Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Recognized by the National MS Society as Connecticut’s Only “Rehabilitation Partner in MS Care”

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare has earned designation as the state’s only “Rehabilitation Partner in MS Care” through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The highly selective recognition reflects a rigorous review process and is awarded only to providers who demonstrate deep expertise and substantial clinical experience treating people with MS, as well as a sustained commitment to connecting patients with comprehensive resources that extend beyond clinical treatment.

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare cares for hundreds of people living with MS each year through its outpatient programs throughout Connecticut. Services include aquatic therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and physiatry, along with access to additional specialized supports as needed. Gaylord also hosts a monthly MS support group, providing education, connection, and community for individuals living with MS and their care partners.

“We are proud to partner with Gaylord Specialty Healthcare to enhance quality and dedicated care for the people who live with MS in Connecticut,” said Marcia Maslo, National MS Society, Connecticut-Rhode Island Chapter, Executive Director. “In earning this recognition, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in MS care, regardless of disease progression and other disparities affecting people in the MS community.”

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. There is currently no cure for MS. Symptoms vary from person to person, and range from, numbness and tingling, to mobility challenges, blindness, and paralysis. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 and it affects women three times more than men.

About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National MS Society, founded in 1946, funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalMSsociety.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or 1-800-344-4867.

About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare:
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a rehabilitation-focused, nonprofit health system headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, that provides inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to maximum recovery.

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is anchored by Gaylord Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital, and includes Gaylord Outpatient Services and Gaylord Physical Therapy for patients who require diagnosis and treatment. Gaylord’s Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation is a hub for accelerating world-class rehabilitative research, technology development and innovation to improve the quality of life and function of people around the world. Together, these entities deliver a complete continuum of rehabilitative care driven by clinical experience, innovation and human compassion. Learn more at www.gaylord.org (203) 284-2800.