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Patient Testimonials Christina's Story (print ad) Rachel's Story (print ad) Richards's Story (print ad)
Teens Asked to ThinkFirst Gaylord physical therapists Andrea Oberlander and Erin Prastine bring a message of injury prevention to area elementary, middle and high school children through the ThinkFirst program. They lead a classroom discussion devoted to informing kids of all ages about the risk of traumatic injury due to activities such as driving, bicycling, skateboarding and diving. As healthcare professionals, they believe that they must reach children and teens sooner to help them understand the causes and behaviors associated with traumatic injuries. The ThinkFirst program is free and offered to area schools and community groups. Studies show that students significantly increase their knowledge related to safety behaviors and potential for injury after attending the ThinkFirst presentation. The importance of wearing a helmet, for example, jumped from 22% to 60%; safety belt use from 46% to 69%; and those stating injuries were almost always preventable increased from 22% to 49%. For more information—or to bring ThinkFirst to your school—contact the program coordinators at thinkfirst@gaylord.org.
Luis Teba, M.D., has joined Gaylord Hospital as the Medical Director of the inpatient medical division. Dr. Teba brings distinct medical expertise in internal medicine and critical care to Gaylord Hospital and is well-suited to the long-term acute care environment. Dr. Teba previously served as medical director of the medical step-down unit at West Virginia University Medical Center in Morgantown. He also was the critical care units bed coordinator at Ruby Memorial Hospital, which is part of the West Virginia University Medical Hospitals. As a tenured professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine, Dr. Teba was the program director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and a professor with the department of anesthesiology. Dr. Teba is a four-time recipient of the “Best Attending Physician” award and a two-time recipient of the “Clinician of the Year” award presented by the department of medicine. Widely published in medical journals for his work related to cardiopulmonary disease, Dr. Teba is a member of the editorial review board of Critical Care Medicine. He also holds board certification in internal medicine, critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Teba received his medical degree from the University of Granada Medical School in Spain. He trained in internal medicine at New Brunswick Affiliated Hospitals, New Jersey and in family practice at John F. Kennedy Medical Center, New Jersey, where he served as chief resident. He also completed additional training in internal medicine at Lutheran Medical Center in Ohio and completed fellowships in critical care medicine at Sloan Kettering Medical Center, New York, and in pulmonary medicine at West Virginia School of Medicine. |
Careers in Nursing Therapy Careers at Gaylord
Looking for a challenging, rewarding career in therapy? At Gaylord, our therapists are part of an expert healthcare team that focuses on each patient as an individual. For more information about therapy careers at Gaylord, visit our Employment Opportunities section. Grow with us as Gaylord Hospital grows to meet patient needs. Gaylord—Connecticut’s premier long-term acute care hospital—is looking for licensed clinicians who want to grow professionally in a 24/7 inpatient setting. Our clinicians work with medically complex and rehabilitation patients. Gaylord offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package and on-site child care. Ask about SIGN-ON BONUS for licensed clinicians! |
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