Homeland Health is a Family Affair for Mechanicsburg Couple

For Maryann, a registered nurse, and Jules Canete, a doctor of physical therapy, Homeland is a family affair. The Mechanicsburg couple share their talents and passion for helping others as members of the Homeland HomeHealth team. They love spending time with patients to provide the most comprehensive care possible and to promote healing and independence. Homeland HomeHealth provides physician-ordered medical treatment in the comfort of a patient’s home or place of their choosing.

Maryann and Jules were drawn to Homeland’s personalized way of work and enjoy hearing their patients’ life stories and getting to know their families. While Maryann and Jules landed at Homeland, their careers and life experiences have been filled with travel, love of learning and determination to always do better for themselves and those around them.

“We met in college in the Philippines,” Jules says. “We both wanted to help others through medicine.”

Jules was born in the Philippines. He moved to New York City during elementary school where he stayed until he graduated high school. He returned to the Philippines where he studied to become a physical therapist. He met Maryann at college as she was earning her nursing degree. Following graduation, the couple married and welcomed their first daughter into their family.

“It was an exciting yet challenging time for us,” Jules says. “We made some difficult decisions to care for our family.”

Maryann and their daughter stayed in the Philippines as her father’s health was ailing and needed care. Jules returned to New York where he worked long hours as a traveling physical therapist. While his days where long, Jules earned valuable vacation time to return to the Philippines to be with his family. In 2010, the couple permanently moved to the Harrisburg region where they worked with patients in a nursing home setting.

Jules joined the Homeland team nearly five years ago and Maryann soon followed. They immediately connected with patients and the Homeland HomeHealth mission. For Jules and Maryann, the individualized time with patients fills their hearts and career goals.

“I often work with patients for several months,” Maryann says. “They become part of my family.”

In her role as a nurse, Maryann treats patients following their discharge from a hospital or rehab setting. Often times this comes after surgery when patients require additional care and select treatment in the comfort of their homes. Maryann works directly with the patient’s medical provider to determine the plan of care. This includes an initial assessment of the patient’s health. From this point, Maryann and her colleagues determine the frequency of visits to help the patients meet their goals.

“I love the team approach to care,” Maryann adds. “We are flexible, proactive and in constant communications with our patients.”

Jules couldn’t agree more. This spirit of dedication and teamwork help motivate his patients as they strive to increase their movement and exercise to regain their mobility. As a physical therapist, Jules sees many patients who prefer to rehabilitate at home.

“We love this work,” Maryann and Jules add. “We are proud to be part of this team.”

For more information on home health services, contact Homeland HomeHealth or call (717) 412-0166.