Draft:Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare
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Comment: This draft's tone is highly unencyclopedic. Please improve upon it. --Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 18:50, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: The Services section, as it stands, is quite unencyclopedic with its unreferenced paragraphs and healthcare offers. Could probably be removed. "Mary Free Bed has grown from a single free bed to a leader in rehabilitative care.", - says which reliable source? Utopes (talk / cont) 13:53, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
| Mary Free Bed at Covenant | |
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| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 1100 Cooper Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43°25′48″N 83°57′22″W / 43.4299014°N 83.9562285°W |
| Organisation | |
| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Type | Rehabilitation |
| Services | |
| Beds | 60 |
| History | |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Links | |
| Website | https://maryfreebedatcovenant.com/ |
Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare is a specialized rehabilitation facility located in Saginaw, Michigan. Established through a partnership between Covenant HealthCare and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, this institution offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Historical Background
[edit]Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation traces its origins to 1891 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, when a group of women initiated efforts to provide healthcare access to children. The initiative began with a fundraising campaign asking individuals named "Mary" to donate ten cents, leading to the funding of a single hospital bed known as the "Mary Free Bed."
Over the years, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation has grown significantly, and as of 2024-2025, it was ranked the 9th-best rehabilitation hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.[1]
In 2018, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation expanded its services to Saginaw through a partnership with Covenant HealthCare. This collaboration was further strengthened with the opening of a $40.7 million facility in 2021, designed to enhance rehabilitation services in the region.[2]
Facilities
[edit]The Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare facility features 60 private inpatient rooms, catering to patients with a variety of complex medical needs, including those recovering from brain injuries. The facility is equipped with physical therapy gyms on each floor, utilizing advanced technology to support various rehabilitation processes. Additionally, outpatient services are provided, with specialized areas dedicated to orthotics, prosthetics, and bionics.[3]
The facility also houses advanced rehabilitation equipment, including the Ovation Interactive Treadmill—one of only 10 in the United States.[4]
Services
[edit]Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Outpatient therapy is designed for patients who require ongoing recovery support without the need for overnight stays, while inpatient therapy provides specialized care in private rooms equipped to handle critical care patients.[5]
Pediatric rehabilitation is a significant focus, with a dedicated therapy gym equipped with child-sized tools. Services in this area include the Pediatric Feeding Program, augmentative communication, and autism evaluations, all structured in a child-friendly setting.
Patient Care
[edit]The care approach at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare emphasizes personalized treatment plans that integrate clinical expertise, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary teamwork. In the fiscal year 2023, the network served 98,000 patients across various locations.[6]
Location
[edit]The institution provides both inpatient and outpatient services across several locations in Saginaw, Bay City, Frankenmuth, and Hemlock.
References
[edit]- ^ "West Michigan's Mary Free Bed moves up national rankings for rehab hospitals". FOX 17 West Michigan News (WXMI). 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ jengel@mlive.com, Justin Engel | (2021-12-03). "Covenant HealthCare's $40.7M Mary Free Bed facility to open this month". mlive. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Murphy, Danny (2021-12-12). "Mary Free Bed at Covenant Healthcare hospital set to open in Saginaw". WEYI. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ WNEM TV5 (2021-12-13). Patients transferred to new Mary Free Bed facility in Saginaw. Retrieved 2024-08-21 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ heather_jordan@mlive.com, Heather Jordan | (2019-10-11). "Covenant HealthCare, Mary Free Bed expand joint venture for rehabilitation services". mlive. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Mary Free Bed jumps to No. 10 in national rankings of specialty hospitals | Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM". WOOD Radio Local News. Retrieved 2024-08-21.