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July 19, 2024 | Vol. 10, Number 29 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
LAKELAND LEAGUE HEATS UP
Rye and Eastchester square off during a Lakeland Summer League game at Walter Panas High School. The Garnets and Eagles are two of the several area teams taking part in the longrunning summer campaign this year. for story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Burke Rehab named one of the nation’s best: report Burke Rehabilitation, a member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced the organization has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in their 2024-25 rankings. Burke boasts a wide range of expertise, including stroke care, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, brain and spinal cord injury, amputation, and more, in settings conducive to the health and healing of patients on their recovery journey. “We are incredibly proud to once again celebrate this national recognition from U.S. News & World Report,” said Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE, Burke Rehabilitation’s Executive Director. “Burke’s skilled clinicians are guided by our mission to provide the highest quality medical care and rehabilitation services,
ensuring that every patient that comes through our doors can work towards recovery and improve their quality of life. At Burke, we offer more than just treatment – we restore patients’ sense of hope and optimism in their recovery process through a supportive environment.” Caring for patients from across the tri-state area, Burke clinicians personalize rehabilitation services to meet patients’ individualized needs and goals for increased mobility. With physicians, nurses, and other staff members on site 24/7/365, Burke Rehabilitation has the lowest rehabilitation hospital readmission rate in the country, with 68% of patients discharged to the community to continue their care. Burke stands out as an innovative leader among New York’s free-standing rehabilitation hospitals, proudly caring
for the most stroke patients and recently becoming the first and only with on-site dialysis in the state. “We leverage our expertise, embrace best practices, and pioneer groundbreaking innovations to maximize each patient’s recovery, independence, and quality of life,” said Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, MHCM, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Burke Rehabilitation. “This honor is a reflection of Burke’s dedicated workforce, including physicians, rehabilitation nurses, therapists, psychologists, care managers and other clinical and support staff. Our team is committed to providing patients, their families, and caregivers an exceptional experience while undergoing care at Burke.”
County’s therapy dog obtains national certification Phoenix, a 4-year-old Lab mix assigned to the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, recently achieved a prestigious designation as a certified First Responder Therapy Dog. Since being obtained in August 2022, Phoenix has been a resource to support the emotional health and wellness of all first responders in Westchester County. County Executive George Latimer congratulated Phoenix and his hander, Samantha Stretz-Fejes, on their most recent accomplishment. He said the decision to obtain a therapy dog was in recognition of stresses and emotional challenges that first responders face on the job. Latimer said: “Our firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers and dispatchers often see terrible things, or handle highly stressful incidents, in the course of their duties. In addition to providing them with the training and equipment they need, it is equally imperative that we support their physical and emotional health however we can.” Phoenix and Stretz-Fejes, who is assigned to the EMS
Division at DES, are also members of the Westchester-Putnam Peer Support Team. The team – comprised of police, fire and EMS personnel – is often deployed to support first responders in the aftermath of a large-scale incident or tragedy. DES Deputy Commissioner Susan Spear said Phoenix was obtained through SPCA Westchester. She thanked the staff at the Briarcliff Manor animal rescue shelter for helping DES select a canine with the right temperament and intelligence to succeed as a therapy dog. The national certification is the most recent achievement for Phoenix and Stretz-Fejes. Last year, the American Kennel Club awarded Phoenix its Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award and recognized StretzFejes as an accomplished handler. The CGC title is earned by a canine and its handler after they complete a rigorous 10-skill evaluation focused on obedience and handler development. Adding to their list of accomplishments, Phoenix and Samantha also secured the AKC Novice Trick Dog title.