NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler opens wellness room to provide emotional and mental health support for long-term care staff
The private space offers an ambiance that rivals most spa lounges, with aromatherapy, modern lounge-style furniture, soothing colors, and windows depicting natural green landscapes.
May 3, 2024
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler opens new dedicated wellness room to support the physical and mental health of more than 700 employees, serving 5-star nursing homes and rehabilitation centers It offers. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, wellness rooms have become an essential resource for overall well-being for staff seeking respite from the stresses of work and life. This new permanent space offers a relaxing space for busy staff, including a coffee machine, aromatherapy, gentle music, fruit-infused water, healthy snacks, and designated areas for creative activities and healthy conversations between colleagues. Includes amenities designed to relieve stress. The private space offers an ambience comparable to most spa lounges, featuring aromatherapy, modern lounge-style furniture, soothing tones, and windows adorned with natural green landscapes. Her co-design partner, WXY Studios, focused on comfort and functionality to create a welcoming space that encourages staff to spend time on self-care. The wellness room also includes art from the health system’s art collection installed by the Department of Medical Arts.
“The physical and mental health of our staff is a priority at Coler, so our wellness room provides a unique experience for team members to relax, manage stress, or simply recharge,” he said. Ta. NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler Chief Executive Officer Stephen Catullo, LNHA, MBA.
“The Wellness Room provides a central location for NYC Health + Hospitals Helping Healers Heal wellness programs. It provides a space for staff to relax and enjoy some healthy moments during their busy workdays. The Wellness Room provides a central location for NYC Health + Hospitals Helping Healers Heal wellness programs. , to serve as a reminder of the enduring home of wellness here at NYC Health + Hospitals and to ensure that our employees are able to provide quality, safe care to our patients and residents. It provides a huge opportunity to take advantage of the needs of the population. NYC Health + Hospitals Assistant Vice President and System Chief Wellness Officer, Jeremy Segal, MA, RDT, LCT, FPCC.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the generous donors who brought this wellness room to life. Their support makes these spaces possible and provides a sanctuary that is important to the health of our team. I was born,” he said. NYC Health + Hospitals Senior Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer Deborah A. Brown, JD, MSW. “I would like to thank all our partners and supporters for recognizing the importance of this initiative and the impactful investment in the health and wellbeing of our staff.”
“We see this as a space of social connection with artwork and colorful nature graphics to nurture and support our essential health care workers.” Julie Torres Moskovitz, AIA, WELL & LEED AP, CPHC, WXY Director of Sustainability. “This project was a beautiful collaboration from so many different voices, and now that the doors are open, we’re excited to watch it take on a life of its own and evolve.”
“The wellness room provides a safe and calming space for staff to relax when their daily activities are too much for them,” he said. Monserrate Nieves Martinez, Executive Director of Associate Operations, NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler. “We are confident that our staff will greatly benefit from this beautiful space.”
NYC Health + Hospitals aligns all employee wellness programs with eight dimensions of health.
- Physical – Recognize the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and sleep.
- Emotional – Cope with life effectively and create satisfying happiness for yourself.
- Social – Fosters a sense of connection, belonging, and support with others.
- Intellectual – Recognize your creative abilities and find ways to expand your knowledge.
- Finances – Feeling informed about your current and future financial health, including short- and long-term goals and emergency preparedness.
- Environment – Understand how the social, natural and built environments influence health and well-being.
- Spiritual – Discovering a greater purpose and sense of personal meaning.
- Professional – finding personal satisfaction and feeling valued in one’s work.
” [Wellness] “As soon as you walk into the room, there’s a really positive energy and vibe,” he said. NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler Activity therapist George Smith.
“The atmosphere in the wellness room is cozy and inviting. It’s a place where our staff can relieve tension and make you feel at ease.” NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler nurses Michelle Hall and Geraldine James;
“This room is really beautiful and it’s going to be great for Coler employees. I love it,” he said. Rubina Chavez, NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler Food Services employee.
Our efforts to advance our staff and their overall health efforts through the creation of wellness rooms and other supportive resources would not have been possible without the incredible work of NYC Health + Hospitals’ Philanthropy Office and its generous donors . If you would like to donate to NYC Health + Hospitals, please visit this link on our website.
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Media contact: Jovemay Santos, NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler, 212-848-5849
Rafael Dominguez, NYC Health + Hospitals/Post-Acute Care, 646-988-3599
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is an 815-bed skilled nursing facility located on Roosevelt Island that has been providing comprehensive skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitation care for more than 70 years. NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is committed to serving New York City and the surrounding communities, leading by example as a leader in memory care programming and rehabilitation. The facility is the first long-term care facility in the United States to receive the Silver Beacon Award in Memory Care from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Rated “Best Nursing Home of 2024” by Newsweek magazine, he is the fifth best nursing home in New York state and has a five-star rating, which ranks it in the top 10 percent of skilled nursing facilities in the country. Obtained CMS evaluation. The facility also ranks in the top 1 quintile of the New York State Department of Health’s Nursing Home Quality Pool. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/coler.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest public health system, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers annually at more than 70 patient care facilities in the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers strengthens care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agencies and MetroPlus Health Plans. All of this is supported by 11 key hospitals. The company’s diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on helping New Yorkers live the healthiest lives possible, without exception. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and connect with us on Facebook. twitterInstagram, and LinkedIn.
