Schervier Nursing Care Center in Riverdale, New York and the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Join Forces

Riverdale, New York  (October 15, 2002) – The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, New York has joined with Schervier Nursing Care Center, a member of the Bon Secours New York Health System, Inc. in Riverdale, New York to provide management and comprehensive rehabilitation services at the renowned Schervier Nursing Care Center.

Long recognized as one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, this partnership, which broadens and expands Schervier’s existing program, utilizes Burke’s management and rehabilitation expertise to provide the highest quality care to patients.

“This collaboration,” states John Ryan, Executive Director of the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, “provides an enhancement of Schervier’s existing program and includes all facets of rehabilitative care.”

The Burke/Schervier Rehabilitation Program, whose main focus is short term rehabilitation, provides physical, occupational, recreational and speech therapy, as well as the assessment for training of, the use of adaptive devices, hydrotherapy, orthopedics, IV therapy and wound care.  In addition, the program also provides fully equipped living quarters for training in the activities of daily living.

Schervier Nursing Care Center recently developed a 33-bed designated rehabilitation unit to meet the area’s growing demand for short term rehabilitation services.  “We are excited about having Burke at Schervier.  This collaboration further enhances our rehabilitative services and brings Schervier’s Short Term Rehabilitative Program to a new level of excellence,” states Bonnie Burke, Administrator of Schervier Nursing Care Center.

Designed with patient comfort in mind, the new unit is located on the first floor of the facility and features private and semi-private suites.

For further information regarding the Burke/Schervier collaboration, please call Lorraine Danaher, Director of Business Development at 718-548-1700, x311.