This program is designed to provide comprehensive rehabilitative services to individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, or other neurological impairments. Using a community integrative approach, the Neurological Rehabilitation Center team focuses on returning the client to the highest level of functioning possible, while emphasizing strengths and accommdating unique needs.
Depending on their individualized treatment goals, day clients may pursue the following tracks:
- Educational re-entry - for those who plan to continue their educational pursuits
- Vocational - for those who exect to be eligible for supported or competitive employment
- Home/Community - for those who need assistance in becoming more independent in their current environment.
Team Members include:
- Physiatrist (PM& R doctor)
- Case Manager
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Pathologist
- Resident Assistant
- Neuropsychologist
- Vocational Specialist
For more information about this program or to make a referral, please call Keith Randazzo at 504 897-8642 or email Keith at
RandazzoK@Touro.com.
Brain Injury Education Day for families and friends of brain injury survivors are held every third Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the M-6 Conference Room on the 6th Floor. Contact Vera at 504 897-8476 for more information.
Brain Injury Support Group for families, patients, and friends of brain injury survivors are held every 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact Keith at 504 897-8642 for more information.
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group for families, patients, and friends of spinal cord injury survivors are held every second Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact Keith at 504 897-8642 for more information.