ICYMI: Huntington Hospital Opens Reichert Family Caregiver Center

HUNTINGTON, NY — Huntington Hospital on Tuesday announced the Reichert Family Caregiver Center is complete.

The 550-square-foot space was designed to offer extra care outside of the hospital. It was funded by a $500,000 gift from the Charles and Helen Reichert Family Foundation, according to the hospital.

The center, in the main lobby of the hospital, offers room for caregivers to sit and talk with trained caregiver coaches who can offer resources to them as they manage the day-to-day demands and logistics of caring for a sick loved one.

"Huntington Hospital is extremely proud to open the Reichert Family Caregiver Center, which is available to staff, patients, visitors and our community members," said Nick Fitterman, MD, executive director of Huntington Hospital, via news release. "This center will be a destination for caregivers in our community to find resources and respite when they need assistance."

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