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One of three skilled nursing ventilator units in Connecticut, vent unit designed to maximize functional abilities of individuals living with pulmonary disorders
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Hartok -- Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center (Riverside), an affiliate of National Health Care Associates (NHCA), is excited to announce the official opening of its new Pulmonary Ventilator Unit. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March 20 at the facility, marking a significant milestone in the center's commitment to enhancing care for patients with respiratory conditions.
Riverside's Pulmonary Ventilator Unit is designed to provide advanced respiratory support for patients requiring long-term ventilator therapy. This state-of-the-art unit is equipped with modern ventilators, a trained staff, and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, including respiratory failure. One of only three skilled nursing ventilator units in Connecticut, Riverside can accommodate up to 20 individuals with pulmonary disorders in private, dedicated ventilator rooms.
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The unit is co-directed by Drs. Patrick Troy and Michael Perkins, both specialists in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Together with Riverside's in-house clinical team, they develop individualized care plans for each resident. The aim is not only to rebuild the residents' physical abilities and independence but also to assist those recovering from severe pulmonary illnesses.
"We are proud to introduce our new ventilator unit at Riverside, which allows us to meet a critical need in our community," said Riverside's Administrator Rosemary Beaudoin, LNHA. "Our goal is to provide exceptional care and improve the quality of life for patients requiring specialized respiratory support."
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local government officials, healthcare partners, community leaders, and staff members. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the new facility, meet the care team, and learn about the cutting-edge technologies used to support patient recovery.
About Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center
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Riverside is a skilled nursing facility operated under the guidance of National Health Care Associates (NHCA). The center adopts a comprehensive approach designed to cater to everyone's unique needs and offers a variety of medical services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, respiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation services and other advanced capabilities and programs. For more information about Riverside, NHCA, and its affiliate centers, visit www.NHCA.com.
Photo Caption: Joining the leadership of Riverside's ribbon cutting ceremony were (L-R, Marvin Ostreicher, President, NHCA; Maggie Roane, Director of Admissions and Marketing, NHCA, Kevin Prisco, Director of Operations, NHCA; Mayor Connor Martin, East Hartford; Rosemary Beaudoin, Administrator of Riverside; Dr. Michael Perkins, Riverside Vent Unit Co-Director; Dr. Patrick Troy, Riverside Vent Unit Co-Director; Councilor Awet Tsegai, East Hartford; Natasha Dymnicki, Regional Director of Marketing and Business, NHCA)
Riverside's Pulmonary Ventilator Unit is designed to provide advanced respiratory support for patients requiring long-term ventilator therapy. This state-of-the-art unit is equipped with modern ventilators, a trained staff, and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, including respiratory failure. One of only three skilled nursing ventilator units in Connecticut, Riverside can accommodate up to 20 individuals with pulmonary disorders in private, dedicated ventilator rooms.
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The unit is co-directed by Drs. Patrick Troy and Michael Perkins, both specialists in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Together with Riverside's in-house clinical team, they develop individualized care plans for each resident. The aim is not only to rebuild the residents' physical abilities and independence but also to assist those recovering from severe pulmonary illnesses.
"We are proud to introduce our new ventilator unit at Riverside, which allows us to meet a critical need in our community," said Riverside's Administrator Rosemary Beaudoin, LNHA. "Our goal is to provide exceptional care and improve the quality of life for patients requiring specialized respiratory support."
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local government officials, healthcare partners, community leaders, and staff members. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the new facility, meet the care team, and learn about the cutting-edge technologies used to support patient recovery.
About Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center
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Riverside is a skilled nursing facility operated under the guidance of National Health Care Associates (NHCA). The center adopts a comprehensive approach designed to cater to everyone's unique needs and offers a variety of medical services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, respiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation services and other advanced capabilities and programs. For more information about Riverside, NHCA, and its affiliate centers, visit www.NHCA.com.
Photo Caption: Joining the leadership of Riverside's ribbon cutting ceremony were (L-R, Marvin Ostreicher, President, NHCA; Maggie Roane, Director of Admissions and Marketing, NHCA, Kevin Prisco, Director of Operations, NHCA; Mayor Connor Martin, East Hartford; Rosemary Beaudoin, Administrator of Riverside; Dr. Michael Perkins, Riverside Vent Unit Co-Director; Dr. Patrick Troy, Riverside Vent Unit Co-Director; Councilor Awet Tsegai, East Hartford; Natasha Dymnicki, Regional Director of Marketing and Business, NHCA)
Source: National Health Care Associates
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