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Physical Therapist, Nancy Herrmann, Receives Clinical Specialist Recertification

(LANCASTER, Pa.) – On May 17th, 2010, The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) awarded recertification as a board-certified clinical specialist to Schreiber Pediatric’s Physical Therapist of twenty-five years, Nancy Herrmann. Board-certified specialists complete requirements and in one of only seven specialty areas. Herrmann received her recertification…

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Schreiber’s Softball Weekend Hits a Homerun!

(LANCASTER, Pa.)- Despite scattered thunderstorms and even torrential downpour, 42 teams and close to 450 players came out the weekend of June 4-6 to support Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center’s 28th Annual Softball Weekend, raising over $60,000 for children with special needs. The event took place at Lancaster County Central Park and Froelich Park, Mountville, with…

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Eagle Scout Summer Sandbox Project at Schreiber

(LANCASTER, Pa.)- With his clipboard in hand and a look of steadfast determination, Justin Walker is directing twenty fellow scouts and six leaders from Troop #51 of Elizabethtown around Schreiber Pediatric’s playground from his wheelchair. They are busy digging, laying pavers and installing a new handicap accessible sandbox, complete with a waterproof cover, as part…

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Pirouettes for Pediatric Therapy

(LANCASTER, Pa.)- Each school day began with a mother-daughter struggle…and tears. As a tactile sensitive child, Emily could barely tolerate putting on her clothes and a pair of shoes in the morning. She loved to dance but ballet tights were just too much to endure and she missed out on attending dance class like other…

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Schreiber Pediatric Revs Up for 3rd Annual Car Show

(LANCASTER, Pa.)- Calling all muscle cars, antiques, greasers, classics and more! Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center is hosting its 3rd Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 5 from 2 to 5 p.m., at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, next to Froelich Park, Mountville. The event will benefit the therapy, recreational and educational programs for children…

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Hit a Homerun for Children with Special Needs!

(LANCASTER, Pa.)-Get your popcorn, peanuts and crackerjacks and head out to Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center’s Softball Weekend at Lancaster County Central Park and Froelich Park on June 4th, 5th and 6th! The first pitch, thrown at 6 p.m. Friday night, will kick-off 48-hours of non-stop ballpark fun to benefit the nearly 4,000 children with special…

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Coffee for a Cause

(LANCASTER, Pa.)-Enjoying a cup of coffee on Friday, April 23, could mean supporting a child with special needs. Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center’s COFFEE DAYâ„¢ Campaign starts Friday, April 9 and runs through Friday, April 23. During this two week fundraiser, community members can purchase $1 or $10 COFFEE DAYâ„¢ cards at participating restaurants, local Susquehanna…

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Catherine Donohue Earns Certification in Language Special Instruction

(Lancaster, PA) – Catherine Donohue, Early Intervention Teacher for Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, recently earned certification in Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Language Special Instruction. Donohue is the only instructor in Lancaster County working with children age birth to three with this credential. The certification, awarded by Early Intervention Technical Assistance and approved by the Bureau of…

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Saebo [sā bō], Say What?

(LANCASTER, Pa.)–A few months ago, seven-year-old Katelyn wasn’t able to complete everyday tasks like pulling open a door or eating an afternoon snack. A stroke had left her one hand crippled and traditional occupational therapy had progressed her as far as she could go. Enter Saebo, a dynamic hand splint. Saebo allows people with very…

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