Select Specialty Hospital - Willingboro

05/26/2026

Palm Springs Mayor Bev Smith joined leadership at Select Medical Rehabilitation - Palm Beach to cut the ribbon for the new acute rehabilitation unit.

This 13-bed, all-private-room unit will provide inpatient medical rehabilitation programs that help patients restore strength, mobility and independence as they recover from illness or injury.

Located inside Select Specialty Hospital - Palm Beach at 3060 Melaleuca Lane in Palm Springs, the unit becomes part of a continuum of care allowing patients to move seamlessly from one level of care to the next, all under one roof.

The team began welcoming patients on May 14, bringing expanded rehabilitation services to the greater Palm Beach community.

From left to right: Jenna Fisher, director, rehabilitation therapy services; Rachel Catalan, director, business development; Dr. Sioban McDermott, medical director (SMR); Larry Melby, CEO; Bev Smith, mayor, Palm Springs; Mary Stoffiere, vice president, therapy services (Select Medical); Lori Allmon, chief nursing officer

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect our country.

05/22/2026

Recovering from a stroke looks different for everyone.

For severe stroke, healing may begin in a critical illness recovery hospital where patients receive medically focused care and early therapy to manage complex conditions. These patients may need to relearn how to breathe, eat, talk, walk and think clearly again.

As strength and stability return, patients may continue their journey at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, where personalized therapy helps rebuild independence, confidence and the ability to safely return home.

Our continuum of care includes respiratory, physical, occupational and speech therapy. Respiratory therapists focus on breathing. Physical therapy works on rebuilding strength, balance and mobility. Occupational therapy helps patients return to their everyday activities such as bathing, dressing and managing tasks at home. Speech therapy addresses communication challenges, memory or thinking deficits and swallowing difficulties that are common after a stroke.

Through coordinated, patient-centered care, our nationwide network of critical illness recovery and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals support stroke survivors every step of the way, helping them move forward, regain confidence and prepare for life beyond a hospital.

05/18/2026

On National Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Day, we celebrate our 1,022 SLPs across the Select Medical continuum of care, who help their patients with their speech, language and swallowing goals so they are able to re-engage their voice and safely return to eating a normal diet.

05/15/2026

"What is the best treatment for a stroke?”

At our hospitals, stroke rehabilitation begins as soon as patients are medically stable. Starting therapy early leverages a critical recovery window, when the brain is most responsive and gains in cognition, mobility and independence are greatest.

Within our continuum of care, patients with the most complex recoveries often begin their recovery journey at a critical illness recovery hospital, relearning to breathe, eat, talk, walk and think clearly again. As they improve, they may transition to inpatient rehabilitation for specialized therapy aimed at rebuilding strength, skills and confidence for life after stroke. Both levels of care include physician-led, multidisciplinary teams and personalized treatment plans.

05/14/2026

Recognizing the signs of a stroke can change everything.

Peggy Downey, 56, learned that lesson firsthand. Living with COPD, she was used to pacing her activity — but one weekend, something was different. Her family knew something was wrong. Her shortness of breath, dropping of objects and dragging her right foot were subtle but serious signs of a stroke. They called emergency services to rush her to the hospital.

A blood clot in Peggy’s brain caused a stroke. Her recovery journey took her from a medically induced coma to Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport and then to Select Medical Rehabilitation - Pensacola. The clinical experts and rehabilitation therapists helped her rebuild strength, mobility and confidence.

This Stroke Awareness Month, Peggy’s story is a powerful reminder: Recognizing stroke symptoms and accessing the right level of rehabilitative care can make a meaningful difference. Every recovery takes its own path — but with specialized care, progress and independence are possible.

05/13/2026

Our post-acute continuum of care includes 103 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, all dedicated to helping patients heal and recover after a chronic, critical illness or serious injury.

These physician-led multidisciplinary care teams focus on five key goals for every patient: to restore the ability to breathe, speak, eat, think and move independently again. That combination lays the groundwork for patients to return home or continue rebuilding strength at the next level of care.

05/11/2026

Healing Happens Here 💚

From the moment our patients enter our hospitals to the time of their discharge, our care teams focus on delivering an exceptional patient experience. Hear about how patients inspire our team members and remind them why they do what they do.

During Hospital Week, we recognize the expertise, dedication and compassion of the teams who make these recoveries possible.

05/09/2026

Patients and families seeking calm in a storm often turn to Wil Bowling, the big nurse with the beard at Select Specialty Hospital - Flint. His move to nursing was a rebirth of sorts; Wil lived many lives, including U.S. Marine, salesman and investment advisor when he heard the call. Since then, colleagues and patients and their families have honored him twice with the quarterly DAISY award. “When you have been through as much as our mom in such a short amount of time,” one nominator wrote, “the nurse becomes like family.”

Read more about Wil's story: https://careers.selectmedical.com/career-areas/nursing/wil-bowling/

DAISY Foundation

05/07/2026

Across our network of specialty hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation centers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a major part in helping patients achieve their recovery goals.

Within our hospitals, SLPs focus on dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and cognitive communication therapy to assist patients who have communication challenges following a neurological condition like stroke or brain injury. In our outpatient locations, SLPs offer adult and pediatric speech and language therapy care to help patients regain function, develop skills and improve communication.

This month, we’ll be highlighting the significance of speech therapy within our continuum of care.

12/31/2025

After five weeks at Select Specialty Hospital – Willingboro, Kyle Rochford left breathing on her own, eating a regular diet and walking, a remarkable turnaround from the day she arrived ventilator-dependent.

Read Kyle Ann's story: https://bit.ly/4qcw5Ew

07/31/2025

At 67, Sandra Faber works in accounts payable and loves escaping into romance novels. When a pounding heart sent her to the hospital to get checked out, Sandra was surprised to learn she would not be leaving any time soon. Turns out her fast and irregular heartbeat was a sign of a mild heart attack, and it triggered a life-threatening medical emergency affecting her breathing. After 18 days of acute care in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator, Sandra transitioned to Select Specialty Hospital – Willingboro to recover and regain her independence.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4ohsfJI

03/06/2025

Cinnaminson, New Jersey resident Joel Muzik has been through life’s ups and downs with his partner of 30 years, Gayle Kirchmann. Although the couple always intended to marry, Joel’s recent medical scare spurred them to action. While at Select Specialty Hospital – Willingboro for wound care, Joel and Gayle shared their desire to make it official with the hospital team.

The team rallied to coordinate a wedding in the main hospital’s chapel. The couple’s hometown mayor officiated, and the care team contributed flowers, cake, decorations and a professional photographer for the celebration.

Joel and Gayle beamed throughout the day. “This was wonderful and gave us a really happy memory to look back on,” said Gayle. Joel added his appreciation for everyone’s efforts, “Thank you for taking over, it was a really good day.”

08/19/2024

Alessia Cruz, 34, of New Jersey, had already overcome many challenges in life and so when she faced a health crisis that left her unable to walk, talk, breathe or eat on her own, Alessia was scared and needed extra encouragement. “They never gave up on me,” Alessia said of her care team at Select Specialty Hospital - Willingboro.

Read Alessia's story here: https://bit.ly/4dnEb7d

03/05/2024

If you or a loved one experienced a brain injury, intense therapy can play a vital role in recovery and help get you back to an independent lifestyle.

Meet some of our brain injury patients who not only survived, but thrived.

To learn more about Select Medical’s network of hospitals, visit: https://www.selectmedical.com/about-us/

03/01/2024

March is Brain Injury Awareness month. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury every nine seconds. A brain injury can affect how a person thinks, acts and feels.

Brain injuries can result from an outside force to the head, known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), or an internal cause – known as a non-traumatic brain injury (NTBI).

Learn more about the difference between a TBI and NTBI below, and check back throughout the month as we spotlight brain injury and how we help people recover.

02/05/2024

The determination and hard work exhibited by patients eager to return home after injury or illness is an inspirational experience.
Take it from our colleagues as they explain why working with patients is a privilege.

02/01/2024

February marks American Heart Month, a time to raise more awareness for heart health and cardiovascular diseases.

Select Medical admits a range of cardiac rehabilitation patients recovering from a variety of conditions, including heart failure, cardiomyopathy (heart issues making it hard to pump blood) and cardiac surgery, including heart transplants. Our interdisciplinary teams – including physicians, nurses and therapists – develop individualized treatment plans focused on post-surgical healing, dietary and medication education and restoring strength and endurance. The goal is to avoid cardiac complications and provide patients with the skills, strategies and techniques needed for independent and heart-healthy lives.

02/01/2024

Every patient’s journey toward independence is a unique experience. We are proud to have been a part of yours.

During National Patient Recognition Week, we thank all our patients for entrusting us with their care.

01/15/2024