38 The Queens Courier • may 23, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL For more than 150 years, St. Francis Preparatory has provided intellectual and spiritual growth to young men and women who seek the finest Catholic education available. The Class of 2013 has continued on Prep’s century and half old tradition of excellence in academics and achievement in athletics and extracurricular activities . They “chased perfection” while remaining true to the guiding Franciscan principles upon which Prep was founded. The Class of 2013 like those before them proved that high GPAs, SAT scores, and college acceptance are only part of the story. “Excellence” has a great deal to do with the education of the whole person. Developing the capacity to care for and respond to the needs of “the least of their brothers” makes them excellent people. of lives in Camden, NJ; Centerport, NY; and Green Bay, Wisconsin. In athletics, our current graduates have achieved State, New York City, and Brooklyn-Queens championships with Step-Squad, Cheerleading, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Girls Softball, and Gymnastics. The Class of 2013 raised money for over a dozen local charities, as well as for our “sister Franciscan school” in Lare, Kenya. They did this while also continuing hands on ministering to those in need right here in New York City through our Soup Kitchen and Midnight Run programs. Through our Franciscan Immersion Experience they have touched hundreds The Class of 2013 chased perfection and achieved excellence, earning over $92,000,000 in scholarships. And, we can rest assured knowing that they will take the Spirit of St. Francis with them to Tufts University, United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy Parsons, RISD, Howard University, Notre Dame, Boston College, Princeton, Cornell, Penn State University, NYU and many other fine colleges and universities. REGAL HEIGHTS Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Where your loved ones are cared for like family. Our residents are surrounded by the perfect healing and social environment. They can make new friends in our cozy lobby, several meeting areas, well-stocked libraries with free internet access, and full-service beauty salon. From our landscaped outdoor terrace and gardens, residents and visitors can enjoy the change of seasons or marvel at the stunning views of the New York City skyline and bridges. Our 280-bed, state-of-the-art facility has 24-hour skilled nursing care, using the latest rehabilitation and medical equipment, provided by our highly trained and specialized staff. Services Include: • 7 days a week of Rehabilitation Therapies (Physical, Occupational, Speech,) • Perfect Joint Program (Joint Replacement Rehabilitation/ Specialized Orthopedic Services) • Cardiac and Stroke rehabilitation therapy • Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Breath For Life) • Post-surgical care • Dialysis Care • IV Infusion Therapy • Pain Management and Alternative Medicine • Wound Care (Wound Vac, Hyperbaric, Surgical Services) • Hospice Care • Respite Care • Bariatric Care • Tracheostomy Care • Specialized Dementia Programs (learn about the Snoezelen Room) • Discharge Planning and Homecare • Assistance with Medicaid Applications • Therapeutic Recreation • Long-Term Placements Available ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM Our Goal: Our Queens Adult Day Health Care Program is designed to enable those in our community, with physical or cognitive impairment, to remain at home for as long as possible. The goal at Regal Heights ADHCP is to improve the quality of life for those in need of specialized care and to provide support for their families. We aim to provide a compassionate and accommodating environment with a professional staff to handle our client’s needs. Offering a variety of medical, nursing, rehabilitative, social and recreational programs is at the heart of our philosophy. Personalized Meals • Specialized Services Upon evaluation, our expert interdisciplinary team will develop an individualized plan of care to meet the special needs of each client. Multiple languages are spoken by our staff members. Our warm and diverse staff includes: • Physicians • Nurses • Social Worker • Registered Dietitian • Recreation Therapists • Certifi ed Nursing Assistants • Physical Therapists • Podiatrist • Optometrist • Psychologist We Offer: Massage Therapy, Tai Chi, Computer Classes and English as a second language Affi liated Organization of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System 70-05 35 35th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 • 718-662-5100 • www.regalheightsrehab.com What top quality care is all about! 5-Stars in Overall Quality and Quality Measures, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5-Star Ratings of Nursing Homes “Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” - Vince Lombardi, St. Francis Prep Class of 1933 Where STRENGTH, FAITH, & POSSIBILITIES are Inspired Daily.
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