In March of 2020, Jill Ottow was a healthy 66-year-old; “I was very healthy my whole life. I was active. I hiked and walked and did yoga two to three times a week.” Then, she got a case of COVID. “It was mild; other family members got it more severe. I got over it; it...
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...
We recently caught up with Lauren Arcidi Varney, our new Director of Outpatient Services at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford. Lauren came on board as Director in July 2024 but has worked at Whittier in various other capacities throughout her career. We spoke...
Nurses at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford are driving high-level initiatives using evidence in a shared governance model to improve patient outcomes Adopted by many organizations such as Cleveland Clinic and Eisenhower Health, the shared governance model is...
