Get back to what matters most...
The Rehabilitation Center at Dauterive Hospital is helping people get back to what matters most in their lives -- home, family, work, play or all of the above.
The first and only hospital-based, comprehensive rehabilitation program in the Teche Area, The Rehabilitation Center helps patients rebuild their lives after an accident, stroke or other incident and become independent with a greater quality of life.
Inpatient Unit
The 10-bed unit located on the third floor of Dauterive Hospital features spacious rooms equipped with private baths, an "activities of daily living" kitchen area, gym, dining area and other treatment rooms.
The Rehabilitation Center, housed within an acute care hospital, has the ability to handle virtually any medical need that may arise.
Outpatient Department
The 5,500 square-foot Outpatient Department provides a full spectrum of services including strength, coordination and mobility programs, manual therapy, hand therapy, neuromuscular re-education, treatment of speech, cognitive and swallowing dysfunction and patient and family training.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is designed to help people recuperate from conditions related to heart disease and respiratory problems.
All with acute medical guidance...
Lacie Alfonso, M.D., serves as the Medical Director for the Rehabilitation Center at Dauterive Hospital. Dr. Alfonso is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Her special interests include musculoskeletal medicine, wound care, stroke and neuromuscular rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation and orthotic, prothetic and pain management.
Shelly Savant, M.D., a neurologist, is a member of the American Medical Association, Louisiana State Medical Society, American Academy of Neurology and the American Pain Society. Her special interests include the treatment of adult neurological problems such as multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, headaches, stroke and epilepsy.
Want to know more?
Learn more about the Rehabilitation Center at Dauterive Hospital today by calling (337) 374-4267.