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COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

According to the CDC:
– The vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19
– They will help keep you from getting seriously ill
– They help protect your family and community
– Vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA

Talk to the facility administrator or social worker—and get vaccinated today.

Protecting our patients, residents and staff from COVID-19

From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, our facility has followed the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The safety of our residents, patients, staff and their families are our priority and we continue to take an abundance of precaution to protect them.

Our team is well-trained in the importance of proper handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, and all are supplied with proper PPE. If they experience symptoms—such as fever or cough—they are instructed to stay home, and they must be cleared before returning to work.

Handwashing and hygiene posters are displayed throughout our facilities, and employee education and training continue based on the latest community and CDC guidelines. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently being administered throughout the Centers Health Care facilities to staff and residents alike.

For the latest news about visitation and more, please contact our facility.

Centers Health Care celebrates 25 years of experience, innovation and leadership

25 years of improving lives
25 years of compassionate care
25 years of making a difference

Experience matters and we have it.

We’re proud to be part of Centers Health Care, one of the leading post-acute care organizations in the country. 

This year, Centers Health Care is celebrating 25 years of monumental care.

As the leading post-acute healthcare network in the Northeast, Centers’ experience is unmatched, our knowledge unparalleled. We bring more accumulated expertise to the residents and patients we serve than any other post-acute provider in the country, touching more than half a million lives and achieving more than 20,000 successful rehabilitations every year.

Our remarkable insights and ground-breaking achievements over the past quarter-century are exemplary.  We have developed programs that have put our company in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabilitations such as our specialized care units, ranging from a cardiac care unit that has been certified by the American Heart Association to vent and dialysis care.

We have developed unprecedented outreach to the communities we serve—creating units dedicated to community cultures. Centers has, in short, transformed post-acute healthcare…and that’s just the beginning.

We celebrate as we look back at our successes and look forward to our continuing triumphs.

“Over the last quarter-century,” CEO Kenny Rozenberg says, “we have gained the kind of powerful 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 ahead, as we write new chapters in the story of Centers Health Care, leading the way for the next 25 years.”

Bronx Center for Renal Dialysis is committed to maintaining the health of its patients in a comfortable setting.

The Bronx Center’s multilingual, interdisciplinary renal care team—comprised of a board-certified nephrologist, registered nurses, a renal dietician and certified social workers—ensures that each resident receives the best possible care and individualized medical attention.

Along with the comprehensive, cutting-edge treatment and consummate, compassionate care, patients in the Bronx Center for Renal Dialysis enjoy soothing surroundings and special amenities. Each station features comfortable dialysis recliners with heat and massage functions, as well as personal smart TVs.

Bronx Center is elevating the quality of care for those suffering from chronic kidney disease. Keeping the body in balance and improving the lives of those they care for is their mission—and their promise.

The nephrology-certified social workers play a pivotal role in that mission. They educate the patient and/or patient’s Health Care Proxy on the role of the dialysis social worker, explaining all of the services that the department of dialysis social work provides. Those services include: supportive counseling on adjusting to life on dialysis, patient advocacy, patient education, patient engagement and patient encouragement. They also educate about community referrals for home health care services and vocational rehabilitation for those patients who wish to go to school or return to work. Psychosocial Assessments are completed upon admission, quarterly and annually, in which clinical depression screenings, Advanced Directives, transportation options, kidney transplant options and home modalities, amongst other topics are discussed with the patient.

In other words, their commitment to restoring and maintaining the health and well-being of their patients doesn’t end when they leave the Center. Improved diet, better fitness and continuing education about alternate treatment options and how to live and work with renal disease are all integral parts of the program.

Call us today to learn more:

Tel. 718-863-8300/ Fax. 718-863-8303

Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 4 Tips on How to Combat “Maskne”

Dealing with COVID-19 over the past year has brought several terms into our lexicon, including social distancing, pandemic, and asymptomatic carrier. Add another one to the list: maskne. This is acne that develops under areas of the face that are covered by a mask. 

The technical term is acne mechanica, which refers to skin irritation from excess heat, moisture, and pressure against the skin. Much like you may have experienced during your teenage years, there are simple ways to counter this phenomenon. 

Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has four ways to say goodbye to maskne and hello to clear skin.

 

 

Use a soap-free cleanser (like Cetaphil) or a daily face wash that’s designed to clear skin by removing the dirt and oil that cause breakouts by clogging pores. 

 

 

A moisturizer, which should be fragrance-free, will act as a protective barrier between the mask and your skin and will also keep the skin hydrated. 

 

 

Wearing makeup underneath your mask can add to the problem of clogged pores to go along with the oil, moisture, and friction that your skin is already trying to combat. 

 

 

If you’re using a cloth mask, make sure it’s 100% cotton; that will allow the skin to breathe more easily through it. You’ll also want to wash your mask daily (or switch it out for a new one) because sweat, bacteria, and oil will build up on the masks, especially if you touch them often. 

 

To learn more about Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bronx-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/. 

Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on 5 Common Vitamin Deficiencies for Active People

It’s not easy to make sure our bodies get enough of the vitamins and minerals we need to feel our best on a daily basis, and it’s also difficult to get the proper amount of exercise to stay in ideal condition. But one is tied into the other, as those who do exercise regularly sometimes require more than the required daily allowance of some vitamins and minerals in order to keep from becoming deficient. 

Bronx Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has a look at five common vitamin and mineral deficiencies among active people. 

 

Vitamin D deficiency is the most common in the United States because it’s very difficult to get enough through food alone. Besides fatty fish (tuna, salmon, and mackerel) and dairy products, the sun is a good source of vitamin D. Most people, however, need to supplement with 1000 to 2000 IU of vitamin D3. 

 

Especially now, having proper levels of vitamin C is critical in order to keep the immune system working at its best. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C, especially citrus, tomatoes, strawberries, pineapples, peppers, cantaloupe, and broccoli.

 

Vitamin E protects the cells in your muscles and lungs, which are the targets of your workouts. This is more of an issue for active people on a low-fat diet, as vitamin E is found in good-fat products like olive oil and nuts. Eggs and leafy greens are also good sources, which you are better off getting through food than supplements.

 

Magnesium is essential for muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and processing carbs and fats for fuel, among other uses. But working out hard, especially outside in the heat, will cause you to lose magnesium through sweat, so it’s said that you should get 20% more than the daily recommended allowance. Green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole-grain are good sources, and it’s also suggested to take a 400mg supplement if you’re very active.

 

Active people lose iron through sweat and red cell blood breakdown during exercise, which can lead to iron-deficiency anemia and leave you feeling constantly fatigued. Meat, poultry, and seafood are all great sources, and if you eat them with good sources of vitamin C, your body will absorb the iron much better than it would normally. 

 

To learn more about Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bronx-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/. 

Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

This summer Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

A reflection of our unity, our strength and our ties to the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing an empowering circle of care. Top healthcare professionals in every field play a critical role in our mission to deliver a patient-centered life cycle that makes us all stronger. Our leadership, experience and expertise in post-acute healthcare all lead to successful outcomes.

Danny Prero, Administrator at Williamsbridge Center, describes how he experiences the circle at his facility: “I’m a firm believer in working hard, working together, and paying it forward. My mission is to guide my team toward a common goal and outcome—improving the lives of all those who come through our doors in need of our care. I inspire my team to achieve success, and they inspire me by their great work.”

This summer, as you get to know why we are stronger together, you will also have the opportunity to learn something…and win something, including a Roku TV, a trip for 2, and more. All you have to do is learn the facts: Did you know that Centers Health Care partners with over 2,000 hospitals and health providers, that the average therapy department at Centers has over 140 years of combined experience, and each year we achieve over 22,000 successful rehabilitation stays? There is real strength—and some pretty cool prizes—in those numbers!

We are also recognizing our healthcare hero partners at regional hospitals, serving up complimentary ice cream or donuts to the staff at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, and NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn to name just a few. Watch our donut extravaganza in action, courtesy of Centers Health Care.

 

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The bottom line is: Centers Health Care is making a difference in people’s lives.

These are just three of the many examples from around Centers Health Care that remind us of the wonderful stories we can share because we are stronger together.

Last, but certainly not least, the campaign highlights inspiring true stories of patients and residents who have benefitted from the Centers Circle of Care, demonstrating the real-life power and success of the Stronger Together promise.

Did you enter for your chance to win?

 

Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 4 Common Women’s Health Myths

Especially in this day and age when information is so accessible – whether it’s accurate or not – it’s very important to have sources that you can trust, especially when it comes to medical information.

In addition, there are some myths that stand the test of time. So in order to provide you with a clear view of what’s happening (or not happening) inside a woman’s body, Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is sharing four popular women’s health myths that just won’t die.

 

 

The medical community terms pregnancies after the age of 35 to be “high-risk,” but studies have found that it’s not necessarily more difficult to get pregnant at 35. Research indicates that fertility doesn’t slow down to the point where it becomes statistically relevant until around age 40.

 

 

Urinary tract infections are issues that generally affect women, and left untreated, can really lead to major complications. You might hear that cranberry juice or supplements can help cure a UTI, but the Cleveland Clinic found that there’s not enough of it to help make a difference.

 

 

Gaining weight around the time of menopause is common for women, but is not necessarily due to menopause: exercising and eating better becomes more and more important as we age and our metabolism slows.

 

 

You might tone those abdominal muscles by adding more crunches, sit-ups, and planks to your exercise regimen, but ab definition only shows when body fat is at a level of 20% or below. Meanwhile, women are best thought to have optimal health and hormone production with a body-fat level of 20-25%.

 

To learn more about Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bronx-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/. 

 

Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Summer Travel Safety Due to Coronavirus

This summer travel season will likely be a lot different due to the threat of coronavirus still in our communities. While many areas are beginning to open up, it’s important to take a common-sense approach to activities, including any vacation plans you may have. 

You’ll first want to avoid air travel, if at all possible, especially if you are in a high risk group due to age or pre-existing health conditions. Road trips and staycations will be the likely method of vacationing in 2020.

With that said, Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing rates popular vacation activities according to health risk. 

 

 

Experts say staying in a hotel itself carries a low to medium risk. Start by asking the hotel if they’ve beefed up their cleaning policies during the pandemic. Bring disinfecting wipes to clean the remote control and other surfaces when you arrive in the room, and limit your time in common areas like the gym, lobby, and restaurant. Wear a mask when in the elevator and use your knuckles to press the buttons.  

 

 

Public restrooms carry a low to medium risk, depending on the restroom. A small, poorly ventilated restroom this isn’t cleaned often (like in a gas station off a highway) is going to carry a higher risk than one inside a restaurant that is cleaned frequently. Make sure to use a paper towel to open the door after washing your hands. 

 

 

Try to eat outdoors as much as possible, as being indoors with lots of other people for a prolonged period of time carries a medium to high risk of contracting the virus. Being outdoors improves air circulation.

 

 

Outdoor water activities carry a low risk as long as you maintain social distancing both inside and outside of the water. 

 

 

Camping carries a low risk since you’re outdoors and isolated. If you’re camping with others (and sleeping inside a shared space like an RV or a cabin), it should be safe as long as everyone has been following good social distancing practices in their day-to-day lives. Also beware of shared restroom and communal picnic areas. 

To learn more about Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bronx-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/. 

 

Extraordinary Individuals: #CentersHeroes

A message from CEO, Kenny Rozenberg, to #CentersHeroes:

Our thanks—and our hearts—go out to you.

I’ve never been more proud of—or awed by—the Centers Health Care teams across our network and throughout our facilities. At this critical time, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of you—administrators, therapists, nurses and nurses aides, social workers, hospital liaisons, receptionists, recreational, food and cleaning staffs—have stood up and met the challenge head on. You are the best. You are the bravest. You are Centers Heroes!

 

 Watch our #CentersHeroes in action. 


 

Every day, without fail, you demonstrate the courage to step up—and the commitment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our patients, residents and your co-workers. The world is changing. You are not…because I’ve seen it with my own eyes: you have always been steadfast in your dedication and courage.

I want to highlight a #CentersHero, Shellan Robinson, LPN at Ellicott Center. “I love what I do. I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being a nurse: taking care of people in need, easing their pain, comforting and engaging them. In the last several months, with the arrival of COVID-19, we have experienced dramatic new challenges in our work. But one thing remains the same: I still love what I do.” Click here to read more

Shellan’s story is just one of many—stories of the unsung heroes throughout Centers Health Care. We honor you. We salute you. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are our heroes.

Our partners at the Buffalo Sabres also recognize and salute our #CentersHeroes. Goaltender Carter Hutton, sends a shoutout to you all:

“On behalf of the Sabres, I want to say thank you to our friends at Centers Health Care. You show up every single day to help prevent Covid-19. Your support is great for the community. Thanks for keeping us safe.”

Watch the full video of Carter here

I know this is not easy—for you or your families. The pandemic may in fact be the greatest challenge you ever face. But you have proven by your every day actions—by your commitment and your compassion—that you are up to the challenge.

I want to join the Sabres in thanking every #CentersHero…as well as all healthcare workers and first responders on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.