Introducing the BRMC Human Motion Institute
BRMC Viewpoint Summer 2009

To enhance Baxter Regional Medical Center’s orthopaedic and rehabilitation services, the hospital has teamed with Accelero Health Partners^sm, a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based firm specializing in the coordination and delivery of care related to bones, spines, muscles and joints. Together we plan to create a unique continuum of care for musculoskeletal treatment – the BRMC Human Motion Institute.

The Human Motion Institute will feature a comprehensive, leading-edge approach to the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of bone and muscle (musculoskeletal) injuries. The BRMC Human Motion Institute team will work to develop a musculoskeletal program worthy of national acclaim. “We’re excited about this venture,” says Ron Peterson, BRMC president and CEO. “The simple goal of our Human Motion Institute is to return our patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possible.”

The Human Motion Institute will focus on customized treatment for superior patient satisfaction. “Our highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, rehabilitation specialists and various medical support personnel works with each patient and their primary-care physician to develop a treatment plan specifically for that patient,” says Mike Beam, director of the institute. “By combining extensive clinical expertise with a compassionate, caring treatment philosophy, we have created a program of quality care.”

Drs. Terry Green, Tom Knox, Anthony McBride, M.B. Moore and Aaron Wallace – all orthopaedic surgeons – will be part of the new program, which will include several specialty areas. Dr. Adam Newman (plastic surgeon) and Dr. Eric Arp (podiatrist) will also provide specialized surgical support. Dennis Tindall and his experienced team of physical and occupational therapists, including Certified Hand Therapist Crystal Henry (see article on Page 4) will be part of the Human Motion Institute team. Denton Chipps, R.N., Joint Club nursing director, says, “The services we offer at the Human Motion Institute are a great benefit to patients of any age in our community because they are treated completely – before, during and after their procedures.”