Apex Rehab and Care Center Commemorates Child Health Day

South Huntington, NY, September 20, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Apex Rehab and Care Center will be commemorating Child Health Day on October 7, 2013. In 1928, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed this day to be a national day of observance, meant to increase public awareness of child health issues.

Every year, organizations interested in childhood wellness are urged to join together in honor of Child Health Day to help increase awareness of child health issues such as prenatal care, adolescent health, injury prevention, immunizations, healthy eating and healthy lifestyle.

American healthcare organizations hold events this day to provide communities with necessary resources to improve childhood well being. The Health Resources and Services Administration offers a wide array of information for parents and schools about many issues, including child obesity prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. Today, according to the Center for Disease Control, approximately one third of American children and teenagers are overweight or obese. This is a cause for concern, as that rate is now nearly triple the rate in 1963 and obesity in childhood increases the likelihood of health problems later in life.

“Even though our clients aren't children, we at Apex Rehab are proud to spread awareness of Child Health Day. The health of all of our citizens is very important, and children are no different. The choices that they make will affect them for the rest of their lives, so it is important that parents, schools, and children are properly informed,” remarked Ari Silberstein, administrator at Apex Rehab and Care Center.

Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 195-bed premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation care center providing comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. Located at 78 Birchwood Drive, South Huntington, NY, 11746, Apex's professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a comfortable and caring environment that centers around its residents. Apex offers exceptional post-acute short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care. Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center provides the full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as wound-care and much more.

For more information on Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center, visiting hours, or general inquiries, contact Ari Silberstein at 631-592-6400 or asilberstein@apexrehabcare.com. Kindly visit our website at www.ApexRehabCare.com. Like us at Facebook.com/ApexRehabCenter and Follow us at Twitter.com/ApexRehabLI.