LARRY SLATKY, CNHA, FACHCA, NUHEALTH’S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF LONG ISLAND
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February 7, 2011
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LARRY SLATKY, CNHA, FACHCA, NUHEALTH’S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF LONG ISLAND
East Meadow, NY…Larry Slatky, CNHA, FACHCA, NuHealth’s executive vice president of operations has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island. Mr. Slatky was recently awarded the Epilepsy Foundation’s 2010 Corporate Leadership Award.
Thomas M. Hopkins, CEO and executive director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island wrote in a recent letter to Larry Slatky, “Welcome to the board of directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island. Your name was placed in nomination and unanimously approved at the recent board meeting. I’m looking forward to working with you on issues of importance to our members, congratulations!”
The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island was founded in 1953 by a small group of parents who were determined to see their children lead productive and satisfying lives. Although the foundation has always served people with epilepsy, as it expanded, it began providing services to people with other developmental disabilities as well. All of the foundation’s programs are designed to help people reach their full potential and enhance their sense of self-esteem.
Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System added his congratulations: “We are delighted that you have been invited to serve on the board of the Epilepsy Foundation. This is a testament to your commitment to helping those with epilepsy live productive lives.”
Mr. Slatky was initially retained by the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC) in 2001 to provide administrative consultation to the vice-president of long term care operations. In 2003, he was named senior vice president for the NHCC where he organized the day-to-day operation for A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, the nursing home that is part of the NHCC Health System. He maintained compliant NYSDOH and Joint Commission surveys improved operational efficiencies creating a management run facility and created structure of commitment and quality to assure quality of life and care for the resident population, families and staff of A. Holly Patterson. In 2009, he became executive vice president of operations for the NuHealth System, parent company of the Nassau University Medical Center, the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility and several outpatient centers.
“I am humbled and honored to have been appointed to serve on this prestigious board and I look forward to working with the entire team on furthering the mission of the Epilepsy Foundation, helping those with epilepsy reach their full potential and enhance their sense of self esteem,” said Slatky.
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NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life. Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community. By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.
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