Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Coler is here to stay, updated and improved

By admin

A Fond Farewell to

STEPHEN CATULLO,

CEO OF NYC H+H COLER

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
ISSUE #1459

Stephen Catullo’s dedication as CEO of Coler for 40 months has left an indelible mark.

Arriving during the pandemic’s end, he and his staff tirelessly worked to engage residents in planning and implementing facility improvements. Projects included new bed curtains, overbed tables, nightstands, and more, directly benefiting residents.

Coler has specialties including short term rehabilitation, memory care units, nursing home and palliative care.

Hallways were transformed with fresh paint and lighting, bringing vibrant colors to previously drab walls. Every project involved collaboration between residents and staff, enhancing patient care and inspiring new ideas.

The wall display proudly lists numerous achievements, including vital infrastructure upgrades to meet current safety standards.

Stephen Catullo will be missed, but his legacy of continuous improvement will help Coler maintain its 5-star CMA Nursing Home status.

Mr. Catullo hosted a thank you for staff today, recognizing that all achievements could not be made without team efforts and management support.

An award went to  departments, leaders, and individuals for making ‘Coler is the Place to be.’ The Therapeutic Recreation Department staff has provided exceptional programs, activities, and entertainment for all resident units.

Jovemay Santos, Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Judith Berdy stand before a wall of achievements.

COLER  WANTS YOU!

Coler is always in need of volunteers.  Two areas are the Auxiliary, the fund raising organization who raises money to support activivities that the hospital cannot pay for  such  special events, providing holiday gits and tours and amenities.  The Community Advisory Board meets monthly with Administration and Department heads to discuss issues and the operation of the facility.

If you are interested in either contact jovemay.santos@nychhc.org
or Judith Berduy at jbird134@aol.com

THE GREAT COLER WALL

A while back Coler and the community were shown images of a 10 foot wall and berm that was planned to surround Coler to protect it  from future flooding.  After an outcry from Coler residents and islanders  the project went to back to the drawing board.  To date no revised plan has been disclosed.  Is that good or bad news?

UPPER LEVEL AS I WAS ENTRANCED BY THE IRONWORK

DO YOU REMEMBER THE TOKEN BOOTHS AT THE TRAM STATIONS?

WANTED

FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

“KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE”

PHOTOS OF THE ISLAND, THE PEOPLE, PLACES, EVENTS THAT MADE OUR COMMUNITY FROM 1975 TO TODAY. 

SEND US YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF LIFE ON THE ISLAND FOR OUR EXHIBIT DURING OUR CELEBRATION STARTING JUNE 7. 

CONTACT JBIRD134@AOL.COM FOR DETAILS.

CREDITS

JUDITH BERDY

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