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Member News Groundbreaking ceremony held for Fountaingate Gardens: Long Island legislators and local community members recently joined board members, future residents and staff of Fountaingate Gardens independent living community at a ceremonial groundbreaking event on the campus of the Gurwin Healthcare System in Commack.
June 10, 2021

Member News Jewish Senior Life reopens adult day health care program: After being shut down for nearly a year and a half, Jewish Senior Life's adult day health care program reopened to members a few weeks ago.
June 10, 2021

Member News Greenport Poet Awarded International Poetry Prize: Poet Fran Castan, a resident of Peconic Landing, has been awarded the United Kingdom’s Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine.
June 9, 2021

Member News June Marks Major Anniversary within the Brothers of Mercy Clarence Congregation: Rooted in a Catholic mission to honor Christ by serving those most in need, members of the Brothers of Mercy have been dedicating their lives to serving the sick and elderly across the globe for over 160 years. On June 8, 2021, Brother Nolasco Grace of the Clarence, NY congregation of the Brothers of Mercy of Mary Help of Christians celebrated 60 years of service.
June 9, 2021

Member News Opportunities in a Time of Crisis: Launching Innovative Long-Term Care Programs During COVID-19: In a new opinion piece published by the United Hospital Fund, Stuart B. Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, discusses one of the few bright spots amid the devastation of COVID-19: the opportunity to leverage technology and innovation to improve life for seniors.
June 9, 2021

Member News In Midst of Pandemic, Woodland Pond Resident Confirmed by NYS Senate to Attorney General’s Council: The New York State Senate has confirmed the appointment of longtime Woodland Pond at New Paltz resident Madeline Lee to the New York State Attorney General's Continuing Care Retirement Community Council.
June 9, 2021

Member News Bob Manley of RiverSpring Health Plans featured on News 12 the Bronx: Bob Manley, vice president of physician engagement at RiverSpring Health Plans, shares important tips for seniors to keep cool this summer in a new segment on News 12 The Bronx.
June 9, 2021

Member News At Last: Hugs: A new photo series by The New York Times captures the first embraces of RiverSpring Health Plans member Josephine Melecio and Hebrew Home at Riverdale resident Henry Schmukler with their loved ones since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 9, 2021

Member News Community Wellness Partners President & CEO Announces Retirement: Michael K. Sweeney, president and CEO of Community Wellness Partners, has announced his plans to retire effective Nov. 1^st of this year.
June 8, 2021

Member News United Hebrew of New Rochelle President/CEO, Rita Mabli, Recognized as Iona College Alumni Woman Of Achievement: Rita Mabli, president and CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, has been recognized as a recipient of the Iona College Women of Achievement Award.
June 8, 2021