Wise & Well Program for Healthy Living
The Emanuel Friedman Wise and Well Program for Healthy Living targets the health needs of older adults in San Mateo County, particularly low-income, minority elders, 60 years of age and older. Wise and Well provides FREE screening and health education services with an emphasis on heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, three conditions that are particularly prevalent and can be “silent” in terms of symptoms. Screening Dates, Times & Locations
- Chris Kenny, RN per diem
- Carol Masterson, Gerontological, RN, per diem, BC-Gerontology
- Janel Jurosky, RN, MSN, Wise and Well program coordinator
- Eliza Lazar, LVN, per diem
- Pat Shea, RN, per diem
Senior Focus Staff
Chris Kenny, RN per diem
23 years working in the aging field
Education: Queen of Angels, Los Angeles; College of Notre Dame, Belmont
Best thing about working with seniors: I have always enjoyed working with seniors for their wisdom and acceptance of what is sent their way. There is a certain peacefulness working with older adults.
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Carol Masterson, Gerontological, RN, per diem, BC-Gerontology
20 years working in the aging field
Best thing about working with seniors: The rewards of seeing an older patient smile and knowing that I have provided the best possible nursing care and have made a difference in their lives. This makes me smile.
Education: University of New York State, ASN; San Francisco School for Health Professionals, LVN
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Janel Jurosky, RN, MSN, Wise and Well program coordinator
6 years working in the aging field
Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, emphasis in Public Health, San Francisco State University, BS in Business Administration, Cal Poly, Pomona
Best thing about working with seniors: I revere the seniors I work with for their commitment to wellness. I enjoy listening to their rich life experiences. It is some of the most rewarding work I have done in my nursing career.
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Eliza Lazar, LVN, per diem
7 years working in the aging field
Best thing about working with seniors: These are people that are coming from yesterday. I see my parents in them.
Education: currently in school pursuing RN licensure, College of San Mateo
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Pat Shea, RN, per diem
40 years working in the aging field
Best thing about working with seniors: They have taught me how to pace myself in all aspects of my life. They appreciate the present.
Education: Saint Josephs College of Nursing
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