Insights

Harold Hartger lost his father at the tender age of 12. Harold’s son, Dick, and daughter-in-law, Sue, say that event shaped Harold’s love of people and his drive to care for others.

The UMRC Foundation was delighted to once again host its annual Garden Party, after missing last year due to COVID-19.

The UMRC Foundation is grateful for its Garden Party Presenting Sponsor, AZ Shmina Building Contractors.

When Patricia “Pat” Edison and her husband, Bill, moved to Porter Hills Village in 1992, he was the youngest man and she was the second youngest woman living on campus!

Dr. Robert W. Browne’s success in the fields of dentistry and business was influenced by many facets of his early life – from growing up with his hard-working grandparents during the Depression, to the discipline he learned as a 19-year-old serving in World War II.

Close friends Jack and Martha Hicks and Dick and Norma Sarns have recently taken their friendship to a new level – the second floor of the newly completed Kresge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, to be exact. Two households – one for traditional long-term care residents and one for those living with dementia – have been

Cook Valley Estates resident Joan Buchanan has had a decades-long association with Porter Hills.

UMRC & Porter Hills Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in Metro Detroit and West Michigan

In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we recognize and thank all our UMRC & Porter Hills team members who provide quality, loving care each day for people living with dementia.

UMRC & Porter Hills Corporate Marketing Assistant Kelsey Walz has a lot to be proud of.

Angie Van Hoven spent her 101-year lifetime caring for others.

During his tenure as Executive Director at Porter Hills, A. E. “Bud” VanderMale performed a variety of roles, engendering loyalty from staff and appreciation and good will from residents.