by Joe | May 6, 2025 | Shirkey Premier Therapy
After a hospital stay—whether for surgery, illness, or injury—many patients are eager to return home. While home may feel like the most comfortable place to recover, the transition from hospital to home can be more complex than it seems. Without the proper support,...
by JoEllen Black | May 28, 2021 | Shirkey Health Services, Shirkey Premier Therapy
Research-based therapies offered at Shirkey Premier Therapy improve movement, balance, vocal strength and motor skills in just one month. Shirkey Premier Therapy is a provider of the globally-renowned LSVT BIG and LOUD® Program (www.lsvtglobal.com), developed by...
by JoEllen Black | May 30, 2020 | Shirkey Health Services
Greetings to all family members and our caring community: I am reaching out to update you on where we are with the COVID-19 lockdown. First, the good news. I am happy to report we have had no cases of COVID-19 at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Oak Ridge...
by JoEllen Black | Feb 27, 2020 | Shirkey Health Services, Shirkey Premier Therapy
Lymphedema can happen when an individual undergoes an aggressive surgery or trauma that disrupts the lymph system. When lymph nodes are obstructed, lymphatic fluid collects and causes swelling (edema). It also reduces oxygen, which can interfere with wound...
