Rehabilitationships

31 - Meet the Team: Mary Free Bed at Home Earns National Recognition

Rehabilitationships is back looking at the intersection of rehabilitation and relationships. This next episode is another in a regular "Meet the Team" series and it's with Mary Free Bed at Home. Mary Free Bed at Home was just ranked among America’s Best Home Health Agencies by Newsweek for 2026. They ranked 5th in the state of Michigan, and were the only agency serving in West Michigan. For the episode I interviewed Trey Kubizna, VP of Operations, Abby Hescott, a Physical Therapist, and Jen Arroyo, a Registered Nurse. Together we talk about what sets our home health care apart, how we help patients regain independence, and why this recognition matters for both patients and clinicians. Enjoy the episode! #MaryFreeBed #HomeHealthCare #RehabilitationCare #ContinuumOfCare #PhysicalTherapy #NursingCare #NationalRecognition #NewsweekRanked #BestHomeHealthAgency #AwardWinningCare

30 - Grateful Hearts: Marcus Fairfield and His Rehabilitation Team Reflect on His 10 Years of Resilience

Ten years ago, Marcus Fairfield survived a car crash that left him with a spinal cord injury and uncertain future. In this heartfelt conversation, Marcus reunites with his Mary Free Bed rehabilitation team, Kristen, Jamie, and Jess, to reflect on his incredible journey and express gratitude for the people who helped him during his recovery. It's a powerful reminder of what we can overcome when we have the right support and never give up hope. #WhereAreTheyNow #SpinalCordInjury #RehabilitationJourney #InspiringRecovery #MaryFreeBed #GratefulForCare #HopeAndFreedom

29 - Rebuilding Strength and Hope: Brad Mathis Reflects on His Mary Free Bed Journey, Five Years Later

Five years after a life-changing illness and complex surgery, Brad Mathis shares his incredible journey of recovery at Mary Free Bed. From being dependent on a ventilator to regaining his independence, Brad reflects on the care, hope, and determination that helped him rebuild his life. Join us as he reunites with his rehabilitation team who supported him every step of the way. #RehabilitationJourney #PatientSuccessStory #MaryFreeBed #InspiringRecovery #WhereAreTheyNow #HealthcareHeroes

From Lowell to Paris: Gold Medal Winner Kate Brim Shares Her Journey to the 2024 Paralympics

Welcome back to Rehabilitationships a podcast from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. This is the podcast we talk about the intersection of rehabilitation and relationships. In another segment of "Where Are They Now?" we catch up with Mary Free Bed graduate and handcycle team member, Kate Brim.She won a gold and bronze medal at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris in handcycling.Kate's been traveling the world competing the past few years and living with Team USA in Colorado Springs, CO.We are also joined by Christy VanHaver, she's a recreational therapist and a sport coordinator for Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports program.Enjoy the conversation!#Paralympics #Handcycling #TeamUSA #AdaptiveSports

A Vision for Inclusion: How a Personal Connection to Blindness Drives a Company's Inclusive Employment Opportunities

Rehabilitationships is back with an inspiring conversation with Isaac Shapiro, co-founder of Cleanlogic, whose body care company is empowering the lives of individuals with disabilities. He’s joined by Tim Tuthill and Osman Koroma from the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) as they discuss their partnership during Blindness Awareness Month. Learn how Cleanlogic, inspired by Isaac's blind mother, is changing the beauty industry through inclusive employment practices, Braille packaging, and community support. Discover how this collaboration is creating meaningful employment opportunities and raising awareness for visual impairment across the United States.During this discussion you'll also learn more about the services of ABVI, which has been dedicated to serving West Michigan’s low-vision and blind community since 1913. Founded by Roberta Griffith, the first blind woman in the U.S. to graduate from a school for sighted students, ABVI offers a wide range of services including low-vision care, rehabilitation, education, and vision aids.In 2020, ABVI became an independent subsidiary of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, expanding services to benefit individuals across both organizations. Each year, ABVI’s team of experts supports more than 1,000 children and adults across Michigan, empowering them to thrive in a sighted world.Learn more about Cleanlogic at: www.cleanlogic.comLearn more about the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired at: www.abvimi.org