October 11, 2021 – Staff, donors, and community members had a great time at our Clambake fundraiser this past weekend. Blossom Hill’s generous donors helped raise money to help cover the basic needs of the individuals that Blossom Hill serves. Their support allows staff to plan fun and engaging outings and other activities, and helps keep the facilities updated and...
Read MoreNews Update September 21, 2021 – Blossom Hill, Inc. is proud to team up with Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research on a nine-month partnership with students in the Interdisciplinary Education (IPE) Program. As part of the Program, students work with local healthcare agencies to research, develop, and plan a project for the organization...
Read MoreWe think Blossom Hill Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are amazing. Below are just a few spotlighted employees who embody our motto, "love is the quality of care."
Read MoreThank you DSPs! The individuals at Blossom/Haven House, Center Ridge House, and Parma Houses wanted to say, "thank you!" for DSP Week 2021.
Read MoreBlossom Hill is grateful to Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough, Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter, and North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz for issuing official Proclamations to recognize DSP Week September 12-17. Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs, are the primary care providers for individuals with developmental disabilities. They are often tasked with assisting with their most intimate needs. DSPs work tirelessly to...
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blossom Hill Celebrates Direct Support Professionals During “DSP Week”Local Nonprofit Organization Joins Nationwide Week of Recognition for Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities September 12, 2021 (WESTLAKE, OHIO) –Blossom Hill, Inc. is pleased to kick off the nationally-recognized Direct Support Professionals Week, September 12 through 18. Direct Support Professionals – or DSPs – are caregivers specifically trained...
Read MoreJuly 30, 2021 - Community West Foundation spotlighted artwork from community organizations that they partner with in a virtual presentation, "Illuminating Hope Through Art." Following the virtual celebration was a smaller in-person walkthrough to view the artwork on display. Blossom Hill staff and individuals enjoyed creating the canvas paintings that were arranged in a larger mural for a colorful display....
Read MoreBy Christine Oehlstrom, Nursing Supervisor at Center Ridge House When my son was little, he was in and out of the hospital a lot. Out of literally hundreds of nurses there are three that I will remember forever. Looking back the reason they meant so much to me is because they made me feel my son was safe and that’s...
Read MoreDee Vosmik and her youngest daughter Lisa Deanna (Dee) Vosmik had a storied career in the field of developmental disabilities (DD). As the Director of Residential Services at the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Dee led the effort to build the county’s first group home for children and adults with developmental disabilities, phasing out traditional hospital institutional-living settings. From...
Read MoreJuly 15, 2021 – Blossom Hill leadership and board members were proud to honor staff members at a picnic on Thursday, July 15. “Our staff members are our greatest asset,” Lisa Kristosik, CEO of Blossom Hill, told the approximately 40 guests at the picnic dinner. Staff enjoyed a substantial spread provided by the board members and leadership team. Because Blossom...
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