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Gaylord Hospital has appointed David S. Rosenblum, M.D., of Woodbridge, Medical Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He currently serves as medical director of spinal cord injury research as part of the hospital’s involvement with Boston Medical Center as a Model Spinal Cord Injury Center and was recently named one of Connecticut’s top doctors by Connecticut Magazine. Dr. Rosenblum, who is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as the subspecialty of spinal cord injury medicine, was the medical director of the intensive rehabilitation unit at the Hospital of St. Raphael. A regional expert in the rehabilitative treatment of neurological disorders, Dr. Rosenblum is a trustee of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Connecticut Chapter and is the author of a number of articles dealing with the research and rehabilitative options available to people with multiple sclerosis.
Gelzer Appointed Chief Medical Director Gaylord Hospital announced the appointment of Andrea Gelzer, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P., to Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. A nationally recognized physician, Dr. Gelzer brings an extensive background in the clinical arena, with an expertise in public policy and operations. She most recently served with Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan as chief medical officer, and prior to that was with CIGNA for almost 10 years in various capacities including vice president of clinical public affairs. Dr. Gelzer is a member of the board of directors of eHealthConnecticut and also serves on the March of Dimes Public Policy Advisory Council. She has previous served as a commissioner for the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) and as a liaison representative to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A native and current resident of Wallingford, Dr. Gelzer completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry at Tufts University and her medical degree at St. George’s University. She also completed a master’s degree in preventive and administrative medicine at the University of Wisconsin. She is board certified in internal 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!
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.
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