Kris Hansen, Marketing Director for The Bethany Terrace, likes to say that "relationship building" is the most important aspect of her job.
Whether with physicians' offices, area hospitals, houses of worship, the North Shore community, or sister Bethany Methodist organizations, Kris' goal is to make sure that patients and residents find the very best health and rehabilitation services possible.
"Whenever I introduce someone new to The Bethany Terrace, I always emphasize how warm and caring the community is," explains Hansen. "The person-centered care is really what sets us apart."
Kris joined The Bethany Terrace in 2008 and brings an extensive background in the healthcare industry, including time spent marketing for skilled care facilities, independent living, and hospitals.
She also serves on the Executive Committee of Skokie Hospital’s Women's Board, is a mayoral appointee to the Elmhurst Senior Services Commission, and most recently volunteered for the U.S. Olympic Team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
"Working at the Vancouver games was something I'll never forget," beams Kris. "I hope to repeat the experience in 2012 during the Summer Olympics in London!"
CATERING REHAB TO ALL AGES
It might surprise you to learn that Bethany Rehabilitation Center, located within The Bethany Terrace in Morton Grove, has worked with therapy patients ranging in age from 18 to 91.
In reality, injuries and chronic conditions span all ages, including joint pain and debilitating arthritis, just to name a few.
Bethany customizes an innovative rehab program that directly addresses the unique needs of the individual - be it a college athlete with a knee injury or a grandmother with a hip replacement.
What's more, Bethany was recently awarded Five Stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a standard shared by only the top 12% of facilities nationwide!
