Cherlyn Deleonabreu

BSN, MBA, NHA, Executive Director

Life Care Center of Ocala is proud to announce this spring’s

TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE SERIES. This public service program is free of charge and will include two guest speakers, including a specialty community physician and a local senior services expert. The event will also include a delicious homestyle dinner.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE PROGRAM?

Seniors and families who care about the health care decisions they are making. The more information a person has, the better the decisions they can make. More information also leads to a higher level of confidence about the health care services being provided during a time of need.

WHERE WILL THE PROGRAM TAKE PLACE?

Life Care Center of Ocala will be hosting the two-part series in the main dining room of the rehabilitation center. The program will last approximately one hour and will be followed by dinner. Facility tours and senior specialists will also be available for additional questions. Space is limited, and an RSVP is required in advance for dinner reservations.

WHAT SERVICES DOES LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA PROVIDE? Life Care Center of Ocala is a rehabilitation and nursing center providing superior skilled inpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy following a hospitalization for surgery or illness. This is the only facility in Ocala with an in-house physician program, cardiac program that includes post-acute cardiac monitoring plus a diet and exercise program. This center is JCAHO accredited, a recipient of the AHCA Silver Quality Award and known best for a reputation of service excellence. Medicare accepted.

BESIDES

HEART PATIENTS, WHAT OTHER

L-R:

Adele Anahory, RN, Director of Nursing

Dr. Robert Kitos, Medical Director

Cherlyn Deleonabreu, BSN, MBA, NHA Executive Director

Dr. Segismundo Pares, In house facility physician

Calendar Of Events (Early Bird dinner to follow events. RSVP to Desiree, (352) 615-3343. Space is limited.)

TYPES

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PATIENTS

Might

BENEFIT FROM LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA’S SERVICES? Orthopaedic patients, patients who have experienced a stroke or an exacerbation of CHF, COPD or pneumonia would benefit. Also, any spell of illness that has resulted in a hospitalization of approximately three days. This type of hospitalization allows a person who is a Medicare recipient to receive continuing care at a rehab facility. The benefit of receiving rehab services is that it can lessen the chances of having a complication and being readmitted to the hospital.

Tuesday, Mar. 22 Speaker

Dr. Sheri Hamnik (Neurologist)

Stroke, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy and Neuropathy Specialties

Tuesday, Apr. 12 Speaker

Dr. Derek Farr (Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon)

Sports Medicine, Hip & Knee

Replacement, Shoulder Specialties

Tuesday, May 3 Speaker

Dr. Nirav Gupta (Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon)

Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Forearm Specialties

Ernesto G. Rubio MPH, CPH, Administrator