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PNRC – Therapy that Works

Irwin says it was exciting to treat the very first patients in 1978, but being at PNRC in 2018 is even better.

Rockin’ to the Top: Nurse beats crippling syndrome to reach goal

Nurse Nicole Burton was surprised to learn that she had rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle-wasting syndrome. But after inpatient and outpatient therapy at Patricia Neal, Nicole Burton conquered her next goal: rock climbing.

WBIR-TV: Jonathan’s journey: Blount Co. boy continues stroke recovery

A 12-year-old boy from Blount County continues a slow and steady recovery after suffering a stroke in September 2017. His parents want others to be aware of childhood stroke and its symptoms.

Off the Fast Track: Crash puts cyclist on volunteer path

Volunteer John Nehls says he would give up all he owns to walk again, but he knows that’s not going to happen. Both of his legs have been paralyzed since September 2014, the day his daily 50-mile bike ride ended in a horrific collision with a parked truck.

Healing Grace: Church parking lot pileup leads to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center

A parking lot pileup led Mike Allee to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center where inpatient therapy put him on the road to recovery.

National Social Work Month – Jenny Nash and Hope Barlow

In celebration of National Social Work Month, we are spotlighting clinical social workers, Jenny Nash and Hope Barlow.

Rolling to Victory: Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center gets four-year-old moving again

Four-year-old Beau Kirby’s wheelchair is a symbol of victory. After arriving at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center unresponsive and stroller-bound two years ago, Beau is now mobile, playful, and communicating every day.

18 Tennesseans to watch in 2018

Dr. Mary Dillon, medical director of Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, and incoming chief of staff for Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, was named one of Tennessee’s Top 18 people to watch.