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How I got stronger at Bannister Center

Fatmata Bangura
Bannister Center

Christine Barnes
Beth Abraham Center

Carlota Reyes
Boro Park Center

Zeruiah Yehuda
Boro Park Center

Arnie Koenig
Boro Park Center

Eli Tropper
Boro Park Center

Jesus Soto
Bronx Center

Rosemarie Solomon
Bronx Center

Alabi Adeluwoye
Brooklyn Center

Rodger Shields
Brooklyn Center

Justin Coke
Buffalo Center

Yvette Parker
Bushwick Center

Christopher Dario
Bushwick Center

Ralph Didomenico
Cooperstown Center

Linda McCoy
Deptford Center

Teresa Anzalone
Deptford Center
Judy Rushfrord
Essex Center

Patricia Boyee
Essex Center

Dale Sardea
Far Rockaway Center

Lionel Louis
Far Rockaway Center

Jane McArthur
Fulton Center

Theresa Monroe
Glens Falls Center

Jack Murray
Hammonton Center

Trent Robinson
Hammonton Center

Kay-Andra Morgan
Holliswood Center

Denys Surhayenko
Hope Center

Edna Hutchinson
Hope Center

Lawrence Cannone
Kingston Center

Gloria Velazquez
Martine Center

Stephen Nisbett Jr
Martine Center

Donna Quick
New Paltz Center

Annette Fearon
Northern Manor

Jose Vieira
Oak Hill Center

Maria Walker
Oak Hill Center

Alexis Nilsson
Oneida Center

Martin Serenkin
Richmond Center

Rosemary Beckley
Richmond Center

George Long
Schenectady Center

Shannon Lansley
Schenectady Center

Sarah Birdsong
Slate Valley Center

Hector Pacheco
Triboro Center

James Peck
Triboro Center

Rajpaul Mithuram
Triboro Center

Don Krom
Troy Center

Michelle Nelligan
Troy Center

Marcello Puello
University Center

Alyssa Cullember
Warren Center

Albert Jusino
Washington Center

Ronald Hintz
Washington Center

Aria Myrick
Williamsbridge Center

Glen Gomez
Williamsbridge Center

Hebert Holmes
Former Patient at Bannister CenterMy name is Hebert Holmes. I am a resident at Bannister Center. When I first came to Bannister Center both of my legs were failing and could not get the right blood flow to them. Bannister Center welcomed me with open arms. It also provided me with the care I needed at that time. The therapy department is outstanding. They defiantly go the extra mile for everybody. Activities keeps us entertained and occupied. They have excellent programs and are very welcoming. My experience was scary at first. I lost both of my legs and thought I would never walk again. I was scared. But now I’m in recovery and walking again. Staff treats me like family. There are many residents here that have no family or friends. I try to be friends with everyone. I even started a bible study group on my floor. I am very grateful to Heidi who has pushed me that extra mile and makes sure I do my best. Heidi, Woodley, and Jamal all motivated me in different ways. They have encouraged me, helped me build confidence, and treat me like family. Now I am walking with the assistance of a walker and I am still improving. I’m thankful for everything done to help me with my recovery. God made it possible.

Hebert Holmes
Former Patient at Bannister CenterMy name is Hebert Holmes. I am a resident at Bannister Center. When I first came to Bannister Center both of my legs were failing…
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