Mainstream Living Newsletter: Mainstream Living Employee Newsletter March 2020

Our quarterly Mission Maker awards are selected from those who were previously chosen for for a monthly Service Excellence award. If you would like to nominate someone for an award, please click here. Congratulations to our Mission Makers for the past quarter! Bridget Kearney - Bridget went above and beyond...

It's never too late to start a healthy habit! March is National Nutrition Month sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This program began in 1973 to raise awareness about healthy eating and proper nutrition. The slogan for the 2020 campaign is “Eat Right: Bite by Bite.” The four-week... Read More on Tip of the Month - Healthy You!

Although we are still in the midst of the flu season, it is now known that the Coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19 has arrived in the United States. The Coronavirus and influenza have very similar symptoms. These can include low-grade fever, dry coughing, and shortness of breath. As with any... Read More on Protecting Yourself

World Down Syndrome Day was first celebrated in 2006 internationally on March 21st. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared the date as World Down Syndrome Day, encouraging all parties to recognize and raise awareness. Down Syndrome International encourages those interested to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. Lots of... Read More on Celebrate

Mainstream Living is a member of the Polk County Positive Behavior Supports Network. Each month, educational information is provided to staff in an effort to better serve our members.

About a year ago, David was exhibiting aggressive behaviors such as hitting and slapping, coughing to the point of vomiting, and was gaining weight. However, due to the diligence of his staff, especially Christina Wendell he has steadily been overcoming these challenges. Christina helped him by developing a meal plan... Read More on Stories of Impact

Stopped into the office lately? You may have noticed a giant TV screen! The newly installed monitors in each office are our digital bulletin boards. Wondering who’s celebrating a birthday or employment anniversary? Curious about this week's new employees? Check out the display for all this and more!