Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH) and Shepherd Center, in Atlanta, Ga.,
announced today a new partnership aimed at attaining the best possible
outcomes for people in the South Florida area who have complex neurological
conditions.
The partnership is a new research-based and training affiliation, making
Boca Raton Regional Hospital the only healthcare facility in Florida to
become an affiliate of the Shepherd Center Care Network. The partnership
also provides assistance with helping patients locate rehabilitation equipment
in their area, as well as educational materials for patients and families
during care transitions, such as returning to their communities.
“Our affiliation with Shepherd Center will ensure our patients with
neurological injuries or illnesses have access to the expertise at Shepherd,
one of the top facilities in the nation for medical treatment, research
and rehabilitation for spinal cord injury, brain injury and other complex
neurological conditions,” said Jerry Fedele, President and CEO of
Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “It will most certainly complement
the outstanding capabilities we have at our new Marcus Neuroscience Institute.”
Shepherd Center will support clinical and rehabilitation staff at BRRH
by providing on-site and distance learning educational sessions covering
complex neurologic diagnoses and collaborate on opportunities for discussion
on standards of care.
“Our relationship will also help pave the way for more post-acute
rehabilitation options for people in the area who need aggressive level
of services, such as what Shepherd Center offers,” said Gary Ulicny,
Ph.D., President and CEO of Shepherd Center. “We are excited to
partner with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, which is an institution that
equally embraces our mission of patient-centered care.”
“The two facilities are a perfect match for launching the Shepherd
Center Care Network in Florida,” said Robert Levy, M.D., Ph.D.,
Director of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute. “Our Institute has
transformed Boca Raton Regional Hospital into an innovative destination
for neurologic and neurosurgical care.”
About Boca Raton Regional Hospital – Advancing the boundaries of medicine.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advanced, tertiary medical center (
BRRH.com) with 400 beds and more than 800 primary and specialty physicians on staff.
The Hospital is a recognized leader in oncology, cardiovascular disease
and surgery, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, women’s health,
emergency medicine and the neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art
diagnostic and imaging capabilities. The Hospital is a designated Comprehensive
Stroke Center by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Boca Raton Regional Hospital was the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished
Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ for 10 years running and
was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in 2011, 2012, 2013
and 2014, both by Healthgrades®. Boca Raton Regional Hospital was
also recognized for the three years running in U.S. News & World Report’s
2013–2014 Best Hospitals listing as a top-ranked hospital in the
South Florida metropolitan area.
About Shepherd Center
Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Ga., is a world-renowned hospital
specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people
with spinal cord injury or brain injury. Founded in 1975, Shepherd Center
is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 10 rehabilitation
hospitals in the nation and is a 152-bed facility. Last year, Shepherd
Center had 965 admissions to its inpatient programs and 571 to its day
patient programs.
In addition, Shepherd Center sees more than 6,600 people annually on an
outpatient basis. Shepherd Center is also a first-in-class center for
neurological and neuromuscular research. Clinical studies are conducted
in collaboration with leading experts at other hospitals, research centers,
medical schools and universities around the world. Shepherd Center's
research activities are primarily focused in spinal cord injury, brain
injury, multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular disorders. For more information,
visit Shepherd Center online at
www.shepherd.org
Media Contact:
Andy Kent, 561.955.4706
239.253.8896
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
akent@brrh.com
Larry Bowie, 404.350.7708
404.542.5678
Shepherd Center
larry_bowie@shepherd.org