Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Receives Highest Accreditation

Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Receives Highest Accreditation for Rehab Programs

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2008 - Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine recently received accreditation for its Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation (Adults) and Stroke Rehabilitation specialties from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities (CARF).  This represents the highest level of accreditation achievable from CARF, the nation's accreditation authority in the fields of medical rehabilitation, behavioral health, and employment and community support services. 

Florida Hospital's Stroke Rehabilitation specialty is the only inpatient rehab facility to achieve the stroke accreditation in Central Florida and is one of only 10 programs to receive it in the state of Florida.  "Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine is honored to receive this accreditation that recognizes our commitment to provide the highest level of care for our patients.  We will continue to meet these standards of excellence and continue to be leaders in our industry," said Julian Coomes, associate director of Rehabilitation at Florida Hospital.  

Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine is a not-for-profit organization that has offered rehabilitation services throughout Central Florida for nearly 100 years.  Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine offers a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation center within a premier multi-specialty medical center.  Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine also has 12 outpatient facilities located throughout Central Florida and has more than 123,000 patient visits each year.

For more information, contact Florida Hospital Media Relations at 407-303-8217.

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