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Life Cycles

Stuart B. Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System, discusses Gurwin's latest addition, Fountaingate Gardens; its certification as a Life Plan Community; and other changes in a new interview with the Long Island Press.

June 6, 2023

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Parker Jewish Institute earns WELL Health-Safety Rating

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is proud to announce that it has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute.

June 6, 2023

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Four Employees Receive Paid Training at The Manor at Seneca Hill and Graduate to Become Certified Nursing Assistants

The Manor at Seneca Hill recently recognized four employees – Dana Delamater, Jennifer McEwen, Ryan Archer, and Sarena Shuler – for advancing their careers as certified nursing assistants through the facility's paid certification program.

June 1, 2023

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A Life of Service: Edwin Cartoski Named Veteran of the Year

On May 12th, surrounded by friends and family, 100-year-old World War II veteran and Korean War Marine aviator Edwin Cartoski was named Veteran of the Year for the 1st Senatorial District by State Senator Anthony Palumbo during a ceremony at Peconic Landing, where he has lived since 2016.

May 30, 2023

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UHF Honors The Parker Jewish Institute’s Senior Vice President Lorraine Breuer as a Quality Improvement Champion

Lorraine Breuer, senior vice president of research and grants and compliance officer at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, was recently honored by United Hospital Fund as a Quality Improvement Champion.

May 30, 2023

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SUNY Buffalo State adds new council members as president search begins

Kevin Horrigan, vice president of public affairs at People Inc., has been appointed by Governor Hochul to serve on the Buffalo State Council.

May 25, 2023

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Military Couple Wins Fairy Tale North Fork Wedding: 'Truly Deserving'

Lieutenants Edward Joseph Wright IV and Sarah Ritchie, both active-duty Coast Guard officers, were recently announced as the winners of Peconic Landing's 11th Annual Veterans Day Wedding Giveback.

May 23, 2023

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Jewish Senior Life Welcomes New Physician

Suzanne M. Gillespie, MD, RD, CMD, has joined the Medical Services team at Jewish Senior Life.

May 22, 2023

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Jewish Senior Life Announces New Success Coach

To continue to attract and retain high-quality health care workers in a highly competitive market, Jewish Senior Life has created a new support system to help employees achieve both professional and personal success. A new Life and Employment Success Coach position has been added, with Catrina Rockwell, MSW, stepping into the role.

May 22, 2023

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What Is the Difference Between a Skilled Nursing Facility and a Nursing Home?

Maria Hood, director of admissions at United Hebrew of New Rochelle, helps unravel the distinctions between skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes in a new interview with U.S. News & World Report.

May 19, 2023
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