Magee offers a complete program of services and support group activities for inpatients, outpatients, family and community members.

Theater Arts at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Theater Arts classes for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities began at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in September 2000.

Magee’s Theater Arts classes are designed to: improve communication skills, increase self-confidence, encourage students to participate in the world of theater, and help them develop creative abilities such as mime, acting, and mask making. These classes are open to any adult with a disability in the Philadelphia area.

Theater artist/mime Barbara Gregson has served as director for these performances since the inception of the program. She received training from Magee’s staff regarding adaptations and strategies to use when working with individuals with spinal cord, brain and orthopedic injuries. Under Gregson’s direction, students learn various aspects of the theater arts always culminating in an original piece for a live performance.

Classes are held at Magee Rehabilitation. Individuals who are interested in the class can join or just come to observe. There is a small registration fee of $15.

For more information, please call Barbara Gregson at (215) 587-3078.

Creative Arts Classes

Magee's Creative Arts Classes are comprised of Philadelphia area residents who have survived stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury or developmental disabilities. Magee’s Theater Arts Program is designed to encourage and support individuals with cognitive disabilities to participate in the artistic community and provide them with resources to reach their maximum potential in the arts.

Spinal Cord Injury Peer Web Page

The purpose of this site is to bring the peer support program to you. In this website, individuals with SCI can find information on topics by either talking to a peer or explore resources available on the web.

Work, sports, school, hobbies, living independently, home modification and travel are examples of information that is available. The website is monitored and updated by people with SCI. Peers are available to answer questions regarding everyday problems or concerns.

Click here to go to the SCI Peer web site.

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MAGEE SUPPORT SERVICES

Magee offers a complete program of services and support group activities for inpatients, outpatients, family and community members.

Magee's rehabilitation philosophy promotes interaction among people with similar health concerns and is an important part of our continuing patient education and community programs.

LIFETIME FOLLOW-UP SYSTEM OF CARE

Rehabilitation is a process that continues throughout each person's lifetime as personal goals and lifestyles change. Magee's Lifetime Follow-Up System of Care provides patients and families with continued access to rehabilitation physicians and a team of expert rehabilitation professionals. This team provides a variety of services to help patients regain or maintain their level of physical function and good health.

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

Volunteer support and  community involvement are both important to the rehabilitation process. Magee offers a wide range of opportunities in support of our programs.