Rogosin Institute Opens Dialysis and Kidney Care in East New York
Photo: Lem Peterkin
Better Health and Quality of Life
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Rogosin President and CEO Dr. Barry Smith (center) leads the ribbon cutting for new Rogosin Institute
he Rogosin Institute (Rogosin), one of the largest notfor-profit dialysis providers in the NYC area, is opening its newest Dialysis and Kidney Care and Education Center at 2372 Linden Boulevard in East New York. A new concept in kidney care, the facility not only provides dialysis services for those whose kidneys do not function, but educational, preventive, and early diagnostic services are a major part of its programs. For more than a year, Rogosin staff members have worked closely with the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, community leadership, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brownsville Multi-Service Family Center, and CAMBA, as well as faith-based, governmental, recreational, and other local leadership to form the Central Brooklyn Health Movement. In step with the current trend toward keeping well rather than
being treated for illness, the center is designed to meet community need, encouraging residents to take more responsibility for improving their own health. “We are privileged to be part of the East New York/ Brownsville community and to be able to partner not only with the community but also the great organizations already serving the people here,” commented Barry Smith, Rogosin president and CEO. “Together, we can make a great difference for health and life!” East New York is disproportionately affected by kidney disease, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams explained. “I applaud The Rogosin Institute for opening up their newest Dialysis and Kidney Care and Education Center in East New York,” he said. Rogosin Dialysis Centers or programs are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. —JNW
MEOC student Ernesto Diaz with instructor Sean Wilkinson.
Promoting Free Academic and Workforce Development
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ay 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) and its commitment to the Harlem community. Funded by the State University of New York (SUNY) and administered by the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY), the MEOC offers free academic programs to adult learners, including English for Speakers of Other Languages, High School Equivalency Preparation and College Prep. Students at the MEOC can also
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The Positive Community June 2017
L–R: Anthony Watson, MEOC executive director; Antonio Pérez, president of BMCC; Charles B. Rangel, former US Representative; Assemblywoman Inez Dickens; and H. Carl McCall, chairman of the SUNY Board of Trustees.
choose career training in Certified Microsoft® Office, Security Officer Training and Civil Service Exam Prep. For those interested in the healthcare industry, the MEOC offers Electronic Health Records and Certified Nursing Assistant training programs. The MEOC also offers the Hospitality Training Program, which prepares individuals for certifications from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), giving them an edge over other job seekers as they pursue careers in the hospitality,
restaurant, and hotel industries. Located in the heart of Harlem on 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard, MEOC has helped more than 50,000 individuals reach their goals. A NIGHT TO REMEMBER A fundraising gala, “Celebrating 50 Years,” was held on May 3, 2017 at Harlem’s legendary Alhambra Ballroom. More than $39,000 was raised to benefit the MEOC Student Emergency and Scholarship Fund. The Continued on page 61 www.thepositivecommunity.com