In a month, Patrick Countryman will begin his master’s program at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. This summer, he built AI-powered forecasting tools, developed user interfaces, automated clinic-hour allocations across our network, and contributed to a range of finance and …
Screens are a part of everyday life. Whether we’re working on a computer, scrolling through our phones, attending virtual meetings, or relaxing with a favorite show, digital devices help us stay connected and productive. However, spending too much time on …
For hospital rehabilitation leaders, the shift of routine musculoskeletal (MSK) care to lower-cost settings can feel like a direct threat. As payors increasingly direct straightforward orthopedic and MSK cases toward retail outpatient clinics many hospital-based programs are asking the same …
Most hospitals treat outpatient rehab like a department. They staff it, schedule it, and hope the referrals keep coming — measuring performance by headcount and complaints, not margin and market share. The hospitals winning right now treat it like a …
Stroke Support Month – The Power of Rehabilitation Through Every Stage of Recovery
Each May, Stroke Support Month shines a light on the millions of individuals and families impacted by stroke—and the journey of recovery that follows. A stroke can …
Voice is central to how we communicate, express emotion, and connect with others. When voice quality changes—whether gradually with age or suddenly after illness—it can be unsettling, frustrating, and isolating. While voice changes are common, they are not something people …
Celebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing Month: Why Communication Matters and How Speech Therapy Helps
Each May, we celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month , a time dedicated to raising awareness about communication health and the professionals who help people of all ages hear better, …
“The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” – Unknown
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.”- William J. Bennett
Home is where the …
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Awareness Month: Empowering Lives Through Meaningful Action
Every April, we recognize Occupational Therapy Awareness Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the vital role Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) play in helping people …
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, we recognize the many ways hospitals protect patients every single day. In rehabilitation services—Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech‑Language Pathology (SLP)—patient safety is at the heart of everything we do.
Whether …