Community is a Superpower: How Workers’ Compensation Helped John Return to Work
John Fitzgerald knows how to show up for other people. Friendly and dependable, coworkers describe him as a “work dad.” After a motorcycle crash, John’s friends, family and coworkers rallied around him as he began his multi-trauma recovery in the Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. John works […]
New ARC-EX Therapy at Mary Free Bed Brings Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is bringing new hope to people living with spinal cord injuries, expanding opportunities for increased independence throughout their daily lives. In May 2026, the hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, began using the ARC-EX System from ONWARD Medical, becoming one of the first facilities in West Michigan to offer this type of […]
Parkinson’s Rehabilitation: Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Benefits
Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease refers to therapies designed to help maintain or improve movement, function and independence. People with Parkinson’s often undergo multiple therapies at the same time. While rehabilitation doesn’t cure the disease, its primary goal is to optimize independence and slow functional decline over time. Rehabilitation should begin as early as possible, ideally right after diagnosis. Starting early allows individuals to establish a baseline […]