A ribbon cutting and blessing of the building took place Thursday afternoon at Hendrick Outpatient Rehabilitation at 101 Streckert Drive in Brownwood.

Called one of the many remodels, facelifts and new building projects for Hendrick Medical Center of Brownwood, administrator Krista Baty said the remodeled facility is in alignment with the Hendrick mission which is “to deliver high quality healthcare emphasizing excellence and compassion consistent with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.”

Prior to the ribbon cutting, Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes spoke.

“Anytime you see companies that are reinvesting and improving their facilities, that means they see a bright future in this place and that is a great reflection on our community.  Of course it is about the patients.  We want this to be a wonderful facility for the patients, but it’s also about the employees.  Companies that are reinvesting their dollars are also reinvesting in people and those are local people, they’re our neighbors and our friends,” Haynes said.

Ann Glasscock, Director of Hendrick Outpatient Rehabilitation, introduced the staff which has a combined 250 years of experience caring for patients needing therapy.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce was on hand to do the ribbon cutting in front of the building.

October is National Physical Therapy Month.

In the photo above, left to right:  Brownwood Mayor, Stephen Haynes, reads a Proclamation celebrating the newly renovated Hendrick Outpatient Rehabilitation in Brownwood.  Also in the photo (middle) is Krista Baty, CAO/CNO Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, and Ann Glasscock, Director Outpatient Rehabilitation Brownwood.