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Grateful Patient Story - You are supporting state-of-the-art equipment

St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s Acute Rehabilitation Center St. John’s Acute Rehabilitation Center in Oxnard is established as they work side-by-side with their patients’ oftentimes heroic
As the senior executive for a large, complex organization, Larry was
You are supporting state-of-the-art equipment
received the annual Innovative Business of the Year Award from accustomed to fierce independence, taking control of any situation. But on the efforts at rehabilitation, is one of the most important parts of the work. As
day Larry arrived at St. John’s Acute Rehabilitation Center, he could not come
one physical therapist says, “We build up a patient, encouraging them every step
to terms with his reality – after having suffered a stroke, Larry had lost enough of the way, so they recognize that together we can help them achieve their goals.”
the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce. The award is a recognition of physical function that he was dependent on others. Over the course of his stay, Your contributions, which were invested in new technology, have made an
Larry’s “rehab team” challenged him with activities that at times frustrated
the Acute Rehab Center’s innovative approach to excellent patient him. He grew to trust his physical therapist, whom he called his drill sergeant, enormous difference in the delivery of physical therapy. Our most recent
and began joking with her about the ‘devious’ exercises she set for him. After
investment in a Dynavision machine – a state-of-the-art technology for brain
several weeks, Larry regained his balance and the confidence that he could injury and stroke patients – helps patients in recovery effectively improve hand-
care that involves front-line staff in the development of programs handle his life at home in spite of some remaining physical challenges. “I thank eye coordination, peripheral awareness and visual-motor reaction time. We are
God for the treatment I received at St. John’s because it made a world of difference in grateful for your continued support.
and service delivery. my recovery. If it was not for the professional team in charge of my care, I would not
have been in the position I am today.”

Patients who have suffered a serious injury or illness, receive top-level
rehabilitation services at St. John’s Hospitals’ Acute Rehabilitation Center. Teams
of experts work closely with patients to help them regain function. They also
Oxnard Chamber of Commerce work with a patient’s family, so both patient and family feel confident that they are
Community & Business equipped with the knowledge and tools they need when they return home. The

Awards Acute Rehab team’s job goes beyond the physical. The human connection that

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