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| Kessler Institute Honors Staff Members, Patients
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Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation (www.kessler-rehab.com one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation hospitals, honored members of the hospital’s medical, nursing, therapy and support staff for their exceptional work and dedication to patient care and service at the organization’s annual Triumph Awards. Four patients were also honored for their courage and determination in overcoming daunting medical, physical, cognitive and psychological challenges resulting from spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputation and neurological disorders.
“We are proud of the leadership demonstrated by Kessler staff members who have been honored for their contributions in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation,” stated Kessler President Robert Brehm, “and we are equally proud of our patients who have been recognized for their strength, courage, and determination.”
Among those honored:
? President’s Award.
Presented to four members of the Kessler staff for their work directly with patients or in a supportive or administrative role that has distinguished them among their peers.
-- Kathleen Fleischman, Patient Services, Chester campus
-- Eileen Adesso, LPN, Saddle Brook campus
-- Maureen Duane-Pfeifer, Outpatient Services,
West Orange campus
-- Sandra Lopes, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Lakewood
? Henry H. Kessler Award for Medical Excellence.
Acknowledges the exceptional work of a member of the medical staff.
-- Monifa Brooks, M.D., West Orange campus
? Leadership Award.
Acknowledges exceptional leadership qualities.
-- Beth Sarfaty, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Long Branch
•The Human Spirit Award. Presented to four patients whose determination and personal achievements reflect the indomitable spirit of individuals facing some of life’s greatest challenges.
-- Michael Daley, Chester campus
-- Diane A. Nachbaur, Saddle Brook campus
-- Brian Kaplun, West Orange campus
-- Ronald Guralick, West Orange campus and Kessler
Rehabilitation Center, Howell
About Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation:
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, the nation’s largest single rehabilitation hospital, addresses the complex physical, psychological, social and vocational needs of individuals with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, neurological disorders and orthopedic conditions. In fact, Kessler is one of only six federally-designated Model Systems for the treatment and research of both spinal cord and brain injuries. Ranked as the top rehabilitation hospital center in
the east by U.S. News & World Report, Kessler has three campus locations in West Orange, Saddle Brook and Chester, N.J., and more than 75 outpatient centers throughout the state. For more information visit www.kessler-rehab.com
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