Spaulding Hosts State Elected Leaders to Learn About Challenges in Rehab Medicine
Recently, leadership from across Spaulding hosted elected representatives and their staff from the Massachusetts Legislature to review the current landscape of rehabilitation medicine, barriers to care and research as well learn about the important mission work of Spaulding. Representative Daniel J. Ryan and Representative Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Committee on Public Health were on hand as well as staff from the Office of Representative Michael J. Moran, the Office of Senator Sal N. DiDomenico, the Office of Representative David M. Rogers, the Office of Senator Patricia D. Jehlen and staff from the House Committee on Public Health.
The visit was an important part of ongoing efforts across the Mass General Brigham system to engage elected leaders and policy makers to understand the mission of system members and see firsthand the incredible care, research, teaching and community advocacy work that happens every day.
“For all of us, being able to connect directly with our elected leaders so they can truly understand and experience what a special place Spaulding is and the critical role we play in the healthcare continuum is tremendous. We look forward to joining our colleagues across Mass General Brigham for the ongoing engagement to address the many challenges the communities we serve face and ensure a healthier Massachusetts for all,” said Greg Jackson, President, Spaulding Rehabilitation.
About Spaulding Rehabilitation
A member of the Mass General Brigham Health System, Spaulding Rehabilitation includes Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, with a main campus in Charlestown the 3rd ranked in the nation for rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report, along with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cambridge, Spaulding Rehabilitation Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, and over 25 outpatient sites throughout Eastern Massachusetts. An acclaimed teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and home to the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding is recognized as a top residency program in the U.S. in the Doximity Residency Navigator. For more information, visit www.spauldingrehab.org.
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