News
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority adds bus route that includes Spaulding Cape Cod. Map and schedule at http://www.capecodrta.org/
Spaulding for Children enhances testing and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders through Tower Foundation Grant.
Winter adaptive sports include skiing, curling.
Listen to the Spaulding Rehab Health Report for tips to help you stay healthy and informed. Each 60-second message features Spaulding physicians, therapists and nurses. Current topics include risk factors for falls, effects of falling, psychological effects of Parksinon's disease, when to evaluate walking, preventing the flu, concussion, and more.
Spaulding's Health Psychologist John Allen speaks about coping with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease on local NPR interviews on The Point with Mindy Todd, July 26, 2011.
Jay E. Rosenfeld, M.D., has expanded his practice to the South Shore region and is now seeing patients at Spaulding Outpatient Center Plymouth. Read about his approach to care.
New: $5000 Sign-on Bonus for Physical Therapists.
Spaulding Cape Cod now offers physical therapy services specific to Women's Health at outpatient centers in Sandwich, Yarmouth and Orleans.
RHCI to Align More Closely with Spaulding in October
RHCI staff collaborate with Sandwich Fire Department and Cape Cod Amatuer Radio Emergency Service to conduct sucessful hurricane disaster drill.
National running expert Dr. Irene Davis spoke about barefoot running at RHCI's first Triathlon Clinic held in July.
RHCI has won two national environmental awards from Practice Greenhealth for instituting environmentally-friendly policies throughout the hospital and for efforts to eliminate mercury.
RHCI physical and occupational therapists assist relief efforts in Haiti and encounter "battlefield conditions."
May's Prime Time Magazine (p. 12) profiles stroke survivor Jim Graham, founder and coordinator of the Stroke Survivors Support Group at RHCI.
RHCI physical, occupational and speech therapists discuss the benefits of using Wii technology to help patients recover from stroke and other conditions.
OpenCape NTIA Broadband Grant will benefit health care services on Cape Cod.
Plymouth Outpatient Rehabilitation Center -- Now Taking Appointments
At risk for falling? If you read Prime Time magazine's story on fall prevention and want to identify hazards in your home, download RHCI's Home Safety Checklist now.
RHCI's Parkinson's Center for Comprehensive Care helps people living with this progressive neurological disease maintain their independence. A Neurologist and Physical Therapist evaluate patients on Wednesdays at RHCI in Sandwich, assessing medications, mobility, behavioral effects and other symptoms of Parkinson's.
NESS H200 aids recovery after stroke. As seen on Good Morning America.
Public Events
Healthy Living Series 2012
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STROKE STROKE STROKE STROKE
Did you know that May is National Stroke Awareness Month? We have several stroke education events planned -- join us!
Spaulding's "Stroke Traveling Road Show" comes to Senior Centers across the Cape. Information on stroke prevention, risk factors and more will be available; free screenings for cholesterol and glucose will be offered -- giveaways, too:
Wednesday, May 9 from 11am - 1pm Sandwich Council on Aging
Tuesday, May 15 from 11am - 1pm Harwich Community Center
No pre-registration needed -- check back for additional dates/venues.
Healthy Living Series -- free lectures, light refreshments, interesting topics!
Greg Malloy, MD, staff physiatrist and hospitalist, will present Stroke Update 2012: The Latest in Treatment and Technologies on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Spaulding Cape Cod.
Also in May:
Spaulding Cape Cod's 3rd Annual Adaptive Sports Fair
Saturday, May 19 from 11am - 3pm
Come find out what recreation for people with physical challenges is all about! Try out the latest adaptive sports equipment including more than 30 cycles -- recumbents, tandems and more! Watch a golf demonstration, learn about sailing, kayaking, fishing and receive the Cape's Adaptive Sports Programs schedule for summer 2012. The Fair is sponsored in collaboration with AccessSail, CAPEable Adventures, Northeast Passage, New England Disabled Sports, Bourne Community Boating, Cape Cod Curling and Bike-on.com.
Parkinson's Educational Series
If someone you care for has Parkinson's disease, you may have questions or concerns on how best to provide support. Spaulding Cape Cod is hosting a Parkinson's Disease Family Caregiver Series in collaboration with the Parkinson Support Network of Cape Cod. Participants will receive up-to-date information on motor and non-motor problems associated with the disease as well as treatment strategies and tips to assist and support families with PD. Mobility and medication management will be highlighted. There is no cost to attend the 3-part program, which begins May 23. Click here for details (PDF).
IF YOU MISSED...
ATTENTION RUNNERS AT THE SPAULDING-SPONSORED ST. PAT'S DAY 5K IN MARSHFIELD:
Download Strengthening and Stretching Exercise PDFs here. Thanks for stopping by our booth!
...Dr. Irene Davis' presentation on "Barefoot Running" at our recent Triathlon Clinic, read more about her ground breaking research in the August issue of Runner's World.
...Dr. Jay Rosenfeld's Back Pain presentation, download RHCI's Healthy Back Tips now!
...our presentation, Stroke: From 911 to Recovery, download RHCI's helpful guide to Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs for the latest information on common symptoms, modifiable risk factors, and how to assess your risks using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR).
...our Youth Soccer Clinic in collaboration with the New England Revolution coaches in Plymouth, download our Sports Prevention for Children checklist now.
...our expert panel discussion of The Aging Driver's Dilemma, download Warning Signs for Senior Drivers: A Self-Assessment Tool now!
