Burke Rehabilitation

In case you missed it, last month Burke’s Susan Wortmann-Jutt, MS, CCC-SLP, connected with @BottomLineInc to discuss the various types of aphasia, how they are managed, and the targeted treatments available to patients during their recovery journey. Read more: https://bit.ly/49xeuQd Learn more about the Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP) at Burke by following https://lnkd.in/ekG8igYW #BurkeRehab #HealthcareInnovation #Aphasia #AsphasiaTreatments #IntensiveTherapy #ICAP

Burke Rehabilitation collaborated with White Plains Hospital to host a Virtual Grand Rounds focusing on Fall Prevention: Practical Strategies for Evaluating Patient Risk.  💡 Dr. Mooyeon Oh-Park presented "Untangling the Falls: It Is Not Just Your Legs," highlighting the critical role of exercise in preventing falls. 💡 Dr. Mehmet Noteroglu presented "Falls Risks & Prevention," focusing on how medication interactions can increase fall risks. Together, we are committed to supporting the 65+ community by providing the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to reduce fall risks and promote safety and independence. Collaboration like this strengthens our efforts to improve senior care and overall quality of life. #HealthcareCollaboration #FallPrevention #SeniorCare #HealthyAging #GrandRounds #ProfessionalInsights

Heart failure occurs when the heart struggles to pump enough blood and oxygen to support your body. While this condition can feel overwhelming, it’s possible to learn how to manage it effectively—whether it’s a new diagnosis or a long-term challenge. Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program is here to help. Through education, functional training, and exercises focused on strengthening, balance, and endurance, we empower you to regain control of your health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/eqJsXenB #HeartHealth #CardiacRehabilitation

We celebrated the Burke Fitness Center’s Member Appreciation Day on Friday with breakfast and presentations by three guest speakers. Burke physical therapists Daniela Spagnoli, PT, DPT, PT, DPT, LSVT Certified, presented on Fall Prevention, and Dhara Amin, PT, DPT, PT, DPT, SCCE, on Body Mechanics with day-to-day activities and posture. Scott LaBianco, BOCPD at Propr Fit, presented on Footwear and Proper Joint Alignment. The breakfast helped us to thank our members and provide them with tips to help them live their best lives as they age. Learn more about Burke's Fitness Center at https://lnkd.in/eGn3yJC5

We’ve all experienced that “tip-of-the-tongue” moment—being unable to find the right word during a conversation. For people with aphasia, however, it’s much more than that—it’s an ongoing challenge to name even the most common objects. Read this article to gain insight into how aphasia affects communication, featuring Burke Speech-Language Pathologist Susan Wortman-Jutt, MS, CCC-SLP. https://lnkd.in/gNR_Grsj

Burke recently showcased our Neurologic Music Therapy Program at The Kensington White Plains. Dr. Jennie Valles, along with SCI Clinical Team Leader Liz Rider, MHA, MOT, OTR/L, and Neurologic Music Therapist Isabelle Lu, MT-BC, discussed NMT in their presentation entitled, The Transformative Role of Music Therapy in Neurological Recovery. NMT uses research-based techniques to treat the brain through melody, dynamics, and tempo and helps people recover movement, speech, language and cognition. https://lnkd.in/eif5WVb7. #MusicTherapy #NeurologicMusicTherapy #CollaborativeCare #NeuroRecovery #MusicForHealing #CognitiveRecovery

We congratulate Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, MHCM, who recently received the AAPM&R Distinguished Public Service, Health Equity and Advocacy Award. This award honors individuals who, in the course of public service activities, have made significant contributions to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and/or vulnerable populations at risk for disabilities. Dr. Oh-Park received this award during the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly held last month in San Diego, California.

Earlier this month, Lauryn Solomon, Pharm.D., BCGP, in collaboration with Dr. Mooyeon Oh-Park, Dr. Malav Shah, and Maeve Lopreiato Terezian, PhD, RN, CPHQ, presented at the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASCP) Annual Meeting in Denver Colorado. Their poster presentation identified Burke’s Age Friendly Health System (AFHS) Initiative as it relates to Medication. Burke is the only free-standing rehabilitation hospital New York State with the Level 2 Age-Friendly Healthcare designation.

Recently, we sat down with Cathy Dwyer, Vice President of Information Technology, to discuss her role in driving innovation at Burke Rehabilitation. Under Cathy’s leadership, Burke was recognized as a 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Organization in the Long-Term/Post-Acute Level 7 category—a reflection of our dedication to advancing digital health and improving patient care. Cathy and her team work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure technology not only runs seamlessly but also actively supports better patient outcomes. From pioneering and enhancing electronic health records to integrating innovative tools and streamlining workflows, their efforts empower clinicians to provide exceptional care and drive continuous innovation at Burke. “While IT may not be patient-facing, it’s definitely patient-supportive,” Cathy shared. “By helping our clinicians do the best they can, we’re also helping patients.” Read our Q&A with Cathy to learn more about her leadership and how Burke is shaping the future of rehabilitation: https://lnkd.in/ex3FuqXr #DigitalHealth #Innovation #RehabilitationExcellence #TechInHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership

Maybe We Should Talk About: Advance Care Planning What is Advanced Care Planning, and how do we properly establish a valuable two-way conversation when discussing potentially difficult topics? The Directors of the Caregiver Programs at Burke and White Plains Hospital have collaborated to honor all the Caregivers in the community. This lecture (11/22 12PM - 1PM) will address these questions from both the caregiver’s and the patient’s perspectives and provide guidance on how to compassionately discuss their future care. This special event is for everyone, including patients, community members, and staff (our professional Caregivers). We hope you will join us tomorrow. To RSVP or ask questions, contact: Marlena Orme - morme@morke.org Join the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dKSZkpfs #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #CaregiverSupport #Caregivers #AdvancedCarePlanning