Allied Services extends suspension of services at its Outpatient Rehab Centers

Allied Services Integrated Health System today announced that it would extend the suspension of services at its Outpatient Rehab Centers. The 16 locations that provide outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy will remain closed until May 4, 2020. This follows an initial announcement on March 20, 2020 of the suspension of services. 

Allied Services made the decision after careful consideration and consultation with medical and infection control leadership. Patients have been alerted to the change. The suspension of therapy services at Allied Services outpatient rehab centers is intended to safeguard the health and safety of employees and patients, reduce the number of community interactions and safeguard the supply of infection control and protective equipment necessary for patient care at Allied Services multiple inpatient, skilled nursing and residential facilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Patients will be contacted to reschedule their appointment when the facilities reopen. This decision affects the following locations: 

• Allied Services Berwick Rehab Center
• Allied Services Carbondale Rehab Center
• Allied Services Dallas Rehab Center
• Allied Services Dickson City Rehab Center
• Allied Services Dunmore Rehab Center
• Allied Services Kingston Rehab Center
• Allied Services Luger Scranton City Rehab Center
• Allied Services Moscow Rehab Center
• Allied Services Mount Pocono Rehab Center
• Allied Services Mountaintop Rehab Center
• Allied Services Nanticoke Rehab Center
• Allied Services Pittston Rehab Center
• Allied Services Scranton Pediatric Center
• Allied Services Spine & Sports Medicine Center
• Allied Services Taylor Rehab Center
• Allied Services Tunkhannock Rehab Center
• Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Rehab Center
• Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Pediatric Rehab Center

The Aronica Wellness Center in Scranton and the fitness center and pool at Wilkes-Barre Rehab Center will continue to be closed to the public, patients and staff.

The leadership and staff at Allied Services Integrated Health System work around the clock to implement safety measures as it continues to provide critical care for medically complex, elderly or otherwise vulnerable individuals at facilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The organization is regular contact with partners at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and continue to implement recommended measures to ensure patients and residents are cared for in a safe and healthy environment.

For additional information on recommendations from the Pennsylvania Department of Health click here.

For media inquiries contact James Brogna, VP of Strategic Partnerships at 570.348.1347.