FHCA is pleased to announce that the Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami has been named the First Place Winner of FHCA’s 2023 Long Term Care Photo Contest, sponsored by Incite Strategic Partners. The winning photo, “Palmetto King and Queen,” was taken by Famela Restrepo, CTRS, the center’s Director of Activities.
Famela started with Palmetto in 2017 while pursuing her degree in recreational therapy at Florida International University. She began as an activities assistant and was promoted to activity director in 2020. Her administrator Monica Calonge states that her dedication, knowledge, creativity and compassion in caring for the residents is what makes her an essential part of the Palmetto family.
Famela captured the photo to depict the kindness, love and open hearts of these two residents, who were crowned as the center’s king and queen. “Throughout the year, these two residents have brought light to our center by sharing their nobility and charisma with others,” said Famela.
The Palmetto King and Queen Ceremony is held annually during National Skilled Nursing Care Week, when the center celebrates its staff, residents and members of the community who regularly volunteer their services. It’s an opportunity to nominate Palmetto residents for their connections with their fellow residents to help and encourage them to participate in the center’s events and activities.
FHCA made a $500 contribution to the Palmetto Subacute Care Center to contribute toward staff and resident activities. Famela (pictured right) will also receive a $50 Visa gift card for capturing this image.
FHCA’s Long Term Care Photo Contest is open annually to those who live, work, or volunteer in an FHCA member care center or those who work with an FHCA business partner. Nearly 100 photos were entered into this year’s contest, which focused on the theme “The Faces of Care” to recognize the residents, families, staff and volunteers for the positive impact they make on quality care and quality of life.
The winning photos will be displayed during FHCA’s 2023 Annual Conference & Trade Show, July 23-27 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Read more about this year’s Long Term Care Photo Contest, winners and view all the entries by clicking here.