Cutline: Pictured are members of the Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation at their patient appreciation cookout to celebrate Therapy Week.
PARIS, TN –Henry County Medical Center’s Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation is proud to celebrate the professional commitment to help improve the health and wellness of the patients in our community. Founded by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), National Physical Therapy Month is observed each October. Each year, a local organization is chosen by the staff as their service project for the month. During October, the therapy staff members competed in a “Penny War” to raise money for their service organization, Darkhorse Lodge, located in Henry County!
Past and present patients were invited to attend a patient appreciation cookout on Friday, October 25. Approximately 100 guests and staff attended where a check for over $1,000 was presented to Darkhorse Lodge. Darkhorse Lodge is a non-profit organization located in Henry County. Darkhorse Lodge is a retreat for combat veterans of all branches of service to come to relax and fish on Kentucky Lake, enjoy area activities and communicate with others who have walked in their boots. All offered at no cost to guests.
“We were contacted at the beginning of the month to notify us that we were chosen as the recipient of funds collected at the Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation here in Paris,” said Gretchen Catherwood, Owner and Operator of Darkhorse Lodge. “We are so grateful for the appreciation and support that the staff and their patients have shown our organization. Thank you all so very much! This will go a long way at Darkhorse Lodge.”
During the week of October 21-25, the Center for Wellness and Rehab also participated in themed dress up days to celebrate and bring awareness to their cause. Many of the week’s photos are on our social media outlets.
To learn more about Darkhorse Lodge visit their website at: darkhorselodge.com. To learn more about the HCMC Center for Wellness & Rehab, call 731-642-2411 or go online at www.hcmc-tn.org.
About Henry County Medical Center
Located in Paris, TN, Henry County Medical Center is a progressive, integrated healthcare organization committed to serving the healthcare needs of Henry County and the adjoining region. Including a 142-bed hospital and other facilities, the medical center provides a variety of outpatient services, as well as inpatient care. Additionally, HCMC owns and operates 8 provider clinics in various specialties. Henry County Medical Center is a county-owned and operated nonprofit institution. For more information: www.hcmc-tn.org.