Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

We need your help this Gaylord Giving Day to meet the constant and varied needs of patients who cannot afford certain services, equipment or programs essential to their recovery or discharge. Your gift to the Goff Memorial Special Needs Fund helps patients return to their lives and loved ones with maximum function and independence. Help us give every patient the best chance at recovery at https://hubs.la/Q02RWQbH0. #GaylordGivingDay #ThinkPossible

Congratulations to Emily Meise, Occupational Therapist, and Dr. Tricia McDonough Ryan, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, for being named 2024 Healthcare Heroes by The Hartford Business Journal! Emily’s innovative development of the Gaylord Occupational Therapy Cognitive (GOT-Cog) Screen is set to transform inpatient assessment and treatment globally. Dr. Ryan’s incredible work supports the brain health of children affected by war and migration through both regional and international partnerships. Read more about Emily here: https://hubs.la/Q02RVhkg0 Read more about Dr. Ryan here: https://hubs.la/Q02RVf-Y0

October is National Physical Therapy Month and we are thrilled to put the spotlight on the excellent physical therapists that work tirelessly with our patients to help them regain their strength and reach peak performance. 💪 Thank you all for what you do! To learn more about our physical therapy services, visit our website: https://hubs.la/Q02RLbqh0 #Gaylord #PhysicalTherapy #PhysicalTherapyMonth

Congratulations to Sonja LaBarbera, President and CEO, on being named to Hartford Business Journal's “Power 25 Healthcare” list which identifies leaders playing significant roles in addressing industry challenges. The HBJ says under Sonja's leadership, Gaylord “has been undergoing a transformation," citing the new Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation, Connecticut’s first physiatry residency program, a multi-million dollar hospital and campus renovation, and an expanded outpatient footprint among her many accomplishments. Learn more about Sonja and our region’s leaders here: https://lnkd.in/eG76QMmQ

💡 How can you make critical safety messages stick in a fast-paced healthcare environment? 💡 Chief Nursing Officer Lisa Kalafus has found an engaging solution that’s resonating with over 1,000 staff members! Through the "Message in a Minute" video series, safety protocols are brought to life with humor, creativity, and familiar faces from across the hospital. From playful skits to serious scenarios, these bite-sized videos are making a big impact on staff engagement and patient care. Curious about how a red-carpet awards event fits into this? Click below to learn about this fun, innovative approach that’s driving serious results in patient safety!

On Thursday, September 19th, Gaylord welcomed over 250 friends, supporters, and community members to our 2024 Corks & Forks event! The event was a big success, with more than $100,000 raised for Gaylord’s mission to provide exceptional care to our patients. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, guests, colleagues, and everyone who made this event possible! Check out the event photos by clicking: https://hubs.la/Q02RdCt50

It's #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth and at Gaylord, we understand that a spinal cord injury during adolescence can be life changing. Our Spinal Cord Injury Adolescent Program is dedicated to helping teens and young adults (ages 15-22) navigate their journey with personalized care. https://hubs.la/Q02RdHGm0 #ThinkPossible #AdolescentCare #SpinalCordInjury

Are you a Neuropsychologist looking to make a real impact in patients' lives while being part of an innovative, supportive team? Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is hiring a full-time Neuropsychologist to work with patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and neurological diseases. ✅ Competitive pay + bonus structure ✅ Supportive, multidisciplinary team ✅ Opportunities to participate in research and be a part of a healthy aging initiative. If you’re ready to join a team that prioritizes quality care and staff appreciation we’d love to hear from you! 📍 Located in beautiful South-Central Connecticut, close to New Haven and easily accessible from NYC and Boston.

We are a proud supporter of Ridgebury Farm & Stables and are especially impressed with their hippotherapy offering. Using the movement of horses to help improve motor skills and sensory functions is an amazingly integrative way to evoke learning and engagement. As nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting the rehabilitation and overall well-being of individuals facing physical challenges, please consider attending the Third Annual Fete on September 28. 🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://hubs.la/Q02QDK_Q0 #RidgeburyFarm #nonprofit #ThinkPossible

We are proud to sponsor the 2024 Paradigm Catastrophic Clinical Summit in Chicago where our Workers’ Compensation team had the privilege of meeting Paradigm Founder Nathan Cope, MD (second from left with Liz Weber, RN, Dr. Jerrold Kaplan, and Dr. Michael Ivy). Paradigm sets the standard for workers’ compensation care management. At Gaylord, we’re proud to be experts in treating injured workers and helping them regain their function. Together, we’re committed to driving better outcomes and quality of life. #ThinkPossible #workerscompensation