Queens Resident and Plainview Healthcare Professional Honored

The Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL), which exclusively represents the majority of New York State’s assisted living communities, announces the recipients of its annual All Star Award.

Nadine Cohall, a Queens resident and Plainview Resident Medication Assistant at Atria in Plainview, was among the 21 winners to be honored by ESAAL during National Assisted Living Week, from September 12th through 18th.

“This year’s award recipients were chosen from among thousands of healthcare workers. They represent the best and finest health professionals who daily, care for and help keep our cherished seniors safe and healthy,” states Lisa Newcomb, Executive Director, ESAAL. “We are delighted to pay tribute to these exceptional men and women, who dedicate their careers to caring for the elderly.”

Nadine was chosen as an award recipient for her great dedication to the community and wellbeing of the residents. Throughout the entire pandemic and until now, Nadine has shown up to work at 4:30 am every day to ensure that every resident receives their morning medication and she has personally checked every resident for signs and symptoms of COVID including taking their temperature. Most weeks Nadine is here six days and there have been many times that Nadine has worked the entire seven-day week. She is an invaluable asset to the Atria Plainview community.

The 2021 ESAAL All Star Award recipients work and reside in New York City, the Mid-Hudson Valley, Long Island, North Country, Syracuse and Rochester.

To read more about each All Star, click here:

https://esaal.memberclicks.net/esaal-all-stars-2021

About Empire State Association of Assisted Living

Empire State Association of Assisted Living is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening New York State's assisted living sector and promoting the best interests of providers and residents. Founded in 1979, ESAAL is the only association that exclusively represents the assisted living industry, serving 300 Assisted Living Residences, Adult Homes, Enriched Housing Programs and Assisted Living Programs throughout New York State. These member residences are home to more than 30,000 seniors.