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FEBRUARY 2006

Union Settlement Home Care Services, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Union Settlement Home Care Services, located at 174 East 104th Street, New York, NY celebrated its 25th Anniversary Year celebration with a community Open House series. “All too often people facing an illness don’t know where to turn for comfort and support, “said Cheryl Patterson-Artis, ACBSW, MRE, MST, Director of Operations, for Union Settlement Home Care Services. “Through this celebration, our goal is to diminish the fears that make people reluctant to talk about homecare and let them know about the supportive, compassionate and pain-relieving services that we provide”, stated Ms. Patterson-Artis.

Union Settlement Home Care Services, Inc. licensed by the NYS Dept. of Health, has provided more than 25 years of quality service to elderly and disabled persons throughout NYC and Westchester County. As a nonprofit organization, their mission is to support the families and clients with professional competence, respect, reliability and compassion.  Basic health care is provided from two to 24 hours a day, by a staff totaling more than 350 home health aides, personal care aides and registered nurses. Home Care Workers assist with daily activities, including cooking, cleaning and shopping. Currently, Union Settlement Home Care serves approximately 300 clients in four of the boroughs with five contractors.

Union Settlement Home Care Service, Inc is a member of Home Care Council of New York City, Inc., helping shape NYC’s policies for professional standards in the healthcare industry. They are also part of the Union Settlement Association, which celebrated their 110th year Anniversary in 2005, serving the East Harlem community and New York City at large, since 1895. Union Settlement has been a trusted force in New York City. Today, the agency serves more than 13, 000 people each year with effective programs in education, health, childcare, senior care, adult literacy, job training, nutrition, recreation, cultural activities, counseling and economic development.#

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