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Rehabilitative Services 
Helping patients of all ages and health needs reach their fullest possible potential is the goal of the Rehab Center of Field Memorial Community Hospital. Your road to recovery from injury, illness, or disabling conditions starts right here, close to home. No matter where your doctor is located, choose us to start helping you immediately after a stroke, surgery, an accident, or an illness. Our licensed, experienced therapists will map out a personalized plan of rehabilitative care and guide you through every step of your treatment.
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Physical Therapy |
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Physical Therapy (645-5221, ext. 314) helps patients recovering from or living with conditions such as stroke, orthopedic surgery, fractures, tendon injuries, joint and soft-tissue problems, arthritis, spinal problems, muscle strains, neurological disorders, and open wounds. Our therapists first determine a patient’s joint motion, muscle strength, endurance, and performance of daily activities. Then they devise a special program that may consist of exercises, stretches, the use of machines, and manual therapy for joints and soft tissue areas.
Shannon Gavin, LPT, is Field Hospital’s Director of Physical Therapy, with seven years of experience covering a wide range of services, including orthopedics, acute care, and wound care. She received her undergraduate and physical therapy degrees from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. |
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Occupational Therapy |
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Occupational Therapy (645-5221, ext. 363) helps patients whose conditions have forced them to learn how to accomplish skills they need to live independently or to raise their quality of life. Instead of using equipment or exercises as therapy, patients learn to perform daily activities with the least amount of discomfort or pain. Strength, dexterity, and fine motor skills are developed and improved through occupational therapy, which is often used in conjunction with physical therapy. When illnesses, injuries, or serious medical conditions leave patients unable to function even with therapy, they are taught how to use adaptive equipment to complete their activities.
Jennifer Barnes, OTR/L, SIPT, received her Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. As Field Memorial’s occupational therapist, she is experienced in a range of care, including orthopedics, pediatrics, and hand therapy. As a Certified Sensory Integration Specialist, Jennifer is highly qualified to treat patients who suffer from an inability to make sense of their environment. Jennifer’s special training is essential in providing the right treatment for children suffering with this condition, so that they can learn to interact with others and their surroundings.
Virginia McKlemurry, COTA, is a certified occupational therapist at Field Memorial, who received her training at Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg. She has previously worked at skilled nursing and outpatient facilities. |
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Speech Therapy |
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Speech Therapy (645-5221, ext. 124) is for patients of all ages who have problems with their speech production or comprehension. These problems can arise from complications during birth, infancy, or childhood, and affect reading, thinking, and readiness for school. Stroke recovery patients need speech therapy to overcome problems strokes can cause with normal swallowing, weakened mouth or tongue, and facial drooping. Other conditions that speech therapy benefits include neuromuscular conditions (such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease), accidents, and head injuries.
Caroline McKowen, SLP, is the speech/language/swallowing therapist at Field Memorial, with 14 years of acute care, outpatient, and home health experience. Caroline received an undergraduate and a Master’s degree in communication disorders from Louisiana State University, with an emphasis on swallowing difficulty. Caroline uses the results from special x-rays called pharyngograms to determine the cause of swallowing problems. These fluoroscopic images have been vastly improved at Field Memorial with the recent purchase of new radiology and fluoroscopy equipment. |
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