Dear Friends,  

If you call our main phone number you will hear my voice welcoming you to United Hebrew.  I have said time and again that I am so proud to be the President of this amazing organization. That message is only one example of how we make it our top priority to be a warm and friendly place where our residents and clients are treated with the utmost dignity and compassion. We are a compact campus packed with alot of spirit, heart and focus on helping and healing.   It gives me great pleasure to invite you to read about United Hebrew and its full continuum of care.  There are so many ways in which we are striving to continually  bring the services our community needs to our clients.  The most successful organizations these days are the ones that can be flexible and open to change.  That is why whenever possible we listen to our clients' voices and find new ways in which we can better serve you. Please know that when you need us we are here.

Best Regards, 

President/CEO 

Supporters, Board Members, families and friends gathered to unveil the magnificent Tree of Life on the wall of United Hebrew. The Tree of Life

(L to R) Senior Chair of the Board, Malcolm Lazarus; President/CEO of United Hebrew, Rita Mabli; Chair of the Board, Michael Rozen and Board members, Pearl Quarles and David Lacher at Tree of Life event. 
  

(L to R) Assemblyman George Latimer; President/CEO Rita Mabli; and Senator Suzi Oppenheimer at the Tree of Life event.

As part of this special salute to active seniors, United Hebrew will screen the Westchester premier of the award-winning documentary, "Age of Champions" on their Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus  "Age of Champions" tells the story of senior Olympians and their incredible ability to perform and go for the gold at the National Senior Games. The film captures the inspirational stories of these competitors as they tackle the challenges of getting older with uplifting grace, humor and optimism.

"We are very excited to be focusing an event on seniors that have found exercise and activity can be maintained throughout their lives."  said Rita Mabli, President/CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, "They motivate us to find purpose and meaning at any stage of life."

Willow Towers Assisted Living is pleased to welcome the addition of Dr. Raj Buddhavarapu (aka Dr.  Buddha) as a provider of physician services at Willow Towers.  Dr. Buddha has office hours at Willow Towers twice per week and will see residents by appointment.  Dr. Buddha's credentials are impressive as he is board certified in geriatrics and is Director of Geriatric & Palliative Care at White Plains Hospital.

 
Under the superb guidance of our Vice President of Nursing Services, Patricia McCormack and our Director of Rehabilitation, Nora O'Brien, and nursing staff, Pace University nursing students are completing a rotation at United Hebrew's Nursing and Rehabilitation pavilion.  

When Renwick Williams was admitted to the Burke Rehabilitation at United Hebrew dedicated rehab floor  he was exceedingly weak and could not walk without staff assistance.  The exceptional Burke Rehab at United Hebrew staff were only able to support his full weight and help him walk a short distance.  But things have dramatically changed now with the addition of the cutting edge LiteGait device to their rehabilitative suite. Partial weight-bearing patients can now be harnessed and supported in safety, allowing the devise to assist them to walk while the therapist provides gait training.  It is a miracle to see Mr. Williams walk 400 feet, a fourfold improvement.  The LiteGait frees the therapist's hands so they can better assist the patient with postural control, weight shifting, foot placement, knee extension, and balance.  Pictured are physical therapy assistants, Mertel Thomas (left) and Juliana DeOliveira, with resident Renwick Williams. 

Mamaroneck High School students had a day of community service for Martin Luther King Day.  We are grateful for their commitment to making a difference at United Hebrew. Pictured above with Carol Mirabile, recreation assistant (2nd from left) and Heather Lena, United Hebrew Assistant Director of Recreation (blue sweater).

Eileen Clayton, RN, Director of Marketing at United Hebrew (4th from left standing)and Soundview Manager, Joanne Russo-Lanza (2nd from left) hosted a cardmaking workshop at the Scarsdale Senior Center. Along with being a seasoned professional in the eldercare field, Joanne is a certified stamping expert.  Fun was had by all.