Michele McKenney to deliver Commencement Address at University of Pittsburgh SHRS

Michele McKenney of McKenney Home Care to deliver Commencement Address at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
(April 20, 2015 – Naples, FL) Michele McKenney, co-founder of McKenney Home Care, has been asked to deliver the Commencement Address for the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences on May 16, 2015.
McKenney had a long and highly successful career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center prior to her move to Naples and the founding of her current company. She currently serves as a member of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Board of Visitors.
According to the most current rankings, the U.S. News & World Report, the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences leads the nation in preparing students for health related careers, including: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistants, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Health Information Management, Rehabilitation Sciences, Rehabilitation Counseling, Audiology, Emergency Medicine, Prosthetics and Orthotics.
“It is an honor to be invited to give the commencement address at this prestigious school,” says McKenney. “I will treasure the experience and the opportunity to encourage upcoming health professionals.”
McKenney Home Care was created by sisters, Patrice Magrath and Michele McKenney, who relocated to Naples after successful international careers in healthcare, law and business. Their own personal experience of caring for an aging mother inspired them to create a professional private pay agency designed to bring best practices in home health care to Southwest Florida.
Their company offers a wellness model of services including geriatric care management, in-home companions, respite care, home health care, and skilled nursing. Professional services are available to families dealing with the challenge of overseeing the well-being of an elderly or disabled loved one.  Management services, offered by McKenney Home Care, range from homemaking assistance to 24/7 nursing. The company works with families to evaluate their unique needs and wants, then provides personal and professional assistance to create a team approach in care-giving.
For more information about Michele McKenney or McKenney Home Care (ACHA License # 299994144), please visit www.mckenneyhomecare.com.