{"id":66727,"date":"2026-05-28T07:19:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shannex.com\/?p=66727"},"modified":"2026-05-28T07:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:19:52","slug":"helping-more-patients-on-their-journey-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shannex.com\/fr\/news-announcements\/connections\/helping-more-patients-on-their-journey-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping More Patients on Their Journey Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0West Bedford Transitional Health<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7f6c9a0b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 7, West Bedford Transitional Health (WBTH) welcomed its first patient into Phase Two, marking a major milestone as the site expanded from 68 to 178 beds. This growth reflects WBTH\u2019s unique role in the healthcare system, supporting people on their journey home by focusing on recovery, dignity, and a steady return to independence, made possible by the dedication of the teams who bring this work to life every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since opening, care has centered on patient engagement, mobility, and overall wellness, helping individuals rebuild strength, confidence, and daily living skills. The impact has been significant, easing pressure on hospitals and making space for patients who need acute care most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cCourage is the main thing. You have to have courage, and you have to work with yourteam, whether it be Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists, Nurses, Transitional Care<\/em> <em>Assistants\u2013workwiththem.\u201d<\/em>&#8211; Susan Forrest, WBTH Patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7f6c9a0b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">650+ patients supported<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>in post-acute recovery<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">29-day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>average 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