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Susan A. Ellings Rehabilitation Unit
Lives are changed for the better every day inside St. Charles’ inpatient rehabilitation unit, where patients recover from traumatic injuries and serious illnesses. This is a place where every step forward is a triumph as patients and families heal together.
But the current facility is outdated and too small to meet the needs of all those who could benefit from it. Thanks to the generosity of our community - including donors from our annual Saints Gala and individual contributions - we are well on our way to building a new, state-of-the-art, inpatient rehabilitation unit. The Susan A. Ellings Rehabilitation Unit, named by an anonymous donor in memory of a family friend who passed away in 2014, is set to begin construction in 2026. Susan's daughter, Julie Cox, a nurse who works at St. Charles said, “It's a true honor to see that my mom's legacy will live on through the walls of St. Charles and we are so grateful for the donation. She was such a treasure to this earth. I hope that her love for life and radiant joy serve as a beacon of positivity for those who need it and is felt by all who enter the unit."
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