Select Specialty Hospital - Willingboro

02/06/2026

After Army Warrant Officer Brian Burns sustained severe brain and internal injuries in a motorcycle collision, his wife Kayla — seven months pregnant with their third child — confronted the possibility she might raise “three little Brians alone.” Brian spent three weeks fighting for life at a trauma hospital, then transitioned to Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield for extended recovery.

There, and later at Select Medical Rehabilitation — now CoxHealth Rehabilitation Hospital — Brian progressed from speaking a single word to eating, standing, walking, and managing daily tasks. Weeks later, he reached a milestone his family had held onto: being present in the delivery room for their son’s birth.

Read about Brian's recovery journey here: https://bit.ly/49YI2s7

02/02/2026

Every day, thousands of patients are cared for at our network of hospitals. Each of these patients has their own powerful story, filled with hope, goals and motivation.

In honor of National Patient Recognition Week, we thank our patients and their families for entrusting us with their care.

02/01/2026

February is Heart Month ❤

After a heart event, healing takes time — but you’re not alone.

Our Cardiac Recovery Program teaches you how to move safely, protect your incision and build strength step-by-step. The care team focuses on techniques to restore strength, how to use adaptive equipment, manage pain and swelling and keep your heart healthy.

To learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/468P0rW

01/28/2026

After a devastating car crash, Florida grandmother Lucy Jimenez was given just a 15% chance of survival. She spent weeks sedated and critically ill before beginning her fight back at Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee, where she slowly relearned to breathe, speak and sit upright. Eight weeks later, she no longer needed a ventilator or feeding tube. Lucy then moved to Select Medical Rehabilitation - Tallahassee, rebuilding strength step by step. Nearly three months after the crash, she walked out on her own. “I’m a fighter,” she said—and she proved it.

Read Lucy's story: https://bit.ly/4rl0W2a

01/19/2026

Our answer is simple: Improving quality of life. Today, and every day, we are committed to serving our patients and their families.

01/12/2026

Today we celebrate Pharmacist Day and recognize the vital role our pharmacy team plays in patient care.

From pre-admission to post-discharge, our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work behind the scenes and at the bedside to ensure patient safety. Before a patient arrives, they review and reconcile medications, checking that everything is in order. During a hospital stay, they independently manage multiple medications and make adjustments as needed. At discharge, patients receive counseling and follow-up support to help them stay on track.

Our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are more than medication experts — they are partners in recovery.

01/01/2026

2026 brings renewed hope for a stronger tomorrow.

12/31/2025

After five weeks at Select Specialty Hospital – Willingboro, Kyle Rochford left breathing on her own, eating a regular diet and walking, a remarkable turnaround from the day she arrived ventilator-dependent.

Read Kyle Ann's story: https://bit.ly/4qcw5Ew

12/19/2025

The season of light and hope reminds us of our patients’ resilience and the impact our care teams have every day. Here’s to brighter days and stronger tomorrows.

12/08/2025

Handwashing protects patients from infections that can slow down recovery and helps to maintain a germ-free environment. 🧼

Cleanliness is always top of mind in our hospitals.

While scrubbing away the germs, sing or hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice to ensure your hands are clean.

11/27/2025

We are thankful for the more than 1.5 million patients across our network of hospitals and centers who trust us with their care, and for our amazing teams who help those patients recover so they may return to their families and communities.

11/17/2025

A devastating car accident on the way to the grocery story landed Frank Gostrue on a ventilator with acute respiratory failure and immobile due to multiple spine and rib fractures. After 32 days in the hospital, Frank’s condition stabilized but he couldn’t breathe on his own, eat, talk or walk. Knowing he would need specialized care, his family chose to transition him to Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio, a critical illness recovery hospital.

Read his story: https://bit.ly/3LGpq6i

11/11/2025

Honoring all who served.

07/31/2025

At 67, Sandra Faber works in accounts payable and loves escaping into romance novels. When a pounding heart sent her to the hospital to get checked out, Sandra was surprised to learn she would not be leaving any time soon. Turns out her fast and irregular heartbeat was a sign of a mild heart attack, and it triggered a life-threatening medical emergency affecting her breathing. After 18 days of acute care in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator, Sandra transitioned to Select Specialty Hospital – Willingboro to recover and regain her independence.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4ohsfJI

03/06/2025

Cinnaminson, New Jersey resident Joel Muzik has been through life’s ups and downs with his partner of 30 years, Gayle Kirchmann. Although the couple always intended to marry, Joel’s recent medical scare spurred them to action. While at Select Specialty Hospital – Willingboro for wound care, Joel and Gayle shared their desire to make it official with the hospital team.

The team rallied to coordinate a wedding in the main hospital’s chapel. The couple’s hometown mayor officiated, and the care team contributed flowers, cake, decorations and a professional photographer for the celebration.

Joel and Gayle beamed throughout the day. “This was wonderful and gave us a really happy memory to look back on,” said Gayle. Joel added his appreciation for everyone’s efforts, “Thank you for taking over, it was a really good day.”

08/19/2024

Alessia Cruz, 34, of New Jersey, had already overcome many challenges in life and so when she faced a health crisis that left her unable to walk, talk, breathe or eat on her own, Alessia was scared and needed extra encouragement. “They never gave up on me,” Alessia said of her care team at Select Specialty Hospital - Willingboro.

Read Alessia's story here: https://bit.ly/4dnEb7d

03/05/2024

If you or a loved one experienced a brain injury, intense therapy can play a vital role in recovery and help get you back to an independent lifestyle.

Meet some of our brain injury patients who not only survived, but thrived.

To learn more about Select Medical’s network of hospitals, visit: https://www.selectmedical.com/about-us/

03/01/2024

March is Brain Injury Awareness month. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury every nine seconds. A brain injury can affect how a person thinks, acts and feels.

Brain injuries can result from an outside force to the head, known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), or an internal cause – known as a non-traumatic brain injury (NTBI).

Learn more about the difference between a TBI and NTBI below, and check back throughout the month as we spotlight brain injury and how we help people recover.

02/05/2024

The determination and hard work exhibited by patients eager to return home after injury or illness is an inspirational experience.
Take it from our colleagues as they explain why working with patients is a privilege.

02/01/2024

February marks American Heart Month, a time to raise more awareness for heart health and cardiovascular diseases.

Select Medical admits a range of cardiac rehabilitation patients recovering from a variety of conditions, including heart failure, cardiomyopathy (heart issues making it hard to pump blood) and cardiac surgery, including heart transplants. Our interdisciplinary teams – including physicians, nurses and therapists – develop individualized treatment plans focused on post-surgical healing, dietary and medication education and restoring strength and endurance. The goal is to avoid cardiac complications and provide patients with the skills, strategies and techniques needed for independent and heart-healthy lives.

02/01/2024

Every patient’s journey toward independence is a unique experience. We are proud to have been a part of yours.

During National Patient Recognition Week, we thank all our patients for entrusting us with their care.

01/15/2024

12/31/2023

New Years is a time to set and reach for new goals. We hope you attain all you aspire to this year.

Happy holidays from Select Medical.