CTMC Rehabilitation Institute to offer FREE balance screening event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rachel Nelson: 512-753-3616
rachel.nelson2@ahss.org
CTMC REHABILITATION INSTITUTE TO OFFER FREE BALANCE SCREENING EVENT
SAN MARCOS, TX – Do you experience unsteadiness, near falls or frequent falls? The Central Texas Medical Centar (CTMC) Rehabilitation Institute will host a free balance screening event on Wednesday, June 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The free 20-minute screening includes blood pressure readings in three different positions and various balance assessment tests. Participants will be able to review their results with a CTMC physical therapist who will offer recommendations and referrals for those who need further evaluation.
There are several benefits to getting a balance screening, including:
· Determining if the cause of a fall or loss of balance is related to a physical deficit, muscles, joints or equilibrium
· Preventing a fall by identifying areas of weakness
· Restoring function after a fall or near fall
· Determining if a referral to a specialist or physical therapist is needed
The CTMC Rehabilitation Institute is located at 1340 Wonder Word Dr., Building 2, Suite 2100, in San Marcos. To schedule a screening or get more information, call (512) 753-3539.
About CTMC
The hospital, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, was restructured in 1960. The present facility was opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. The CTMC staff of more than 700 employees works with more than 220 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families.
In addition, over 200 community members and interns from area educational institutions volunteer their services to the hospital. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, CTMC was named The Best Hospital in Hays County. CTMC also added a certified Chest Pain Center to its ER capabilities in 2011. In 2012, CTMC became the first operating room along the IH-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio to be equipped with a da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery suite.
CTMC is a member of the Adventist Health System (AHS), a not-for-profit healthcare organization that emphasizes Christ at the center of care. Founded in 1973, AHS has quickly grown to become the largest not-for-profit Protestant healthcare provider in the nation. Today, AHS supports 43 hospitals and employs 55,000 individuals. AHS hospitals are comprised of 7,700 licensed beds, providing care for 4 million patients each year in inpatient, outpatient and emergency room visits.
