New England Rehabilitation Hospital to Host Balance Training and Fall Prevention Screenings

World-Class Rehabilitative Care Provider to Assess Mobility Skills to Safeguard Against Injury

2012-06-22

BOSTON, MA, June 22, 2012 (Press-News.org) New England Rehabilitation Hospital, a world-class rehabilitative care provider, will offer free Balance Training and Fall Prevention Screenings ideal for those who have recently experienced a fall, feel unsteady on their feet, or suffer from vertigo, high blood pressure, neuropathy or visual impairments. Find out if you could benefit from a SAFE STEPS Balance Training and Fall Prevention Program.

Appointments are required for the free screenings. For more information, please
Call 508-879-2555, or visit http://www.newenglandrehab.com.

Wednesday, June 27th - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Free for those who have recently experienced a fall, feel unsteady on their feet,
or suffer from vertigo, high blood pressure, neuropathy or visual impairments.

New England Rehabilitation Hospita
2 Rehabilitation Way
Woburn, MA 01801
718-939-1900

Since 1970, New England Rehabilitation Hospital (NERH) has gained recognition as a world-class rehabilitative care provider dedicated to helping patients maximize functionality, mobility, and independence following illness or injury. NERH is a licensed 210-bed acute facility, which includes a 20-bed satellite hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts, a 22-bed satellite unit in Lowell, Massachusetts, and multiple outpatient clinics. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and also has been awarded Disease-Specific Care Certification in its Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Five Star Quality Care, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is the parent company of NERH and its Massachusetts-based sister rehabilitation hospital network, including Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, a satellite unit at Metrowest Medical Center in Natick, and an array of outpatient rehabilitation centers.

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