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How I got stronger at Buffalo Center

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Bannister Center

Christine Barnes
Beth Abraham Center

Carlota Reyes
Boro Park Center

Zeruiah Yehuda
Boro Park Center

Arnie Koenig
Boro Park Center

Eli Tropper
Boro Park Center

Jesus Soto
Bronx Center

Rosemarie Solomon
Bronx Center

Alabi Adeluwoye
Brooklyn Center

Rodger Shields
Brooklyn Center

Justin Coke
Buffalo Center

Yvette Parker
Bushwick Center

Christopher Dario
Bushwick Center

Ralph Didomenico
Cooperstown Center

Linda McCoy
Deptford Center

Teresa Anzalone
Deptford Center
Judy Rushfrord
Essex Center

Patricia Boyee
Essex Center

Dale Sardea
Far Rockaway Center

Lionel Louis
Far Rockaway Center

Jane McArthur
Fulton Center

Theresa Monroe
Glens Falls Center

Jack Murray
Hammonton Center

Trent Robinson
Hammonton Center

Kay-Andra Morgan
Holliswood Center

Denys Surhayenko
Hope Center

Edna Hutchinson
Hope Center

Lawrence Cannone
Kingston Center

Gloria Velazquez
Martine Center

Stephen Nisbett Jr
Martine Center

Donna Quick
New Paltz Center

Annette Fearon
Northern Manor

Jose Vieira
Oak Hill Center

Maria Walker
Oak Hill Center

Alexis Nilsson
Oneida Center

Martin Serenkin
Richmond Center

Rosemary Beckley
Richmond Center

George Long
Schenectady Center

Shannon Lansley
Schenectady Center

Sarah Birdsong
Slate Valley Center

Hector Pacheco
Triboro Center

James Peck
Triboro Center

Rajpaul Mithuram
Triboro Center

Don Krom
Troy Center

Michelle Nelligan
Troy Center

Marcello Puello
University Center

Alyssa Cullember
Warren Center

Albert Jusino
Washington Center

Ronald Hintz
Washington Center

Aria Myrick
Williamsbridge Center

Glen Gomez
Williamsbridge Center

Albert McFarlane
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI had been hospitalized for heart failure, and when they were ready to discharge me, I was ready to go home. Or so I thought. The medical staff recommended that I go to a rehab facility. I wondered why. I’m fine, I thought. But once I was admitted to Buffalo Center, it only took me a couple of days to realize how important rehab was. I was weaker than I thought. The physical and occupational therapists put together a personalized therapy plan for me and I was amazed by how much stronger the daily exercises made me feel. I was only at Buffalo Center for two weeks, and the therapists and nurses were all wonderful. I don’t want to get sick again, but if I do I’d go back to Buffalo Center for sure!

Eugene Lawrence
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterMy condition was bad and getting worse. I had blood clots in my legs; there was swelling, and it was extremely painful. I couldn’t function on my own. I needed help and fast—before my situation deteriorated even more. Buffalo Center answered the call. When I first came to the Center I was bedridden, but the therapists and nurses worked wonders. Occasionally I got frustrated, but they never lost patience with me. They encouraged me and always treated me with respect. It wasn’t just the therapists, though. The doctor answered all my questions, the activities were great—we had fun and laughed a lot—and even the housekeeping and social work staff were there for me. It was a wonderful experience, and thanks to Buffalo Center, I’m back home, on my own two feet!

Gertrude Ferrara
Former Patient at Buffalo Center"My knee was in such bad shape I had to be hospitalized. The technical term for it is knee osteoarthritis—bone rubbing against bone. What it meant for me was severe pain. I could barely move. My doctor said there’s no cure, but it can be treated. That’s how I ended up at Buffalo Center. I had heard great things about their therapists, and everything I had heard turned out to be true. The nurses are wonderful, and I was very impressed by each of them. The therapists are exceptional, and are dedicated to their work. Sometimes I wonder how they kept me going, but they did. Thank you to everyone for working so hard to get me home. Because of the Buffalo Center team, I can get around on my own—do my own laundry and cook my own meals. I love you all."

Julie Smith
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI have COPD and earlier this year it got really bad. I was coughing and wheezing—I could hardly breathe. I couldn’t do the simplest things—like getting dressed—without help. Thank goodness they had a bed for me at Buffalo Center. The team there is really great. The nurses monitored my medication and general condition, while the therapists concentrated on improving my physical abilities. And by the way, the food was really good, too! There’s no cure for COPD, but the team at Buffalo Center got it under control, and within a month I was back home again, feeling stronger. I’m on my own and independent!

Mazella Schoenborn
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterMy mom was in pretty bad shape: weak, dizzy, with chest pain. She had problems with her heart. When she was admitted to Buffalo Center, I wasn’t sure she’d ever be able to come home. The team there reassured me that they’d get her back home—and they did! Our whole family was very impressed with the care and love she received from the staff. They were very helpful, answering any questions we had. We are so thankful to the entire Buffalo Center team. Our mother is back home!

Phillip Nolley
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI was tired all the time and didn’t want to eat. I often felt nauseous, was losing weight, and I found that I bruised easily. My doctor said I had advanced cirrhosis of the liver and recommended I go to Buffalo Center for treatment. Honestly, I was afraid I’d never be able to go home again. But the Buffalo Center team—from the social workers to the nurses to the therapists—said that if I worked hard, they’d work just as hard to get me back home. And they came through! The physical and occupational therapy worked wonders. It took time and effort, but it was all worth it. I’m home and feeling stronger than I’ve felt in years!

Tishea Durham
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI have serious issues with my weight, with complications like diabetes, which led to several falls. I was afraid even to be lifted mechanically. I panicked. didn’t know what to do. Fortunately, the team at Buffalo Center knew exactly what I needed to do. First of all, they treated me with respect, which is just as important as the medical and therapy treatment. But let me say, the therapy is wonderful, and the activities are fun and engaging. But the rehab staff is the love of my heart. They’ve been with me from day one. I can stand on my own again and I feel stronger than ever. The Buffalo Center team really moved me—in all kinds of ways.

Albert McFarlane
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI had been hospitalized for heart failure, and when they were ready to discharge me, I was ready to go home. Or so I thought.…

Eugene Lawrence
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterMy condition was bad and getting worse. I had blood clots in my legs; there was swelling, and it was extremely painful. I couldn’t function…

Gertrude Ferrara
Former Patient at Buffalo Center"My knee was in such bad shape I had to be hospitalized. The technical term for it is knee osteoarthritis—bone rubbing against bone. What it…

Julie Smith
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI have COPD and earlier this year it got really bad. I was coughing and wheezing—I could hardly breathe. I couldn’t do the simplest things—like…

Mazella Schoenborn
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterMy mom was in pretty bad shape: weak, dizzy, with chest pain. She had problems with her heart. When she was admitted to Buffalo Center,…

Phillip Nolley
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI was tired all the time and didn’t want to eat. I often felt nauseous, was losing weight, and I found that I bruised easily.…

Tishea Durham
Former Patient at Buffalo CenterI have serious issues with my weight, with complications like diabetes, which led to several falls. I was afraid even to be lifted mechanically. I…
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