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We are dedicated to helping each one of our patients recover the strength, skills and independence to return home, and to rebuild their lives.

California Rehabilitation Institute is the largest inpatient facility of its kind on the West Coast, and is a partnership of Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health and Select Medical. Our compassionate, caring, physician-led team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and specialized nursing staff are committed 24/7 to bringing advanced acute rehabilitation care to our patients - when they need it the most. Whether you've had a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, orthopedic injury, neuromuscular illness, cancer or other medical conditions, choosing an inpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital is the most important step you will take toward your recovery.

03/17/2026

We’re pleased to announce the DAISY regional award winners for our critical illness recovery hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Recognized by patients, colleagues and families for the extraordinary care they provide, these nurses are fully invested in their patients’ recoveries: https://bit.ly/3ZGNiKU

Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals DAISY Winners
Regency Hospital Springdale: Whitney Bryant
Select Specialty Hospital – Belhaven: Ashley White
Select Specialty Hospital – Durham: Arnel Febre
Select Specialty Hospital – Knoxville: Ciara Reynolds-Day
Select Specialty Hospital – Knoxville: Mary Grace Mader
Select Specialty Hospital – McKeesport: Kim Bilinsky
Select Specialty Hospital – Milwaukee West Allis: Thomas Boschuetz
Select Specialty Hospital – Pittsburgh UPMC: Michael Parson
Select Specialty Hospital – San Diego: Jennifer Amador
Select Specialty Hospital – Corewell Health Grand Rapids: Petri Peltoniemi

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals DAISY Winners
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation – Dallas: Blessing Noumba Londo
California Rehabilitation Institute: Blandine Kanyambo
California Rehabilitation Institute: Edgar Allan Henson
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – West Orange: Aprille Montero
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – West Orange: Sabrina Stripeikis

To learn more about our DAISY Winners, check out the link in the comments.

DAISY Foundation

03/16/2026

If the brain had a superpower, it just might be neuroplasticity.

After a brain injury, neural connections can be damaged or lost. Fortunately, brains are resilient and can reorganize through neuroplasticity, the process of creating new neural connections to bypass damaged areas of the brain. Therapeutic activities often involve repetitive tasks and practice, which strengthen existing neural pathways or stimulate the formation of new ones.

When appropriate for a patient, robotic technology allows individuals to perform a much higher number of specific repetitive movements during a treatment session as compared to a conventional session.

More repetitive movement is accomplished through devices that propel movement. The devices include sensors that monitor, assist and provide precise support for a patient’s position and movements.

By taking advantage of the brain's potential to reorganize, individuals with brain injuries can regain lost abilities and improve their overall quality of life.

03/11/2026

When someone is recovering from a stroke, brain injury or other serious illness, even something as simple as chewing can be a major challenge. That’s where our dietitians step in.

Our dietitians use transitional foods — foods that melt or soften easily — to help patients safely relearn chewing and swallowing skills. These small bites have big impacts like renewed confidence at mealtimes, greater independence and returned joy to eating.

On Dietitian Day, we celebrate the experts who turn nourishment into healing on the path to recovery.

03/10/2026

Life after a brain injury is different for each person depending on the severity of the injury.

At least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury annually, according to the Brain Injury Association of America.

Across our hospital network, we support patients through every stage of brain injury recovery—from critical illness and inpatient rehabilitation to neuro transitional care and outpatient therapy.

03/04/2026

Case managers, our social work professionals, guide patients and families through the recovery journey with compassion and clinical expertise. Starting at admission, they coordinate resources and services for patients while in our hospitals as well as after discharge.

03/02/2026

A brain injury can go unnoticed, which is why doctors rely on multiple tools to assess them. Imaging studies such as computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide detailed views of the brain and can reveal bleeding, swelling or structural changes. Early evaluation and testing is essential because it guides that patient’s treatment plan. Doctors ask questions to assess memory, attention and problem-solving skills. They also perform a full evaluation of the patient, while therapy teams look at movement, speech and daily skills to see how the injury is affecting life in real-time.

There are two types of brain injury — traumatic and non-traumatic — which stem from different causes. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a disruption in normal brain function caused by an external force such as a bump, blow or jolt to the head often occurring in an accident, sports injury or fall. Non-traumatic brain injuries are damage to the brain caused by internal factors, such as illness or oxygen deprivation. Non-traumatic brain injuries are often considered a type of acquired brain injury and consist of strokes, tumors or cardiac arrest.

Using advanced diagnostic tools and patient evaluations, our rehabilitation hospitals determine the right path forward for each patient. Guided by physician-led multidisciplinary teams, every patient undergoes a full assessment and receives a customized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. Read more below about how we help people regain their abilities and independence.

02/16/2026

For Heart Month, we’re sharing Jessica Ziemba’s story — a powerful reminder of courage and recovery.

Jessica expected a quick pacemaker procedure. Instead, she spent months in the hospital facing major heart and kidney complications. When she arrived for inpatient rehabilitation, she was weak, tired and unsure of what she could do.

With the help of her care team, Jessica built strength every day — practicing her steps using the parallel bars, climbing stairs, doing daily tasks and learning how to conserve her energy. Her family trained with her so they could continue to support her at home.

After 19 days, Jessica walked on her own and felt ready to return to her life. “Keep going,” she said. “Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen.”

Read Jessica’s story here: https://bit.ly/4a4ynPk

To learn more about Select Medical’s network of hospitals, visit: https://www.selectmedical.com/about-us/

02/11/2026

February is National Recreational Therapy Month 🏀🏌️

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospitals offer recreational therapy sessions that complement an extensive range of rehabilitation programs and services. Recreational therapy advances the healing process through fun and adaptive activities. This form of therapy helps to restore a person’s function and reduces activity limitations caused by an illness or disabling condition.

02/02/2026

Every day, thousands of patients are cared for at our network of hospitals. Each of these patients has their own powerful story, filled with hope, goals and motivation.

In honor of National Patient Recognition Week, we thank our patients and their families for entrusting us with their care.

02/01/2026

February is Heart Month ❤

After a heart event, healing takes time — but you’re not alone.

Our Cardiac Recovery Program teaches you how to move safely, protect your incision and build strength step-by-step. The care team focuses on techniques to restore strength, how to use adaptive equipment, manage pain and swelling and keep your heart healthy.

To learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/468P0rW

01/19/2026

Our answer is simple: Improving quality of life. Today, and every day, we are committed to serving our patients and their families.

01/12/2026

Today we celebrate Pharmacist Day and recognize the vital role our pharmacy team plays in patient care.

From pre-admission to post-discharge, our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work behind the scenes and at the bedside to ensure patient safety. Before a patient arrives, they review and reconcile medications, checking that everything is in order. During a hospital stay, they independently manage multiple medications and make adjustments as needed. At discharge, patients receive counseling and follow-up support to help them stay on track.

Our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are more than medication experts — they are partners in recovery.

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