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50th Anniversary

50 Years of Advancing What’s Possible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute turns 50 this year. For five decades, we've been at the forefront of physical medicine and rehabilitation, helping countless individuals achieve their goals and live their best lives.

We're proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with our patients, staff, and community. Here's to many more years of innovation, compassion, and dedication!

Celebrating 50 years of Advancing What's Possible in Rehabilitation

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JRI Team Member Memories

It should come as no surprise that when we asked JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute team members for their memories and what they are most proud of, these are the words that they shared the most. Below is a sampling of quotes from our team, click here to view the full list!

"Everyday as I come to work at JRI, I make new memories that I cherish. As I walk down the hallways I see people with different abilities and disabilities and no matter the condition something always brings a smile to my face. As I enter from the Rehab entrance and walk towards my office, I see people re-learning to walk confidently, to some getting their new hearing aids and listening to the sounds around them to the red-shirt kids learning to work and be professional. So many reasons to smile everyday!"
Disha Khanna, Clinical Supervisor
"Volunteering at the annual Miles for Minds fundraiser at Roosevelt Park, with event proceeds benefiting JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute."
Dr. Tiara C. Brown, Neuropsychologist
"Seeing our patients with aphasia (or other communication difficulties) interact with our therapy dogs. To see patients attempt to communicate with such eagerness and excitement is especially rewarding"
Lindsay Shields, Speech Pathologist

View the History of 50 Years of Achievements

Our timeline of achievements is also available as a document.