Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital

03/07/2026

First week of brain injury awareness month is off to a strong start!! Stay tuned for week 2!

Check out MBRH’s post.

03/06/2026

Today we celebrate Joy. 🎓

She has always had a way of putting a smile on everyone’s face. Her sense of humor, her warmth, and her love for music made her someone you never forget. Whether she was singing along to her favorite songs or playing the harmonica, she brought light into every room.

Everyone called her “Grandma,” not just because of her wisdom, but because of her heart. She was loved by everyone — and she loved right back.

Even with aphasia, she didn’t let anything stop her. She learned new ways to communicate, to express herself, and to advocate for her own needs. That takes strength. That takes determination. That takes courage.

Joy, your graduation isn’t just a milestone — it’s a testament to who you are. Resilient. Strong. Joyful in every sense of the word.

We are so proud of you. 💙

03/04/2026

💙🧠💚 MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH!! 💚🧠💙
Our focus for week 1 is the frontal lobe of the brain.
Q: What is the function of the frontal lobe of the brain?
A: It controls your executive functioning skills, impulse control, social behaviors, language, the ability to relate to the emotions of others, and movement.
Q: How do you get an injury to your frontal lobe?
A: Impact trauma, stroke, tumor, progressive neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Q: How to care for someone with a frontal lobe injury?
A: Limit overstimulation (ex: light, noise), keeping consistent routines and structure, visits with specialists such as physical/occupational/speech/cognitive behavioral therapist.

02/26/2026

Distress Tolerance Skill: Anchor to the Present

When emotions spike, the goal is not to eliminate distress.
The goal is to stay regulated enough to get through the moment without making it worse.

Try this 3-Step Mindfulness Anchor:

1️⃣ Pause and Breathe
Slow your exhale. Make it longer than your inhale.
This signals safety to your nervous system.

2️⃣ Name 3 Things You Can See, 2 You Can Feel, 1 You Can Hear
This pulls your brain out of the threat response and back into the present.

3️⃣ Use a Grounding Statement
“I don’t have to solve this right now.”
“I can handle this moment.”

Distress comes in waves.
Mindfulness helps you ride the wave instead of reacting to it.

Practice when it’s mild — so it’s there when it’s hard.

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

Great opportunity to join a support group this Friday! In person and virtual options.

Please join us for our support group this Friday! You can come in person or on Zoom. We will be going through our third module of the A.H.E.A.D. Group discussing emotional regulation following a brain injury. Please join us as we go through this wonderful learning resource, practice skills together, and share experiences.

We will be meeting in person at Lawrence Public Library or by Zoom.

DATE: February 13, 2026
TIME: 4:00- 6:00 pm
PLACE: Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Meeting Room B (Downstairs – elevator is available)

ZOOM information:
Topic: LifeLines Brain Injury Support Group
Time: Feb 13, 2026 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81057316851?pwd=OjGjaCfz9l5UubeFPPn7gbGJgvrEan.1

Meeting ID: 810 5731 6851
Passcode: 791551

02/06/2026

We pulled back the curtain at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital Open House — and just like in The Wizard of Oz, the real magic isn’t smoke and mirrors… it’s the people behind it all.

Our nursing and therapy teams are the heart, brains, and courage that turn hard work into life-changing recovery for our patients every single day. Clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassion on full display.

Thank you to Numotion, Neosho County Community College, and Horizon Orthotic & Prosthetic Experience (H.O.P.E.) KC for your generous donations to make this event a success. And the team of Coordinated Therapy Solutions therapists who do these amazing things every day.

We pulled back the curtain at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital Open House — and just like in The Wizard of Oz, the real magic isn’t smoke and mirrors… it’s the people behind it all. Our nursing and therapy teams are the heart, brains, and courage that turn hard work into life-changing rec...

02/03/2026

We are hosting our 3rd Annual Fundraiser supporting the Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater KC at SERV on April 21st from 5pm to 9pm. In addition to the pickleball tournament there will be music bingo and great raffle baskets! Come have fun and help support an amazing organization! 🏓🎤🎟️

01/24/2026

We’re excited to host our Progressive‑Meal Open House at Meadowbrook Rehab Hospital!!

📅 Wednesday, January 28th

⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM

📍 Meadowbrook Rehab Hospital

427 W Main St, Gardner, KS 66030

https://meadowbrookrh.com/

Join us as we open our doors and guide you through a unique, hands‑on experience—one “course” at a time!

As you travel through each stop of our Progressive Therapy Meal, you’ll enjoy:

Hands‑on demos led by our therapy team

A stamp on your scavenger hunt card at every station

A chance to see how PT, OT, and ST support strength, confidence, mobility, and independence

Complete your full “meal,” collect all your stamps, and you’ll be entered into our door‑prize drawing!

Your final stop will be our Q&A + Resource Table, featuring take‑home materials, giveaways, and answers to anything you’ve ever wanted to know about rehab, recovery, or Coordinated Therapy Solutions.

We’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and experience the life‑changing work happening every day at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital.

At Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, we are focused on your comfort. Our three branches of care allow us to treat and care for residents with specialized medical needs, and our warm and knowledgeable staff provides top-quality medical care in our state-of-the-art facility

01/23/2026