAs also have the opportunity to participate in an annual CNA Essay Contest, which provides scholarship awards to help these individuals with career advancement.

Florida Health Care Association’s highest honor, the Walter M. Johnson, Jr. Circle of Excellence Award, was initiated in 1972 in honor of a man who was one of the significant forces in the establishment of the Association. Walter M. Johnson served as president of FHCA from 1969-71 and, under his leadership, membership in the Association grew rapidly, and he was instrumental in establishing an effective committee system for legislative, reimbursement and regulatory issues. The Walter M. Johnson Circle of Excellence Award is given annually to a member of FHCA who has made significant contributions n the past year and has worked for the growth and development of the Association through the years.

The photos and images on the www.fhca.org website are the property of Florida Health Care Association and cannot be used in any manner without FHCA permission in writing.


Home About FHCA Advancing Excellence Contact Us Emergency Preparedness Family Forum FHCA Florida Leaders Assisted Living Job Board Members Only Member Search Membership Online Store Press Center Quality Improvement Seminars/Events Sites of Interest Treasure our Elders What's New FHCA on Twitter FHCA on Facebook	Press Center Outreach Programs Treasure Our Elders is an initiative of the Florida Health Care Association to recognize the elders that have shaped the history of our state and nation and have positively influenced our quality of life through their numerous contributions to society. It also intended to positively acknowledge Florida long term care providers which consist of thousands of caregivers and healthcare associates that honor Florida’s elders daily through their commitment to excellence, quality of life, integrity, compassion, and respect and believe the elderly people they serve are entitled to a supportive work culture where professional and compassionate care is rendered. Art from the Heart Florida Health Care Association's Art from the Heart calendar features artwork created by nursing home residents from across the state of Florida. University art professors and local art curators judge the annual entries, which are contributed from artists ranging from age 20 to 99. The artwork included in the calendar reveal each resident’s enthusiasm for life, as well as their own unique talent. Proceeds from the sale of the Art from the Heart calendars benefit FHCA's Quality Credentialing Foundation, which endeavors to improve services and quality of care for all those living in Florida's nursing homes. Long Term Care Excellence and Achievement Awards Each year, the Florida Health Care Association honors the best in the long term care profession with a series of prestigious achievement awards. These include the Nursing Home Administrator of the Year, the Arthur H. Harris Government Services Award and the Willis J. Gregson Associate Member of the Year Award. FHCA also honors a number of community volunteers for their service to long term care, as well as an outstanding facility for its media and community involvement. The Long Term Care Excellence in Nursing Program focuses on the individual contributions of nursing staff employed in Florida's long term care facilities, and recognizes nurse administrators, RNs and LPNs. CNAs also have the opportunity to participate in an annual CNA Essay Contest, which provides scholarship awards to help these individuals with career advancement. Florida Health Care Association’s highest honor, the Walter M. Johnson, Jr. Circle of Excellence Award, was initiated in 1972 in honor of a man who was one of the significant forces in the establishment of the Association. Walter M. Johnson served as president of FHCA from 1969-71 and, under his leadership, membership in the Association grew rapidly, and he was instrumental in establishing an effective committee system for legislative, reimbursement and regulatory issues. The Walter M. Johnson Circle of Excellence Award is given annually to a member of FHCA who has made significant contributions n the past year and has worked for the growth and development of the Association through the years. The photos and images on the www.fhca.org website are the property of Florida Health Care Association and cannot be used in any manner without FHCA permission in writing.