Houston Methodist Rehabilitation Services at Willowbrook celebrates opening of new facility with open house and blessing ceremony
Houston Methodist Rehabilitation Services at Willowbrook celebrates opening of new facility with open house and blessing ceremony
HOUSTON - (October 23, 2015) – Houston Methodist Rehabilitation Services at Willowbrook recently celebrated the opening of their state-of-the-art outpatient rehabilitation services facility with a blessing and open house. Rehabilitation services staff and patients, Houston Methodist Willowbrook physicians, staff and hospital leadership attended the open house located on the second floor of the Centerfield Building.
“About five years ago we set out to develop a comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine program in Northwest Houston. Because of the dedication of the team at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are able to take care of very elite athletes here. I want to acknowledge the great work here and everyone’s continuous focus on providing the best program possible in Northwest Houston,” said Scott Rand, MD, FAAFP CAQSM, primary care sports medicine, Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Willowbrook.
The 14,866 square feet, state-of-the-art floor space is tailored to meet the specific needs of various rehabilitations programs and services. Physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists work in collaboration with referring physicians and athletic trainers to better accommodate the rehabilitative needs of all patients, all under one roof.
“Our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team collaborates extensively to support patients and provide a continuum of care that enables patients to recover from illness, injury and disease. Our certified specialists work with patients to develop customized rehabilitation plans so patients can return to the highest possible quality of life,” said Gail Hannahs, OTR, CHT, director, sports medicine and rehabilitation services, Houston Methodist Rehabilitation Services at Willowbrook.
Comprehensive rehabilitation services at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital include:
• Orthopedic/Sports Therapy
• Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy
• Concussion Physical Rehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation
• Spine Therapy
• General Orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Total Joint Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy
• Aquatic Therapy with Aquacisor
• Pelvic Floor
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About Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Willowbrook
Utilizing the latest research and state-of-the-art technology, Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has become the leader in orthopedic care in northwest Houston. Team physicians to high school and collegiate sports teams and sports clubs across Houston, the elite group of orthopedic surgeons - with subspecialties in foot and ankle, hand and wrist, hip and spine and sports medicine - collaborate with primary care sports medicine physicians and rehabilitation therapists to offer patients of all ages the least invasive, advanced treatment options available.
About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital, which is part of Houston Methodist. The hospital has expanded in Northwest Houston to serve the comprehensive health care needs of the growing community.
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.
Houston Methodist Willowbrook is ranked No. 4 in the Houston metro area and No. 8 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in 2015.
For the 10th year in a row, Houston Methodist has been named to FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, and is one of only four Houston companies ranked.
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has received its chest pain and stroke accreditations, performs complex surgeries such as neurosurgery and open heart, and focuses on women and children in the Women’s & Children’s Pavilion. For more information on the comprehensive services available on the Houston Methodist Willowbrook campus and to learn about upcoming events, please visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook. To find a physician, call 281.737.2500.