(NEW YORK CITY) September 4, 2008 - Dr. Eric C. Rackow, President and CEO of SeniorBridge, has been selected to be included in the Princeton Premier Honors Registry. Dr. Rackow has more than 35 years’ experience in healthcare. He is Professor of Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine and immediate past President of NYU Hospitals Center. He is a national authority on critical care medicine, complex care management, and healthcare delivery systems. At NYU, Dr. Rackow was responsible for ensuring the quality of medical services and promoting continued excellence in patient care, medical education, and clinical research. Previously, he served as Chief Medical Officer at NYU Hospitals Center and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York.
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After earning his M.D. at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, he served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine and completed a fellowship in Cardiology. Dr. Rackow is the author of 184 articles and 40 chapters on the care of patients with complex medical problems. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Weil Institute of Critical Care Medicine, dedicated to education and research in caring for patients with severe illness or injury. Dr. Rackow is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, American College of Critical Care Medicine, American College of Cardiology, and American College of Chest Physicians. Recently, he received the distinguished award of Mastership of the American College of Physicians.
About SeniorBridge
SeniorBridge, founded in 2000 and with offices throughout the United States, is a provider of long-term care at home. The company addresses the total well-being of clients and their families through a comprehensive program that includes assessment, planning, service coordination, advocacy, and direct care by a multidisciplinary team led by a professional geriatric care manager. The full range of services is customized according to the level of need and preference. The SeniorBridge program is especially beneficial for patients with complex problems, including chronic medical illnesses such as congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, and other patients who require close oversight and management of care. SeniorBridge has its corporate headquarters at 845 Third Avenue, New York NY 10022. For further information visit www.seniorbridge.com.
