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==History== | ==History== | ||
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Spain Rehabilitation Center was held on [[July 3]], [[1962]] with [[Frank Spain|Frank]] and [[Margaret Spain]], Mr and Mrs William MacDonald and Mr and Mrs Chap Hodges (Mrs McDonald and Mrs Hodges were daughters of the Spains) and the grandchildren attending, along with representatives from the University, the [[Alabama|State of Alabama]] and the Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Atlanta and Washington being present. | |||
Primary funding for the construction consisted of $510,000 from Mr and Mrs Frank Spain, $50,000 from the Foundation for Hearing and Speech and $1,680,000 through the Hill‐Burton program. Construction proceeded smoothly and the rehabilitation center was dedicated on [[April 26]], [[1964]] with Dr Howard Rusk being the principal dedication speaker. There was 63,000 square feet of floor space on four floors. Bed space for 58 patients was provided, with space and equipment for nursing services, physical therapy, outpatient therapy, psychology services, speech and hearing services, vocational counseling, dietetics, dentistry, EMG laboratory, X‐ray unit, physician and administrative offices, housekeeping, maintenance and storage. | |||
In [[1968]], construction was begun for the fourth and fifth floor addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center. This allowed expansion of inpatient services, office space, and research space. The addition was opened in [[1969]] and provided a total bed capacity of 78 inpatients. | In [[1968]], construction was begun for the fourth and fifth floor addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center. This allowed expansion of inpatient services, office space, and research space. The addition was opened in [[1969]] and provided a total bed capacity of 78 inpatients. | ||
On [[September 24]], [[1974]] the [[ | On [[September 24]], [[1974]] the [[Holmes Pavilion]], a raised outdoor plaza facing [[7th Avenue South]] was dedicated in honor of former Spain Rehabilitation Center director [[Edward Holmes Jr]]. | ||
In [[1986]], the [[Mickey Pizitz]] pool was built, with the Spain Rehabilitation Center Women’s Committee being the major donor and the University Hospital. | In [[1986]], the [[Mickey Pizitz]] pool was built, with the Spain Rehabilitation Center Women’s Committee being the major donor and the University Hospital. | ||
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In July [[1989]], the new addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center was started in the east parking lot and expected completion for July 1990. Dedication for the new addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center and the Civitan Building was held May [[1991]]. The new addition provided growth for the Outpatient Clinic from two clinic rooms to 12 clinic rooms. It also provided additional office space, therapy space and research space. | In July [[1989]], the new addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center was started in the east parking lot and expected completion for July 1990. Dedication for the new addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center and the Civitan Building was held May [[1991]]. The new addition provided growth for the Outpatient Clinic from two clinic rooms to 12 clinic rooms. It also provided additional office space, therapy space and research space. | ||
In [[ | In [[2021]] the [[UAB Health System|University of Alabama Health System]] approved the development of plans to replace the Spain Rehabilitation Center with a new 11-story [[UAB Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital]] and 200-car parking garage between [[Children's Hospital]]'s [[Lowder Building]] and the [[Sparks Center]] on [[7th Avenue South]]. | ||
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Image:Spain_Rehabilitation_Center_plaque.jpg|Spain Rehabilitation Center | |||
Image:Spain_Rehabilitation_Center_-_Holmes_Pavilion.jpg|Spain Rehabilitation Center Holmes Pavilion | Image:Spain_Rehabilitation_Center_-_Holmes_Pavilion.jpg|Spain Rehabilitation Center Holmes Pavilion | ||
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==Programs== | ==Programs== | ||
* | * audiology | ||
* | * balance and vestibular training | ||
* | * cardiopulmonary rehabilitation | ||
* | * driver rehabilitation | ||
* | * locomotor training | ||
* "Roll" | * "Roll Model" peer-focused support | ||
* | * wheelchair seating and positioning | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.uab.edu/medicine/physicalmedicine/images/PMRImages/History_of_Spain_Rehabilitation_Center.pdf ''History of Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) University of Alabama In Birmingham''] | * [http://www.uab.edu/medicine/physicalmedicine/images/PMRImages/History_of_Spain_Rehabilitation_Center.pdf ''History of Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) University of Alabama In Birmingham''] | ||
* Hrynkiw, Ivana (December 25, 2016) "Colorful labyrinth to 'promote healing, enhance wellness'" {{BN}} | * Hrynkiw, Ivana (December 25, 2016) "Colorful labyrinth to 'promote healing, enhance wellness'" {{BN}} | ||
* Patchen, Tyler (April 12, 2021) "UAB plans 11-story, $125M project on Southside." {{BBJ}} | |||
==External Links== | |||
* [http://www.uabmedicine.org/locations/spain-rehabilitation-center Spain Rehabilitation Center] website | |||
* [http://www.emporis.com/buildings/260594/spain-rehabilitation-center-birmingham-al-usa Spain Rehabilitation Center] on Emporis.com | |||
[[Category:UAB buildings]] | [[Category:UAB buildings]] | ||
[[Category:6th Avenue South]] | [[Category:6th Avenue South]] | ||
[[Category:1963 buildings]] | [[Category:1963 buildings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:58, 21 March 2024
Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) is a 5-story building located at 1717 6th Avenue South. The center provides inpatient and outpatient services to patients with physical ailments and disabilities to try and give them a more productive and comfortable life.
History
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Spain Rehabilitation Center was held on July 3, 1962 with Frank and Margaret Spain, Mr and Mrs William MacDonald and Mr and Mrs Chap Hodges (Mrs McDonald and Mrs Hodges were daughters of the Spains) and the grandchildren attending, along with representatives from the University, the State of Alabama and the Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Atlanta and Washington being present.
Primary funding for the construction consisted of $510,000 from Mr and Mrs Frank Spain, $50,000 from the Foundation for Hearing and Speech and $1,680,000 through the Hill‐Burton program. Construction proceeded smoothly and the rehabilitation center was dedicated on April 26, 1964 with Dr Howard Rusk being the principal dedication speaker. There was 63,000 square feet of floor space on four floors. Bed space for 58 patients was provided, with space and equipment for nursing services, physical therapy, outpatient therapy, psychology services, speech and hearing services, vocational counseling, dietetics, dentistry, EMG laboratory, X‐ray unit, physician and administrative offices, housekeeping, maintenance and storage.
In 1968, construction was begun for the fourth and fifth floor addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center. This allowed expansion of inpatient services, office space, and research space. The addition was opened in 1969 and provided a total bed capacity of 78 inpatients.
On September 24, 1974 the Holmes Pavilion, a raised outdoor plaza facing 7th Avenue South was dedicated in honor of former Spain Rehabilitation Center director Edward Holmes Jr.
In 1986, the Mickey Pizitz pool was built, with the Spain Rehabilitation Center Women’s Committee being the major donor and the University Hospital.
In 1987, major renovations were made to the patient rooms on the third and fourth floors.
In July 1989, the new addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center was started in the east parking lot and expected completion for July 1990. Dedication for the new addition to the Spain Rehabilitation Center and the Civitan Building was held May 1991. The new addition provided growth for the Outpatient Clinic from two clinic rooms to 12 clinic rooms. It also provided additional office space, therapy space and research space.
In 2021 the University of Alabama Health System approved the development of plans to replace the Spain Rehabilitation Center with a new 11-story UAB Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital and 200-car parking garage between Children's Hospital's Lowder Building and the Sparks Center on 7th Avenue South.
Spain Rehabilitation Center
Spain Rehabilitation Center Holmes Pavilion
Clinics
- Amputee Clinic
- Brain Injury Clinic
- Constraint-Induced Therapy / Taub Therapy Clinic
- Constraint Induced Aphasia Therapy
- Electromyography (EMG) Clinic
- General/Orthopedic Clinic
- Neuropsychology/Clinical Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
- Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinic
- Physical Therapy
- Spasticity Clinic
- Speech Therapy
- Spinal Cord Clinic
- Urology Clinic
- Women’s Health Clinic (for women with disabilities)
- Wound Care Clinic
Programs
- audiology
- balance and vestibular training
- cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- driver rehabilitation
- locomotor training
- "Roll Model" peer-focused support
- wheelchair seating and positioning
References
- Fisher, Virginia E. (1995) Building on a Vision: A fifty-year retrospective of UAB's Academic Health Center. Birmingham: Crane Hill Publishers ISBN 1881548147
- History of Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) University of Alabama In Birmingham
- Hrynkiw, Ivana (December 25, 2016) "Colorful labyrinth to 'promote healing, enhance wellness'" The Birmingham News
- Patchen, Tyler (April 12, 2021) "UAB plans 11-story, $125M project on Southside." Birmingham Business Journal
External Links
- Spain Rehabilitation Center website
- Spain Rehabilitation Center on Emporis.com