The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan treats a wide variety of catastrophic injuries, including brain and spinal cord injury. The center has been awarded more than $16 million in federal and private grants for rehabilitation research, restoring function, improving quality of life, and developing new therapy techniques. The Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery located at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is known for its cutting-edge treatments, some of which may result in some improvement in those with spinal cord injuries. The Brain Injury program was the first of its kind established in the Midwest, and treats more brain injury programs than any other the facility in the state. The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is also home to the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System, and is one of only 19 Centers of Excellence for the care and treatment of patients with traumatic brain injury. Southcoast Rehabilitation Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), as well as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
The Mary Free Rehabilitation Hospital, which provides inpatient care for both brain and spinal cord injury patients, is one of the few hospitals in the country still owned and operated by a women' s group. The staff comprises doctors, nurses, and a wide variety of specialized therapists, all of whom work together to develop individualized programs for each patient depending upon their needs. Patients also benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and a therapy gym. The hospital' s Continuum of Care philosophy ensures that patients receive life-long support after being discharged from the inpatient clinic. Follow-up care is specifically with the patient' s treatment team, allowing for the best possible future results. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), as well as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
University of Michigan' s inpatient rehabilitation center focuses on treating those with spinal cord injury, calling upon a diverse interdisciplinary team comprising physiatrists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, rehabilitation engineers, recreational therapists, social workers, and psychologists. The center focuses on patients of all ages, from pediatrics to adult, and is one of the only centers in the United States that specializes in pediatric ventilator therapy. The center is a leader when it comes to research, and has been nationally and internationally recognized for advancing the field of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. In addition to being consistently ranked one of the best rehabilitation facilities in the country by U.S. New & World Report, University of Michigan is also home to one of the Model Spinal Cord Injury Systems. University of Michigan is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), as well as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation is one of the leading providers of post-hospital rehabilitation services and specialized medical care for those who have sustained a brain or spinal cord injury. Intensive, comprehensive programs include: Inpatient Transitional Rehabilitation, Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation, Day Rehab, Outpatient Therapy, and Return to Work Services. Hope Network programs are overseen by medical directors who specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Interdisciplinary teams consist of nurses, social workers, case managers, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, therapeutic recreational therapists, as well as psychologists and psychiatrists. Hope Network continuously receives the highest level of accreditation possible through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).