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www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com | 27 Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services. Many of the patients it serves are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses or chronic medical conditions. As a member of a larger network of rehabilitation and longterm acute care hospitals through Ernest Health, providers at Greenwood Regional share information, knowledge and resources with partner hospitals to ensure that the care they provide is both seamless and exceptional. Locally managed to best meet the needs of the local community, Greenwood Regional has earned national recognition for the past 13 years in a row. Recognized by Uniform Data Systems for Medical Rehabilitation as a health care leader from 2008 to 2020 based on the patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely care it provides, Greenwood Regional’s care is unsurpassed in South Carolina and Georgia. UDSMR is a not-for-profit corporation that was developed with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, a component of the U.S. Department of Education. It administers the world’s largest medical rehabilitation database, sets standards and measures patient results. Greenwood Regional’s dedication to patient well-being therefore not only benefits the patients it serves but also elevates patient care throughout the United States. Additionally, Greenwood Regional received the Joint Commission’s disease-specific certification for stroke rehabilitation, which highlights its commitment to improving results for stroke patients. The award is given after a rigorous on-site review by an expert evaluator and recognizes a hospital’s compliance with consensus-based national standards, effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care and an organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is passionate about patient care. Whether inpatient or outpatient, Greenwood Regional considers it a privilege to provide services to patients and their families. Its team of dedicated providers strives to create healing and nurturing environments for patients that not only meet their medical needs but also address their emotional and social needs. They believe that prioritizing patients by focusing on a comprehensive approach to healing that includes physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology and therapeutic diet recommendations helps patients recover more fully and return to the highest level of independence possible. Finally, Greenwood Regional offers patients the latest in rehabilitative technology through its various state-of-the-art systems and devices. It's Bioness® program allows Greenwood Regional to enhance patient care and results by helping patients regain lost mobility or movement in their hands and feet. LiteGait® is a training device that simultaneously encourages proper posture, reduces weight bearing, eliminates balance issues and promotes lower body movement. SaeboFlex is designed for patients with neurological impairments who have limited hand abilities and the VitalStim® Therapy System is an FDA-approved, noninvasive, external electrical stimulation therapy provided to patients who have dysphagia – trouble swallowing. By combining a passion for patient care, innovative therapies and the latest technology, patients can count on Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital’s improved treatment outcomes, unwavering commitment to quality and wholehearted dedication to the community. A HEALING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT To learn more about Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, visit grrh.ernesthealth.com or call 864-330-1800. By Isabel Alvarez Arata SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT G 1 Greenwood Regional R habil tation Hospita rehabilitative care close to home. At our 46speci lized medical an rehabilitative care fo debilitating injuries, illnesses, and chronic me For more information about our nationally-r tour, please call us at 864.330.1800 or visit u PROUDLY RANKED IN THE TOP 10% “ Whether inpatient or outpatient, Greenwood Regional considers it a privilege to provide services to patients and their families. “

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