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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 3, 2007
Desert Canyon Rehabilitation Hospital Announces
Grand Opening in Southwest Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Desert Canyon Rehabilitation Hospital today announced its official Grand Opening as Las Vegas’ newest hospital specializing in physical rehabilitation. The hospital, which is located at 9175 W. Oquendo Road near I-215 and Russell Roads, offers a unique combination of state-of-the-art physical therapy, equipment, highly-trained staff and a one-of-a-kind distinctive facility.
“Desert Canyon Rehabilitation Hospital is a sanctuary of rejuvenation for people who need therapeutic treatment,” said Suzanne Cram, Chief Executive Officer. “We have gone the extra step to construct a facility that is not only conducive for rehabilitation but is also a tranquil environment designed to help our guests rejuvenate, recharge and re-engineer their body and mind.”
Desert Canyon provides both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services for persons who have suffered stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic injury, join replacement, trauma, brain injury, neurological disorders, work-related injury, outpatient services, and ventilator care.
The hospital’s physical characteristics are distinguished by its overall interior “Mission-style” design and architecture including:
- Complete transitional apartments;
- 50-private rooms with granite counters, artwork, recessed lighting, custom window coverings and some with private patios;
- Fitness Center featuring a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a full-size working Cadillac sedan for transitional vehicle training;
- Aquatic Center with private locker rooms;
- Resort-like atmosphere ;
- Outdoor mobility training courtyard with various pavement and brick surfaces for mobility training;
- Pleasant dining experience with chef-prepared meals and white linen;
- Beauty/Barber Shop;
- Convenience Store;
- 1,600 square-foot day and recreation room’
- Stone fireplace in Great Room.
Desert Canyon is further distinguished by its mission to provide “white glove” service including personalized care; therapy available 7-days a week; quantifiable outcome scores for admissions and discharges; shorter length of stay and a simple guest referral process. “We have created an inspiring destination where people who have suffered a stroke, traumatic brain injury or other physical condition requiring rehabilitation can turn their lives around and move forward with hope, support and encouragement,” said Dr. Alan Berman, Medical Director. “We want our community to become as excited as we are about what this hospital means for rehabilitative medicine in the greater southern Nevada region.”
To find out more about Desert Canyon and its comprehensive and personalized programs, services, staff, career and volunteer opportunities, visit www.dcrh.net.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Cheryl Smith
Banyan Communications Group at 702-505-6446
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