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Featured: Linda McCoy
How I got stronger at Deptford Center
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Fatmata Bangura
Bannister Center
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Christine Barnes
Beth Abraham Center
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Carlota Reyes
Boro Park Center
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Zeruiah Yehuda
Boro Park Center
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Arnie Koenig
Boro Park Center
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Eli Tropper
Boro Park Center
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Jesus Soto
Bronx Center
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Rosemarie Solomon
Bronx Center
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Alabi Adeluwoye
Brooklyn Center
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Rodger Shields
Brooklyn Center
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Justin Coke
Buffalo Center
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Yvette Parker
Bushwick Center
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Christopher Dario
Bushwick Center
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Ralph Didomenico
Cooperstown Center
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Linda McCoy
Deptford Center
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Teresa Anzalone
Deptford Center
Judy Rushfrord
Essex Center
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Patricia Boyee
Essex Center
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Dale Sardea
Far Rockaway Center
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Lionel Louis
Far Rockaway Center
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Jane McArthur
Fulton Center
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Theresa Monroe
Glens Falls Center
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Jack Murray
Hammonton Center
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Trent Robinson
Hammonton Center
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Kay-Andra Morgan
Holliswood Center
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Denys Surhayenko
Hope Center
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Edna Hutchinson
Hope Center
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Lawrence Cannone
Kingston Center
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Gloria Velazquez
Martine Center
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Stephen Nisbett Jr
Martine Center
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Donna Quick
New Paltz Center
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Annette Fearon
Northern Manor
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Jose Vieira
Oak Hill Center
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Maria Walker
Oak Hill Center
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Alexis Nilsson
Oneida Center
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Martin Serenkin
Richmond Center
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Rosemary Beckley
Richmond Center
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George Long
Schenectady Center
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Shannon Lansley
Schenectady Center
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Sarah Birdsong
Slate Valley Center
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Hector Pacheco
Triboro Center
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James Peck
Triboro Center
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Rajpaul Mithuram
Triboro Center
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Don Krom
Troy Center
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Michelle Nelligan
Troy Center
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Marcello Puello
University Center
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Alyssa Cullember
Warren Center
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Albert Jusino
Washington Center
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Ronald Hintz
Washington Center
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Aria Myrick
Williamsbridge Center
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Glen Gomez
Williamsbridge Center
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Dianne Meskill
Patient at Schenectady CenterI had taken a bad fall and injured my ankle, and the first skilled nursing facility that I went to for therapy left me frustrated. They were no help at all. I was beginning to think I’d never get better. When I was admitted to Schenectady Center, I knew right away that this place was different. The staff went above and beyond to help me. The therapists exceeded all my expectations. They were caring, compassionate and professional, and it wasn’t long before I started getting my strength back. I’m so grateful to the Schenectady Center team. From the liaison who smoothed my admission to the entire staff, they were all there for me. I’m confident now that I’ll soon be back home and on my own, stronger than ever!
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James Butner
Former Patient at Schecnectady CenterI’ve always been very active and alert. Surfing the Internet is one of my favorite activities. But a severe case of sepsis in my leg changed all that. Not only did it effect me physically, but mentally as well. I was confused and anxious, unable even to navigate the Internet. It turned out my leg had to be amputated, and after being discharged from the hospital, I needed post-acute care. But it was a short, unsuccessful stay. My wife met with my case manager and a liaison from Centers Health Care. They decided to admit me to Schenectady Center—a great decision! The team there helped strengthen me both physically and mentally. I’m so grateful to everyone at Schenectady Center from the CNA's, Nurses, and Therapy Team, to the housekeepers and maintenance staff, which maintained an immaculate facility. With the support of the entire care team, I’m up and walking again, home with my wife, and surfing the net in my spare time!
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James Cummings
Former Patient at Schenectady Center"I’ve always been very independent. I like to go to the supermarket, take a drive—do things on my own without any help. And I wanted to take a trip to Arizona. But I’m 86, and when I took a fall and fractured my hip, I had to put my Arizona dreams on hold. The hip surgery was followed by renal failure…and then I got COVID-19. The hospital recommended that I seek post-acute rehab after hospitalization, but I was extremely reluctant to go into therapy. A Hospital Liaison—she was very kind and patient—together with my son convinced me to go to Schenectady Center…and I’m so glad they did. The therapists at Schenectady worked with me daily, and they were great. They gave me my independence back. After a few short weeks, I knew I would be discharged. Next stop: Arizona!"
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Dianne Meskill
Patient at Schenectady CenterI had taken a bad fall and injured my ankle, and the first skilled nursing facility that I went to for therapy left me frustrated.…
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James Butner
Former Patient at Schecnectady CenterI’ve always been very active and alert. Surfing the Internet is one of my favorite activities. But a severe case of sepsis in my leg…
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James Cummings
Former Patient at Schenectady Center"I’ve always been very independent. I like to go to the supermarket, take a drive—do things on my own without any help. And I wanted…
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