101-year-old first to get COVID-19 vaccine at the Heritage of Green Hills
Dr. Cedric “Jim” Jimerson, was the first in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Heritage of Green Hills’ “Shots and Beers” Vaccination Day party for residents in its independent living neighborhood in Cumru Township, Berks County.
Among his many accomplishments, Jimerson is a World War II veteran with two battle stars. He joined Reading’s Community General Hospital as the only board-eligible surgeon who had completed a formal surgical residency at an approved university hospital. He retired as the chairman of the Department of Surgery.
Jimerson will celebrate his 102nd birthday in August.
“Dr. Jimerson has been an amazing part of our community,” said Heritage of Green Hills Executive Director Doug Walther. “Not only the Reading community, where he served as a surgeon for so many years, but also here at The Heritage, where he’s lived for more than a decade. He’s given so much of himself both in his vocation and in his relationships with other residents. We are both proud of him and thankful for him.”
Jimerson was just the first of many to be inoculated. Throughout the day, the community’s residents dropped in to receive the first round of their COVID-19 shots and grab a cold (root) beer.
White Horse Village, a nonprofit senior living community in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, was named the 2020 Rookie of the Year by Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The community’s first Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on Nov. 14, raising $18,001 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Philadelphia region came in second in the country out of 630 walks, raising $1,177,960.
White Horse Village residents and team members coordinated a week of community activities leading up to the walk, including a yard and window decorating contest, costume contest, water walking and gift baskets.
Multiple walking courses of varying difficulty were available for participants, and COVID-19 safety protocols were enforced at all events.
“Our residents and team members are passionate about giving back to the greater community,” said Len Weiser, president and CEO. “It was inspiring to see our nonprofit community come together and fundraise for an organization near and dear to our hearts and those we serve.”
White Horse Village offers a full range of senior living options and healthcare services, including Four Season Memory Care. The specialized neighborhood provides services and support for individuals with cognitive changes. A highly trained and compassionate team strives to maximize each resident’s independence and provide personcentered care in a therapeutic, home-like setting.
About White Horse Village: Situated on 96 acres in southeastern Pennsylvania, White Horse Village is an active senior living community offering a full range of living options and healthcare services. The community intentionally creates opportunities for extraordinary living in a vibrant, diverse community through personal growth, connectedness and relationships. As a nonprofit organization, White Horse Village reinvests earnings back into the organization to further the mission and vision. For more information, visit www.whitehorsevillage.com.