HOWLAND Hillside hospital to celebrate 40 years of community service

The facility originally opened in 1929.
HOWLAND -- Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital will host a 40th anniversary celebration and holiday open house for the community.
The event acknowledges Hillside's 40 years of service to the community as a dedicated rehabilitation facility.
The afternoon event, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, features tours, music and refreshments that include an assortment of holiday cookies and pastries.
Maranatha Church youth ministry of Warren will present a puppet show, "No Strings Attached," at 2:30 p.m.
While touring the facility, guests can enjoy the holiday adornment of wreaths, trees and swags that comprise a raffle to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.
Guests will be able to meet the staff and learn more about Hillside. A holiday ornament commemorating the 40th anniversary will be available for each guest.
Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital is located at 8747 Squires Lane N.E.
History
Although known as a specialized rehabilitation facility since 1963, Hillside claims an extensive, diverse history that spans seven decades. Through the years, the health-care focus of the facility changed along with the needs of the community.
The facility originally opened in 1929 and was known as the Trumbull County Tuberculosis Hospital. At that time, the 48-bed facility provided treatment and care for people with TB, a widespread and serious community health problem.
Three decades later, an assessment of the community's changing health needs determined that expert physical rehabilitation services were needed to care for those with chronic disabilities, and the decision was made to change the hospital's focus. On Dec. 8, 1963, the 48-bed facility was renamed Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital and opened to provide rehabilitation and treatment for people with physical disabilities.
Hillside became part of Forum Health in April 1998. Today, the 78-bed hospital offers inpatient and outpatient programs, as well as comprehensive specialized programs for stroke, orthopedics, brain and spinal cord injuries and pain management.
Hillside is one of only 60 dedicated rehabilitation facilities in the United States and has earned a reputation as a nationally known facility in the field of physical rehabilitation. Hillside is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has programs accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.