Seminar - Physical Therapy of the Foot and Ankle

February 4, 2012 - AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO ORTHOPAEDIC MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE ... more

Our Adult Day Care program celebrated its 8th anniversary

See pictures of the event. ... more

North Shore-LIJ, Regal Heights Are Clinical Affiliates

North Shore-LIJ Health System announced the signing of a clinical affiliation agreement with Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. ... more

about regal heights

"C.A.R.E."

Caring Attention delivered with Respect and Excellence: This has been our mission since we opened our doors in 2000, and we proudly carry it out every day. Regal Heights is a multi-faceted health care center that includes inpatient long-term care as well as short-term physical rehabilitation. The center also boasts a medical model adult day care program for seniors in the community needing medical care in an outpatient setting.

The Regal Team

Our interdisciplinary team consists of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, rehabilitation therapists, licensed social workers, registered dietitians, therapeutic recreation leaders, psychologists and various health care specialists.

• Chief Operating Officer: Kevin Place, CPA, MHA, LNHA
• Administrator: Thomas Younghans, LCSW, MBA, LNHA
• Medical Director: Stephanie F. De Jesus, MD
• Director of Nursing Services: Norrele Silvero, RN
• Assistant Director of Nursing: Rowena Gaspar, RN
• Director of Social Services: Estela Divino, LCSW-R
• Director of Rehabilitation Services: Ahmed Ramadan, PT, DPT, CCCE, CI
• Director of Adult Day Health Care: Grace Leung, RN
• Director of Therapeutic Recreation: Betsy Lazarus, LCAT
• Chief Dietitian: Katherine Mouzakitis, DPM, RD
• Director of Food Services: Andy Schoenholtz
• Director of Environmental Services: Eileen Castelli

Leadership and Programs

We have developed innovative and creative approaches to address specific health challenges, making Regal Heights a leader in long-term care. These programs include:

• The Perfect Joint Program
• Breath For Life
• Wound Care
• Pain Management
• Bariatric Care
• Hospice
• Specialized Dementia

Our Staff

Our staff reflects the diversity that is New York City. We speak multiple languages, and special attention is paid to maintaining and enhancing our residents’ culture-specific needs. We tailor specific plans of care that consider food preferences and social needs.

Community

Events and activities at Regal Heights reflect our community partnership. From our intergenerational programs with local schools, to our blood drives and community health fairs, we remain dedicated to the population we so proudly serve.

Through our role as a teaching facility, and with our affiliations and partnership with a variety of health providers, we continue to invest in the future of health care.