HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Needs Your Help!

If you want to see comprehensive inpatient physical rehabilitation (CIPR) service in Coweta County then please submit a letter of support by the end of August.

HealthSouth is excited to bring their services to our community.

But first, they need the blessing of the Department of Community Health to obtain a Certificate of Need to build and operate the proposed rehabilitation hospital.
Letters of support from your company, especially if they are personal stories of someone who was not able to receive CIPR care or if they had particular burdensome travel which separated them from their personal physician and family in order to receive the care, would greatly support the cause.

Any letters or stories that Chamber members would be willing to share would be greatly appreciated.
Below are links to sample support letters and points you might consider to use in your personalized letter.

Chamber Members

HealthSouth is the nation's largest and most experienced provider of rehabilitative services with over 97 rehabilitation hospitals throughout the country.
HealthSouth is proposing to extend its high-quality rehabilitative care services to the residents of Coweta County through the development of a freestanding inpatient rehab facility in Newnan.
The proposed facility in Newnan will enhance access to rehabilitative care services for residents in Coweta County and the surrounding areas.
HealthSouth's presence within the community will allow patients' families convenient access to the facility in order to provide the critical support patients need during rehab.
The proposed facility will create employment opportunities for local residents. During its first two years of operation, HealthSouth projects to employ approximately 98 employees.
HealthSouth will be a vital resource to and an integral part of the local healthcare delivery system and the community in general. Health South will work closely with Piedmont Hospital Newnan and other local providers to ensure the greatest continuity of care for patients in the community.

Patients who received inpatient rehab

I suffered a stroke (or some other medical issue) in ____. In addition to the stroke, I have several other medical problems that make it difficult for me to drive/move around easily/care for myself.
My physician recommended that I receive rehab at an inpatient facility.
There are no inpatient rehab facilities near my home. I had to travel to the closest facility which is in ____, __ (miles/hours) from my home.
The time/distance made it difficult for my family to travel because____. Family support is key throughout rehab and in recovery.
I am excited about HealthSouth's proposed facility in Newnan.
If this facility had been/is available in Newnan, I would have/will utilize it for my rehab needs.
I believe the proposed project will be a beneficial addition to the community.

Patients who did not receive inpatient rehab

I suffered a stroke (or some other medical issue) in ____. In addition to the stroke, I have several other medical problems that make it difficult for me to drive/move around easily/care for myself.
My physician recommended that I receive rehab at an inpatient facility.
There are no inpatient rehab facilities near my home. I would have to travel to the closest facility which is in ____, __ (miles/hours) from my home.
I was unable to travel to this facility because ______.
As a result, I did not receive the inpatient rehab services that would have been the most appropriate treatment to allow me to achieve maximum functional independence. Instead, I have remained in skilled nursing facility with its limited rehabilitation resources.
I am excited about HealthSouth's proposed facility in Newnan.
If this facility had been/is available in Newnan, I would have/will utilize it for my rehab needs.
I believe the proposed project will be a beneficial addition to the community.