McLeansboro—One of the most exciting additions to Hamilton Memorial Hospital's updated facility will be the addition of a Therapy Pool.  These types of pools allow those who have difficulty exercising on land to complete exercises in the water without suffering stress on their joints. 

The Therapy Pool, currently under construction, will be 14 feet by 20 feet and 4 to 6 feet deep and is equipped with a lift to assist patients in getting in and out of the pool and jets that create a current for resistance.  “We are very excited about adding the new therapy pool.  Over the past several summers, we have held some aquatic therapy classes at the city pool, but the new pool will allow us to provide these very beneficial classes and treatment to patients year round.  Several of participants from the aquatic therapy class and I traveled to Herrin Hospital to look at this exact pool and they were very impressed” said Browning.  The Auxiliary members of HMHD have committed to raise $16,000 for the underwater treadmill for the new hydrotherapy pool.  The group has currently raised $7000 toward the goal.

For more information or to contribute to the treadmill fund contact Denise Browning, Director Rehabilitation Therapy Services 643-2361 ext. 3210.  To reach the Auxiliary contact Deborah McKinney Huff at ext. 2341.