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Two village residents earn hospital awards By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com
Courtesy Judy Griffin office
At the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospitals MLK Day celebration Rockville Centre residents Janice Campbell and Naginder Singh were among the honorees. Above, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, left, Christine and Keith Doud, Singh, Campbell and Assemblywoman Judy Griffin.
Two Rockville Centre residents were among the recognized healthcare leaders, community advocates and dedicated staff members honored by Mount Sinai South Nassau at the Oceanside Hospital’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. At the Jan. 16, ceremony, individuals were honored for their contributions that embody the late civil rights leader’s values of service, leadership, and community care. They were presented with the Mount Sinai South Nassau Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award for their exceptional achievements and commitment to fostering Among the honorees was Rockville Centre resident Janice Campbell, nurse manager of the hospital’s ParentChild Education Resource Center and co-chair of its Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council. Campbell came to the United States from Brazil in 2008. A CoNtiNueD oN pAGe 4
SIBSPlace volunteers commemorate 20 years By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com
For the past 20 years lifelong Oceanside residents Judie and Vic Horowitz have been dedicated volunteers at SIBSPlace, a nonprofit in Rockville Centre that supports healthy children in families coping with devastating illnesses such as cancer. SIBS stands for survivorship
in brothers and sisters. The couples’ weekly visits to SIBSPlace have made them familiar and beloved faces among the families, staff and children there. Celebrating their 67th year of marriage, Judie, 87, and Vic, 89, embody the spirit of renewal and determination. “At SIBSPlace, the kids don’t see differences — they see each other as family,” Judie said.
“That’s the way the world should be, and it’s a privilege to be a part of that.” At SIBSPlace, the couple helps to create an atmosphere of trust and support, by attending weekly sessions and special events, such as holiday parties, bringing warmth and stability to children who benefit from the structured, nurturing environment.
Another highlight of their week is visiting Rhame Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway every Thursday with Daisy, the couple’s therapy dog. Each time they visit the school, Daisy brings smiles to children across two classes — one with non-verbal students who enjoy petting her and another where the older kids practice reading aloud to Daisy
and watch her hold a paintbrush with her mouth to paint pictures on a canvas. “Daisy just has a way of breaking down barriers and making everyone feel at ease,” Vic said. “Seeing the kids light up when she does her tricks is the best part of our day.” Despite their age, the Horowitzes are firmly committed to CoNtiNueD oN pAGe 9