Joe Hanson, Nurse Manager at Walker Methodist Care Suites, Receives Rising Star Award

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Joe Hanson, Nurse Manager at Walker Methodist Care Suites, in Edina was recently honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the Rising Star Award. The award recognizes a person who stands out in their recent efforts to transform and enhance the experience of aging.

Hanson meets with new residents when they move in to Care Suites and develops a care plan that will help anticipate their needs. He sifts through the many stories of the person’s transitions, illnesses, and pain. By helping with daily care tasks, he is able to tweak, modify, and adapt the care plan to provide even the smallest comforts to residents. He also spends time listening to the family’s concerns and reassuring them when developing these new relationships.

Hanson accepted the award at the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute.

For more information, watch the 2023 Rising Star Award video: https://youtu.be/IyCFZIp1-B8