Ombudsmen in the News

Ombudsmen in the News 2008

Ombudsmen advocate in many ways to improve long term care. Some of their stories make local and national news.

News Items May 2008

Two photos from Hawaii’s recent Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon with their volunteers from Kauai and Oahu.

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Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Receives 2008 Virginia Elder Rights Award. Read the press release.

California Ombudsman Program Featured in Article: "Ombudsman to hold elder abuse conference," by Bethany A. Monk, May 2, 2008, Ledger Dispatch. Read the article.

News Items April 2008

Ohio Ombudsman Program Featured in Article: "Caregivers: Make sure elderly get their rebate," April 22, 2008, The Plain Dealer. Read the article.

WA State Ombudsman Supports Increased Training for LTC Workers: Read more.

News Items March 2008

Carol Scott Receives Red Cross Heart of the Hero Award: Read more.

Ohio Ombudsman Program Featured in Article: "Ohio Ombudsman centers offer helping in finding long term care," by Diane Suchetka, March 4, 2008, Cleveland.com. Read the article.

News Items February 2008

King County Ombudsman Program, Washington State, Featured in Article: "Ombudsmen advocate on behalf of long-term care patients," by Aileen Charleston, February 29, 2008, Federal Way Mirror. Read the article.

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