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401 Woodland Hills Blvd ♦ Fort Scott, KS 66701
The mission of Mercy rehabcentre is to
provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program of the highest quality in
order to improve the functional independence of those who we serve.
Mercy rehabcentre is a hospital based, comprehensive physical and cognitive
rehabilitation program dedicated exclusively to treating those individuals
who have experienced a disabling injury or illness.
Services are provided for patients who have
suffered functional loss due to a disabling illness, as well as the following
rehabilitation diagnoses:
■ Stroke
■ Congenital Deformities
■ Major Multiple Trauma
■ Brain Injury
■ Amputation
■ Rheumatoid Arthritis
■ Spinal Cord Injury
■ Orthopedic Dysfunction |
■ Degenerative
Neurological
Disorders including:
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Polyneuropathy
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Parkinson's Disease
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Guillian Barre'
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Other progressive neurological
impairments |
correcting the
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Balance and
coordination impairments; |
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Inability to
Swallow; |
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Inability to
move in bed or from one place to another; |
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Inability to
perform activities of daily living such as eating, grooming, dressing,
bathing, and homemaking; |
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Cognitive/Perceptual
deficits or speech/language problems, in conjunction with physical
limitations; |
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Inability to
work or function in the community due to physical impairment; |
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Weakness or
limited motion in arms, legs, and trunk. |
Interdisciplinary
■ Medical
Director
■ Physical Therapists
■ Occupational Therapists
■ Speech-Language Pathologist
■ Activities Coordinator |
■ Rehabilitation
Nursing Staff
■ Social Worker / Case Manager
■ Psychologist
■ Orthotic / Prosthetic Specialist
■ Family Physician |
Family members are an integral part of our
team and are encouraged to participate from the initial assessment through
the daily treatment regimen, discharge planning, and inpatient phases.
choosing a
At Mercy rehabcentre, we understand that
when people face an injury or illness, the greatest concern is recovery.
When choosing a facility to assist with that recovery, one should ask the
following:
■ Are the treatment programs tailored
to meet individual needs?
■ Are people treated with dignity?
■ What are the opportunities for family to participate?
■ Is the facility accredited by an internationally recognized
organization?
■ Is the staff of the facility licensed, certified or credentialed
for the services provided?
our
Mercy rehabcentre has been accredited by Commission on Accreditation
of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for our Adult Inpatient
Rehabilitation Program. CARF is the "standard
of excellence" in the rehabilitation field. To learn more visit
www.carf.org.
Our program is also accredited by the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) as part
of Mercy Health System of Kansas, Inc.
our
Mercy rehabcentre is the only
CARF accredited adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Program between Kansas City
and Joplin, Mo. serving the needs of the people in Southeast Kansas and
Southwest Missouri. The counties served are as follows:
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KANSAS
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MISSOURI
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Allen
Anderson
Bourbon
Cherokee
Coffey
Crawford
Labette |
Linn
Miami
Montgomery
Neosho
Wilson
Woodson |
Bates
Barton
Cedar
St. Claire
Vernon |
For additional information or to make a referral, (800) 821-1379 (KS
& MO only) or (620) 223-7020.
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Mercy rehabcentre
401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
800-821-1379 or 620-223-7020
FAX 620-223-7089
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Eric Baldonado,
MSPT
Program Director
620-223-7029 |
Sara Ragsdale, D.O.
Medical Director
620-233-8040 |
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