We are pleased to announce that both Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Transitional Care Units have achieved the highest overall ratings of 5/5, earning them the distinction of “High Performing” for short-term rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News...
At Whittier, we know the road to recovery can be challenging. That’s why we’re embracing the power of the human-animal bond to comfort, motivate, and give our patients, residents, and staff a whole lot of tail wags. Animals, with their unique ability to...
It is essential to remember as patients–the customers in healthcare–you always have choices and need to know your options before making a decision. In today’s fast-paced, heavily regulated healthcare arena, many people are shuttled through the system half in a...
Did you know that under current Medicare requirements, a hospital discharge planner must, if possible, honor a patient’s goals and preferences in the discharge planning process, including where to be discharged to? These requirements, called Medicare Conditions of...
Most people plan their whole lives for major events; post-secondary education, career, purchasing a home, marriage, children etc. However most people do not plan to go to a nursing home. Usually the need arises at an unexpected time – major injury or health decline,...
Tyler Soucy is only 28 years old, but he’s already been a part of the Whittier Health Network for over ten years! Originally from Rowley, Massachusetts, his healthcare career started in high school when he enrolled in Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High...
