Leading Facility of Its Type
Situated in the rural mountains of Pennsylvania, the DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness at Saint Francis University is a leading facility of its type in the United States. We merge state-of-the-art equipment with hands-on teaching in our academically rigorous programs. Our equipment and programs are cutting edge; we carefully combine them with a deep sense of compassion and our desire to help heal the local community.
Highlights
- Offers health promotion and rehabilitation services to the members of the Saint Francis University community as well as to the members of our surrounding communities.
- Provides clinical education and continuing education to promote recruitment and retention of healthcare providers for rural west-central Pennsylvania.
- Facilitates research and clinical training in the prevention and management of chronic disease with emphasis on modification of lifestyle.
- Enhances access to care for the medically under-served in rural west-central Pennsylvania.
Wellness Inside and Out
We believe in a holistic approach to wellness, the importance of person’s interior and exterior health. The DiSepio Institute is home to many centers, all designed to bring some aspect of wellness to you. Whether you need rehabilitation or general maintenance, as achieved through our fitness programs, we are dedicated to healing the region. Centers within the DiSepio Institute include:
Health and Wellness Programs
A healthier you positively impacts other aspects of your life. That is why the DiSepio Institute continually runs wellness programs for the public, to encourage general health and well-being. Examples of some of our wellness programs include:
- The Spectrum- healthy lifestyle course
- Hope- osteoporosis prevention program
- Daily Steps to Less Stress
- personal nutrition coaching
Residency Programs
Faculty members in our Physical Therapy Department are leaders in the field. These professionals practice clinically in the DiSepio Center for Rehabilitation, while also teaching and guiding participants in our unique residency programs, including sports and orthopaedic physical therapy. These program participants treat real-life patients and perform cutting edge research and studies. Program graduates are eligible to sit for board certification in their chosen specialty area.