The Jerry and Dolores Turco Medical Rehab Center Celebrates Child Health Day

Queens, NY, October 03, 2013 --(PR.com)-- JDT Medical Rehab Center is proud to spread awareness about Child Health Day this October 7, 2013. On this day, Gold Crest hopes to share the spirit of community in fighting autism, childhood obesity, and infant fatalities, while supporting healthy eating habits, personal hygiene and mental growth and development.

Proclaimed a day of National Observance by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928, it was observed on May 1st until 1960, when it was moved to the first Monday of October. Organizations interested in child wellness are invited to join together on Child Health Day to help increase awareness of child health issues.

Healthcare organizations across the nation commemorate the day through various activities and events. The Health Resources and Services Administration provides educational resources for parents and schools about issues affecting their children, such as child obesity prevention and healthy choices. Today, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese, according to the Center for Disease Control. That is nearly triple the rate recorded in 1963, a major risk factor for serious health consequences later in life.

“Our nation’s children are our future. Should we not encourage them to live as long and healthy a life as possible? They’re our future leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses and we must watch over them. We must make lasting impressions on our children, whether it’s tips on healthy eating or the importance of proper exercise. It’s our responsibility to ensure our children grow up healthy and informed,” said Toni Loyas, Chief Operations Officer at JDT Resort Medical Rehab Center.

JDT Resort Medical Rehab Center serves residents seven days a week with in-patient/out-patient rehab for guests recovering from injury, surgery or illness, with staff on call for all needs, 24 hours a day. As New Jersey’s premier rehab resort, JDT offers a wellness center, beauty salon, full gym, therapeutic pool, spa and Japanese Meditation Garden for enjoyment and entertainment on the grounds of the campus.

JDT’s campus also includes Lincoln Park Care Center, a 24-hour skilled nursing facility with a strong focus on long-term behavioral residents as well as a wing for short-term residents. The third facility in the JDT family is Lincoln Park Renaissance, which boasts outstanding long term care, a state-certified dementia unit, as well as a sub-acute wing for residents who aren’t sure if they will be long term or not. The latest addition to the JDT campus is The Villa at JDT, which offers residents four floors of outstanding sub-acute care in a state-of-the-art 50,000 square feet facility made up of fifty-six luxury suites.

The Jerry and Dolores Turco Resort Medical Rehab Center is located at 503 West Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ. The Villa at JDT is located just down the road at 525 West Pine Brook Road. For more information on the JDT healthcare family please contact Toni Loyas, JDT COO, at 973-317-7500 x2710 and check us out online atwww.JDTRehab.com.

The Lincoln Park Care Center can be found at 499 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ. For more information please call Steve Epstein, Administrator, at (973) 696-3300 and check us out online at www.LincolnParkCareCenter.com.

The Lincoln Park Renaissance is located at 521 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ. For more information please contact Tim Braen at (973) 317-7600 or visit our website at www.LincolnParkRenaissance.com.