Young Israel Forest Hills Purim Party 2016
Purim 2016 at Margaret Tietz
Margaret Tietz at the Achiezer ElderCare Plus Event for Jewish Caregivers
The Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was proud to have had a significant presence at the Achiezer ElderCare Plus event for Jewish Caregivers on Sunday, November 8, 2015. A comprehensive event sharing a wealth of information for the Caregiver who is often at a loss for where to go and what to do. Our booth was filled with pertinent information on options that are available at the Tietz Center whether it be for a long term care stay, short term rehabilitation or complex clinical care. Questions were answered in terms of insurance coverage, average length of stay for rehabilitation and our vast amenities available for the observant Jewish community. There was also discussion about our continued hosting of informational symposiums that share vital information with the Caregivers who have taken on the daily responsibility of advocating for the quality care of their loved ones. Margaret Tietz is always present for significant events such as this conference and continues to be a resource for the community. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Spiegel, Director of Public Affairs at (718) 298-7838.
For photos of the event, click here.
Margaret Tietz awarded Outstanding Agency Award by Queensboro Council for Social Welfare
On Friday October 23, 2015, Yoel Lichstein, Executive Director of Margaret Tietz, Linda Spiegel, Director of Public Affairs, and Margaret Tietz Center were awarded the Outstanding Agency Award by the Queensboro Council for Social Welfare at Terrace on the Park. This was the Queensboro Council’s 93rd Annual Awards Luncheon. Many of our prominent legislators including, Past Borough President Claire Shulman were in attendance to congratulate the honorees for their achievements.
Unique Speech Language Pathology Services at Margaret Tietz!
Hospice Symposium Draws Large Crowd
On July 15, 2015, Margaret Tietz hosted a symposium entitled “Hospice Care: The Right Care at The Right Time” in conjunction with A Place for Mom and Hospice of New York. The event featured speaker Dr. Lauren Shaiova, MD, Chief of the Department of Palliative Medicine at NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Hospice Physician for Hospice of New York. She is certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine as well as Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Having completed her fellowship training in Pain Medicine and Palliative Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Shaiova is affiliated with the Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospice in London, England.
Dr.Shaiova is particularly proud of her leadership in care for patients with sickle cell anemia and persons living with HIV/AIDS. She has volunteered her services from Nicaragua to Haiti and South Africa to Ghana and has taught or spoken at innumerable conferences and seminars. She is a visiting faculty member at The Graduate School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan; the Medical School of Zimbabwe; and the Ben-Gurion University of Negev, Israel.
This event was for Case Managers, Hospital Discharge Planners, Social Workers, Rabbis, and Eldercare Attorneys.
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Resident Barbecue!
Hospice Care: The Right Care at The Right Time • July 15th, 2015
Presented by Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with
A Place for Mom and Hospice of New York.
WHAT: Join us on July 15, 2015 with presenter Dr. Lauren Shaiova, MD for “Hospice Care: The Right Care at the Right Time.”
In New York State, the median length of stay on Hospice is 9-17 days, and Hospice is intended as a benefit for patients during the final six months of life. This presentation will familiarize Nurse Case Managers, Hospital Discharge Planners and Medical Social Workers with the criteria for making a timely referral to Hospice, allowing patients and their loved ones to take full advantage of these comprehensive and compassionate services.
WHEN / WHERE:
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 5:00 p.m.
Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
164-11 Chapin Parkway, Jamaica Hills, NY 11432
The presentation itself begins at 5:45 p.m., following networking.
Valet parking is available.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Lauren Shaiova, MD is the Chief of the Department of Palliative Medicine at NYU Lutheran Medical Center and a Hospice Physician for Hospice of New York. She is certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine as well as Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Having completed her fellowship training in Pain Medicine and Palliative Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Shaiova is affiliated with the Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospice in London, England.
Dr. Shaiova is particularly proud of her leadership in care for patients with sickle cell anemia and persons living with HIV/AIDS. She has volunteered her services from Nicaragua to Haiti and South Africa to Ghana and has taught or spoken at innumerable conferences and seminars. She is a visiting faculty member at The Graduate School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan; the Medical School of Zimbabwe; and the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
“Dr. Lauren Shaiova is a superb clinician and speaker. She received rave reviews when she spoke at our conference.” -Kathy A. McMahon, President & CEO of Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State
QUESTIONS
For questions about this event, please contact Linda Spiegel at 718-298-7838 or LSpiegel@CenterLight.org
Click here for photos of the event.
This vital symposium spearheads Margaret Tietz’ new Health Education Initiative, a program featuring quarterly seminars to educate and inform the community about best health practices.
Queens Transition Center Award
The Margaret Tietz Center’s relationship with the Queens Transition Center goes back for over 25 years. Students from the school come during the year to volunteer their time to provide invaluable assistance with various tasks in different departments such as recreation and dietary. Each year we award a check to the one or two outstanding students from the school who have shown the most promise. This money comes from a memorial scholarship fund established in remembrance of Gerald Hart, to continue his legacy at the Tietz Center and for the purpose of perpetuating his support of students with limited opportunities, giving them a chance to develop a career track and support them in seeking future employment. He is a past administrator of Margaret Tietz that we lost much too soon in his life. He was only 35 years old but accomplished so much and left a legacy that not too many people do in a lifetime. He was kind, passionate, accomplished and cared deeply for everyone he came in contact with. Everyone’s success was his success! He was a Marine and his motto was “Adapt and Overcome” and he did.
On June 19, 2015, graduation was held for the students of the Queens Transition Center. This year the check was awarded to a very deserving and special student Brandon Smith. Brandon has had many challenges in his life and has risen to overcome many of them. His volunteerism in the dietary department this year was outstanding.
L’Chaim 5K Walk Run 2015
On Sunday June 14, 2015 the annual LíChaim 5K Walk/Run for Israel was held at the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates and the surrounding area. Margaret Tietz/CenterLight was among the Benefactors for this very important event for the support of the State of Israel. Margaret Tietz had a team of eight which included Michael Fassler the President/CEO of CenterLight and Yoel Lichstein, the Administrator of Margaret Tietz along with his wife. The event raised $72,000 in hopes of improving lives in Israel.
