The pediatric therapy team at Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital proudly announces the expansion of its pediatric therapy services, now housed in the hospital’s new pediatric gym.
“Historically, families in Barbour County often had to travel over 20 miles for pediatric therapy services, which created significant barriers to care,” said Heather Mayle, PTA, rehab manager at Broaddus Hospital. “With the expansion of our pediatric therapy program, families now have access to quality, multidisciplinary care right in their community. This initiative not only saves time and reduces costs for local families but also ensures that children can achieve their developmental milestones in a supportive and convenient setting.”
Broaddus Hospital’s pediatric therapy services include occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (SLP) from the following specialists:
• Gemma Hoxie, DPT, a specialist in neurological, orthopedic, post-surgical and pediatric care;
• Amy Unger, SLP, a specialist in developmental disorders, swallow studies, safe feeding techniques, augmentative and alternative communication systems and sign language;
• Bethany Reed, OTR/L, a specialist in treating children with Autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders and more. “Our new pediatric gym offers a welcoming and engaging space for children to thrive and reach their full potential with care delivered right here at home, said Dana Gould, Chief Administrative Officer for Broaddus Hospital. “We’re proud to offer these essential services to our local community.”
“Broaddus Total Therapy has been a blessing to my grandson, Wyatt,” said Lana Fowler, of Belington.
“Wyatt started coming here for speech and occupational therapy when he entered first grade. He had not attended school before, and we think that the therapy services that he receives here has been such a tremendous help with Wyatt and school. They have worked with Wyatt not only on speech, but also on balance, coordination, sharing, socialization, how to hold his pencil correctly, and how to lose graciously, among many other things. It is such a fun environment. Miss Bethany and Mrs. Amy have come to be a big part of Wyatt’s life. He is so sad if he must miss a session. Our family cannot thank the therapists and their staff enough.”
For more information about pediatric therapy services at Broaddus Hospital or to schedule an appointment, please call the Total Therapy Center at (304) 457-8585.
Editor’s Note:In photo provided by Broaddus Hospital, ediatric therapy patient Wyatt Wilfong works with specialist Bethany Reed.
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