March is National Nutrition Month!

A recent highlight, Chef Frank created a make shift kitchen area in the Resident Dining Hall to demonstrate the preparation of a healthy Pesto Pasta which everyone happily enjoyed a tasting afterwards!St. Johnland Nursing Center is recognizing National Nutrition Month throughout March. The month long campaign supported by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is about educating and encouraging individuals to make informed food choices to maintain a healthy diet.

To celebrate, Chef Frank, Executive Chef at SJNC, along with several members of the Dietary staff have cooking demonstrations and various activities planned for St. Johnland residents to participate in and enjoy over the upcoming weeks. Events include a nutrition trivia game, a “Guess the Grain” contest as well as several opportunities to sample nutritious snacks.

St. Johnland Nursing Center, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit that meets the needs of elderly long-term patients who require memory care and those who do not; individuals suffering from a traumatic brain injury; and patients facing long and short rehabilitation challenges. We also offer medical and social adult day care programs for those who cannot be alone during the day.

For more than 154 years, St. Johnland has always been a place known to care for others in a time of need. If you would like more information or to schedule a tour, please call us at (631) 269- 5800 or visit www.st.johnland.org