News & Awards
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In Memoriam of Harry Middleton
Narrated by President LBJ’s speechwriter, Harry Middleton, this audio archive of Westminster residents is even more historic given Middleton’s death on January 20, 2017. In his deep barreling voice, this is the last piece Harry recorded before his passing. Here is the link to his New York Times obituary A big thanks to Gretchen Sanders…
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Dr. Bill Thomas Disrupts Aging
Yesterday, Westminster welcomed Dr. Bill Thomas, an author, entrepreneur, musician, teacher, farmer and physician whose wide-ranging work explores the terrain of human aging. Dr. Thomas, endorses a major paradigm shift in our understanding and perception of aging. He informed Westminster residents and guests that aging is something we should be able to do well. “Aging…
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Westminster Again Named Top Workplace by Austin American-Statesman
“Workplace satisfaction is a team effort,” said Kim Ogden, Westminster’s director of human resources. “Employees are our number one asset and we strive to help them grow personally and professionally. For example, recently one of our talented nurse aides utilized our tuition reimbursement to become a licensed vocational nurse. The Top Workplaces award is a…
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Westminster Executive Director Wins Herbert Shore Outstanding Leadership Award
Charles “Chuck” Borst, executive director of Westminster was recognized by LeadingAge Texas for his personable style and his exceptional efforts to recognize and cultivate employees. Under his leadership, the community has been recognized two years in a row by the Austin-American Statesman as a Top Workplace in their annual competition. Borst also mentored sixteen Administrators-in-Training,…
