DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan's Biggest News of 2011: #5 on our Countdown

This week we are counting down and sharing DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s Top 5 biggest news stories of 2011.

Coming in at #5 on our list is: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is named one of the nation’s “Best of 2011 Rehab Facilities‟ by Rehab Management magazine.

Rehab Management launched an annual program, “Rehab Management’s Best of Rehab Facilities,” to spotlight the nation’s top rehab care providers. Facilities across the continent were nominated for this program, which included a profile submitted by each facility that explained what makes them exceptional among their communities and peers.

In addition, RIM was featured in a full page spread in the August 2011 issue of Rehab Management magazine.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the “Best of 2011 Rehab Facilities,” said William H. Restum, PhD, president, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. “This distinction is a direct reflection on the dedication and compassion of the staff at Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, who work hard every day to inspire hope and confidence in the patients we serve.”

For 60 years, the Detroit Medical Center's (DMC) Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) has been dedicated to helping people with physical disabilities achieve the best life possible. As a national leader in the delivery of physical medicine and rehabilitation services, RIM has become a trusted organization that attracts patients and health care professionals from around the world. While best known for treating the most complex cases such as brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke, RIM brings the same level of expertise to helping those with more common conditions including arthritis, back pain, and orthopedic and sports injuries. With its 94 bed inpatient hospital located at the DMC and 23 outpatient therapy sites throughout southeastern Michigan, RIM is one of the nation's largest hospitals specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.