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How I got stronger at Bushwick 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

Israela Cosmel
Former Patient at Bushwick CenterI had surgery on my knee and could barely move. The pain was terrible. If I stood up, I was unsteady and afraid I would fall. My doctor recommended Bushwick Center for my rehab, it was a great suggestion. The team there designed a plan specifically for me, and they worked wonders. They worked me in the gym almost every day and restored my strength. Thanks to Bushwick Center, the pain is gone; I’m walking again and back home. I feel safe and happy—and it only took three weeks!

Jacqueline Vargas
Former Patient at Bushwick CenterI have diabetes and it had gotten really bad: I had to be hospitalized. The doctors brought the diabetes under control, but when I was discharged, I was extremely weak. They recommended I go to Bushwick Center for my rehab. A great recommendation! After fifteen weeks of physical and occupational therapy, five to seven days a week, I got my strength back. I’m back home, able to walk on my own without fear of falling. Thanks to the Bushwick Center team, I have my independence back. Not only that, but they gave me tips on diet and exercise—ways to control my diabetes going forward.

Junior Ellis
Former Patient at Bushwick CenterI had a stroke years ago and I never fully recovered. I was so unstable, I could barely walk. It got so bad, I landed in the hospital for two weeks. When I was discharged, I couldn’t function on my own, so I was admitted to Bushwick Center for rehab. Now that was a different kind of stroke—a stroke of good luck! The therapists worked with me 5 to 7 days a week and they worked wonders. They have a great room where they help you practice things like doing laundry and cooking—activities of daily living. At first, I could barely get across the room, but the Bushwick Center team was patient and encouraging. I stayed there for a little more than a month, but I’m back home now, stronger than ever!

Israela Cosmel
Former Patient at Bushwick CenterI had surgery on my knee and could barely move. The pain was terrible. If I stood up, I was unsteady and afraid I would…

Jacqueline Vargas
Former Patient at Bushwick CenterI have diabetes and it had gotten really bad: I had to be hospitalized. The doctors brought the diabetes under control, but when I was…

Junior Ellis
Former Patient at Bushwick CenterI had a stroke years ago and I never fully recovered. I was so unstable, I could barely walk. It got so bad, I landed…
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