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Long Beach Medical Center Earns Gold Seal Of Approval from Joint Commission
Long Beach , NY – Long Beach Medical Center has been awarded full accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations following an intensive review of its hospital, nursing home, home health care agency and behavioral health programs.
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Pericles Hadjiyane, M.D. Named Director of Rehabilitation Medicine at Long Beach Medical Center
Long Beach , NY – Long Beach Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Pericles S. Hadjiyane, M.D., as Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).
In announcing his appointment, Douglas L. Melzer, Medical Center CEO, noted, “I am looking forward to Dr. Hadjiyane's leadership of our rehabilitation services.
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Long Beach Medical Center Rehab Unit Opens
Art Gallery to Feature Local Artists
Long Beach, NY – Mary Mendoza, a member of the Long Beach Art League, is displaying a collection of original artwork at Long Beach Medical Center’s newest gallery, The Satellite Gallery on the Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
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Long Beach Medical Center Earns Gold Seal Of Approval from Joint Commission
Long Beach , NY – Long Beach Medical Center has been awarded full accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization following an intensive review of its hospital, nursing home, home health care agency and behavioral health programs.
"Accreditation by the Joint Commission is a gold standard in the health care industry”, said Douglas L. Melzer, CEO. “We sought accreditation because we want to demonstrate Long Beach Medical Center 's commitment to patient safety and quality care. We view accreditation by the Joint Commission as another successful measure in achieving excellence."
The Joint Commission recently conducted a four-day, unannounced, on-site evaluation of Long Beach Medical Center . The award of accreditation recognizes the Medical Center 's dedication to complying with the Joint Commission's standards on a continuous basis and for meeting national standards for health care quality and safety.
“The national standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic and organization-wide improvement in an organization's performance and the outcomes of care," said Darlene Christiansen, executive director, Hospital Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. "The community should be proud that Long Beach Medical Center is focusing on the most challenging goal -- to continuously raise quality and safety to higher levels."
Long Beach Medical Center is the primary health care provider for Long Beach Island and its surrounding communities. It includes a 203-bed acute care hospital, 200-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in rehabilitation medicine, a home health care agency, and numerous outpatient programs.
Pericles Hadjiyane, M.D. Named Director of Rehabilitation Medicine at Long Beach Medical Center
Long Beach , NY – Long Beach Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Pericles S. Hadjiyane, M.D., as Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). In announcing his appointment, Douglas L. Melzer, Medical Center CEO, noted, “I am looking forward to Dr. Hadjiyane's leadership of our rehabilitation services. The Medical Center is known for its outstanding rehabilitation care and I am confident that Dr. Hadjiyane will continue that tradition.”
Dr. Hadjiyane will be responsible for the Medical Center's 15-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, EMG services, and outpatient rehabilitation services (physical, occupational and speech therapies), in addition to the inpatient sub-acute rehabilitation program at the Komanoff Center for Geriatric and Rehabilitative Medicine. As a member of the Medical Center 's teaching faculty, Dr. Hadjiyane will also provide clinical education rounds to residents enrolled in Long Beach Medical Center 's newly established PM&R Residency training program.
A native of Valley Stream , Dr. Hadjiyane received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and interned in the Department of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital . He completed residency training in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York University Medical Center 's renowned Rusk Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine.
Dr. Hadjiyane is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is a New York State certified acupuncturist. For more information on LBMC's Rehabilitation Services or to contact Dr. Hadjiyane, please call the Rehabilitation Unit at 516-897-1600.
Pericles S. Hadjiyane, M.D. was appointed Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Long Beach Medical Center .
Long Beach Medical Center Rehab Unit Opens
Art Gallery to Feature Local Artists
Long Beach, NY – Mary Mendoza, a member of the Long Beach Art League, is displaying a collection of original artwork at Long Beach Medical Center’s newest gallery, The Satellite Gallery on the Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Situated in the Medical Center’s East wing, the 15 pieces of watercolor, collage and mixed media provide a stimulating visual for patients, their families and hospital staff.
“We are delighted at the generosity of Ms. Mendoza and future League artists who will display their work in this setting,” said Christen Roper, CTRS. Ms. Roper is the unit’s Recreational Therapist and PPS Coordinator.
According to Roper, painting is often used by therapists as a modality to restore function and dexterity in patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and other neurological & orthopedic conditions.
“By holding a paintbrush and applying paint, patients can regain fine motor skills, muscle control & coordination,” explained Roper. “Being surrounded by artwork inspires patients and allows them to work more expressively with our staff.”
Mary Mendoza holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Visual Art from Goddard College in Vermont. A life-long student of the arts, she continued her training at The Boston Museum School, The Museum School in Aberdeen, Scotland and the Vermont State Craft Center. She was employed as an art therapist for many years before returning to school to receive a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from C.W. Post College, NY. In 2006, she was instrumental in establishing a permanent gallery for League artists in the Medical Center’s Imaging Corridor, which displays over 40 paintings and sculptures created by League members. The League’s Spring 2008 Art Show will debut March 16th through June 14th and features Mendoza’s sculptures, along with the work of more than 30 artists.
“We are delighted with the Long Beach Art League’s collaboration to display such beautiful pieces of art for the enjoyment and therapeutic benefit of our patients and staff,” added Roper. “It’s a wonderful addition to our Rehabilitation Unit.”
Christen Roper, CTRS, a recreational therapist at LBMC’s Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit stands with artist Mary Mendoza, celebrating the opening of the Medical Center’s newest art gallery, The Satellite Gallery on East-Three. The gallery is dedicated to solo artist displays.