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Read more about the article Extended Care RN Credits New Community for Helping Her Achieve Success
Joyce Misiani completed her studies this summer to become a registered nurse. She is grateful to New Community for helping her during a difficult time in her life, hiring her to start her career in health care and making it possible for her to become an RN. She has worked at Extended Care for about a decade and plans to stay at the facility.

Extended Care RN Credits New Community for Helping Her Achieve Success

Joyce Misiani has faced numerous challenges since coming to New Jersey from Kenya about 15 years ago. New Community has helped her through difficult times and provided support that has…

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Read more about the article New Community Remembers Retired Executive Chef with Memorial Mass
Anne Marie Ventura, left, and Joyce Hessemer, two of Joe Rodriguez’s daughters, remember their father during the Memorial Mass held in his honor at St. Joseph Plaza Sept. 27.

New Community Remembers Retired Executive Chef with Memorial Mass

New Community held a Memorial Mass remembering Joe Rodriguez, who served as the executive chef at the organization for nearly 33 years. He had retired in January and passed away…

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Read more about the article Extended Care Helps New Mother Return to Son
Valarie Dickerson spent more than three months at Extended Care after an amputation, participating in therapy and learning how to use a prosthetic. Photo courtesy of Valarie Dickerson.

Extended Care Helps New Mother Return to Son

Becoming a mother is never easy, but imagine facing serious health issues, the recent loss of your child’s father and a diagnosis of a rare disorder for your child. Those…

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Read more about the article Former Harmony House Resident Finds Success at Extended Care
Tamika Muhammad, standing center, enjoys her job as an activity aid at Extended Care. She lived at Harmony House with two of her children for a year and a half.

Former Harmony House Resident Finds Success at Extended Care

Tamika Muhammad is in a good place. She enjoys her job, has her own apartment and is looking forward to the future. But her situation wasn’t always so positive. Muhammad…

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Read more about the article Extended Care Celebrates The Life Of Elizabeth Brookins
Extended Care had a plaque made in memory of Director of Activities Elizabeth Brookins.

Extended Care Celebrates The Life Of Elizabeth Brookins

Family, friends, residents and coworkers gathered at Extended Care Feb. 7 to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Brookins, who served as the Director of Activities at the nursing home for…

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Read more about the article Remembering NCC Employee And Extended Care Resident Joyce Bates
Joyce Bates worked for New Community’s New Start Program for 17 years and was a resident of Extended Care. Photo courtesy of Crystal Bates.

Remembering NCC Employee And Extended Care Resident Joyce Bates

New Community lost a long-time member of the community with the passing of Joyce Bates Jan. 20 at the age of 64. She was an NCC employee for 17 years…

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