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.

 

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

• For Windows users:Go to this link: http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/. Click on the green button that says, “Get Skype for Windows Desktop.”
• For Mac users:Go to this link: http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-mac/. Click on the green button that says, “Get Skype for Mac.”

 

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

 

4. 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.

• For Windows users:Press your Windows key (left of Alt key), type “Skype” and press ↵ Enter.
• For Mac users:Open up Finder, search for “Skype,” then click on the program

 

5. 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.

• If you haven’t added any contacts, you will first have to add at least one. Ask for a friend’s Skype ID, click Contacts in the upper left of the window, click Add Contact in the dropdown menu, then type your friend’s Skype ID.

 

6. 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.

• For Windows users:Click on the icon in the upper right corner of the window that looks like a video camera. It should be a blue circle with a white video camera inside.
• For Mac users:Click on the icon in the upper right corner of the window that looks like a video camera. It should be a green circle with a white video camera inside. Depending on your version of Skype, the icon may instead simply say, “Video Call.”
• You may be asked for permission for Skype to use your video camera, click “Allow” if you are comfortable with Skype having access to your camera.

 

7. 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.

• You may need to move your cursor around the inside of the video call window to reveal the hang-up button.

 

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Three Centers Rehabilitation and Nursing Facilities Receive Top Rated Honor from NursingHomes.com

Centers Health Care is proud to announce that three Centers-owned facilities received a prestigious “Top Rated” designation from the national website, NursingHomes.com.

Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Providence, Rhode Island), Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Buffalo, New York), and Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Buffalo, New York) received the honor.

The website honors skilled nursing facilities that compile consistent, exemplary reviews from residents, patients, and their families. It’s a tool that allows people looking for a nursing home to get a measure of confidence as they find the facility that’s right for their family member.

“A family choosing this level of care for their loved one is one of the most difficult and deeply personal decisions one can make,” said Centers Health Care CEO Kenneth Rozenberg. “I’m thrilled that the families of our residents and rehab patients think so highly of our services that they were moved to leave such kind reviews with NursingHomes.com.

“It’s a testament to our dedicated staff and leadership team that makes our facilities caring homes, so I credit all Centers Health Care employees for this humbling honor.”

All Centers Health Care facilities feature first-class nursing care, 24-hour access to medical personnel, a variety of nutritious meal options, and a calendar filled with activities that are designed to keep the mind and body active.

In addition to our care for long-term residents, Bannister, Buffalo, and Ellicott Centers also feature the GO Rehab program for short-term residents recovering from an injury or surgery. The state-of-the-art program combines physical and occupational therapy with all the comforts of home to ensure the patient successfully returns to the lifestyle they were used to at home.

The Unquantifiable Benefit of Working for Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Sometimes it’s just that twinkle of gratitude in a patient’s eyes. There are plenty of reasons why nursing (and caretaking, in general) can be deeply rewarding, but nursing home work offers a set of incentives all its own. The benefit of the care a nursing home staff provides is both uniquely profound and beautifully expansive.

While working in a nursing home, you’ll have the valuable opportunity to connect with your patients and their families on a level that is not available to most positions in the healthcare world. The long-term nature of this type of care enables you to make a special impact on their lives and often results in them making the same type of impact on yours.

You’ll get to know your patients, and they’ll get to know you. Everyone will know what to expect, and you’ll look forward to seeing each other before every shift. The only thing sweeter than that welcoming smile on their faces will be the tears of heartfelt gratitude you inspire in the eyes of their loved ones.
Staff and patients in a nursing home tend to feed off of each other in a mutually beneficial manner. They’ll absorb your energy and activity, and you’ll immerse yourself in their rich histories and wisdom. You’ll remind them of the lives they’ve lived, and they’ll bless you with a better appreciation of aging.

Some forms of healthcare can feel transactional. We too often sacrifice a measure of humanity for expediency. Nursing home health care affords us the opportunity and the time to involve ourselves not only in the physical wellbeing of our patients but also in the overall quality of their lives.

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Launches the Game-Changing GO Rehab Program.

Access to an attending physician 5 days a week, and to a registered nurse 24/7. Cutting-edge equipment, including the groundbreaking Jintronix biofeedback system. Private and semi-private rooms, with smart TVs, Netflix, Tim Horton’s coffee, Chromebooks, and a full menu of healthy food choices.

If that doesn’t sound like your standard rehab, that’s because it’s not. It’s Ellicott Center’s pioneering GO Rehab Program — designed to speed recovery and get clients back to their homes, families, and lives as quickly as possible.
The rehabilitation process is hastened by patient education and weekly individualized conferences. A fully equipped ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Suite prepares the client for a successful return to the life they know. Even after discharge, the team schedules a series of follow-up calls to monitor progress. Getting stronger quicker — good outcomes — is what it’s all about.

Recognizing that rehab is not just about medical treatment and physical exercise, the Go Rehab Program takes a holistic approach to therapy, making the rehab experience more contemporary, comfortable and convenient — as well as more efficient and effective.

Ellicott Center’s Go Rehab Program is changing the face — and the shape — of rehabilitation in Western New York.

Ellicott Center has brought to the region a long-term commitment to expanding treatment options and improving the ways in which they are implemented. In Buffalo, the GO Rehab Program is just what the doctor ordered.

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing cheers as the Buffalo Sabres name Centers Health Care as their trusted rehab partner.

Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is the success.” So said Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, who knew a thing or two about success.

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” This according to basketball legend Michael Jordan, who knew a thing or two about championships.

Those two principles are at the heart of the new partnership between Ellicott
Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and the Buffalo Sabres. A National Hockey League franchise for nearly fifty years, the Buffalo Sabres are beloved in all of Western New York. Now, the Centers Health Care team has enlisted the Sabres to help promote health and well-being throughout the region.

Ellicott Center has a history of healthful, successful outcomes, and the
collaboration with the Buffalo Sabres reinforces that mission. Ellicott Center
recently introduced the GO Rehab Program. It’s designed to make the rehab
experience more efficient and effective — as well as more contemporary,
comfortable and convenient.

The residents of the GO Unit have access to an attending physician 5 days a week, and to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specialists in various fields, such as physiatry, pulmonary, and cardio are also available to consult on individual cases. In addition, the program features state-of-the-art equipment, including the Jintronix biofeedback system — a medical marvel built with computer gaming technology and multiple motion sensors. It tracks dozens of joint movements in hundreds of increments, allowing the GO team to instantly adjust the therapeutic inputs.