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Children and adults alike celebrated at the Oct. 13 groundbreaking for the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development’s construction project. The expansion project will allow Schreiber Pediatric to offer a greater range of services to a larger number of children with special needs.

Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a large construction project on Oct. 13 and officially began construction on Nov. 14. The project will include a 14,700-square-foot addition and renovation of Schreiber’s current facility.

The multimillion-dollar project will allow Schreiber Pediatric to offer a greater range of services to a larger number of children in the area with special needs and reduce the likelihood that patients will be placed on a waiting list for critical treatment. “We have waitlists that can be up to two years long. If a child has to wait that long to walk or speak, they may not overcome their challenges if their needs aren’t met in a timely manner,” said James DeBord, president of Schreiber Pediatric. “This new space will be a game changer; it will mean that more children will be able to walk, speak and live out their dreams like any other child.”

The project is estimated to take 15 to 16 months to complete and will wrap up in early 2024. The addition will be completed in the project’s first phase, followed by the building renovations in the second phase. The key benefits to the larger space include allowing Schreiber Pediatric to treat 500 more children a year and the ability to hire over a dozen new therapists to meet the increasing demand. The addition will include a new department for physical therapy, and the current physical therapy department will be converted into a facility for traumatic brain injury treatment. Upgrades will also be made to the occupational therapy department.

DeBord said the largest obstacle in the last 10 years is keeping Schreiber Pediatric financially independent and stable. “Most organizations don’t touch behavioral therapy because it loses money,” said DeBord said. Most therapy services are reimbursed through health care programs like Medicaid, meaning there is little profit in the field. Nevertheless, DeBord and Schreiber Pediatric have remained committed to making behavioral therapy services available to the community. The organization began changing the way funds were raised and initiating more philanthropic efforts, as well as bringing in more therapy staff to reduce waitlists. After running out of room to host all of its patients and staff, Schreiber Pediatric began drawing up the plan for the expansion project.

Although Schreiber Pediatric has been able to raise a portion of the necessary funds, it still requires money to cover its regular yearly expenses on top of the project expenses. “No one else is doing what we do, and we’re committed to making sure we can do it. This project will allow us to,” said DeBord. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.schreiberpediatric.org.

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Aer many years located at North Pointe on Oregon Pike, Drevna-Hudson Physical Therapy relocated to 700 Eden Road, Lancaster, where they con nue to off er the customized pa ent treatment they have come to be known for.

To introduce their new home to area residents, Drevna-Hudson will hold an open house on Friday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the open house, tours of the new facility will be off ered, along with free coff ee and doughnuts, goodie bags, informa on on classes, personal training, and door prizes.

Owners Tim Drevna and Chris Hudson noted that brief informa on sessions will be held on topics such as osteoporosis, general fi tness, restora on of mobility, and musculoskeletal problems. Sessions on care of the spine will be included. “How do you get rid of back ache or neck ache?” said Hudson. “If you work in an offi ce, what is the best way to sit? What kind of chair support do you need?”

Classes will include exercise for the senior hunter, safe exercises for those with osteoporosis, and stretching and mobiliza on. Free physical therapy screenings are available but must be scheduled ahead by calling 717-569-4184.

Drevna-Hudson puts an emphasis on personaliza on and developing a rela onship with their 12-member therapy team. “All of our clinicians have exper se in diff erent special es,” said Drevna, who pointed out that pa ents consistently work with the same therapist and therapy team to build rela onship and rapport and create a comfortable environment for pa ents.

Among the pa ent services Drevna-Hudson off ers are balance, coordina on, strength training, and fl exibility training. “We provide endurance training, condi oning, general fl exibility, and manual therapy,” said Hudson. Orthopedic physical therapy, post-opera ve rehabilita on, foot and ankle ortho cs, and neurologic physical therapy are just the beginning of the many services off ered by Drevna-Hudson. The organiza on also has an osteoporosis team and off ers sports rehabilita on protocols for athletes who come in here a er injuries or surgery. O en as a pa ent

New Location – completes a course of therapy, he or she wants to Same Personal Service con nue to exercise in a safe and trusted atmosphere. Drevna-Hudson off ers personal fi tness instruc on for individuals, couples, and small groups. The natural progression to a customized exercise rou ne following rehabilita on means a pa ent works out with the confi dence that he or she is in good hands. “We understand goals, objec ves, and the func onal status (pa ents) want to have,” said Hudson. “(Our treatment) is really customized, individual, and it’s really specifi c.” Now, the staff of Drevna-Hudson is looking forward to showing their new neighbors that personalized service during their open house. More informa on about the organiza on’s services may be found at www.drevnapt.com.

BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: SeniorPastors

Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am.

Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday

Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting

Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun

Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr.

High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400

Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366

HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500

East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651

Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org

LANDIS VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 2420 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster. 717589-6051. SUN. WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30am, Sunday School for all ages 10:45am.Children’s Church & Nursery.

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Miracle Life Churches 813 E. Market St. York, PA: Wed. Family Night Meal 6pm & Bible Study/Youth Group 7pm. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30am. 6139 Main St. (Rte. 72) East Petersburg, PA: Sun. Morning Worship 10:30am. HMLCYORK.com (717)854-1220

SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC

CHURCH: 601 East Delp Rd., Lancaster,

PA 17601 (Off the Oregon Pike - 3 miles North of Rt. 30 Exit at Oregon

Pike). Phone (717) 569-8531; Website: www.sjnlancaster.org Saturday 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation. Weekend Mass

Schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (Inperson & Livestream); Sunday, 7:30 a.m. (In-person), 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.(Inperson & Livestream) Rev. Daniel F.X.

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ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH:

505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Ryan M. Fischer, Pastor Confessions: Sat. 4 pm & anytime on request Daily Masses: Mon.-Sat. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 am Visit www.stjameslititz.orgfor livestream Masses

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH:

A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.