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ReVital, a new outpatient cancer rehabilitation program, is set to launch throughout SSM Health Physical Therapy’s network of more than 60 locations in the St. Louis region this month. The Select Medical-owned program will provide comprehensive cancer rehabilitation services to people impacted by cancer and its treatment in order to restore their function and quality of life.
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The ReVital program at SSM Health Physical Therapy will provide a distinctly comprehensive approach to cancer rehabilitation for the St. Louis community. The program draws on the collective expertise of a team of specialists including: physical, occupational, speech and cognitive therapists; psychologists; neuropsychologists; and other clinicians. ReVital therapists will provide patients with a customized treatment plan to meet each individual’s needs.
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The number of U.S. cancer survivors is expected to exceed 20 million by 2026, according to the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute. Evidence shows that more than 53 percent of adult cancer survivors experience at least one physical impairment caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Pain, fatigue, lymphedema, balance issues, numbness and many other common side effects can be improved and managed by specially trained clinicians.
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ReVital community education events will be held throughout the St. Louis region at the following dates, times and locations. These free sessions will provide cancer survivors and their families with more information about the ReVital program. |
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Aug. 26 |
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
Forest Park, Grand Basin at Art Hill |
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Aug. 29 |
8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
SSM Health DePaul Hospital |
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Aug. 29 |
9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton |
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Aug. 30 |
11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles |
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Aug. 30 |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
SSM Health Koenig Cancer Center, Lake Saint Louis |
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Aug. 31 |
8:30 am – 10:00 am |
SSM Health Outpatient Center on Kisker Road |
For more information about the ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program, call 800-518-1626 or visit www.revitalcancerrehab.com.
About SSM Health Physical Therapy
SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative services in the St. Louis region. With a network of more than 60 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. A team of more than 400 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service. Nearly 90 percent of the therapists hold advanced certifications in their respective specialties. SSM Health Physical Therapy is part of the part of the SSM Health Rehabilitation Network, a joint venture between SSM Health in St. Louis and Select Medical.
About Select Medical Holdings Corporation
Select Medical began operations in 1997 and has grown to be one of the largest operators of specialty hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. As of June 30, 2017, Select Medical operated 102 long-term acute care hospitals and 21 acute medical rehabilitation hospitals in 28 states and 1,608 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical’s joint venture subsidiary Concentra operated 315 centers in 38 states. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs’ community-based outpatient clinics. At June 30, 2017, Select Medical had operations in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.com.