QNS – May 8, 2024
A true story of inspiration and perseverance. 57-year-old Jose Guzman, who’s career is in sales in the food and candy industry and from Jackson Heights, arrived at Brooklyn Center on November 14, 2023, with a trach collar and on dialysis. Eight months earlier, at COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN HOSP, Mr. Guzman was the lucky recipient of a successful kidney transplant, but he had a long road ahead with recovery and rehabilitation.
Two months ago, Jose, who also deals with inflammatory myopathies where he was diagnosed with chronic muscle inflammation and weakness, arrived at the 281-bed skilled nursing facility in Crowne Heights, Brooklyn. It was there that, after four months of solid rehabilitation, Mr. Guzman’s trach was removed, and he was no longer on dialysis. The extensive therapy continued- and fully in the care of the Sigma Rehabilitation Brooklyn Center therapy team. Mr. Guzman put his heart into his therapy with the strong hope of returning to his Jackson Heights home. His goal, which he had hoped and imagined, came true on May 1st when Jose Guzman was discharged home, along with a fanfare of clapping and balloons. Congratulations Jose!
[PHOTO: Jose Guzman with the Brooklyn Center team and right, a very grateful Mr. Guzman at home in Jackson Heights, still with his “celebrate!” balloons that he received from the staff. QNS Jackson Heights Post
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Centers Health Care provides rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care for people with a wide range of needs. Whether someone is recovering from surgery, managing an illness or simply needs more support than can be provided at home, our staff is there to help.
The goal is not exactly the same for everyone. It may be returning home, becoming stronger, staying independent or simply feeling better and more comfortable from one day to the next. There will be progress, setbacks and difficult days along the way. Our job is to be there through all of it, and to help each patient or resident get as far as he or she can.
Sometimes that progress comes in large steps. More often, it comes in small ones. Either way, every step matters.
Our Steps to Home series follows patients through rehabilitation and the journey from hospital to home:
