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Health Care Association of New Jersey Awards Scholarship to Christine Newman-Young of Willow Creek Rehab & Care Center

Christine Newman-Young, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Assistant Director of Recreation with Willow Creek Rehabilitation and Care Center, part of the Revera Health Systems family, has been awarded a scholarship from the Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ) to complete the rigorous 100-hour, state-mandated course to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA). The scholarship will cover the full tuition of the course, as well as books and incidentals leading up to the LNHA exam.

The scholarship process was started when a formal letter from the HCANJ was sent out to all nursing home administrators in the state asking for recommendations for an employee that would meet the rigorous criteria of the state’s LNHA program. Willow Creek’s Administrator, Grace Kidney, encouraged Mrs. Newman-Young to apply for the scholarship and she was tasked with the process of submitting an essay to the selection committee that outlined her path into long term care and her desire to become an administrator.

Prior to the scholarship program process, Mrs. Newman-Young had some doubts as to whether she would be able to handle the responsibility of becoming a nursing home administrator that is entrusted with the livelihood of the seniors in her care. However, after seeing the center pull together as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene, Mrs. Newman-Young was inspired and knew she had found her calling.

Mrs. Newman-Young is a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She worked at Willow Creek Rehab & Care Center from 2002 to 2008, and came back to the center in 2010 to serve as the center’s Assistant Director of Recreation. Mrs. Newman-Young primary works with residents on the center’s Traumatic Brain Injury Unit, but has had the opportunity to work with residents in other areas of the center as well. Her passion for quality senior care will guide her through the LNHA program on her way to receiving certification as a nursing home administrator.

"Willow Creek is excited to share in this honor with Christine," commented Grace Kidney, Administrator. "Christine is a valuable asset to the Willow Creek family and this scholarship recognizes her dedication, hard work and passion for senior care."

About HCANJ
The HCANJ is a non-profit trade association representing long term care providers who believe that the individuals they serve are entitled to a supportive environment in which professional and compassionate care is delivered. This belief compels HCANJ and its members to advocate for individuals who, because of social needs, disability, trauma, or illness, require services provided in a long term care setting, while also advocating for the long term care provider community.

About Willow Creek Rehab & Care Center
Willow Creek Rehabilitation and Care Center, a member of Revera Health Systems, offers both short and long-term STAR rehabilitation and skilled long-term nursing care as well as respite care and hospice care. For information, please visit reverawillowcreek.com or call 732-246-4100.