UC Health Plans Closure of Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care
May 30, 2025 - 03:25
UC Health will close the Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care by the fall, citing a strategic shift to expand high-demand services and improve care access. The decision comes as part of a broader initiative to reallocate resources and enhance the quality of care offered to patients.
The closure of the center will affect numerous patients who rely on its services for rehabilitation and recovery. However, UC Health is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for these individuals, with plans to relocate essential services to other facilities within their network. The organization emphasizes that this move is aimed at better meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community.
As part of the transition, UC Health will provide support and guidance to patients and their families to help them navigate the changes. The healthcare provider reassures the community that it remains dedicated to delivering high-quality care and addressing the growing demands for various health services.
MORE NEWS
June 6, 2026 - 00:06
World Cup health concerns: Doctors more worried about measles and flu than EbolaAs millions of soccer fans gather for the World Cup, public health workers have spent months preparing for a potential surge in illnesses. While fears of exotic diseases like Ebola often grab...
June 5, 2026 - 13:43
Texas health officials warn of New World Screwworm after confirmed case in Zavala CountyTexas health authorities are urging livestock owners and the public to take precautions after a case of New World Screwworm was confirmed in Zavala County. The discovery, made in a calf, marks a...
June 4, 2026 - 22:39
Rare type of Lyme disease found for the first time in New YorkHealth officials in New York have confirmed the first known case of a rare and potentially more severe form of Lyme disease in the state. The infection was caused by a strain of Borrelia bacteria...
June 4, 2026 - 16:02
Deep South HIV prevention care has gaps where patients need it mostA new study from the University of Mississippi reveals that hundreds of counties across the Deep South are failing to provide adequate HIV prevention and care services, even in areas where the need...