Jewish Senior Life (JSL) was honored by the Rochester Area Employment Network at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognition event held at the Kodak Center for Performing Arts on Oct. 20^th. NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the various contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workforce and economy. JSL was nominated by Heritage Christian Services for its collaborative Project SEARCH® program.

Lisa Haglund, president and CEO of Heritage Ministries, has been named one of the recipients of Buffalo Business First's 2022 C-Level Executive Award.

RiverSpring Health Plans member Elaine Terry celebrated her 104^th birthday on Oct. 19^th, noting that the secret to her longevity is walking a mile every day, loving everybody, and eating hot dogs.

Chemung County Nursing Home held the “Celebration of the Century” on Oct. 19^th, honoring nine residents who are 100 and older.

The Manor at Seneca Hill recently graduated three new certified nursing assistants – Dawna Yembrick, Karey Bauer and Kallie Atkinson – from its on-the-job training and paid certification program.

LeadingAge New York has honored Jennifer Drofenik, director of health services and assisted living administrator at Peconic Landing, with its 2022 Thomas Clarke Memorial Award.

Catholic Health's St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has once again been ranked as one of the top skilled nursing facilities in the country by Newsweek. For the fourth consecutive year, the Smithtown facility was listed on the magazine's "America's Best Nursing Homes 2023" report.

Heritage Christian Services honored Jewish Senior Life with its Community Partner Award in recognition of the two organizations' Project SEARCH® pre-employment program during a virtual celebration titled Many Hands, Many Hearts held on Oct. 13^th.