Month: June 2024

WJCS awarded grant to support vulnerable seniors
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WJCS awarded grant to support vulnerable seniors

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is thrilled to have been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Field Hall Foundation for Geriatric Care Management. This support is especially needed because addressing the issues faced by the elderly is becoming increasingly important as the population in Westchester County ages. It is the […]

Lymeshield system installed at Edith Read sanctuary
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Lymeshield system installed at Edith Read sanctuary

Four LymeShield System products, from pest management company, JP McHale, have been installed at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye to reduce the risk of Lyme disease. The LymeShield System administers food pellets for mice, which include a vaccine against Lyme disease, so the non-infected mice cannot spread the […]

Preparing Your Child for Surgery, Part 2
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Preparing Your Child for Surgery, Part 2

Dr. Dominique M. Jan and Dr. Steven Borenstein, Pediatric Surgery Part 1 of this article, dealing with younger children, can be found here. Older elementary school and high school students may also benefit from engaging with others as they work to reassure themselves. Finding answers on the internet can present […]