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Occupational Therapy – What A Career; What A Profession!!

Occupational Therapy, Team Member News, Therapy Careers

Throughout the month of April, we recognize our occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants as a part of Occupational Therapy Month. What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They use […]

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Celebrating 15 Years: Words from Our Team Members – Jake Duhon, ATC

15 year, Sports Medicine, Team Member News

In celebration of 15 years as partner in rehabilitation, Therapy Center is recognizing our team members, patients, and business partners who have grown with us. Please take some time to watch what one of our team members has to say about her experience as a Therapy Center employee. I feel real passionate about the people I

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Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center Success Story: Monsignor John Timmermans

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Therapy Success Stories

Monsignor John Timmermans has been a long-standing member of the Avoyelles parish community for many years.  He officiated over Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville, Louisiana until recently when he fell and broke his hip.  After his stay at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Monsignor Timmermans decided to receive therapy at Riviere De Soleil Community

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Concussion Management: Celebrating National Athletic Training Month

Sports Medicine, Therapy Careers

During the month of March, we continue to celebrate Therapy Center’s team of Athletic Trainers (ATs). One topic of interest in the area of sports medicine is the proper management of concussion prevention and care. Therapy Center – Playing a Key Role in Concussion Care and Prevention As noted in a previous blog, Therapy Center’s

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Therapy Center Success Story at Maison Teche Nursing Center: Gertrude Naquin

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Therapy Success Stories

When Mrs. Gertrude Naquin came to Maison Teche Nursing Center, she had been discharged from Lafayette General following three months in ICU after open heart surgery and being diagnosed with pneumonia. She entered the facility recovering from a tracheotomy and PEG tube, unable to move, walk, and talk. Mrs. Gertrude, along with her family, had a goal

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Celebrating Athletic Trainers – Your Protection is Our Priority.

Sports Medicine, Therapy Careers

During the month of March, we celebrate a team of professionals who have a huge impact on the education and safety of our student athletes – our Athletic Trainers (ATs). Therapy Center is proud to offer athlete training services to the high schools in Louisiana and recognize our team members who provide these services during

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“Music acts like a magic key to which the most tightly closed heart opens.”

15 year, Looking Forward Giving Back, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

Therapy Center is grateful to be able to work with several nursing home facilities that are certified in a program called Music and Memory. The purpose of the program is simple and effective. According to the Music and Memory program, they “train care professionals how to set up personalized music playlists, delivered on iPods and

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Bayou Vista Success Story: Ms. Patsy Goudeaux

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Therapy Success Stories

Ms. Patsy Goudeaux came to Bayou Vista Community Care Center in 2014, and for two years she was bed bound and isolated in her room.  She refused therapy and refused to get out and socialize with other residents in the facility due to embarrassment of her limitations.  Although Ms. Patsy resisted, the Therapy Center team of therapists would

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Hessmer Nursing Home: New Building Brings Great Therapy

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Team Member News

Recently, Hessmer Nursing Home underwent a complete renovation of their 5-star facility, and with it came a brand new therapy gym.  The gym is a little over 1,500 square feet complete with a washer and dryer, full kitchen, bathroom, and two showers. “The kitchen and showers are definitely a highlight in the new gym,” says Natalie Drouin,

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