Santa to Bring Gifts and Joy of the Season at Magee’s Annual Holiday Party for Patients and Their Families
The Holiday Party for Patients, a long-held tradition at Magee, will take place on Sunday, December 22, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hospital, located at 16th and Races Streets in center-city Philadelphia.

Jerry Segal Classic Raises $500,000 for Magee Rehabilitation Patients
The annual Jerry Segal Golf Classic has now raised more than $3.1 million for the benefit of the patients at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.

Magee to Honor Paul C. Brucker, MD, at 15th Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner
Paul C. Brucker, MD, will be honored with Magee Rehabilitation’s Humanitarian Award at the Hospital’s 15th Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner on Tuesday, November 19, at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Health Warning Alert for Individuals Using the Drug “Baclofen”
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital announced today that it has learned of a serious shortage of the drug Baclofen (also known by the trade name Lioresal).

Magee Computer Training Program Awarded$10,000 Quality of Life Grant from Christopher Reeve Foundation
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) has awarded Magee Rehabilitation Hospital a $10,000 Quality of Life Grant. CRPF grants are awarded to organizations nationwide that improve opportunities, access, and day-to-day quality of life for families and individuals living with disabilities.

Jerry Segal Golf Classic Takes Aim at $3,000,000 for the Benefit of Magee Rehabilitation Patients
The annual Jerry Segal Classic, unrivaled as the Philadelphia region's most successful one-day golf charity event, will take place on Friday, October 4 at the Green Valley and Meadowlands country clubs.

Magee Rehabilitation Ranks Among Nation’s Best Hospitals In U.S. News & World Report Survey Of Physicians
Magee Rehabilitation is rated one of America’s leading hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s 13th annual “America’s Best Hospitals” ranking.

Magee Rehabilitation Offers Advice For Action Sports Enthusiasts Gearing Up For X Games VIII
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital and the Philadelphia X Games VIII Host Committee have teamed up to promote safety during ESPN X Games VIII.

Magee Rehabilitation Offers Advice On Pool Safety To Help Prevent Spinal Cord Injuries
There is one time when it’s okay to “go off the deep end” according to Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. That’s because you can never do enough to assure the safety of family and friends in and around swimming pools.

William E. Staas, Jr., MD, FACP Marks 25th Anniversary as Magee Rehabilitation’s President and Medical Director
Dr. William E. Staas, Jr., has been the driving force behind the continued and growing success of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. Under his leadership as President and Medical Director since July 1977, Magee has achieved national acclaim as a premier rehabilitation hospital.

Magee Rehabilitation Encourages Everyone To Become More Aware About Aphasia
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. Most people have not heard about aphasia, nor do they know what it is until someone in their family or a friend has aphasia.

Magee Rehabilitation Has Lead Role In Rec’ Day Showcase Of Sports And Recreation Opportunities For People With Physical Disabilities
People with physical disabilities from throughout the Philadelphia area are invited to attend Rec’ Day, a free event that demonstrates the many sports and recreation options available to the disabled community. Rec’ Day takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park.

Top East Coast Players to Compete in Philadelphia Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Approximately three dozen of the most accomplished wheelchair tennis players from up and down the east coast will participate in the upcoming Philadelphia Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.

Magee Rehabilitation’s Aphasia Support Group To Be Recognized With National Aphasia Association Award
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital’s Aphasia Support Group will receive the first annual Aphasia Advocacy Community Group Award from the National Aphasia Association at the NAA Speaking Out Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on Friday, June 7 at noon.

Magee Rehabilitation Offers Warning Signs of Stroke During Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke Awareness Month is a major collaborative effort between the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, the Philadelphia Stroke Council, and various health organizations designed to teach people the risk factors for stroke.

Magee Rehabilitation President And Medical Director Rated One of the Region’s Top Rehabilitation Physicians
Physicians surveyed in Philadelphia and the surrounding seven-county area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have named William E. Staas, Jr., MD, FACP, one of the region’s top rehabilitation doctors.

Magee Rehabilitation Physician Rated One of the Region’s Top Rehabilitation Doctors
Guy W. Fried, MD, was named one of the region’s top rehabilitation doctors by physicians surveyed in Philadelphia and the surrounding seven-county area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Area Sports Favorites To Salute Wheelchair Athletes At Magee Rehabilitation’s Night Of Champions
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital’s second annual Night of Champions will take place on Friday evening, May 10, at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall, 1301 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia.

Magee Rehabilitation Offers Safety Tips For Spring Cleaning
In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital’s occupational therapists offer the following safety tips for spring cleaning.

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Executive Elected Chairperson of Philadelphia Stroke Council
Loretta M. McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, has been elected Chairperson of the Philadelphia Stroke Council.

Magee Rehabilitation Offers Safety Tips To Winter Sports Enthusiasts
The 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City may encourage many people to try skiing, hockey, and other winter sports. While everyone is anticipating a fun and safe time, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital reminds all winter sports enthusiasts to take safety measures.

Billy Cunningham joins Magee Sixers Spokesmen’s at NBA/NWBA All-Star Wheelchair Classic
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital will be well represented when the 2002 NBA/NWBA All-Star Wheelchair Classic rolls into action at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Magee Sixers Spokesmen In Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
The Magee Sixers Spokesmen will vie for the crown in a City Department of Recreation-sponsored wheelchair basketball tournament which will be held February 1, 2, and 3, 2002, at Carousel House and Memorial Hall, Belmont Avenue and North Concourse Drive, Philadelphia.

Magee HR Director Elected Vice President of Area Human Resources Association
David Brodar, Director of Human Resources for Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, has been elected vice president of the Philadelphia and Suburban Healthcare Human Resources Association.