Brain injury rehabilitation services are provided to patients by an experienced team of nurses, therapists and physicians. This team works together to provide therapy services seven days a week to help patients heal. Nursing for patients with a brain injury is provided 24 hours each day, seven days a week.
The St. Luke’s team works closely with patients and their family to set goals. We provide at least three hours of therapy each day to make sure each patient has the best care and best possible results to meet their goals.
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A brain injury can happen to anyone at any age:
- In 2009, St. Luke’s provided rehabilitation services to over 190 patients with a brain injury.
- Age 0-12: 10 patients
- Age 13-17: 5 patients
- Age 18-24: 17 patients
- Age 25-44: 32 patients
- Age 45-64: 57 patients
- Age 65+: 85 patients
- The average St. Luke’s patient with a brain injury is 57 years old.
- 37% of our patients with a brain injury are female. 63% are male.
- On average, patients with a brain injury spend 17 days at St. Luke's.
The most common conditions St. Luke's treats for patients with a brain injury are:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Gun shot wounds
- Sports injuries
- Brain tumors
- Neck and back injuries
- Brain cell death due to low oxygen of the brain
St. Luke's wants to help patients throughout their stay and after. Here are answers to some often asked questions by our patients and their families.
- How do I arrange for free transportation?
St. Luke’s can assist you with your transportation needs. Northwest MedVan, another service of INHS, provides complimentary transportation to and from St. Luke’s. Please let your care giver know or call 473-6377.
- Is their a support group for brain injury patients?
Led by the Washington Brain Injury Association - Spokane Chapter, St. Luke’s offers a support group for patients who have suffered a brain injury and for caregivers, family members and friends. Please call 509-340-0786 for meeting times.
St. Luke’s is committed to providing the best rehabilitation care possible for the patients we serve. Your input is needed. Please tell us what other information you would like to know about St. Luke's Brain Injury Program.