| National Rehab Week Celebration |
Join us as we celebrate National Rehabilitation Week with a theme of "We are HealthSouth." Many acitivities are being planned to coincide with this celebration of the staff who work with patients and the patients and families whose hard work and persistence have enabled them to acquire optimal independence. This celebration will be held during the week of Sept. 18-24, 2011 at Chesapeake Rehabilitation Hospital. More details will be posted as events are finalized. Check back soon! |
| Change in Smoking Policy |
| To inform and let all of our community supporters know - As of September 1, 2011, Chesapeake Rehabilitation Hospital will no longer permit smoking on the property. |
| Stroke Awareness - Get the Facts! |
| Power up your knowledge about stroke. Stroke occurs when blood flow is lost to the brain. When blood flow is blocked or interrupted, localized damage may occur. Stroke symptoms vary depending on the severity and location of the damage, but typically may include: • Weakness or partial paralysis, usually on one side of the body • Speech and swallowing difficulties • Trouble with balance, walking and movement • Difficulty grasping and using the affected hand Stroke is the no. 3 cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. (American Stroke Association) However, a new report, “Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2008,” released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cites that stroke has fallen from the third to the fourth leading cause of death. Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., president of the American Heart Association and chairman, says that these results will not be final until further analysis has been completed later this year. According to the American Stroke Association, certain risk factors for stroke are hereditary, while others may result from lifestyle choices. Those risk factors resulting from lifestyle or environment can be changed with the help of a healthcare professional. The warning signs of stroke include sudden: • Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Severe headache with no known cause If warning signs occur, immediately call 911. |
