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'''Magee Rehabilitation Hospital''' is a leading rehabilitation center in Center City Philadelphia, specializing in care for patients recovering from spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, and other conditions requiring intensive rehabilitation. Founded in 1958, Magee has developed national reputation for rehabilitation medicine, consistently ranking among the best rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. The hospital joined Jefferson Health in 2017, maintaining its specialized mission within the larger health system.<ref name="magee">{{cite web |url=https://www.mageerehab.org/about |title=About Magee |publisher=Magee Rehabilitation Hospital |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

== History ==

Magee Rehabilitation was founded in 1958 as a freestanding rehabilitation hospital, one of the first in the region dedicated exclusively to rehabilitation medicine. The founders recognized that patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses needed specialized, intensive rehabilitation distinct from acute hospital care. The hospital developed programs and expertise that established its reputation over subsequent decades.<ref name="magee"/>

The hospital's location on Race Street in Center City provided accessibility while enabling patients to practice skills in an urban environment. Rehabilitation extends beyond the hospital walls, with patients learning to navigate streets, use public transportation, and function in community settings. This real-world orientation distinguishes comprehensive rehabilitation from purely clinical approaches.<ref name="magee"/>

Magee joined Jefferson Health in 2017, combining the rehabilitation hospital's specialized expertise with Jefferson's acute care capabilities. The affiliation enabled investments and program development while Magee maintained its distinct rehabilitation focus. Patients can transfer seamlessly from Jefferson acute care hospitals to Magee for rehabilitation, improving care coordination.<ref name="magee"/>

== Programs ==

=== Spinal Cord Injury ===

Magee's spinal cord injury program treats patients with paraplegia and quadriplegia resulting from accidents, violence, and medical conditions. The comprehensive program includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychological support, and transition planning. Patients learn to maximize function within their injury limitations while preparing for community reintegration. The program's experience with hundreds of spinal cord injuries annually enables expertise that less specialized facilities cannot match.<ref name="magee"/>

=== Stroke Rehabilitation ===

Stroke patients receive intensive therapy to recover function affected by brain damage. Physical therapy addresses mobility and strength; occupational therapy focuses on daily living activities; speech therapy addresses communication and swallowing difficulties. Early, intensive rehabilitation improves outcomes, making prompt transfer from acute care essential.<ref name="magee"/>

=== Brain Injury ===

Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation addresses cognitive, physical, and behavioral effects of head trauma. The program serves patients ranging from those with mild concussions to severe injuries requiring extended rehabilitation. Cognitive rehabilitation, physical therapy, and behavioral support combine to maximize recovery.<ref name="magee"/>

=== Orthopedic Rehabilitation ===

Joint replacement, fracture, and other orthopedic patients receive rehabilitation to restore mobility and function. While many orthopedic patients recover through outpatient therapy, those with complex conditions or limited home support benefit from inpatient rehabilitation's intensive, coordinated approach.<ref name="magee"/>

== Outpatient Services ==

Magee operates outpatient rehabilitation services for patients who do not require hospitalization but need ongoing therapy. Outpatient programs serve patients after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation and those whose conditions permit community-based treatment. Multiple locations throughout the region extend Magee's reach beyond the Center City hospital.<ref name="magee"/>

The Magee Riverfront facility on the Delaware River provides specialized outpatient services in a purpose-built facility. Adaptive sports programs, aquatic therapy, and community programs serve patients throughout their recovery journey, extending beyond traditional therapy into wellness and life participation.<ref name="magee"/>

== Community Programs ==

Magee extends beyond clinical rehabilitation into community programs supporting people with disabilities. Wheelchair sports, peer mentoring, and advocacy initiatives connect patients with others who have faced similar challenges. These programs address the social and psychological aspects of disability that clinical therapy alone cannot resolve.<ref name="magee"/>

== See Also ==
* [[Jefferson Health]]
* [[Philadelphia Healthcare]]
* [[Center City, Philadelphia]]
* [[Disability Services]]

== References ==
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