St Francis Specialty Hospital-Rehabilitation Program

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- Dr. Morstead

- Dr. Potts

- Dr. Gullatt

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St. Francis Specialty Hospital

Rehabilitation Program

The Rehabilitation Program is for patients with:

spinal cord injuries
head injuries
strokes
neuro-muscular disorders
central nervous system injuries and illnesses
severe arthritis
major trauma
congenital disorders
orthopedic injuries
amputations
any major medical or surgical disorder requiring an intensive rehabilitation program

The Rehabilitation Program focus:

adapting to and improving functional limitations
assist with adjustment to an altered lifestyle

The Rehabilitation Program services available:

physical therapy

occupational therapy

speech therapy

recreational therapy

community activities

counseling/support groups

help with incontinence

adaptive equipment fitting

nutritional assessment, management and counseling

professional nursing care

medication education/counseling

discharge planning

activities of daily living in kitchen and apartment

self-medication program

independent living apartment
"Easy Street" (simulated community activities)

Easy Street is a part of the Specialty Hospital where patients can practice in realistic settings the skills they will need to return to the community. This area includes full-sized, realistic models of a grocery market, car, office, laundry, restaurant, bank and boat. Patients enjoy taking their first steps back to independence in this protected environment.