NUHEALTH OFFERS 38 DISPLACED EMPLOYEES AND FAMILIES OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE TEMPORARILY IN CAMPUS HOUSING UNITS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2012

PRESS CONTACT:
Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055

MEDIA ADVISORY—NUHEALTH OFFERS 38 DISPLACED EMPLOYEES AND FAMILIES OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE TEMPORARILY IN CAMPUS HOUSING UNITS

East Meadow, NY…Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System announces that NuHealth is making available unoccupied housing units on the campus of the Nassau University Medical Center, for temporary use to those 38 employees and their families, totaling 80 persons, who have suffered devastating personal losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy and who have accepted our offer of housing. NuHealth’s employees have shown spectacular dedication and professionalism during Hurricane Sandy and continue to do so now as recovery progresses. Many are now homeless; others are living in homes without heat and electricity.  We are very much concerned about their welfare and have identified these severely impacted employees through our Human Resources Department. These apartments are for temporary use until they are able to secure permanent replacement accommodations. The CSEA is assisting us in this effort by providing cots and linens. Island Harvest will be providing initial food supply for these families to help them get settled in the apartments.

WHEN:  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 12 NOON

WHERE: NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AUDITORIUM

WHO:  Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO, NuHealth System
            Jerry Laricchiuta, President, CSEA
            Kenneth Nicholson, Local CSEA President
            Randy Shubin Dresner, President/CEO, Island Harvest

EMPLOYEES AND FAMILIES, ACCEPTING HOUSING OFFER, HAVE BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND
 

ABOUT NUHEALTH
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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