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Centers Health Care marks its 25th anniversary: an extraordinary experience
Over the course of 2021, Centers Health Care will celebrate the experience and expertise that the company has acquired over the course of 25 years. “Over the last quarter century,” Centers Health Care CEO Kenny Rozenberg says, “we have gained the kind of
experience in post-acute healthcare that is unmatched in the industry. I am proud and honored to celebrate the 25th anniversary—and look forward to moving forward, leading the way for the next 25 years.”
Kenny’s Corner
Goodbye 2020. Hello 2021. I suspect that we are all of us happy to say “so long” to 2020. Certainly, the year has been marked by great challenges and moments of darkness. But at Centers Health Care, it has also been a year of great accomplishments, and before we shut the door on 2020, it is important to recognize what we as a company have achieved over the last 365 days. The Cardiac Unit at Beth Abraham Center became the first in New York to be recognized by the American Heart Association. Our GO Rehab Program continued to rank in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabilitations. And we opened the doors at Brooklyn Center, the most innovative and amazing new post-acute facility in the country. These are just a few of our accomplishments, but to my mind the most significant is how we as a company—and you as healthcare workers—responded to the pandemic. Let’s put 2020 behind us, but let’s never forget the heroes in our midst. That is the memory we should carry forward into 2021—a year which promises great things as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this great company. Thank you for being a part of it—and for all you do to make it great.
Kenny Rozenberg
CEO, Centers Health Care
Centers 2020.
A Year In Review.
We unveiled The beautiful new Brooklyn Center, the nation’s largest and most advanced rehab facility.
We cared for 600,000 patients under lockdown and achieved 10,000 successful rehabs.
We received extraordinary recognition as Beth Abraham Center Cardiac Care Unit was certified by the American Heart Association.
We celebrated “Stronger Together” with frontline healthcare workers.
We introduced the Hispanic Care Unit at Ellicott Center.
We honored our ‘Centers Heroes’ for their brave and unwavering work on the front lines of Covid-19.
News from the Centers
Stronger Together!
The residents at Albany Center would like to say a special thank you to PetSmart for their heartwarming donation of stuffed animals that brought big smiles to everyone’s faces. Each member of Albany Center’s family is excited to provide a loving home to these cute and cuddly friends.
Everyone Loves a Parade
Who needs the Macy’s Day Parade? The staff and residents at Schenectady Center put on their own Thanksgiving parade. There was laughter, dancing, food and fun— and homemade floats! It was an awesome way to celebrate the day.
Ugly is Beautiful
Ugly sweaters decked the halls at Wichita Center as part of their ugly sweater Christmas contest and celebration. The competition was wild—but as far as we’re concerned everyone was a winner!
Gifted
It’s that time of the year at Troy Center: as part of the holiday season, they have twelve days of giveaways. First prize went to CNA Randesha. She won a George Foremen grill. Congratulations Randesha!
Happy Hanukkah!
Residents at Brooklyn Center enjoyed eating potato latkes and jelly donuts and learning how to play dreidel. They also had a wonderful time with Hanukkah crafts. They really got into the spirit of the season!
Cookies!
Tis the season to be jolly...and to bake holiday cookies! Spread the word and spread the cheer: Centers Health Care Rhode Island Hospital Liaison Michelle Di Petrillo RN shares her cookie recipe, sure to tame all the cookie monsters in your family. Here’s a url address to the video: www.facebook.com/BannisterCenter/videos/162605492267811
My Centers Success Story
Esperanza Gallegos Fernandez Patient, Martine Center I have diabetes, and as my condition worsened I had to have half of my leg amputated. My situation is complicated by my asthma. To make matters even worse, I’m from Spain, and I don’t speak a word of English. How would I ever be able to rehab if I couldn’t understand my therapists? Answer: Martine Center. The facility has Spanish-speaking staff, and they were always there to help take care of me. I don’t need to speak English to realize that the therapists at Martine Center are amazing. I could feel myself getting stronger every day. And, by the way, my room is beautiful and contemporary. I’ll have my prosthetics soon, which means I’ll be able to walk on my own. Maybe I’ll run a marathon! So, I have two words for the team at Martine Center: Muchas gracias.
Rockland’s Newest Dialysis Center is now open. Airmont Center for Renal Dialysis The 16-station dialysis center features high-tech, state-of-the-art equipment, comfortable dialysis recliners with heat and massage, and personal 19-inch smart televisions with a full entertainment package.
Governor Cuomo announces first New Yorkers to get vaccine. Pictured: Triboro Center resident James Galbert receiving his COVID-19 vaccine
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