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Vol. 7, Issue 5
May 2019
Connecting the Community to the Latest in Rehabilitation, News and Events

In This Issue
Understanding Secondary Strokes
Burke's First Class of Residents Celebrates Graduation
Members of Burke's Medical Team Receive Honors
Burke Aims to Keep Area Seniors Fit
Burke Welcomes Two Prominent Guest Speakers as Part of Clinical Conference Series
In Photos: The 2019 Heels & Wheels 5k
Burke's Speech Therapy Department Recognizes Better Hearing & Speech Month
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Hand Cycling Program
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Adaptive Rock Climbing Clinic with the Adaptive Climbing Group Inc.
MAY
30
Robie Pierce Regatta
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Respiratory Muscle Training for the MedSLP
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03
Osteoporosis Awareness Group

Did You Know?
Burke offers a 3-year advanced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program, which is affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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Understanding Secondary Strokes
MAY 23, 2019
With the death of celebrity Luke Perry earlier this year, the devastating effects of stroke have been even more widely discussed. It’s vital—and life-saving—to know the signs of a stroke and what to do if you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing one...
Burke's First Class of Residents Celebrates Graduation
MAY 23, 2019
From left to right: Raia Minassian, M.D.; Soumabha Das, M.D.; Hossam Eldin Mohamed, M.D., and Raman Sharma, M.D...
Members of Burke's Medical Team Receive Honors
MAY 23, 2019
Three doctors from the Burke family were recently honored for their hard work in the medical field...
Burke Aims to Keep Area Seniors Fit
MAY 23, 2019
As children, we find physical activity is as effortless as breathing...
Burke Welcomes Two Prominent Guest Speakers as Part of Clinical Conference Series
MAY 23, 2019
Burke will welcome two prominent speakers to speak to staff as well as members of the community in commemoration of the hospital's new BURKE CARES initiative as well as the one year anniversary of the opening of the Marsal Caregiver Center...
In Photos: The 2019 Heels & Wheels 5k
MAY 23, 2019
Early morning clouds gave way to nearly perfect weather for Burke Rehabilitation Hospital's annual Heels & Wheels 5k on Saturday, May 11th...
Burke's Speech Therapy Department Recognizes Better Hearing & Speech Month
MAY 23, 2019
With speech, language, and swallowing disorders common following stroke, head and neck cancer, and a variety of other illnesses and injuries in adults, Burke's Outpatient Speech Therapy Department encourages everyone to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about...
In the Next Issue
• Burke's Marsal Caregiver Center: One Year Later
• Tips for Communicating with Someone with Aphasia