2023 Rehab Champion - Michael Greene, PTA

Each year, we accept nominations from our employees
for a person who has met the challenges of physical
rehabilitation and whose courage and tenacity has
been a source of inspiration to others. This person is
determined never to give up despite their challenges and
supports others who may be facing similar trials along
the way.
We are pleased to announce that this year’s
Rehab Champion is Michael Greene, PTA.
Michael has been inspiring patients at Brooks
Rehabilitation Hospital - University Campus for the past
20 years. As soon as he finished school, he was hired at Brooks as a physical
therapy assistant for the stroke and cardiac unit.
Michael treats each patient as if they are a member of his own family.
Patients and families alike praise him for the impact he had on their recovery.
Michael would work tirelessly, during breaks and after hours, to ensure his
patients had the best recovery possible. He would visit each of his patients
before leaving for the night to highlight their successes during the day and
thank them for working so hard with him. This dedication led to excellent
patient outcomes and earned him his own Brooks “Celebrate the Stars”
award in 2013.
Then the unthinkable happened, and Michael became a patient himself.
On Oct. 11, 2022, Michael had a massive heart attack. While in the ICU,
he recognized the symptoms so many of his patients experienced and
knew he was now having a stroke. Since he was already in the
hospital, they were able to rush him in to surgery, saving his
life. The day after being discharged from the hospital, he had
a second heart attack. The damage was so extensive, the only
option was a heart transplant.
On March 12, 2023, Michael was given the tremendous gift of
a new heart. If anyone deserves a second chance at life, it is
most definitely Michael Greene. The countless patients he’s
helped with their second chances in his 20 year career would
whole-heartedly agree.
Throughout his tenure at Brooks, Michael was a champion in
raising funds and support for the American Heart Association
(AHA) each year. He will now continue to be an advocate for
AHA, this time as a survivor.
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At Brooks Rehabilitation, we have more than 50 years of expertise in providing medical rehabilitation services. Our highly trained clinicians provide the most advanced therapy and medical care, along with the compassion, motivation, and hope to help people reach their highest level of recovery.

[@East_The_Gawd]

Michael really helped save and change my life. Such a great man. Have so much love for Michael, no one more deserving.

[@FlourishAndDwell]

Praise God! So inspiring ❤

[@kcboat1]

you are me and dona's mentor. we are at nrc mondays and fridays 9-11

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😉 Good!! 👏👏👏

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