A few years back I was able to visit the Shepherd Spinal Center when my employer participated in a fundraiser for them. Before that time I'd never heard of Shepherd, which is surprising considering it is one of the leading facilities for research and rehabilitation in the United States. I know a nurse who worked there for a while and she said the patients she saw at Shepherd came from all over the country because it is so highly esteemed. They provide medical care to people with spinal cord injuries and disease stemming from birth defects to catastrophic accidents (sports related, car crashes, etc.). Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital that has been helping patients through life-changing experiences for over three decades. (In fact, since 2000, Shepherd Center has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best rehabilitation hospitals.)I chose this hospital to highlight this month because it is a service any of us could need at any time. Many of these patients never thought they'd end up in rehab for a spinal injury, but accidents happen. Shepherd is not only in need of monetary donations, but also volunteers. If you feel led to contribute to this wonderful center, please read more about Shepherd Center and how you can help.
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