May 2008 - Recently, Heritage Ministries honored Paula Cardone as their May Wellness Worker of the Month.  Heritage Ministries established the Wellness Worker of the Month program to help promote healthy eating and exercise for employees at each of its three Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing facilities and Retirement Campus. 

Paula has served Heritage Ministries as a Nurse for 31 years.  Paula was chosen as the May Wellness Worker because she lost over twenty pounds and committed to being smoke-free four years ago.  Paula decided to embark on a healthier lifestyle after it became increasingly difficult for her to breathe and stay active with her young grandchildren. 

“One of the biggest challenges I have faced during this journey is changing the way I live and finding new activities to occupy my time and energy,” states Paula.  “Most important, I have made a commitment to myself and my family that I will continue to pursue this new healthy lifestyle.  I have the full support of my friends and family and that makes all the difference in the world.  I now have more energy, worry less, and just enjoy life to the fullest.”