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Vibra Healthcare and Monument Health Collaborate to Open the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

and MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vibra Healthcare and Monument Health are pleased to announce the opening of the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills.

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  • and MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vibra Healthcare and Monument Health are pleased to announce the opening of the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills.
  • This innovative new healthcare facility, situated at 2115 Promise Road in Rapid City, South Dakota, seamlessly integrates two types of specialized hospital care under one roof: inpatient medical rehabilitation and critical care, also known as long-term acute care.
  • “I am honored to introduce the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills to our community,” Richards remarked.
  • The Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills is currently open and accepting referrals for rehabilitation services, with plans to launch critical care services in the coming weeks.

MindMaze and Vibra Healthcare Partner to Deliver Advanced Digital Medicine and Neurorehabilitation Solutions for Patients from Clinic-to-Home

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The partnership will facilitate a large-scale roll-out of MindMaze solutions to improve care across in-patient, post-acute, community sub-acute and home-based care environments.

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  • The partnership will facilitate a large-scale roll-out of MindMaze solutions to improve care across in-patient, post-acute, community sub-acute and home-based care environments.
  • The need for solutions that deliver superior outcomesas well as those that support patients during the lifetime of their chronic conditionhas never been greater.
  • Founded in 2012, MindMaze is a global leader in brain technology and digital neurotherapeutic solutions for brain health and recovery.
  • For additional information about Vibra Healthcares network of specialty hospitals and post-acute care continuum, please visit its website at www.vibrahealthcare.com .

Vibra Healthcare Leaders Launch Vibra Travels

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Healthcare, a national specialty healthcare provider based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, announced the recent launch of Vibra Travels, a travel nursing and healthcare staffing business.

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  • MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Healthcare, a national specialty healthcare provider based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, announced the recent launch of Vibra Travels, a travel nursing and healthcare staffing business.
  • "We are humbled by the response to Vibra Travels and eager to partner with and serve more healthcare providers like us," shared Wayne Mackey, CEO of Vibra Travels.
  • Mackey, who also serves as Vibra Healthcare's chief human resources officer, worked alongside Brad Hollinger, president and CEO of Vibra Healthcare, and a number of the organization's executive leaders to bring Vibra Travels to life.
  • Affiliated with Vibra Healthcare and its nationwide network of specialty hospitals, Vibra Travels provides critical clinical staffing support to both Vibra Healthcare and a growing number of external hospital partners.

Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital Opens in Bakersfield, California

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. and BAKERSFIELD, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernest Health, a national specialty healthcare provider based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, recently celebrated the opening of Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital, a medical rehabilitation hospital located at 4400 Kirkcaldy Drive in Bakersfield, California.

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  • MECHANICSBURG, Pa. and BAKERSFIELD, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernest Health, a national specialty healthcare provider based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, recently celebrated the opening of Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital, a medical rehabilitation hospital located at 4400 Kirkcaldy Drive in Bakersfield, California.
  • Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital treats individuals recovering from or living with debilitating injuries, illnesses, and chronic medical issues.
  • The Bakersfield hospital is the first of three new California hospitals that Ernest Health is opening, with Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital and Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital currently in the final stages of construction.
  • Individuals interested in employment at Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital can visit the hospital's website to view and apply for current career opportunities.

Vibra Health Laboratories Launches New Coagulation Tests, 25 Additional Chemistry Tests and updated Chemistry Panels

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Friday, October 29, 2021

The addition of chemistry and hematology include tests for coagulation studies as well an extensive panel of cardiac, hepatic, thyroid and TPN profiles.

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  • The addition of chemistry and hematology include tests for coagulation studies as well an extensive panel of cardiac, hepatic, thyroid and TPN profiles.
  • Tests for coagulation include PT, PTT, INR and D-Dimer.
  • "Vibra Health Lab is committed to meeting the laboratory needs of our clinicians, hospitals, and most importantly, patients," said Brad Hollinger, President and CEO of Vibra Healthcare.
  • For a complete listing of all VHL laboratory tests and services, including the new coagulation and chemistry tests, please visit www.vibrahealthlab.com or call 248-846-0663 for more information.

Kindred Healthcare Continuing to Expand Rehabilitation Services in Its Long-term Acute Care Hospitals

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Kindred Healthcare, LLC (Kindred or the Company) today announced it is adding acute inpatient rehabilitation units (ARUs) within three of the Companys long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs).

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  • Kindred Healthcare, LLC (Kindred or the Company) today announced it is adding acute inpatient rehabilitation units (ARUs) within three of the Companys long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs).
  • In August 2020, Kindred opened five ARUs within Kindred Hospital North Florida, Kindred Hospital Bay Area St. Petersburg, Kindred Hospital South Florida Ft. Lauderdale, Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Kindred Hospital Sugar Land.
  • Kindreds Hospital Division and Kindred Rehabilitation are working collaboratively to meet a growing need for inpatient rehabilitation services in our communities, said Russ Bailey, President of Kindred Rehabilitation.
  • Kindred Healthcare, LLC is the nations leading specialty hospital company delivering acute health services in its long-term acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, and behavioral health line of business, all specializing in treating the most medically complex patients.

Vibra Healthcare Announces Plans to Establish New Hospital in Palm Beach County, Florida Over $32 million investment and 160 jobs planned

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. and PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Healthcare ("Vibra"), a national specialty healthcare provider, plans to construct a freestanding specialty hospital in Palm Beach County, Florida.

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  • MECHANICSBURG, Pa. and PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Healthcare ("Vibra"), a national specialty healthcare provider, plans to construct a freestanding specialty hospital in Palm Beach County, Florida.
  • The future hospital in Palm Beach County will be Vibra's first hospital in the state of Florida.
  • "We're pleased to welcome Vibra Healthcare to Boynton Beach, bringing 160 new jobs and a capital investment of $32 million to Palm Beach County," said Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.
  • Vibra plans for the Palm Beach County location to house a combination of acute medical rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospital beds.

Darla Perdue Receives APIC's 2021 Healthcare Administrator Award

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vibra Healthcare team is proud to recognize Darla Perdue, MSN, RN, chief clinical officer, who has been named the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's 2021 Healthcare Administrator Award recipient.

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  • MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vibra Healthcare team is proud to recognize Darla Perdue, MSN, RN, chief clinical officer, who has been named the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's 2021 Healthcare Administrator Award recipient.
  • The Healthcare Administrator Award celebrates Perdue's leadership, accomplishments, and critical role in establishing high standards for infection prevention at Vibra Healthcare hospitals.
  • Sharing in APIC's mission, Perdue drives the importance and value of infection control at Vibra Healthcare.
  • "It's an honor to recognize Ms. Perdue with APIC's Healthcare Administrator Award."

140 Healthcare Workers in San Bernardino Vote to Join SEIU-UHW to Improve Safety, Patient Care, Jobs

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred and forty healthcare workers at Vibra Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital voted to improve safety, patient care, and jobs by uniting in SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers across California.

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  • SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred and forty healthcare workers at Vibra Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital voted to improve safety, patient care, and jobs by uniting in SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers across California.
  • Now well have a strong voice to improve patient care, safety, and jobs at our hospital.
  • With this victory, the majority of Vibra Healthcare facilities statewide are now united in SEIU-UHW, including its hospitals in San Bernardino, San Francisco, Marin, and Sacramento.
  • SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) is one of the largest unions of hospital workers in the United States with over 100,000 members.

Kindred Healthcare and UofL Health Announce Plans for Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

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Monday, February 1, 2021

Kindred Healthcare, LLC (Kindred) and UofL Health today announced a joint venture to build and operate an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • Kindred Healthcare, LLC (Kindred) and UofL Health today announced a joint venture to build and operate an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • We are proud to partner with UofL Health to offer the Louisville community increased access to high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services, said Jason Zachariah, Kindreds President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • This new inpatient rehabilitation hospital will combine Kindreds national expertise in rehab excellence with Frazier Rehabs first-in-class care and leading innovation, said Tom Miller, CEO of UofL Health.
  • Kindred Healthcare, LLC is the nations leading specialty hospital company delivering acute health services in its long-term acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, and behavioral health line of business, all specializing in treating the most medically complex patients.