NYC Nursing Home, Gold Crest Care Center, Supports the ALS Foundation and Efforts To Raise Awareness

BRONX, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Crest Care Center urges individuals to spread the word and raise awareness for ALS research. ALS, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig Disease, currently has no known cure and affects thousands yearly.

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Gold Crest Care Center is speaking up to help those in need. The Bronx Nursing Home is encouraging all residents, family of residents, and neighborhood friends to donate to ALS and spread the word about this yet to be solved problem. The more people that spread the word the better! The ALS foundation is an amazing group which is performing critical research in hopes to finding a cure to the terminal disease.

"The ice bucket challenge has seen major success, raising awareness and prompting individuals to donate to this very important cause. We at Gold Crest Care Center want to help bolster efforts, and continue spreading the word however possible. Donations are a great way to pitch in, but for those who cannot afford to donate, spreading the word is an equally gracious and helpful contribution," says Mark Salamon, director of the Bronx Nursing home.

The nursing center offers a variety of health services, including short-term and long-term rehabilitation. Residents have 24-hour access to board-certified physicians and registered nurses, recreational therapy, and wound care. In addition to medical services, Gold Crest Care Center offers psychological and counseling services as well as pastoral services.

Gold Crest Care Center has various living options for residents. Choosing from private and semi-private rooms, patients are able to maintain their own space. Climate control, private baths, flat screen televisions, and telephones are just some of the various amenities available in rooms for residents. Those who require additional accommodations may receive special dietary meals in the dining room, and can even get a touch up at the in-house barber shop. In addition, an onsite pharmacy is also available for convenience.

Gold Crest Care Center is skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx. It serves residents from Long Island, New Jersey, metropolitan New York City, and Westchester. With 175 beds available in private and semi-private rooms, patients can stay in comfort. More information about Gold Crest Care Center and its services can be found at http://www.goldcrestcc.com/. The Bronx nursing home can also be contacted by phone at 718-882-6400, via email at [email protected], or through the contact form on its website. Gold Crest Care Center is active on social media outlets such as Facebook at facebook.com/GoldCrestCareCenter and on Twitter with handle @GoldCrestCC.

Mark Salamon, LNHA
Gold Crest Care Center
2316 Bruner Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Phone: (718) 882-6400 x 217
Fax: (718) 228-2511

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