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allowing for collaborative work and continuous communication with patients and their families/caregivers. "This outstanding facility enables patients to continue to receive the excellent therapy that Burke is known for while providing the opportunity for further advancements in care," says Burke President and CEO Jeffrey Menkes. "Our dedicated physicians and therapists are thrilled to offer patients the ultimate coordinated care in the new gym throughout their journey to recovery." Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a member of the Montefiore Health System. A renowned institution in the region, Burke has been offering the highest level of patient-centered rehabilitative care since 1915. The new neurorehab gym is 4,200 square feet, more than doubling the size of the previous facility. Artwork will further enhance the well- appointed space, which provides a spacious and healing environment for patients to work with therapists. Burke's neurological patients can utilize a variety of new specialty equipment in the facility. In addition, home automation training devices, such as iPads, adaptive switches and smart home accessories are available for training purposes and education for patients and their families. These devices will help to facilitate the transition back home as well as maximize independence and quality of life, in keeping with Burke's core mission. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital launches neurorehabilitation gym Waterstone of Westchester, White Plains' newest independent senior living community, is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Service in Westchester (VNSW) to offer its residents the security of knowing that they will have the best care should they need it. "We've partnered with VNS Westchester because they are, quite simply, the largest and best home healthcare providers in the region,'' says Margaret Minichini, Executive Director of Waterstone of Westchester. "While most of our residents are active and independent, it's a comfort to know that they will have access to high-quality care right in their own community if need arises.'' Founded in 1901, VNS Westchester has over a century of experience providing unparalleled skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health aides, social work and care coordination services to people right at home. VNS Westchester is annually accredited by Community Health Accreditation Program, and consistently exceeds that organization's national standard of excellence. Timothy P. Leddy, VNS Westchester President/CEO, says VNS Westchester's on-site office at Waterstone of Westchester would make it easy and secure for residents and their families to arrange for care. "We pride ourselves on the excellent and personalized care we provide families,'' says Leddy. "Having a VNSW office right on-site at Waterstone of Westchester will give residents an immediate connection to the care and support that they need.'' The Auxiliary of Lenox Hill Hospital raised $80,000 at this year's annual benefit — an evening of music and celebration — which was held virtually. This year's theme, "Better Together," commemorated the decade-long collaboration and partnership among Northwell Health's three Manhattan campuses — Lenox Hill Hospital (LHH), Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), and Lenox Health Greenwich Village (LHGV). Guests enjoyed a compelling program filled with powerful video testimonials, virtual tributes, thoughtful conversations with hospital leadership, and a moving musical performance by Grammy Award- winning opera superstar, Angel Blue, with an exclusive piece recorded just for the Auxiliary. Frontline workers spoke about how the Auxiliary's support has been instrumental in allowing the hospitals to continue serving patients, families and communities at large, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, which was moderated by Tara Narula, MD, Associate Director of the Women's Heart Program at LHH and CBS News Senior Medical Correspondent, featured remarks from Michael J. Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health, who spearheaded the Manhattan partnership back in 2010, and Jill Kalman, MD, LHH's outgoing Executive Director, who led the hospital through the pandemic. Dr. Narula also interviewed the three current executive directors of the Manhattan sites — Mark Schiffer, MD (LHH), Joseph Manopella (MEETH) and Alex Hellinger, DPT (LHGV) — about their experiences over the past year, their hopes for the future and the importance of the support provided by the Auxiliary. The funds raised by the Auxiliary throughout the year support initiatives across Manhattan that make possible advances in research and innovations in patient care. They also foster close ties with neighbors across New York City. n Share your story in the next issue of MD News. For consideration, please email your press releases to Press@LexMediaGroup.com. M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S L O W E R H U D S O N / B R O N X ■ 2 0 21 2 1