Select Medical Revital Cancer Rehabilitation Program Launches At SSM Health Physical Therapy In St. Louis

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

     WHAT:  ReVital, a new outpatient cancer rehabilitation
            program, is set to launch throughout SSM
            Health Physical Therapy's network of more than
            60 locations in the St. Louis region this
            month. The Select Medical-owned program will
            provide comprehensive cancer rehabilitation
            services to people impacted by cancer and its
            treatment in order to restore their function
            and quality of life.



           The ReVital program at SSM Health Physical
            Therapy will provide a distinctly
            comprehensive approach to cancer
            rehabilitation for the St. Louis community.
            The program draws on the collective expertise
            of a team of specialists including: physical,
            occupational, speech and cognitive therapists;
            psychologists; neuropsychologists; and other
            clinicians. ReVital therapists will provide
            patients with a customized treatment plan to
            meet each individual's needs.



    WHY:    The number of U.S. cancer survivors is expected
            to exceed 20 million by 2026, according to the
            American Cancer Society and National Cancer
            Institute. Evidence shows that more than 53
            percent of adult cancer survivors experience
            at least one physical impairment caused by
            chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.
            Pain, fatigue, lymphedema, balance issues,
            numbness and many other common side effects
            can be improved and managed by specially
            trained clinicians.



    WHEN:   ReVital community education events will be held
            throughout the St. Louis region at the
            following dates, times and locations. These
            free sessions will provide cancer survivors
            and their families with more information about
            the ReVital program.

    Date    Time               Location

    Aug. 26 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Forest Park, Grand Basin at Art Hill

    Aug. 29 8:00 am - 12:00 pm SSM Health DePaul Hospital

    Aug. 29 9:00 am - 2:00 pm  SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

    Aug. 30 11:00 am - 2:00 pm SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

    Aug. 30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm SSM Health Koenig Cancer Center, Lake Saint Louis

    Aug. 31 8:30 am - 10:00 am SSM Health Outpatient Center on Kisker Road

For more information about the ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program, call 800-518-1626 or visit www.revitalcancerrehab.com.

About SSM Health Physical Therapy
SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative services in the St. Louis region. With a network of more than 60 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. A team of more than 400 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service. Nearly 90 percent of the therapists hold advanced certifications in their respective specialties. SSM Health Physical Therapy is part of the part of the SSM Health Rehabilitation Network, a joint venture between SSM Health in St. Louis and Select Medical.

About Select Medical Holdings Corporation
Select Medical began operations in 1997 and has grown to be one of the largest operators of specialty hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. As of June 30, 2017, Select Medical operated 102 long-term acute care hospitals and 21 acute medical rehabilitation hospitals in 28 states and 1,608 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical's joint venture subsidiary Concentra operated 315 centers in 38 states. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs' community-based outpatient clinics. At June 30, 2017, Select Medical had operations in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.com.

Media Contact:
Shelly Eckenroth, seckenroth@selectmedical.com or 717-920-4035

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