News & Events
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Statement on Coronavirus (March 17, 2020)
Read MoreThe health crisis called the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) is not only a worldwide issue, but is quickly becoming a state of Iowa issue. Our organization cares for 2,500 long term care, skilled nursing care and hospice patients each and every day. The health and well-being of our residents, patients and 3,000 employees across the state of Iowa is our top priority.
Although information about the outbreak of the coronavirus continues to change at a rapid pace, Care Initiatives has a team of dedicated individuals following federal, state and local updates and guidelines. We... -
Suprised by biking
Read MoreSix years ago, I watched as my grandson got his scout cycling badge for riding on RAGBRAI, on the way to getting his Eagle Scout. Seeing this I decided to get into cycling myself. So after not riding a bike for 40 years, I decided to make an attempt at riding across the state of Iowa in a week.
That story is a long one, and for another day, however I want to share one of the best days at work I have ever had.
I work at Montezuma Specialty Care. (I use the term work loosely because I really love what I do.) My father always said find a job you love and you never have to...
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McDyer selected for 20 under 40
Read MoreSIBLEY—Since Jessica McDyer’s first job at the age of 16 she knew what she wanted to do with her life.
“I worked in housekeeping at a long-term care facility, and I soon realized that was what I wanted to do with that my life,” McDyer said. “This was the environment that I wanted to work in.”
She earned her certified nursing assistant degree while...
