New Technology Helps Restore Cognitive, Physical Functions Stroke survivors and others with neurological injuries and illnesses often have difficulty regaining the ability to perform everyday functions such as walking, talking and even swallowing. In response to these difficulties, Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital has introduced several new therapeutic technologies to its Neurorehabilitation program.   Fairlawn Recognized as a Stroke Rehabilitation Center of Excellence Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital is one of only 18 hospitals in HealthSouth's nationwide network of more than 90 rehabilitation hospitals to be recognized as a Stroke Rehabilitation Center of Excellence.   A Lose-Win: Wheelchair Basketball Game Supports Local Organization Well, at least they’re consistent. For the 11th year in a row, Fairlawn's staff bit the dust in their benefit wheelchair basketball game against the Bay State Wheelers.   Benefit Wheelchair Basketball Game Slated for April 25th Annual basketball game vs. the Bay State Wheelers.   Fairlawn Names Physician, Clinician, and Employee of the Year Fairlawn recently honored three employees for their outstanding dedication to the hospital.   Fairlawn Pays Tribute to Staff, Volunteers Fairlawn recently paid tribute to its many dedicated employees and volunteers at the hospital's annual Service Awards Dinner.   Innovative Technologies Offer New Hope for Neurologically Impaired Patients Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital recently introduced three new innovative technologies to enhance treatment for people with neurological injuries and illnesses.   Patient-Staff Reunion Marks Fairlawn's 20th Anniversary Current and former patients and employees recently gathered at Fairlawn to celebrate the hospital's 20th anniversary.   10th Annual B'ball Game Supports Programs for People With Disabilities They hadn't won a game in almost a decade, but that didn't keep Fairlawn's staff from taking to the basketball court for yet another annual thrashing from the Bay State Wheelers.   Fairlawn's Team Approach to Wound Care Brings Positive Results Since implementing a Wound Care Team in December of 2005, the rate of pressure wounds among Fairlawn patients has gradually declined from ten percent to zero percent.   Fairlawn To Host 10th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Game On Friday, May 4th, Fairlawn will take on the Bay State Wheelers in its 10th annual wheelchair basketball game.   Fairlawn Names Physician, Clinician and Employee of the Year Fairlawn recently honored three employees for their outstanding dedication to the hospital.   Fairlawn Pays Tribute to Staff, Volunteers Fairlawn recently paid tribute to its many dedicated employees and volunteers at the hospital's annual Service Awards Dinner.   Fairlawn Celebrates National Rehab Week Fairlawn celebrated National Rehabilitation Week (September 14-22nd) with a series of staff and community events.   Forum Reaches Many Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Many central Massachusetts residents whose lives have been impacted by stroke recently attended a Stroke Survivor-Caregiver Forum hosted by Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital and the American Stroke Association.   Fairlawn Hoops It Up for Local Athletic Programs For the ninth consecutive year, the staff of Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital took a thrashing in its annual benefit wheelchair basketball game against the Bay State Wheelers   Guest Players Pitch In At Wheelchair Basketball Game On May 5th, WTAG's news and program directors, Hank Stoltz and George Brown, as well as Worcester news Tonight's sports reporter, Kevin Shea, will do their best to help Fairlawn wheel its way to victory in the hospital's annual wheelchair basketball game.   Fairlawn to Host Stroke Survivor - Caregiver Forum On May 9th, Fairlawn and the American Stroke Association will host a Stroke Survivor-Caregiver Forum.   Four Employees Receive 2005 "Of the Year" Awards Fairlawn recently honored four employees for their outstanding dedication to the hospital.   Fairlawn Celebrates Staff and Volunteers Fairlawn recently paid tribute to its many dedicated employees and volunteers at the hospital's annual Service Awards Dinner.   Patient's Grandchildren Lend a Helping Hand To Hospital Drive Fairlawn's staff got some unexpected help in their recent drive to collect school supplies for the children affected by Hurricane Katrina. That help came from 9-year-old Gabrielle Reynolds and her 11-year-old brother Jake, whose grandfather was a patient at Fairlawn.   Forum Reaches Many Stroke Survivors and Caregivers More than 50 central Massachusetts residents whose lives have been impacted by stroke recently attended a Stroke Survivor-Caregiver Forum hosted by Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, the American Stroke Association, and UMass Memorial Health Care.   Fairlawn to Host Stroke Survivor - Caregiver Forum On May 24th, Fairlawn, the American Stroke Association, and UMass Memorial Healthcare will host "The In's and Out's of Stroke Recovery," a forum for stroke survivors and their caregivers.   Fairlawn Awards Grant for Nursing Scholarships Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital and Worcester State College (WSC) recently established a partnership to meet the increasing area demand for graduating nurses with bachelor's degrees.   Fairlawn Offers New Therapy for Swallowing Disorders Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital and Outpatient Center has introduced VitalStim, a new treatment option for people with dysphagia (swallowing disorders).   Fairlawn Pays Tribute to Staff, Volunteers Fairlawn recently paid tribute to its many dedicated employees and volunteers at the hospital's annual Service Awards Dinner.   Fairlawn Names Physician, Clinician and Employee of the Year Fairlawn recently honored three employees for their outstanding dedication to the hospital.   Fairlawn Holds Family Fun Day What better way to celebrate our dedicated staff then to invite them and their loved ones to a day of pure fun at Fairlawn?   Olympic Games Come to Fairlawn Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital's annual Staff Appreciation Day took on an Olympic theme this year.   Grandfather's love brings wedding ceremony to Fairlawn On June 19th, Eric Eastabrooks married Monika Desai in an outdoor gazebo on the side lawn of Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital. And even though neither the bride nor the groom was a Fairlawn patient, the couple hadn't a doubt that the hospital was the best place to exchange their vows.   Fairlawn, Stroke Association Host Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Forum A recent forum hosted by Fairlawn and the American Stroke Association offered a wealth of information to stroke survivors and their caregivers.   Wheelchair Basketball Game Supports Local Athletic Group Since 1997, the staff of Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital has taken a thrashing in its annual wheelchair basketball game against the Bay State Wheelers. Although this year's competition brought yet another defeat to the Fairlawn team, the game raised $2,400 for the Wheelers, a local non-profit athletic organization for people with disabilities.   Fairlawn, Stroke Association Host Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Forum Fairlawn and the American Stroke Association will host a Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Forum on May 20th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Worcester.   Fairlawn Names Physician, Clinician and Employee of the Year Fairlawn recently honored three employees for their outstanding dedication to the hospital.   Fairlawn Pays Tribute to Staff, Volunteers Fairlawn recently paid tribute to its many dedicated employees and volunteers at the hospital's annual Service Awards Dinner.   Fairlawn To Hold Arthritis Education Program Current Rehabilitation for Osteoarthritis, a free educational program, will be held at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital's Outpatient Center, 189 May St., Worcester on Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.   Fairlawn Clinicians Participate in AMA's Older Drivers Project Two clinicians from Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital will soon be educating other healthcare professionals about older driver safety and how to assess patients for medical fitness to drive.   Fairlawn, Area Hospitals Establish Baclofen Pump Program As a police officer and martial arts instructor, James Prouty needed a healthy body and a focused mind. He had both until a 1983 motor vehicle accident left him with a cervical myelopathy, a compression of his spinal cord that caused severe spasticity and acute, debilitating pain.   Fairlawn Staff Showers Family With Love and Support It wasn't the usual setting for a baby shower. But the first-floor therapeutic gymnasium at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital suited Myrvet and Artur Yskollari just fine.   Hooping It Up for Disability Awareness NBA material they are not. But the rehab staff at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital did their best to compete in a recent wheelchair basketball game against the Bay State Wheelers, a Central Massachusetts team comprised of individuals with disabilities.   Community Outreach: Fairlawn Nurses Visit Schools It's never too early to nurture a future nurse. And the time is always right to foster an appreciation for the positive difference nurses make in people's lives.   Fairlawn Honors Staff Fairlawn recently held its annual Employee Service Awards Dinner at the Ramada Inn in Auburn.   Fairlawn Celebrates 15th Anniversary Former and current patients, community leaders, and hospital staff of past and present gathered for a recent celebration marking Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital's 15th anniversary.     Press Releases • Partnerships • Speakers Bureau • Calendar