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Value of vaccination

Stuart Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, discusses the challenges and expectations of the newly administered COVID-19 vaccine in a new interview with The Smithtown News.

January 29, 2021

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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 is the first skilled nursing facility to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management through the International WELL Building Institute.

January 29, 2021

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St. Ann’s Community promotes Shaneeya Cooper to Associate Director of Nursing

St. Ann’s Community is proud to announce the promotion of Shaneeya Cooper to associate director of nursing.

January 28, 2021

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Holocaust Survivor in NYC Slams Deniers, Warns of Dangers of Rise in Anti-Semitism

A new NY1 segment features the story of Holocaust survivor and Selfhelp Community Services client Henry Musat in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

January 28, 2021

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Despite pandemic, wellness remains a mainstay in senior living communities

A new article in the Rochester Business Journal spotlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the popularity and importance of wellness in senior living communities like The Highlands at Pittsford and The Summit at Brighton.

January 28, 2021

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Gurwin nurses complete second dose of Pfizer shot

The rollout of the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to staff and residents at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is spotlighted in a new article in The Smithtown News.

January 28, 2021

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Virtual communication, telemedicine critical for wellbeing of elderly amid pandemic

A new article in the Rochester Business Journal spotlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of technology programs like virtual communication and telemedicine for residents of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities and Jewish Senior Life.

January 27, 2021

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State: Adult care facilities completing first round of COVID-19 shots within weeks

Residents of New York's adult care facilities are expected to receive at least the first shots of the COVID-19 vaccine within the next three weeks, according to an announcement from State officials on Tues., Jan. 26th. At the Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences in Commack, nearly all 156 residents are expected to be vaccinated when Walgreens returns to their location on Feb. 8th. Walgreens first visited the facility on Jan. 18th.

January 27, 2021

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Good Shepherd Communities’ Residents Receive COVID-19 Vaccine from The Medicine Shoppe

On Fri., Jan. 22nd, 31 residents of Good Shepherd Fairview Home were administered the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and on Mon., Jan. 25th, 70 more residents of Good Shepherd Village at Endwell will also receive their first dose.

January 25, 2021

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A simple question in 1918 gave birth to Jewish Senior Life

A new article in the Rochester Business Journal recounts the origin story of Jewish Senior Life as the organization commemorates 100 years of service to the Rochester community.

January 25, 2021
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