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Integrated Rehab Consultants Expands Scope by Acquiring Associated Physicians of Rehabilitation

Chicago, IL (August 4, 2020) – Integrated Rehab Consultants (“IRC”), a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Associated Physicians of Rehabilitation (“APR”), a physiatry practice based in Chicago, IL. “We chose to partner with IRC so we can continue to meet the growing demands of the physical medicine…

IRC Celebrates Pride Month

June is Pride Month, and today the Supreme Court ruled the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex discrimination, applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity! But why do we celebrate Pride Month in June? The ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA explains it very well in their article Why Is Pride Month…

IRC’s Commitment to Equality

Integrated Rehab Consultants is the nation’s largest group of Physiatrists. Our diverse group of physicians and staff consists of all races and religions, economic backgrounds, and political views. We proudly celebrate one another’s differences and are united in our belief in equal rights for all.  As healthcare providers, we dedicate our lives to caring for…

Snowball the Therapy Dog Making Virtual Visits During COVID-19

In case you missed it, Dr. Samara Crudup and her dog Snowball were featured on the Fox 32 Chicago News!! While both segments aired on April 30, 2020, the 5 pm and 9 pm news segments were a little different. Check out the debut of Dr. Samara Crudup and her dog Snowball on the 5…

IRC Providers Going Above & Beyond During COVID-19

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we are all navigating a very challenging and quickly changing medical landscape. At Integrated Rehab Consultants (IRC), we are thankful to be able to support our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) partners by continuing to provide the most comprehensive clinical care for patients. Many IRC providers are going above and beyond…

How Can You Safely Grocery Shop in the Time of Coronavirus? Here’s What Experts Suggest

Original Post BY MADELEINE CARLISLE  of Time on MARCH 27, 2020 A woman shops at Trader Joe’s on March 23, 2020 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer—Getty Images As coronavirus spreads globally, grocery shopping has become one of the most anxiety-producing yet necessary activities for millions of people around the world. With many governments enforcing shelter-in-place orders in an attempt to stem the spread…

Celebrating National Doctors Day

While you give us plenty of reasons to celebrate throughout the year, today is National Doctors’ Day! Held every year on March 30th, National Doctors’ Day is a day to celebrate the contribution of physicians who serve our country by caring for our citizens. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to patient care,…

Introducing Physiatry in Skilled Nursing Facilities, a New Community From AAPM&R!

Attention AAPM&R members: We would like to introduce you to one of the newest communities in #AAPMR; Physiatry in Skilled Nursing Facilities! Led by Dr. Azlan Tariq and Dr. Steve Gnatz from Integrated Rehab Consultants, this community was developed for providers currently working or interested in working in the post-acute rehabilitation environment. This type of…

5 Easy Ways to Bring Healthy Japanese Habits into Your Home

You may know Japan is one of the cleanest places to live, but did you know the Japanese people are also very healthy? They have the second-highest life expectancies compared to any other country in the world (the U.S. is ranked number 43) and an obesity rate of just 3.5% (just one-tenth of the 35% obesity rate…

Mayo Clinic research discovers a molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disorders

As physicians, we are always looking for new ways to help our patients. While this discovery is still being researched and is not not ready for patients, this article from Mayo Clinic brings new hope for developing future strategies for treating diseases of the central nervous system. January 23, 2020 By Susan Buckles A molecular…