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Beth Abraham Celebrates
90 Years of Caring for the Community

Bronx, NY, June 19, 2010 - Beth Abraham Health Services recently celebrated 90 years of caring for the chronically ill, disabled and elderly of the Bronx. The event paid tribute to legislators and community leaders who are long-time supporters of the organization, as well as long-standing employees.

Pictured: Michael Fassler (far left), President and CEO, Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS) and Paul Rosenfeld (far right), Chief Operating Officer, Long-Term Care, BAFHS, flank awardees (left to right) Avital Fast, M.D., Professor and Chairman of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center; Mike Frittola, District Representative, Office of New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein; Michelle Avila, Community Liaison, Office of New York State Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera; Wendy Brizer-Maciol, Corporate Director of Quality Management/Risk Management, BAFHS; Sal Castorina, President, Allerton Avenue Homeowners and Tenants Association; and Stephen Mann, Chief Financial Officer, BAFHS.

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Veteran Healthcare Executive Paul Rosenfeld
Named Chief Operating Officer of
Beth Abraham Family of Health Services

 

Bronx, NY, January 21, 2010 – Veteran healthcare executive Paul Rosenfeld is the new Chief Operating Officer of Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS), announced the company’s President and CEO Michael Fassler.  The appointment becomes effective March 1, 2010.

 

As Chief Operating Officer, Rosenfeld’s responsibilities include the overall management and direction of BAFHS skilled nursing facilities, network of home and community-based programs, including a licensed home care agency, long-term home healthcare program and seven adult day health care programs.

 

Rosenfeld joins the Beth Abraham family from St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center of New York where he served as senior vice president and executive director of its continuing care services. Click here to view the full press release.


Paul Rosenfeld

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New York Association of Homes and Services
for the Aging (NYAHSA) and Beth Abraham Family
of Health Services Recognize Legislators

 

New York, December 16, 2009 -- New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) and Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS) recently held "Partners in Quality" Awards Presentations at BAFHS' four skilled nursing facilities, Beth Abraham Health Services (BAHS), Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR), Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

 

The "Partners in Quality" Awards honored legislators for helping to protect seniors and individuals with disabilities during budget negotiations.

 


At CNR's "Partners in Quality Awards" honoring Senator Eric Adams, Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Velmanette Montgomery, and Senator John Sampson. Pictured l-r: Senator Eric Adams; Dennis Bozzy, President and CEO, NYAHSA; Michael Fassler, President and CEO, BAFHS; Senator Velmanette Montgomery; Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries; Clari Gilbert, Executive Vice President and COO, BAFHS.


At BAHS' "Partners in Quality" Awards Presentation honoring Senator Jeffrey Klein and Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera. Pictured l-r: Senator Jeffrey Klein; Michael Fassler, President and CEO, BAFHS; Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera; Dennis Bozzy, President and CEO, NYAHSA; Clari Gilbert, Executive Vice President and COO, BAFHS; Margaret Rivers, Executive Director, BAHS.
 


At Schnurmacher's "Partners in Quality" Awards Presentation honoring Senator Suzi Oppenheimer, Assemblyman Adam Bradley, Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin. Pictured l-r: Clari Gilbert, Executive Vice President and COO, BAFHS;  Linda Murray, Executive Director, Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Senator Suzi Oppenheimer; Michael Fassler, President and CEO, BAFHS; Dennis Bozzi, President and CEO, NYAHSA; and Louis Guarnaschelli, Co-Chair, Schnurmacher Family Council..


At  Margaret Tietz's "Partners in Quality" Awards honoring Senator Frank Padavan, Senator Toby Stavisky, Assemblywoman Ann-Margaret Carrozza, Assemblyman Rory Lancman, Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn and Assemblyman Mark Weprin. Pictured l-r: NYAHSA President/CEO Mr. Dennis Bozzi, Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn Chief of Constituent Service Mr. ScottWolff, Senator Frank Padavan, Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Executive Director Mr. Gerald Hart, Beth Abraham Family of Health Services Executive VP/COO Ms. Clari Gilbert, Senator Toby Stavisky, and the Chairman of the Margaret Tietz Center Board Mr. Mark Weinstein.

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 Beth Abraham Donates to Toys for Tots

 

Bronx, NY, December 16, 2009 -- Staff members at Beth Abraham Health Services (BAHS), a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, recently donated two boxes full of toys and games to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The items that were collected will be distributed to needy children in the New York metro area.

 

Left to right: Carlos Casanas, U.S. Marine Corps; Celeste Smith, Director of Human Resources, BAHS; Ana Padilla-Soto, Human Resources Office Manager, BAHS; Andrew Fenton, U.S. Marine Corps.

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A "Mitten Tree" Grows at CCM-Amityville

 

Amityville, NY, December 16, 2009 -- The Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St. Dominic, many of whom are members of Comprehensive Care Management (CCM) in Amityville, a member of the Beth Abraham Family of HealthServices, knit or bought hats, mittens and scarves, which they recently donated to Bethany House in Roosevelt, a shelter for homeless women and children.  The Sisters collected the items for donation on a "Mitten Tree" (pictured). Left to right: Sister Grace Prenderville, Sister Rose Michael Hillery, Sister Rose Carmel Saladino, Sister Rosemary Gillen and CCM Amityville Site Director Kathleen Kadel.

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Latin Jazz Legend Candido Camero Kicked-Off Concert for the
Institute for Music and Neurologic Function -- Event Was Held at
the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College, SUNY

 

Conga Virtuoso was Joined by Percussionist Bobby Sanabria, Composer 

David Amram and Reggae/Hip Hop Fusion band Shem’s Disciples

 

Purchase, NY, December 2, 2009 - Conga legend Candido Camero, renowned jazz instrumentalist and composer David Amram, and multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria performed a special concert on December 2nd benefiting the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function's (IMNF) Music Therapy program at Schnurmacher. The concert took place at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College SUNY, and also featured New York-based reggae/hip-hop band Shem's Disciples, led by Marlon Sobol, manager of the IMNF at Schnurmacher. The concert was part of a broader collaboration between the IMNF and Purchase College, SUNY. 


L-r: IMNF Executive Director Concetta Tomaino,
David Amram, Shem's Disciples band member Aaron Sobol, Candido Camero (seated), Marlon Sobol & Bobby Sanabria.

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CCM Opens Day Health Center in Yonkers

Yonkers, NY, November 20, 2009 - Comprehensive Care Management (CCM), a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS), recently opened a day health care center for the elderly in Yonkers. The  Center offers seniors a great opportunity to interact with each other in order to prevent isolation and depression. CCM members who visit the Yonkers site receive medical care at the CCM Westchester site through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).


John Tomlin, Community Liaison for Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins; 
Marva Dolphin, CCM Westchester Site Director; Jai V. Bae, CCM Director, Community Relations; Philip A. Amicone, Mayor of Yonkers; Linda Sukupa, CCM Yonkers Program Manager; Maureen Connolly, CCM Bronx/Westchester Regional Director; Chuck Lesnick, Yonkers City Council President; Michael Fassler, BAFHS President and CEO; Megan Turnbull, Communications Assistant for Assemblyman Mike Spano.

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CNR Adult Day Health Care Program
Raises Funds for Alzheimer's Disease

 

Brooklyn, NY, October 30, 2009 -- CNR Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Program, a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS) recently held a Mini Walk in support of the New York Alzheimer’s Association’s efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. The team, who called themselves CNR ADHC Steppers, raised more than $1,500.00 for the cause.

 

Pictured left to right are BAFHS Vice President of Adult Day Health Care Programs Naomi Berger, CNR ADHC Lowenstein Program DirectorNellie Anderson and CNR ADHC Lowenstein registrant Diane Coaxum walk with other ADHC registrants, family members and staff.

 

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Comprehensive Care Management
Celebrates Grand Opening of Rockaway Parkway Site

Brooklyn, NY, October 30, 2009 -- Comprehensive Care Management (CCM), a member of the Beth Abraham Family ofHealth Services recently celebrated the opening of its Rockaway Parkway site, their 18th Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in the NY metro area and the first in Brooklyn. (Left to Right) Beth Abraham Family of Health Services President and CEO Michael Fassler; CCM Vice President of Clinical Operations Mia Etienne; CCM member and representative of the CCM member participant advisory committee Cyriac St. Vil; CCM Rockaway Program Director Erika Bentley; CCM Vice President of Health Plan Operations David Kleinhanzl; and MichaelCarver, Community Liaison forAssemblyman William F. Boyland Jr., cut the ribbon at the event.

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 CNR Community Advisory Board
Hosts 5th Biennial Excel Awards

 

Community Leaders Honored for Exemplary Dedication and Service

 

Brooklyn, NY, October 20, 2009 - The Community Advisory Board of the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR), a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, honored outstanding community leaders at the recently held Excel Awards Ceremony and Reception. Senator Velmanette Montgomery presented the honorees with proclamations for their notable contributions to the Brooklyn community.

 

(Left to right) Health Services Awardee Dr.Wesner Moise, Primary Care Physician for Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Community Service Awardee, Richard Kuo, Executive Director of Homecrest Community Services; Senator Velmanette Montgomery; Lifetime AchievementAwardee, Clari Gilbert, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Beth Abraham Family of Health Services; Community Service Awardee, Suleika Cabrera Drinane President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for the Puerto Rican Hispanic Elderly; Legislator Awardee, Hon. Hakeem Jeffries Assemblyman of the 57th Assembly District. Click here toview the full press release.

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Beth Abraham Health Services

Holds Free H1N1 Information Session For Community

 


Dr. Sandra Selikson; Margaret Rivers, Executive Director, BAHS; community member from Parkside Senior Center Patrick Flanagan; and Eileen Butler, RN.

Bronx, NY, October 7, 2009 – Beth Abraham Health Services (BAHS) recently held a free informational session on the H1N1 Virus at 612 Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. A panel of experts consistingof Dr. Sandra Selikson, Vice President of Medical Services, BAHS; Dr. Jonathan Gold, Vice President for Medical Affairs, Comprehensive Care Management (CCM), a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services; and Eileen Butler, RN, Assistant Director of Education, CCM, spoke to attendees about flu prevention and gave tips on what to do if you contract the flu virus. They also separated the myths from the facts about H1N1 (swine flu).

 

Visit our Health Care Tips page to view 5 easy to follow Flu Prevention Tips.

 

 

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Beth Abraham Family of Health Services
Holds Second Annual Network Softball Tournament

Bronx, NY, October 2, 2009 - Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS) recently held its 2nd Annual Network Softball Tournament. Teams comprising of BAFHS’ programs across the New York metropolitan area, includingits skilled nursing facilities Beth Abraham Health Services, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and

Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Adult Day Health Care Programs; Long Term Home Health Care Programs and Comprehensive Care Management participated in a day of sportsmanship, team-building and camaraderie. Special thanks to Chris Amarosa, Van Nest Little League President, for the tournament venue.

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Comprehensive Care Management (CCM) Opens
First Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Center in Queens

 

Day Health Center in Ridgewood Provides Personalized Health Care for Public

 

Ridgewood, NY, September 24, 2009 – Comprehensive Care Management (CCM), a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, celebrated the ribbon cutting of its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center in Ridgewood, NY.  This is CCM's 17th site and the first PACE Center in Queens. 

 

Pictured left to right are BAFHS President and CEO Michael Fassler, CCM Director of Enrollment Pat Moore, CCM Vice President of HealthPlan Operations David Kleinhanzl, CCM Regional Director Mary Wehrberger, CCM Vice President of Clinical Operations Mia Etienne, CCM Ridgewood Medical Director  Dr. Karen McLeod, CCM Vice President of Medical Affairs  Dr. Jonathan Gold, CCM Ridgewood Site Director Karen Humphrey and Regional Membership Development Manager Kathy Lioce. 

 

For more information, view the full press release by clicking here.

 

 

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Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Staff Members
Recognized for Outstanding Performance 

Three Employees From the Skilled Nursing Facility Receive Awards

Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS) is proud to congratulate Marcelle France, Clinical CNA; Georgia Stewart, RN; and Kay Cato, CNA; Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (a member of the BAFHS) staff members who were recently recognized for their outstanding performance.  Pictured top row (left to right) are 1st runner-up for the Black Long-Term Care Executive Certified Nursing Assistant Scholarship Kay Cato, New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 2009 Long-Term Care Employee of Distinction Marcelle France and 1199SEIU 2009 Nurse of Distinction Georgia Stewart, with (bottom row left to right) Neighborhood Director Dorette Smith and Director of Clinical Services Arlette Stewart.

Please click here to view the full press release.


 

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 Kid Rock to Headline Special Benefit Concert for the
Institute for Music and Neurologic Function 

Rare Club Appearance to be Held at Terminal 5 in New York City

August 3, 2009 (New York, NY) - The Institute for Music andNeurologic Function (IMNF), a leader in innovative music therapy treatments and research, is pleased to announce a special Music Has Power™ Benefit Concert on September 2, 2009 at New York City’s Terminal 5.  Kid Rock will headline the event. 

The Bronx-based Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) agency founded on the idea that music has unique powers to heal, rehabilitate, and inspire -- and that we can use music therapy to restore and improve our physical, emotional, and neurological health. The Institute is dedicated to advancing scientific inquiry on music and the brain and to developing clinical treatments to benefit people of all ages and was founded with the help of renowned neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks.  Past Music Has Power eventshave featured appearances and performances by Beastie Boys, Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Dustin Hoffman, Moby, Rob Thomas, the B-52's, Kris Kristofferson, Rufus Wainright, Bruce Hornsby, Vanessa Carlton and many others.  Ticket information is as follows: 

American Express Presale Wednesday, August 5th at 10AM through Friday, August 7th at 10PM.  Tickets for the American Express presale available by phone 800.745.3000 or at ticketmaster.com.

 

Tickets available to the general public on Saturday, August 8th at 12PMvia Ticketmaster 

All tickets for this event will be $100. 

 

Terminal 5 is located at 610 West56th Street, NYC 10019.

 

 

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Beth Abraham Family of Health Services Honored
its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Clari Gilbert at the 10th Annual Golf Classic

BRONX, NY, July 24, 2009 – Beth Abraham Family of Health Services honored its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Clari Gilbert at their 10th Annual Golf Classic fundraising event, which took place at Century Country Club & Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NYon Monday, July 13. This year’s golf classic was sponsored by Amalgamated Bank.

A formidable advocate for those who are disabled or chronically ill, Gilbert has, for more than a decade, championed a systemic culture change process in the Beth Abraham skilled nursing facilities that empowers staff, residents and their families to build relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Indeed, her work in furthering that culture change led its first ever implementation in New York City at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR), now a member of the Beth Abraham Family.

 

Proceeds from the 2009 Golf Classic benefit patient services and programs.

 
BAFHS President and CEO Michael Fassler
presents Clari Gilbert with her award.

To view pictures from the 2009 Beth Abraham Golf Classic, please click the following link:   

http://bethabegolfclassic2009.shutterfly.com/

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Margaret Tietz and Schnurmacher Receive Exemplary Ratings

 

July 24, 2009 – Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, members of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, received five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas about which they may want to ask questions. Nursing homes with five-star ratings are considered to be "much above average."

In addition, Margaret Tietz (including the ADHC Program) was also Found Deficiency Free by the Department of Health (DOH).  This means that the annual DOH survey found Tietz's Federal and State program licensure requirements in “Full Compliance.”

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Comprehensive Care Management

Celebrates Opening of Amityville Site

 

CCM celebrated the opening of its 16th site in the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Dominic convent in Amityville. The new healthcare center, which offers the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to both the nuns and the public, is the first of its kind in Long Island.  

 

(Left to right) Councilor for Health and Retirement for the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville Sr. Elizabeth McGarvey, OP; CCM Regional Director Mary Wehrberger; Suffolk County Legislator, 9th District Ricardo Montano; Town of Babylon Councilwoman Deputy Supervisor Ellen T. McVeety; Suffolk County Legislator Hon. DuWayne Gregory; BAFHS President and CEO Michael Fassler, CCM Vice President of Clinical Operations Mia Etienne; Long Island Immigrant Alliance Executive Director Luis Valenzuela, Ph.D.; and CCM-Amityville Site Director Kathleen Kadel cut the ribbon at the grand opening.

 

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Beth Abraham Holds Ribbon Cutting and
Grand Opening of Internet Cafe for Residents

June 3, 2009 (Bronx, NY) – Beth Abraham hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening of their Internet Café on May 28. Thanks to a $50,000 grant from Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera, Beth Abraham was able to purchase 15 computers, keyboards, monitors, and network printers for use by residents. 

 

Beth Abraham will use these computers to introduce and implement an intergenerational program where their youth volunteers and young residents teach senior residents how to navigate the web, obtain information and communicate with friends and family.  Such interaction would serve to bridge the generation gap, bringing seniors and young people together in a teacher-learning environment.

 
BAFHS President and CEO Michael Fassler (far left); Chief of
Staff for Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera Erica Campbell;
Executive Director of BAHS Margaret Rivers; and Executive Vice President and COO of BAFHS Clari Gilbert (Far Right); along with Beth AbrahamResident Council President Jessica Champagnie (Seated Center Left) and Resident Volunteer Arlene Pattersen
(Seated Center Right), cut the ribbon at the grand opening
of the Beth Abraham Internet Café.

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