Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains Celebrates 100-Year Milestone

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is celebrating 100 years of pioneering rehabilitation in 2015, by launching its Centennial Lobby Exhibit, the hospital announced.

The exhibit gives visitors insight into Burke’s first century, with “vignettes and sets of artifacts encapsulating how the field of medical rehabilitation has evolved since 1915.”

Officials said the display features a “then and now” theme, giving viewers a look at “what the future holds for the dynamic and ever-changing healthcare landscape.”

On Jan. 22, the hospital will host a private, invitation-only ribbon-cutting event for the exhibit, for which White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach and other local officials are expected to attend.

Burke CEO and Executive Medical Director Dr. Mary Beth Walsh will kick off the program, followed by Dr. Rajiv Ratan, Executive Director of the Burke Medical Research Institute, with closing remarks by Roach.

From a press release about Burke:

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, acute rehabilitation hospital. Founded in 1915, it is the only hospital in Westchester County dedicated solely to rehabilitation medicine. Burke offers both inpatient and outpatient programs for those who have experienced a disabling illness, traumatic injury or joint replacement surgery. The hospital is part of Burke Rehabilitation Center, which also includes Burke Medical Research Institute and Burke’s Outpatient Division. Burke’s world-renowned doctors and therapists provide state-of-the-art treatment while its research scientists explore the frontiers of neurological and rehabilitation medicine. All share the Burke mission to ensure that every patient makes the fullest possible recovery from illness or injury regardless of their ability to pay. For additional information on Burke Rehabilitation Center, please visit burke.org.

For more information on Burke’s ongoing centennial celebrations, visit http://www.burke.org/100years. Please contact Katie at klechase@cocommunications.com to confirm your attendance.