09/01/2026
A Message from Myles Morneault, PT, DPT, Director of Rehabilitation Services at LRH:
When we expanded our pediatric rehabilitation program just over a year ago, one of our goals was to create a dedicated space where children feel comfortable, safe, and excited to come to therapy. We redesigned the space to make it fun, welcoming, and specifically designed with our pediatric patients in mind, while also investing in new pediatric therapy equipment. This allowed our therapists to provide high-quality, personalized care that helps children learn and grow through play and movement.
The response from our community has been amazing. In a short time, our clinic has become an important resource for pediatric therapy services in the region. We have received referrals not only from nearby communities but also from families traveling more than an hour for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. In our first year, we served more than 100 families and provided over 1,500 therapy visits. These numbers are more than just visits. They represent children reaching important milestones, becoming more independent, improving their communication, and taking part more fully at home, in school, and in their communities.
Having all three therapy services in one location is key. Children can receive coordinated care from therapists who work closely together. This saves families time, reduces travel, and helps everyone involved in a child's care stay connected, including parents, schools, healthcare providers, and other caregivers.
We recognize the growing need for these services. We are actively recruiting therapists to join our pediatric team. With additional staff, we hope to improve access, shorten wait times, and provide care to even more children and families. As we look back on this first year, we are proud of what we have achieved, and we know there is still more work to do. We will continue learning from our experiences, celebrating our successes, and finding new ways to improve care for the families we serve.
