Treating the Whole Person: Dr. Cynthia Balina’s Mission at McGregor PACE
Cynthia Balina, MD, Medical Director at McGregor PACE, has built her career around a simple belief: people deserve to be cared for as whole human beings, not as diagnoses, insurance claims, or medical charts. Dr. Balina began her career at MetroHealth Medical Center caring for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The work […]
The Face of National Nursing Week – McGregor’s Elaine Matsako Knows How to Listen and Connect
Elaine Matsako has been a clinical nurse with McGregor PACE for five years, forming strong, compassionate connections with the participants she serves. In 2021, she joined the team at the Old Brooklyn PACE Center and quickly became a vital part of its foundation of care. Her days are busy from the moment she arrives. Elaine […]
McGregor Honors Its Nursing Team During National Nursing Week: Delores Hairston Forms Bonds Beyond Medical Care
At McGregor PACE, compassion isn’t just part of the job, it’s the foundation. And few embody that spirit more fully than Delores Hairston, a dedicated RN and home care nurse who has spent the last decade building meaningful connections with the PACE participants she serves. In 2024, Delores was named Nurse of the Year, a […]
Staying Home, Staying Independent With McGregor PACE – “Live at Home Care”
For many older adults, the biggest fear isn’t illness, it’s losing the ability to live at home. The McGregor PACE program changes that equation. Designed for seniors with chronic or complex health needs, it provides a path to remain in familiar surroundings instead of moving into a nursing home. Through PACE, participants receive coordinated care […]
“I’ll Deal With It When the Time Comes”
The call came on a Tuesday. It wasn’t dramatic. No sirens, no urgency in the voice, just a neighbor calling to tell a daughter her father had fallen again, and her mother couldn’t get him up. That was it. That was the moment everything the adult child had postponed showed up all at once. For […]
Celebrating Service: McGregor’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Each year, McGregor hosts a special appreciation luncheon to honor its diverse and dedicated volunteer community—numbering more than 450 individuals—who generously give their time to support residents. The event, which was held on April 22, serves as a heartfelt opportunity to recognize the meaningful impact volunteers make every day to McGregor residents and PACE participants. […]
Supporting Care Every Day: Honoring McGregor’s Administrative Professionals Team
On National Administrative Professionals Day, April 22, McGregor would like to recognize the administrative professionals team that is at the heart of McGregor’s daily operations. “We recognize the professionalism, hard work and care our administrative professionals provide every day,” said Ann Conn, CEO at McGregor. “Administrative roles are incredibly diverse, evolving and play an important role in contributing to the care our organization provides. Thank you to the entire McGregor Administrative Assistant team for your essential contributions as part of our care team.” The McGregor administrative professionals team includes: Ann Anderson, Receptionist Belinda Anthony, Receptionist Anita Bailey, Executive Administrative Assistant Teara Wheeler-Brew, Lead Receptionist […]
Frequently Asked Questions about STIs and HIV in Older Adults — What You Should Know
What exactly are STIs?STIs, or sexually transmitted infections (also known as STDs or venereal diseases), are infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Are STIs and HIV really a concern for older adults?Yes. Recent trends show that STIs and HIV are on the […]
Your Voice – Why Planning Ahead for Healthcare Decisions Matters
Every year on April 16, National Healthcare Decisions Day serves as a reminder to think ahead about something many people tend to avoid, what happens if you can’t speak for yourself during a medical emergency. It’s about making sure your doctors, family, and care team understand your wishes before a crisis ever happens. Planning ahead […]
The Power of Being Heard: Keith Cavey and the Art of Behavioral Health Care at McGregor PACE
Keith Cavey is grounded in the belief that healthcare should restore dignity as much as it restores health. As Director of Behavioral Health and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at McGregor PACE, Cavey describes his role simply, “hands down the best position I have ever had in my career.” Keith is a steady, collaborative PACE presence, […]