In this episode of Midland Moment, Rachel Mitchell, RN, and Center Administrator for Midland Care PACE in Emporia, talks about her journey from LPN to RN and healthcare leader. Rachel reflects on her rapid growth within Midland Care, her passion for collaborative, team-based care, and the pride she takes in making a daily impact on participants’ lives.

In this episode of the Midland Moment Podcast, we sit down with Jessica Abitz, Midland Care’s Home Health Director, whose leadership blends clinical expertise, compassion, and a deep commitment to connection. With nearly two decades in nursing—from Medical-Surgical to Labor & Delivery—Jessica shares how her diverse experience shaped her path to home health and why serving patients where they’re most comfortable feels like a natural calling.

In this episode of the Midland Moment Podcast, we sit down with Brady Sorensen, Center Administrator for Topeka PACE, to learn more about his leadership journey and the vital role he plays in supporting participants, families, and staff at Midland Care. Brady shares insights into what drives his passion for serving others, how the PACE program makes a difference in the Topeka community, and the values that guide his work every day.

Layla Sullivan, Director of the Hospice House at Midland Care, oversees both the Hospice House and Residential Center on the Midland campus. After a few unfulfilling years in the corporate world and with a young family at home, Layla made the bold decision to return to school and earn her nursing degree. She spent several years working in subacute rehabilitation and long-term care before joining Midland in 2022, drawn by an organization whose mission and values truly aligned with her own.

In this episode, Patrick Mitchell, Director of Marketing for Midland Care and VNA, discusses his career journey, his passion for the organization, and how his wife, Lisa, inspired him to join Midland Care three years ago. Patrick, a Washburn University graduate, oversees three marketing teams promoting home health, hospice, and PACE services in Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City.

In this episode of the Midland Moment Podcast, Lea Chaffee shares her journey of serving older adults, a passion that began in high school when she delivered Meals on Wheels in her small town. Now Vice President and Executive Director of the Midland Care PACE Program, Lea reflects on her more than 20 years of experience in aging services and her dedication to making a difference in the lives of older adults through compassionate care.

In Episode 12 of the Midland Moment Podcast, Sarah Whitenack, Director of Community Care Hospice in McPherson, Kansas, shares insights about her organization. Founded by Progressive Health Alliance and serving 13 member communities across Central Kansas, Community Care Hospice provides hospice care across six counties, enhancing the quality of life for patients in the region. Midland Care partners with Community Care Hospice by providing essential "back office" support, including billing, strategic leadership, and communications and marketing services.

Amy McNelly is a financial planning analyst for Midland Care/VNA/Community Care Hospice, where she plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission through financial insight and strategic planning.