REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY: National Nursing Home Week: May 13 - 19

ALBANY, NY (05/15/2007)(readMedia)-- ATTN: Health and Feature Editors and Reporters

The New York State Health Facilities Association will release on Wednesday its annual National Nursing Home Week Tips for 2007. More than 300,000 New Yorkers require long-term care each year. This year's guide will give incoming residents and their loved ones the vital information they need to make their move into a skilled nursing facility a smooth one.

WHAT: The New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) Releases National Nursing Home Week Tips for 2007

WHEN: Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Call in by 11 a.m., press conference will begin at 11:05 a.m.

WHO: Richard J. Herrick, NYSHFA President and C.E.O.;

Nancy Leveille RN, MS, Senior Director of Member Operational Support at NYSHFA and a long term care nurse with 30 years of experience;

Other participants may join. Moderated by Saleem Cheeks, Eric Mower and Associates.

CALL IN: To join the call, please dial 1-877-260-3999; pass code is 6710#

Please note: When calling in, after identifying yourself, you may place your phone on mute (6); and (6) again to un-mute for questions.

EDITORS NOTE: Photo and interview opportunities are available statewide, for more information Contact Saleem Cheeks at 518-618-1512.

The New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) is a statewide membership organization of approximately 250 licensed nursing facilities. The membership is diversified and represents individual and multi-facility operations of proprietary, voluntary and government sponsorship. Members take care of approximately 40,000 ill, aged and infirm New Yorkers. Members of NYSHFA are dedicated to the highest standards of care and to the quality of life of all residents.

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