N E W S & E V E N T S

November 19, 2009 - Annual Employee Sales Awards

Winners of the 2009 Sales Contest
Aiken Pest Control would like to congratulate Larry Allen (left) and Jeff Brown (right) for winning their respective sales categories for their division during the 2009 calender year. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

October 12, 2009 - Aiken Pest Donates to Hitchcock Healthcare

Aiken Pest Control donates funds for Underwater Treadmill to aid patient's rehab at Hitchcock Heathcare.

Aiken Standard, October 12, 2009
By Haley Hughes, Staff writer

A new piece of rehabilitation equipment has found a home under water in Hitchcock Healthcare's indoor pool.

Hitchcock Healthcare recently acquired an Aquabilt Underwater Treadmill, thanks to a donation from Aiken Pest Control, a longtime supporter of the adult and children's therapy provider.

Aiken Pest Control executive Scott Heath said the company's relationship with Hitchcock began when his wife began working there as a therapist.

"We've been really happy to support Hitchcock over the years," Heath said.

The treadmill lies on the bottom of the pool under water and provides aquatic therapy in a low-impact/high-intensity workout for users of all ages and levels of fitness. It does not use any motorized equipment.

Heather Raynack, the director of Hitchcock's rehabilitation services, reports that the natural buoyancy when submerged in the water assists in decreasing stress on a person's joints so they are able to experience more active and passive movements without pain. The resistance provided by water allows an individual to strengthen muscles more than they could on land partly because the water pressure decreases swelling and improves joint position awareness.

Lindsey Keller, who suffered a stroke in utero and was born with cerebral palsy, was on the treadmill Thursday to demonstrate how it works.

Lindsey, 8, loves the water and her mother, Tonya, said Lindsey typically does not realize she's undergoing therapy when she's on the treadmill in Hitchcock's heated pool.

Those who stand to benefit from the treadmill include patients who have arthritis, orthopedic injuries, fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and autism.

"Scott being able to help us purchase specialized equipment is key," said Hitchcock Executive Director Karen Bowles.

Hitchcock Healthcare offers physical, occupational and speech therapy through its adult outpatient rehabilitation, injured worker/occupational health and children's therapy programs.

March 13, 2009 - Employee Recognition

Aiken Pest Control and the Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management of Purdue University would like to congratulate James Scott Davis for successful completion of the Pest Management Continuing Education course. Congratulations Scott and thank you
for making our future so bright!

January 14, 2009 -- Employee Service Recognition


Congratulations (from left to right) Herb Pray - 5 years, Luke Youngblood - 5 years, Ricky Underwood - 5years, and Scott Grandle - 10 years.

October 21, 2008 -- Employee Service Recognition


Congratulations Gene Redd (left), for your 20 Years of service and Roy Zenke (right), for your 5 Years of service.	Congratulations Ronnie Golding for your 40 Years of loyal and dedicated service.