Madonna offers a specialty clinic to support individuals who are experiencing long-lasting symptoms following a COVID-19 infection. Our interdisciplinary, comprehensive services paired with decades of specialized rehabilitation experience makes us uniquely equipped in assisting patients in achieving their recovery goals. A physician’s referral is required to become a patient of this program.
Some people may be experiencing symptoms that are causing distress or impacting their daily lives. These symptoms may be connected to lingering effects of COVID-19. Take our assessment to help determine if your symptoms may be related to post-COVID.
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The most common symptoms of post-COVID-19 include fatigue, notably during the daytime; tiring easily, especially with activity; and difficulty with mental processing or “brain fog”. However, there are many symptoms that can impact a person’s physical, mental and emotional health and their ability to function. Individuals may experience symptoms in one or more of the following categories:
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals offers a setting for individuals who may be affected by Post-COVID to find more information, ask questions and receive support. Many find that sharing their story both brings about their own sense of relief, but also empowers others in the group. This feeling of community can be immeasurably useful in the healing process. Post-COVID support groups are offered on both our Lincoln and Omaha campuses, as well as Zoom options. Groups are open to the public and participants are not required to be a patient at Madonna.
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If you think you are a candidate for the program, consult your physician for a referral. If you don’t have a primary care provider, contact our clinic at 402.413.3930 for help determining next steps.
CDC Information
Hospitalist |
Patients are seen daily by a hospitalist, which is a board certified internal medicine practitioner.
Physiatrist |
A physiatrist, also known as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, specializes in the rehabilitative treatment and management of disease and injury affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. The primary focus is to restore function and promote overall health.
Neuropsychology |
The neuropsychologist measures a patient’s thinking skills, like memory and problem solving, to help maximize a patient’s recovery. A neuropsychologist may need to help a patient understand their injury and determine ways to overcome limitations.
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse |
The rehabilitation registered nurse is specifically trained to provide higher level nursing care to patients with physical disabilities recovering from an accident or injury.
Physical Therapists |
A physical therapist (PT) works with patients to regain mobility skills like walking, balancing, sitting and standing.
Occupational Therapists |
An occupational therapist (OT) helps patients develop skills necessary to transition back home. These skills include dressing, bathing, toileting and eating, as well as homemaking and community skills. The OT works with arm and shoulder strengthening, vision changes and higher level thinking skills such as problems solving tasks, and job-related skills.
Speech Language Pathologists |
Speech-language pathologists (SLP) work with patients on speaking, understanding, and learning. They also assess the patient’s ability to eat and swallow.
Recreation Therapist |
A recreation therapist uses play strategically with patients to regain physical or mental skills. The recreation therapist can also help a patient return to life more fully by returning to a sport or hobby or finding a new one.
Case Manager |
The case manager coordinates all of the options and services a patient may need during recovery. The case manager is an advocate, communicator, and resource manager promoting high quality and cost-effective interventions.
Social Worker |
The social worker ensures that patient rights are upheld and that patients are involved in their treatment plans. They meet with the patient and family regularly to help ensure a smooth transition home.
Spiritual Care Professional |
Mission Services provides spiritual and religious support by offering daily Catholic Mass and regular non-denominational services for patients and patient families. A spiritual care specialist visits regularly with every patient to offer pastoral counseling.
Respiratory Therapist |
The respiratory therapist provides specialized care for patients with difficulty breathing following illness or injury, and works with the team to wean the individual from a ventilator and/or tracheotomy.
Nutrition Therapist |
When a patient arrives at Madonna, a nutritional therapist assesses his or her diet history and food preferences. Throughout a patient’s recovery the nutritional therapist monitors his or her diet to help maintain a healthy weight and energy level.
Educational Specialist |
The education specialist is the liaison between a pediatric patient’s rehabilitation team and their school. To assure a smooth transition back to school, the education specialist meets with the child’s teachers, special educators, and families to build educational strategies and plan for any classroom adaptations.
Pharmacist |
A pharmacist provides ongoing medication review and tracks all the medications prescribed for patients during their stay.
Family Members |
Families are encouraged to identify at least one person to receive structured training on how to interact with and care for their loved one. Research shows that patients whose families are actively involved in their recovery have better outcomes.