Help CCH celebrate Occupational Therapy Month in April 2019

Campbell County Health is proud to celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month this April.

Occupational Therapists Christie Boer, Beth Holden and Angie Laakso, coupled with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants Beverly Carlson (not pictured), Ryan Garman and Taylor Larson provide care at The Legacy Living and Rehabiliation Center for short-term rehab patients and long-term care residents.

Occupational Therapist Lauren Mullaney and Jamie McIntosh, OTA, provide care at Rehabilitation Services in the Stocktrail Building, 508 Stocktrail Avenue in Gillette, Wyoming.

For those who don’t know, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people of all ages participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Unlike other professions, occupational therapy helps people function in all of their environments—for example, at home, work, school and in the community—as well as addresses the physical, psychological, and cognitive aspects of their well-being through activities. Services are available to patients at the Stocktrail Building.

When working with an occupational therapist, individualized plans are created for problem solving, improved function and support of life activities, such as bathing, dressing and eating. Through occupational therapy, individuals develop needed skills, adjust their environment and build health-promoting habits and routines that will allow them to thrive.

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

CCH’s Rehabilitation Services is the most comprehensive therapy clinic in the region. Contact them today 307.688.8000 or learn more at www.cchwyo.org/rehab.