Nascentia Health is proud to announce that Andrea Lazarek-LaQuay, chief clinical officer, has received the organization's Spring 2021 President’s Award, while Gayle Sojda, home health aide, and Ellie Greenfield, Maria Herold and Nicole Christmas, registered nurses, have been honored with its Heart of Home Care Award.

Harley School student Jerry Sun recently turned 18 years old, and his birthday celebration included a surprise visit from his “Senior to Senior” program partner, Linden Knoll resident Nancy Jarose.

Michele Schirano, senior vice president/administrator, and Alpha Daramy, certified nursing assistant at the Jewish Home of Rochester, have been honored as 2021 Health Care Heroes Award recipients by the Rochester Business Journal.

Elizabeth Seton Children's has received the State's blessing to build a center for young adults who age out of its pediatric center.

Karen Hardick, CPA, has been named chief financial officer of Heritage Ministries, replacing Greg Fernandez, who will be retiring later this year.

A groundbreaking ceremony for Fountaingate Gardens, an incoming 10-acre, 129-unit independent living complex for people 62 years of age and over, was held on May 4^th in Commack. Stuart B. Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System, led the ceremony.

A new Rochester Business Journal article spotlights how senior living communities like Jewish Senior Life have upped their efforts in helping residents navigate the increasingly digital landscape, noting that the technology support can improve the mental and physical health of the elderly.

Sophie Gerber, a VillageCare at 46 & Ten Assisted Living resident, recently celebrated her 100^th birthday.