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Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Healthy Foods That Are High in Vitamin D

Overall, more than two in every five Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that number is much higher in certain age or race demographics (82% of African-American people are Vitamin D deficient, for example).

Vitamin D is also a crucial component of our immune system, which is a very important thing during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Vitamin D is best absorbed through sunlight, but that can be difficult during the winter months. Fortunately, there are foods that are also very high in vitamin D. Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five of those foods.

 

 

Swordfish almost contains an entire daily allowance of vitamin D for the average woman. It’s also high in protein and healthy fats and low in calories.

 

 

Salmon, especially the wild variety, will give you more vitamin D than any other serving of food besides swordfish. Salmon is also packed with omega-3 fatty acids that are wonderful for cardiovascular health.

 

 

If you’re noticing a seafood theme here, that’s because nearly all fish are great sources of vitamin D. if you’re short on time, canned tuna will give you a good vitamin D boost if you’re not in a position to prepare some swordfish or salmon; plus, it’s a bit easier on the wallet.

 

 

For a non-seafood alternative (or non-food alternative altogether), have a glass of orange juice with breakfast. It’s full of vitamins and nutrients besides vitamin D, but he careful to not exceed the serving size because of the high sugar content.

 

 

Milk is known for its calcium and vitamin D content, so any variety of milk (skim, reduced fat, and whole) will provide a nice vitamin D boost. If you’re not a milk drinker, try yogurt or cottage cheese for the same benefits. 

 

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

8/26/2020: Letter to our families and friends of Essex Center

Dear families and friends:

In an effort to promote communication with your loved ones while keeping the safety of our residents and staff members as our number one priority, we are instituting a new video chat/communication procedure to ensure families can continue to connect with their loved ones here at Essex Center. Going forward, all units will have designated days to schedule video chats. These video chats must be scheduled in advance in order to ensure we have the appropriate staff to assist with this very important task. We know everyone is eager to visit and see their loved ones and we will do our very best to ensure you can stay in contact with them. If you wish to plan a video chat we have a variety of options available. We are able to accommodate ZOOM, Facetime, and Skype. These can be done from your cell phone, tablet, or computer. If you do not have access to these and just wish to call a resident on the phone, we can also schedule those to ensure that the phone is available. We will assist the resident in making the call.

The schedule for video chats is as follows:

Unit 1: Monday/Thursday

Unit 2: Tuesday/Saturday

Unit 3: Wednesday/Friday

If you wish to schedule a video chat or phone call please contact the activities department at 518-873-3590. As a reminder, please call in advance, not on the day you wish to schedule. We will do the best we can to accommodate everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sincerely,

Candy Goff

Recreation Director

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on if You Need a Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among all cancers in American men and women. It’s especially a concern if you’re a current or former smoker. Lung cancer, however, can be very treatable if caught early enough. A lung cancer screening involves a CT scan of the lungs, which can detect small tumors that may be able to be removed by surgery before they grow and spread.

With that in mind, Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about who should be screened for lung cancer and how often.

Who Should Get a Lung Cancer Screening?

The CDC advises the following people to get a yearly lung cancer screening:

Risks to Lung Cancer Screening

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has found that the potential benefits of lung cancer screening outweigh the risks, but there are some, including false positive results that can lead to more costly and potentially risky tests. Another risk is that radiation from repeated CT scans of the lungs can itself cause cancer. If you’re a candidate for screening and have any concerns, be sure to talk to your doctor.

The Bottom Line: Don’t Smoke

Keeping yourself free from smoking is the best way to avoid a lung cancer screening and greatly reduce your risk for the disease.

To learn more about Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://essex-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?

 

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 4 Ways to Get the Most Life Out of Your Car

As we age, the goal should be to reduce the number of financial commitments we have. This includes, for many, getting the most life out of their vehicle (that is hopefully already paid off). 

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing would like to share four ways you can keep your car in good condition for many years to come. 

 

 

If you tend to go to the same places routinely, check your route. Is the road littered with potholes? Is there stop-and-go traffic when an alternate route may take a couple more minutes but provide a smoother ride? These are things to consider when it comes to the long-term care of your brakes, springs, tires, and suspension.

 

 

It may come as a surprise that air conditioners have more problems in northern states than in places like Texas and Florida, where they are used year-round. The reason for this is that after months of inactivity, turning on an air conditioner can cause a leak or cause a hose to break, leading to costly repairs. Turn your A/C on once a month, regardless of climate, to keep the parts moving.

 

 

If you don’t use your car much but have it for rare occasions, or if you travel a lot (say you’re a snowbird and you leave a car sitting in Florida for several months), be sure to have someone run the  car every couple of weeks, even if it’s just around the block. Otherwise, you risk a dead battery, brakes and clutch seizing, stale fuel, and flat spots on your tires.

 

 

We’ve all been there – let the engine warm up in the driveway for around 10 minutes while it’s freezing cold outside. While that’s good to get the temperature inside the car to your liking, it’s not necessary for the car. The engine itself actually warms up better while driving but be careful not to rev the engine while it’s still cold, as that could cause damage.

To learn more about Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit https://centershealthcare.com/essex_center.

 

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.

 

Special Perks for Special Healthcare Workers—Like You.

Take advantage of these special FREE resources now available to healthcare workers and first responders.

 

Companies across New York and across the country are stepping up to support health care workers who are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. Please explore these resources. Thanks for your hard work. You deserve all the help you get!

 

Allbirds

Allbirds is donating shoes to the medical community. They’ve already given out $500,000 worth.
Email together@allbirds.com for your free pair of wool runners.

 

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is offering anyone in the medical community a dozen doughnuts, free of charge. Valid every Monday through May 11.
“Just go to a Krispy Kreme drive-thru and show us your employer badge. That’s it,” the company said. “Pick up some free dozens on the way to work for you and your colleagues, or maybe a free dozen on your way home to family after a long shift.”

 

Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is delivering free salads and bowls to hospital workers.

 

Hertz Car Rentals

Hertz is offering NYC healthcare workers a free rental car, up to 1 month! 

 

Starbucks Coffee

A free tall hot or iced brewed coffee to anyone that identifies themselves as a COVID-19 front line responder through May 3rd.

 

Uber Eats

Uber Eats has pledged to give 300,000 free meals to first responders and health care workers.

 

Four Seasons Hotel

The Four Seasons Hotel on 57th Street will provide FREE lodging to doctors, nurses & medical personnel currently working to respond to the pandemic.
The hotel, like many, is closed due to COVID-19 until 4/15. But healthcare workers can call the hotel at 212-758-5700 to book a free room.

 

Crocs Shoes

Get a free pair of crocs to help you, while you help us alot.

 

AirBnb

Providing health care professionals, relief workers and first responders free or subsidized housing.

 

Childcare

Westchester Childcare

All school districts in Westchester County are now providing childcare for children ages 5 to 12 for healthcare workers and first responders with no other childcare options.

New York City Childcare

Regional Enrichment Centers—places where the children of front-line workers can be safely cared for while their parents continue to serve the city in this time of need.

Long Island Childcare

Emergency childcare is available for residents of Nassau and Suffolk County.

 

For more special perks and discounts, click here. 

How to use Facetime to talk to friends and loves ones

How to use Facetime to talk to friends and loves ones

Available to iPhone and iPad users

 

  1. In the Facetime app, tap the plus button and type the person’s phone number or email address.
  2. Tap the number or address, then tap Audio or Video.
  3. If you have the person’s phone number or email address saved in your contacts, you can start typing their name and tap the name when it appears.

Once you have made the call, the next time you open the app, their name will appear when you open the app. Simply tap on their name.

How to use WhatsApp to talk to your loved ones

How to use Whatsapp to talk to your loved ones

Simple:

  1. Install Whatsapp on your phone.
  2. Tap on Whatsapp.
  3. Tap on the contact you want to call.
  4. Tap on the movie camera icon.
  5. You’re on!

How to use Skype to talk to friends and loved ones

How to use Skype to talk to friends and loved ones.

  1. Check for a webcam.Be sure your computer has a webcam. On most laptops, the webcam will look like a small hole in the top border of the screen.

 

  1. Install Skype.Depending on whether or not you have a Mac or a PC, the download link is different.

 

  1. Follow installer instructions.The Skype download should start automatically and the installer will guide you through how to install the program.

 

  1. Open Skype.After the program is finished installing, open up Skype. If you have trouble finding the program, follow these instructions for Mac or PC.

 

  1. Click on a contact.In the left side of your screen, you will see a list of contacts if you have added any. Click on the name to open up a conversation with that person.

 

  1. Start a video call.To start a video call, you must first be in a conversation with a contact. The instructions are slightly different for Mac and PC users.

 

  1. End the call when done.End the call by pressing the red button on the bottom of the video call window. The icon looks like a red circle with a white phone inside of the circle.