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January 27, 2012
Lakeville Ambulette Transportation Director of Operations Named "Rising Star."

Erin Liberti, Director of Operations of Lakeville Ambulette Transportation, LLC, received recognition as one of the region's "Rising Stars," at evening ceremonies and a reception held at Citi Field, on Thursday, January 26th. ... read more

January 23, 2012
Parker Voted "Best of the Boro"

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is pleased to announce the people of Queens County have chosen Parker as "Best of the Boro." ... read more

January 23, 2012
The Year of the Dragon Celebrated with Style!

At midnight on January 23, 2012, Chinese people around the world began to welcome the lunar New Year, ushering in the "Year of the Dragon." At Parker, the region's largest Chinese Adult Day Health Care Program began its celebration with a resounding Gong Xi Fa Ca! ... read more

January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!

Party hats, streamers and noisemakers lit-up the setting at Parker's end-of-year festivities, as residents, patients and their families rang in 2012 with typical Parker flair, celebrating the coming New Year with champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and live music on every floor. ... read more

December 23, 2011
Students Warm Hearts of Parker Residents for the Holidays

Touched by a fall visit and tour of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, during which they interacted with residents and observed the compassionate care provided by staff, a group of students at St. John's University's Jamaica, New York campus raised money on campus to purchase bright red lap blankets, as winter holiday gifts for residents of Parker. ... read more

December 15, 2011
Residents Kick-Off Season of Lights

Parker's residents, who gather weekly and on holidays in a multi-denominational chapel for religious services, kicked-off the season of lights with a joyous celebration on December 15th. ... read more

December 1, 2011
Parker League Sponsors Holiday Toy Sale

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation held a Holiday Toy Sale on November 29th, sponsored by Parker's renowned volunteer auxiliary, the Parker League. ... read more

November 10, 2011
Parker Honored As 2011 "Health Care Hero"

On November 10, 2011, the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation was honored as a "Health Care Facility Hero." ... read more

November 4, 2011
Parker Connections

"Parker Connections" is a project that connects nursing home residents of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation with Parker's managers and executives, and aligns their common interests into enjoyable activities. This innovation is the brainchild of Christopher Ferreri, Vice President for Administration at Parker, and the culmination of his 2011 Fellowship at LeadingAge's "Leadership Academy," a year-long learning experience designed to accelerate the leadership development of aging services professionals. ... read more

November 3, 2011
Kings of Queens

Corporate, business, finance, and health care leaders gathered at Flushing Meadows' Terrace on the Park to honor 29 men who have made outstanding contributions to the communities of Queens County in 2011. ... read more

November 1, 2011
Congratulations to Dr. Leslee Mavrovic, Named Among Long Island Business News' "Who's Who in Women in Professional Services"

Dr. Leslee Mavrovic, Parker's Vice President for Social Work Services and Resident Life, was named among Long Island Business News' "Who's Who in Women in Professional Services" in the October 28 issue. ... read more

October 25, 2011
Parker 2011 Gala: Finding Success By Helping Others

Amid dramatic views of Columbus Circle and Central Park, at the elegant Mandarin Oriental Hotel, hundreds of guests attended Parker's 2011 gala to welcome new Chairman of the Board, Lenny Tanzer, see a film about one of the region's most comprehensive networks of community health programs, and honor Goldman Sachs and Company Vice President, Joseph G. Hall. ... read more

October 17, 2011
Parker League Fall Luncheon

Volunteers of the Parker League, the renowned volunteer auxiliary of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, celebrated another year of successful programs and fundraising. ... read more

October 13, 2011
Parker Urges Rejection of Medicare and Medicaid Cuts in Meetings with Congress

On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, Parker and other members of the Continuing Care Leadership Coalition (CCLC), met with federal elected officials to voice concerns over the cuts to Medicare and Medicaid that are being discussed as part of federal deficit reduction discussions. ... read more

September 26, 2011
Moon Festival Celebrated at Chinese Adult Day Health Care Program

The participants of Parker's Chinese Adult Day Health Care Center enjoyed entertainment, dancing, and singing of moon poems, and ate traditional moon cakes, during its two-day celebration in 2011. ... read more

September 21, 2011
Service Awards Program Honors 126 Employees

126 employees of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation were honored at the Institute's annual Service Awards reception, for their "loyalty and sensitivity to the needs of residents, patients and colleagues." ... read more

September 12, 2011
Grandparents Day at Parker
A Day of Remembrance and Togetherness
Grandparents Day 2011 at Parker was truly a day of remembrance and togetherness. ... read more

August 30, 2011
Heroes of Irene

Among the many individuals and responders who distinguished themselves during the dangerous hours of Hurricane Irene was the staff of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, in New Hyde Park, and the Institute's medical transportation division, Lakeville Ambulette Transportation, LLC. ... read more

August 2, 2011
Alzheimer Center Participates in National Art Program

This summer, the Alzheimer Center at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has once again participated in the Memories in the Making Art Program. ... read more

August 8, 2011
Parker Sponsors Senior Summer Program at Lido Beach

During the week of August 1-5, Parker Jewish Institute sponsored the Town of Hempstead's "Lido Lights the Way" 2011 Senior Summer program. ... read more

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