Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Pulmonary Ventilator Unit One of three skilled nursing ventilator units in Connecticut, vent unit designed to maximize functional abilities of individuals living with pulmonary disorders By: National Health Care Associates Cutting The Ribbon And Making History At Riverside EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - April 1, 2025 - PRLog -- Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center (Riverside), an affiliate of National Health Care Associates (NHCA), is excited to announce the official opening of its new Pulmonary Ventilator Unit. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March 20 at the facility, marking a significant milestone in the center's commitment to enhancing care for patients with respiratory conditions.Riverside's Pulmonary Ventilator Unit is designed to provide advanced respiratory support for patients requiring long-term ventilator therapy. This state-of-the- art unit is equipped with modern ventilators, a trained staff, and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, including respiratory failure. One of only three skilled nursing ventilator units in Connecticut, Riverside can accommodate up to 20 individuals with pulmonary disorders in private, dedicated ventilator rooms.The unit is co-directed by Drs. Patrick Troy and Michael Perkins, both specialists in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine affiliated with Hartford Healthcare