IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern Arizona

We are pleased to announce our new advertiser in 

Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options 

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern Arizona is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services designed to return patients to leading active and independent lives. Anyone who is limited functionally from an injury or illness can benefit from rehabilitation.

With one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, Americans have no shortage of choices for rehabilitation care. But few are completely dedicated to rehabilitation therapy. At our hospital, rehabilitation is all we do. It drives every decision. It keeps our hospital at the forefront of innovation. It guarantees the best possible care for each patient’s maximum regained independence.

We provide a wide range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly-skilled, independent private practice physicians and HealthSouth therapists and nurses, and the most innovative equipment and rehabilitation technology, ensuring that all patients have access to the highest quality care. Designed with our patient’s care in mind, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern Arizona offers semi-private rooms with televisions, telephones and wireless internet capabilities. We care for the whole patient and offer live music on Saturday afternoons, social hour on Sundays that include card and board games, snacks and the opportunity for patients to talk with others who are recovering from similar illnesses and/or injuries. Chips, our therapy dog, can be found on-site frequently.

In addition to caring for general rehabilitation diagnoses such as orthopedics, cardiac and neurological conditions, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern Arizona has specialized inpatient programs for stroke and brain injury that are accredited by The Joint Commission.  We also host two support groups.  Our Stroke Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 10 – 11:30am.  B.I.G. NW – Brain Injury Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 10 – 11:30am.  Our hospital serves patients throughout the Tucson area and is located at 1921 W. Hospital Dr. in Tucson, Arizona.  Come by and tour our facility! 

Visit us online@ www.HealthSouthSouthernArizona.com 

HealthSouth ~ Stroke Recovery

Insist on the Best Rehabilitation for Maximum Stroke Recovery

Although stroke is now the third largest cause of death in the United States, many people still do not know what a stroke is, its warning signs, and treatments for recovery.

Simply defined, stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease affecting the arteries leading to and within the brain. When a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts, a stroke occurs. As this happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs. So, it starts to die. 

While a stroke can happen quickly, it is still important to understand a stroke’s warning signs to get medical help immediately. Every second counts, as time lost is brain lost. 

Stroke warning signs include:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of body

• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

A stroke patient’s greatest gains are made in the first 30 days following the stroke. Studies indicate that 60 percent of stroke survivors can benefit from aggressive rehabilitation intervention with 80 percent of those treated through rehabilitation services returning to their homes, work, schools or active retirement.

While the physical challenges that result from a stroke can be overwhelming, exciting new research is breaking through the barrier.

Advanced technologies for patient-centered treatments now available at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern Arizona include the AutoAmbulator™. Designed by HealthSouth, the AutoAmbulator is a sophisticated treadmill device using the therapeutic concept of body weight-supported ambulation and robotics to help patients with gait disorders. This improves stride and balance to help stroke patients gain confidence in walking again.

Also, many stroke patients develop dysphagia, making it difficult or impossible to swallow.  Using the electrical stimulation of VitalStim® therapy at HealthSouth, these patients can greatly increase their swallow function.

Bioness® also offers state-of-the-art technology for maximized therapy. Patients benefit from its NESS H200®, electrically stimulating thumb and finger movements for

extraordinary results. Ergonomic and sleek in design, the NESS H200 surrounds a patient’s hand and forearm for proper limb positions. Five surface electrodes integrated into the system stimulate and activate the hand to facilitate neuromuscular re-education.

Therapeutic treatment programs and functional modes are pre-programmed, providing the clinician and the patient control over the desired hand activation. Once the NESS H200 is fitted on a patient, movement can begin immediately, offering an encouraging experience for renewed hope.

Using the NESS H200, patients can practice grasping and releasing objects, while also performing activities of daily living. With consistent treatment, patients can regain range of motion, while further reducing spasticity.

The Bioness NESS L300™ is another advanced system offering a mild, wireless electric stimulation to lift the foot, making it safer and easier to walk. When used by a patient, the NESS L300 makes it easier to walk on flat ground, up and down stairs, and on uneven surfaces. This lightweight device fits just below the knee and can be put on and taken off with one hand. Use of the NESS L300 may eliminate a patient’s need to wear a rigid, heavy orthosis.

                                        

When it comes to stroke, know the warning signs and take immediate action. Better yet, learn more about preventative measures you can take before one happens. For more information, call HealthSouth Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson at 520-325-1300 or HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern Arizona at 520-742-2800.

Sources:  National Rehabilitation Centers, American Stroke Association

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ Villa Campana Rehabilitation Hospital

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser

Villa Campana Rehabilitation Hospital

in the Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide

Welcome to Villa Campana Rehabilitation Hospital -http://www.villacampana.com/ 

There is no one better than Villa Campana Rehabilitation Hospital at caring for your loved ones because the all-around care we offer is unrivaled in the industry. We are the premier rehabilitation hospital in the Tucson area because at Villa Campana Rehabilitation Hospital we don’t just nurse your loved ones back to physical health, our skilled nursing facility nourishes the minds and souls of all of our patients as well. It is our goal to provide all of our patients with specialized, custom, and individual care. We achieve this by building a rapport with each and every one of our patients and really get to know them and their individual needs.

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