J 954: Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

 Senate Resolution No. 954 BY: Senator JACKSON CELEBRATING the 150th Anniversary of the MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and celebrate milestone anniversaries of those institutions which have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to serving the needs of their communities with integrity, compassion, and distinction; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care; and WHEREAS, The MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, a not-for-profit institution, has been a cornerstone of compassion, dignity, and excellence in health care since its founding in 1875; and WHEREAS, Since 1889, the Center has served as an integral part of the Washington Heights community, providing culturally sensitive and high-quality care to thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers, regardless of background or income; and WHEREAS, MJHS Isabella Center is home to 705 skilled nursing beds and offers a continuum of services including short-term rehabilitation, long-term residential care, memory care, therapeutic recreation, and specialized care such as certified ventilator beds and a step-down unit-ensuring that even the most complex needs are met with skill and compassion; and WHEREAS, The dedication of more than 950 staff members ensures that patients, residents, and families receive unwavering support, expert care, and comfort 24 hours a day, every day of the year; and WHEREAS, The Center's beautiful four-acre campus, which includes Isabella House-a residence for independent older adults-stands as a model for integrated senior living, health, and wellness; and WHEREAS, Through innovative community outreach efforts, such as the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program and the Upper Manhattan Partnership for Senior Independence (UMPSI), MJHS Isabella continues to advance its mission of helping older adults thrive safely in their homes and communities; and WHEREAS, Since joining the MJHS Health System in 2017, the Center has continued to uphold its proud tradition while innovating to meet the evolving needs of an aging population; and WHEREAS, On the occasion of its 150th Anniversary, it is fitting to recognize the MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care for its remarkable legacy of service and to commend its continued commitment to excellence in elder care; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor institutions whose enduring legacy and ongoing efforts exemplify the highest ideals of public service and compassionate care; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, and to express its deepest appreciation for the center's historic and ongoing contributions to the health and well-being of New York's aging population; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care.