Workers' Comp Wednesday: Comebacks That Work

This episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday features a powerful conversation with John, who experienced a workplace injury, and his wife, Heather. They share their firsthand experience navigating recovery, identity and workers’ compensation.    Joined by Stephanie Anderson and Ami Bowen, the group explores the moments that shaped John and Heather’s recovery journey culminating in John’s return to work...

In our fifth episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday, the panel explores what an injured worker’s return-to-work journey looks like through multiple lenses, including clinical expertise, field case management and collaboration between stakeholders.   Together, Cory Sueing, a return-to-work occupational therapist with Mary Free Bed, and Allison Mulder, a field case manager with Genex, an Enlyte Company,...

In our fourth episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday , we explore how injured workers access acute rehabilitation.    Joined by Dr. Chris Rizik and Marisa Gonzalez, members of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation’s inpatient access team, the panel discusses the admission process and the unique opportunities that arise in workers’ compensation cases. The conversation highlights how early identification, strong...

In our third episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday , we explore the growing clinical and financial impact of post-concussion injuries in the workforce and why timely, multidisciplinary care is essential.     For this conversation, the Mary Free Bed Workers’ Compensation team is joined by Michelle Terrell and Katie O’Brien, outpatient therapists with the Mary Free Bed adult post-concussion team. Throu...

In our second episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday , we’re introducing two of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation’s inpatient care managers, Aubrey Myers and Nelly Brower. Together, they pull back the curtain on the fast‑moving world of acute rehabilitation, and what it really looks like when an injured worker enters the system.    Joined once again by Stephanie Anderson and Ami Bowen, this expert panel di...

In our first episode of “Workers’ Comp Wednesday,” meet the workers’ compensation experts at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. Stephanie Anderson, Ami Bowen, and Travis DeKruyter bring their unique perspectives to the complex, often “onion like” world of workers’ compensation.    Join our panel as they break down the most common challenges and misconceptions across the workers’ compensation system. Pr...