Staff at Beausejour Hospital are thrilled to have access to the gold standard in Rehabilitation Therapy for stroke patients with the recent addition of the Saebo Glove System.

“We are very excited to be able to provide optimal care to our Inpatient Rehab Program patients in the community,” says Bonnie Kibalski, Manager of Health Services.

Jordan Beer; Occupational Therapist and Dan Sokoloski; Physio Therapist are excited to start using the system and explain more about what it does and who will benefit: “All of our patients who suffer from CVA (cerebral vascular accident) in acute and chronic phases with motor dysfunction will benefit from the treatments provided by this device. Emphasis for therapy is for fine and gross motor upper extremity deficits. In addition, it provides neuromuscular electrical stimulation proven to be effective for upper and lower extremities for persons suffering from neurological and/or orthopedic injuries. The Saebo kit fills a crucial gap in our region’s ability to treat CVAs while offering the most current evidence-based level of therapy.”

This purchase was made possible through the generous support of our community, including donations from an anonymous donor, the Brokenhead River Community Foundation, and the Interlake Eastern Health Foundation. “We are so excited to be able to be part of bringing this life-changing equipment to Beausejour Hospital through the Beausejour Hospital and East Gate Lodge Fund,” says Reg Black, President of the Brokenhead River Community Foundation. “We are looking forward to hearing stories about how this equipment has improved quality of life for patients.”

Averill Stephenson of the Interlake Eastern Health Foundation adds, “partnership in community is how we can continue to make a big impact to support care and community. We are so grateful for community partners like the Brokenhead River Community Foundation and generous individuals in our communities.”

You can support the purchase of innovative equipment with a donation. Find out more about Interlake Eastern Health Foundation – Supporting care and community. (iehf.ca)  and  Brokenhead River Community Foundation (brcfoundation.ca)

Pictured are Dan and Jordan with the Saebo System