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Wartburg Announces Humanitarian Fellow Partnership with Sarah Lawrence

In partnership with Sarah Lawrence College, Wartburg is welcoming its first Public Humanities Fellow, Dr. Emily Bloom. The three-year fellowship is funded by a recently awarded grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Dr. Bloom will lead several key pieces of work to help residents link their past with the future – to become more connected to their family members, staff and the wider world.

October 15, 2021

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Heritage Announces Corporate Director of Communications

Melissa Anderson has been named corporate director of communications for Heritage Ministries.

October 14, 2021

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Local Children’s Author Finds Sharing the Best Therapy

Residents on the Memory Care unit at Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were recently treated to an animated reading of Turtle and Bird: Spring, a new book by educator, author and fellow Bethel resident Cristina Ortolani.

October 13, 2021

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100,000th Covid-19 Swab Administered at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale continues to lead the way safely as its 100,000th COVID-19 test was recently administered to Certified Nursing Assistant Margaret Burton.

October 13, 2021

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Bright Spot: Sharing the gift of music

Ashlen Wright, a vocal studies student at Nazareth College, recently shared her musical gifts with participants of the Jewish Senior Life Respite Program.

October 12, 2021

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Vaccine Mandate Looming For NY Home Health Aides

Matt Hetterich, administrator of Gurwin Healthcare System’s Certified Home Health Agency, discusses how the State's looming vaccine mandate for home health aides has impacted the agency's operations in a new interview with WNBC.

October 8, 2021

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Parker Jewish Institute hosts Drive-In Gala

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation hosted its 2021 Drive-In Gala on Thurs., Sept. 30th. A one-of-a-kind outdoor experience on Parker’s expansive campus, the gala featured live music from LA Blacksmith Band, food, beverage and fun. WCBS 880’s Marla Diamond served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.

October 7, 2021

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Catholic Health Skilled Nursing Facility Earns National Honor

Catholic Health's St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has once again been ranked as one of the top skilled care centers in the country by Newsweek.

October 6, 2021

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Nascentia Health Raises $100k for Charitable Foundation, Recognizes Ryan McMahon, Adam and Clover Weitsman with Service Awards

On Oct. 3rd, Nascentia Health celebrated its annual Raise a Glass event, which raises funds for the organization’s charitable entity, the Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation. Held at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club, the event drew over 200 people and raised more than $100,000 for the foundation. Three local individuals also received recognition for their significant contributions to the well-being of the community. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon received the Civic Engagement Excellence Award, which recognizes a person or group that excels in addressing public concern and making a difference in the lives of those in the community, while Adam and Clover Weitsman received the Community Champion Award, which honors individuals or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the community.

October 6, 2021

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6 Ideas for Community Partnership in Long Term Care

Michelle Gramoglia, president and CEO of Woodland Pond at New Paltz, shares several ideas for community partnerships and outreach programs to help nursing homes provide better services and opportunities for residents in a recent episode of Experience Care's "LTC Heroes" podcast.

October 6, 2021
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