Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
No doubt most people are familiar with the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” It’s a notion that’s been with us for a very, very long time. Longer, I […]
RECOVERING LIKE A NEW YORKER
Recovering like a New Yorker and other stories of The New Jewish Home fighting COVID-19. The New Jewish Home reflects the diversity and strength of New York City. During this challenging time, these inspiring stories of recovery and resilience are a source of hope.
A Passion for Person-Directed Care: Meet Miriam Levi, Assistant Administrator, Westchester
Since she was in high school, Miriam Levi has been drawn to working with older adults. She brings years of training and experience in improving nursing home culture as a […]
Jumpstarting the Road to Recovery for COVID-19 Patients
At The New Jewish Home’s COVID-19 Recovery Unit, a talented rehabilitation team, led by Lauren Raschen, helps patients regain their strength and resume their activities.
Visitors Return to Sarah Neuman, Bringing Hugs, Smiles, and Tears of Joy
When visitation reopened at The New Jewish Home’s Sarah Neuman facility in Westchester on March 31, the hallways were full of emotion. Lorraine Thomas, a recreation therapist, said her eyes […]
An Empathetic Intern Delivers Love to COVID Unit Patients and their Families
Ariana Schwartzberg, a student intern working at The New Jewish Home’s COVID-19 Recovery Unit in Manhattan, serves as a critical link between patients and their families in this facility, which […]
The New Jewish Home Featured on FNTV – FreedomNewsTV
Three residents were recently vaccinated with Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at the New Jewish Home, Sarah Neuman, Westchester. Nursing home residents gave a quick interview and offered encouraging words after […]
The New Jewish Home Makes News!
All of us at The New Jewish Home are thrilled that we were among the very first skilled nursing facilities nationwide selected to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Ruth Spinner, Senior Medical Director on the Second Wave, Staying Safe During the Holidays and the Flu Shot
Dr. Ruth Spinner is a geriatrician and Senior Medical Director at The New Jewish Home. As Senior Medical Director, she oversees the medical staff at our nursing homes. She also put policies and procedures to care for and protect the older adults under our care. Dr. Spinner was also appointed in the spring as director of our COVID-19 task force.
Get to Know Sonya Choudhury, a Long-term Care Nurse Practitioner at our Manhattan Campus
Sonya Choudhury, a long-term care nurse practitioner at our Manhattan campus, reflects on The New Jewish Home’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how building meaningful relationships with residents leads to better clinical outcomes.