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n our latest Valley girl on a special
saw how fulfilling a career project, even if
of helping others could be as she it is completely
was growing up, she chose to follow outside the scope
that path. of your normal
responsibilities,
That choice has led to a career embrace it and
which has impacted thousands of you will be
families in the Valley over the years. amazed how
Without further ado, our newest much you
Valley girl is Lisa Fichera, executive learn. Express
vice president and chief operating your desire and
officer of Phoebe Ministries. willingness to
help others.
Lisa moved to the Valley just
after graduating college in 1978 Q: What
and has lived here ever since with
her husband, volunteering with the do you see
Lehigh Conference of Churches,
and currently serving on its board as some of TLhiseaTFeircrahceeraattaPlkhsowebitehirnesAidlleennttoswAnlb. ert and Ann Reed, who recently
of directors. She also serves as a the major
member of the Lehigh County Aging accomplishments moved into
and Adult Services Advisory Council
and was honored last year with a of Phoebe Ministries?
Lifetime Achievement Award by the
Lehigh Valley Business Women of A: Phoebe has a rich history that
Influence Awards.
began over 113 years ago. While
She took time out of her day to
talk with us. for many years Phoebe has been
Q: What made you decide to follow known for providing short-term These changes bring about new
this career path? rehabilitation and skilled long-term opportunities for ways Phoebe can
A: As a child my parents care in Allentown, our organization serve individuals at home. One
encouraged me to consider a career has expanded to provide a broad great example is a new membership
helping others. I witnessed the
rewards they found in their careers continuum of services. We operate program we offer called Pathstones
as teachers and when I started
working at Phoebe 37 years ago, I four continuing care retirement by Phoebe. It is designed around
learned quickly the profound impact
our services have in supporting communities, eight affordable a wellness model to support an
fullness of life for our residents and
their families. independent living apartment individual in order to live in place
Q: What advice could you give communities, at home services at home for as long as possible.
someone who wants to follow a similar and a pharmacy company. In As an individual ages and needs
career path?
addition, our services have expanded additional support, services
A: As you evaluate what company
to include the Phoebe Center of are brought into their home.
or organization you might what to
work for, gain a full understanding Excellence in Dementia Care, Membership even covers a change
of the mission and vision to
determine how it fits with your Pathstones by Phoebe and regular in residence to a personal care or
career goals and passion.
educational conferences in the a skilled nursing facility, should a
Always be flexible, open to
change and eager to try new ways community through the Phoebe member make the decision to move.
to serve your customers. When
you have an opportunity to take Institute on Aging.
Q: What are some of the challenges Q: What do you like to do for fun or
to relax?
Phoebe faces today? A: My favorite moments are time
A: Over the past several years there spent with my family, casual family
have been decreases in government outings and conversation to hear
reimbursement for Medicare and the latest news from everyone,
Medicaid services that directly especially my nieces and nephews.
impact the overall revenue received I also have a lifelong passion for
for providing care to both short-stay horses. Up until recent years,
patients and long-term-care residents. I spent a lot of my relax time
At the same time more individuals caring for horses and riding. It is a
desire to continue living in their own wonderful hobby and I enjoy riding
home as long as possible. whenever I get a chance.
saw how fulfilling a career project, even if
of helping others could be as she it is completely
was growing up, she chose to follow outside the scope
that path. of your normal
responsibilities,
That choice has led to a career embrace it and
which has impacted thousands of you will be
families in the Valley over the years. amazed how
Without further ado, our newest much you
Valley girl is Lisa Fichera, executive learn. Express
vice president and chief operating your desire and
officer of Phoebe Ministries. willingness to
help others.
Lisa moved to the Valley just
after graduating college in 1978 Q: What
and has lived here ever since with
her husband, volunteering with the do you see
Lehigh Conference of Churches,
and currently serving on its board as some of TLhiseaTFeircrahceeraattaPlkhsowebitehirnesAidlleennttoswAnlb. ert and Ann Reed, who recently
of directors. She also serves as a the major
member of the Lehigh County Aging accomplishments moved into
and Adult Services Advisory Council
and was honored last year with a of Phoebe Ministries?
Lifetime Achievement Award by the
Lehigh Valley Business Women of A: Phoebe has a rich history that
Influence Awards.
began over 113 years ago. While
She took time out of her day to
talk with us. for many years Phoebe has been
Q: What made you decide to follow known for providing short-term These changes bring about new
this career path? rehabilitation and skilled long-term opportunities for ways Phoebe can
A: As a child my parents care in Allentown, our organization serve individuals at home. One
encouraged me to consider a career has expanded to provide a broad great example is a new membership
helping others. I witnessed the
rewards they found in their careers continuum of services. We operate program we offer called Pathstones
as teachers and when I started
working at Phoebe 37 years ago, I four continuing care retirement by Phoebe. It is designed around
learned quickly the profound impact
our services have in supporting communities, eight affordable a wellness model to support an
fullness of life for our residents and
their families. independent living apartment individual in order to live in place
Q: What advice could you give communities, at home services at home for as long as possible.
someone who wants to follow a similar and a pharmacy company. In As an individual ages and needs
career path?
addition, our services have expanded additional support, services
A: As you evaluate what company
to include the Phoebe Center of are brought into their home.
or organization you might what to
work for, gain a full understanding Excellence in Dementia Care, Membership even covers a change
of the mission and vision to
determine how it fits with your Pathstones by Phoebe and regular in residence to a personal care or
career goals and passion.
educational conferences in the a skilled nursing facility, should a
Always be flexible, open to
change and eager to try new ways community through the Phoebe member make the decision to move.
to serve your customers. When
you have an opportunity to take Institute on Aging.
Q: What are some of the challenges Q: What do you like to do for fun or
to relax?
Phoebe faces today? A: My favorite moments are time
A: Over the past several years there spent with my family, casual family
have been decreases in government outings and conversation to hear
reimbursement for Medicare and the latest news from everyone,
Medicaid services that directly especially my nieces and nephews.
impact the overall revenue received I also have a lifelong passion for
for providing care to both short-stay horses. Up until recent years,
patients and long-term-care residents. I spent a lot of my relax time
At the same time more individuals caring for horses and riding. It is a
desire to continue living in their own wonderful hobby and I enjoy riding
home as long as possible. whenever I get a chance.
