Respiratory therapy encompasses many diagnostic aids, including pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, pneumograms and carbon monoxide blood tests, as well as treatments such as medicated nebulizer, incentive spirometry, chest percussion, oxygen tent supervision and intensive respiratory care. Our LECOM Health therapists treat a variety of orthopedic, medical, surgical and neurologic cases. Our goal is to maximize recovery from injury, illness, or surgery, and promote exercise, fitness, and healthy living.
Millcreek Community Hospital
Our outpatient therapy services are available when you need them
Respiratory therapy is an integral part of both inpatient and outpatient treatment at Millcreek Community Hospital. Our dedicated team of rehabilitation professionals will work with you and your family to develop a program individually tailored to your needs. Prompt return of our patients to work, sport and pain-free living is our top priority.
Outpatient Physical Therapy
All of our outpatient physical therapy services (with the exception of aquatic therapy service, which remains suspended at this time) have transitioned back to the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center located at 5401 Peach St.
Call (814) 868-2260 to schedule an appointment.
Inpatient Rehabilitation
The goal of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) at Millcreek Community Hospital is to facilitate a return to home after an acute debilitating illness or injury as well as a planned joint replacement or revision. We are committed to providing excellent care in a professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative environment.
- Referral Phone: (814) 868-7882
- Unit Phone: (814) 868-7665
- Fax: (814) 868-7663
About Us
The LECOM Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is comprised of 14 beds. This size allows our staff to provide patients with individual care and advanced rehabilitation. Our inter-disciplinary team approach includes board-certified rehabilitation and consulting physicians, as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, 24-hour respiratory therapy, on-site dialysis, nursing, nutritional services, case management and wound care. We treat respiratory failure and ventilator-dependent patients.
Therapy
Therapy will take place with constant physician supervision in functional training areas, which include a training kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, activity room and physical/occupational therapy gyms. Three hours of therapy are offered to each individual on a daily basis, which enhances a quicker recovery and better outcomes.
Occupational Therapy
Treatment includes patient’s self-care or activities of ADL skills such as bathing, dressing, eating and food preparation. Therapists address cognitive, perceptual and/or visual deficits that interfere with everyday living activities.
Physical Therapy
Treatment includes walking, transfer techniques, wheelchair independence, orthotic and prosthetic training. Exercises are included to improve overall strength and endurance.
Speech Pathology
Therapists provide basic cognitive retraining to increase independence with decision-making, reasoning and memory. The staff also provides oral motor strengthening, swallowing, retraining and written expression training.
Home Evaluations
Therapists may visit a patient’s home before discharge to make recommendations the patient may need at home. Patients may also be allowed to go on a therapeutic leave of absence to visit out in the community to identify any barriers prior to discharge from the rehabilitation unit.
On-Site Hemodialysis
Specially trained nursing staff can provide on-site hemodialysis with direction from a nephrologist that will oversee labs and more.
For Patients
The rehabilitation team will:
- Develop an individualized written patient care plan based on the initial assessment and identify patient goals.
- Review the updates of the care plan at regular interdisciplinary care conferences and provide education to the patient and caretakers to ensure a safe discharge home.
For Families
Family teaching is offered to provide knowledge about medications, upcoming appointments, wound care and any other care needs that the patient may need assistance with at home.
Referrals
Referrals can be made to the rehabilitation unit directly from home, your doctor’s office, home health, a nursing home or from the hospital, or contact us directly for more information. A rehabilitation liaison can visit the patient at the hospital or at his or her own residence for evaluation and preparation for transition to the rehabilitation unit.
Medical Director
Douglas Fronzaglia, D.O., M.S., MRMC, is board certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, with additional certifications in rehabilitation management and wound care.
Corry Memorial Hospital
The staff at Corry Memorial Hospital provides patients with instructions on the proper use of inhalers, respiratory medications and varied breathing techniques.
Physical Therapy
Our team of experienced licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants is dedicated to getting you back to your pre-injury function, improving your current function and getting you back to work, sports and activities. Specialties include geriatrics, orthopedics, wound care and pain management. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and have a licensed therapist on staff.
Services for adults and children:
- Orthopedic evaluation for injuries and post-surgery
- McKenzie-certified spine specialist for low- and mid-back and neck problems
- Balance problems, including diabetic neuropathy, and vertigo and vestibular training
- General musculoskeletal problems such as “pulled muscles,” fibromyalgia and weakness from injury, stroke or overuse
- Neuromuscular reeducation following stroke, TIA or brain injury
- Sport-specific training for athletic injury and return
Occupational Therapy
Our experienced, certified and licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants provide customized individual treatment plans and interventions from birth to geriatrics, specialized to each patient’s and families’ specific needs in conjunction with the physician’s orders.
For pediatric patients, therapy focuses on developmental delays and/or birth defects. The therapy staff provides orthopedic intervention to help patients gain strength, return to work and increase the functional use of their hands, elbows and shoulders.
Services:
- Hospital inpatient and rehab services
- Hand and upper extremity/orthopedic injuries
- Neurological and neuromuscular injuries such as stroke, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries
- Splint fabrication
- Pediatric outpatient services including ADHD, ADD, autism, birth defects, developmental delay, sensory integration issues, and fine motor and gross motor delays
- Wheelchair evaluations
- General musculoskeletal issues
- Adaptive equipment training
Patients must have a physician’s script to receive occupational therapy.