Center for Pediatric Therapy Introduced to Effingham Thursday 

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(Left to right: Courtney Yockey, Effingham Regional Growth Alliance; Dr. Ryan Jennings, Chief Medical Officer; Katie Koester, Effingham County Chamber President & CEO; Steve Will, Chamber Ambassador/Dieterich Bank; Samantha Probst, Speech-Language Pathologist; Elizabeth Carter, Speech-Language Pathologist; Alex Kastl, Physical Therapist; Angela Kelly, Director of Nursing and Integrated Services; Tammy Probst, Director of Rehabilitation and Wellness; Shalyn Tabbert, Physical Therapy Assistant; Michael Wall, Philanthropy Manager; Lara Healy, Occupational Therapist; Rose Borries, Occupational Therapist; Lauryn Marley, Receptionist; Karen Buescher, Speech-Language Pathologist; Sheri McGee, Speech-Language Pathologist; Avery Pacella, Occupational Therapist; Dr. Ruben Boyajian, Medical Director of Women’s Wellness and Cancer Care Services; Debbie Womack, Chamber Ambassador/First National Bank of Waterloo; Lisa Cornell, Chamber Ambassador/Midland States Bank; and Jean Anne Highland, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Board Member)

Community members gathered to explore HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s new Center for Pediatric Therapy at an open house Nov. 13 showcasing the region’s first and only comprehensive dedicated pediatric therapy center. The evening kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, including hospital leadership and St. Anthony’s Rehabilitation and Wellness team members.

Located at 904 Medical Park Drive in Effingham, the Center for Pediatric Therapy represents a transformative expansion in pediatric health care for the region. The 4,600-square-foot facility offers innovative treatment in a child-friendly environment designed to promote development, improve mobility and encourage independence.

The Center for Pediatric Therapy offers specialized care for children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries and other congenital conditions. Advanced therapies include pediatric pelvic floor therapy, intensive therapy with the Universal Exercise Unit (SpiderCage), TOT Savvy for tongue ties, sensory processing interventions, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and advanced pediatric feeding therapy.

“We’re thrilled to bring this specialized center to our region – there’s nothing else like it in Effingham, Coles or the surrounding counties,” said Tammy Probst, Director of Rehabilitation and Wellness at St. Anthony’s. “Families no longer have to travel hours for the specialized pediatric therapy their children need. By offering treatment in a child-friendly environment designed to accommodate their age, developmental stage and therapeutic requirements, we can help kids thrive right here in their own community.”