PROFILE

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a 150-bed acute rehabilitation hospital located in White Plains, NY. Opened in 1915, Burke is the only hospital in Westches-ter County entirely dedicated to rehabilitation medicine. Burke is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facili-ties (CARF). Burke provides intensive inpatient rehabilitation for a broad range of medical conditions. Burke treats patients who have suffered a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, joint replacement, fractures, cardiac and pulmonary disease, and neurological disorders. Burke follows a program model that provides special-ized care according to each patient’s diagnosis. Patients are usually transferred to Burke from acute care hospitals once their condition is stable and they are able to participate in intense physical, occupational and speech therapy. Burke’s doctors, nurses and therapists provide state-of-the-art treatment and personalized care. Inpatient rehabilitation programs include: Amputee, Brain Injury, Cardiopulmonary, Joint Replacement, Orthopedic, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke and Neurological.

SPECIALTIES AND RESEARCH

• Burke is one of the only rehabilitation hospitals in the nation with an associated medical research institute whose sole mission is to reduce disability from illness or injury. • Burke’s research scientists work in partnership with Weill Cornell Medical College to develop new therapeutic approaches for a host of impairments including paralysis, sensory loss and dementia. • Patients admitted to Burke may have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge medical research.• Burke utilizes the latest technology and equipment to ensure each patient makes the fullest possible recovery.

NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• According to recent Press Ganey, 95% of former patients would recommend Burke to others.• More than 60% of Burke’s nursing staff are certified in rehabilitation nursing.• Recipient of a 2011 Nursing Excellence Award from the American Nursing Association.• Burke physicians consistently chosen as top doctors in New York.• Accredited by the Joint Commission.• CARF-accredited for: - Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs - Brain Injury Program - Spinal Cord Injury Program - Stroke Program - Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs

BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 • 888-99-Burke • www.burke.org

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