Gaylord Receives $1,000 Donation from Berlin Lions Charities

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare recently received a $1,000 donation from the Berlin Lions Charities, Inc.

James Formicola, a Gaylord Specialty Healthcare respiratory therapist and a member of the Berlin Lions Club presented the donation which was raised at the Berlin Lions Charities & Berlin Spirits 10th Annual Wine and Beer tasting that was held last May at the Berlin Fair Grounds.

“We thank the Berlin Lions Charities for counting Gaylord among their beneficiaries and for their continuous dedication to their community,” said Tara Knapp, Vice President of Development, Marketing and Public Relations. “Their generous donation will help support our mission.”

About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare:

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

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is widely recognized for its leadership in treating spinal cord and brain injuries and is also known for treating pulmonary, cardiac, amputee and stroke patients as well as sports-related injuries. It is the only rehabilitation system in CT accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) for both inpatient and outpatient programs.

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is anchored by Gaylord Hospital, a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, and includes Gaylord Outpatient and Gaylord Physical Therapy for patients who require diagnosis and treatment on an outpatient basis. Together, these entities deliver a complete continuum of rehab care driven by technology, research, clinical experience, and human compassion.

Headquartered in Wallingford CT since it was founded in 1902, Gaylord today serves a mix of local, regional, national, and international patients. For more information visit www.gaylord.org.