Category: Post-Acute

Patient outcomes is an area rehabilitation hospitals should explore for growth opportunities, a recent Becker’s poll found.

Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital in Carmel, Ind., appointed Andrea Cyr, DO, medical director.

Alzheimer’s disease research in the last year has expanded, promising clinicians in the field and patients experiencing the condition more accurate detection tests, new treatment possibilities and research to fuel further advancements in care. 

St. Louis-based SSM Health has taken on ownership of the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis’ healthcare services.

Derry Township, Pa.-based Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital is investigating possible Legionella bacteria in the water after one patient became sick, ABC affiliate WHTM reported Jan. 30.

Here are 18 hospitals opening or expanding rehabilitation units and centers in 2024:

Springfield, Ore.-based PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services nurses intend to launch a two-week strike in February, according to the Oregon Nurses Association.

St. Jude Home Care, a home health agency that is part of Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is the first in the nation to receive a certification for pediatrics from Community Health Accreditation Partners.

Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Vibra Healthcare and Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health opened a rehabilitation hospital that provides both inpatient medical rehabilitation and long-term acute care.

Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based CoxHealth and Springfield, Mo.-based Select Medical Corp. are partnering to build an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Missouri.