ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Progress
Greater
Philadelphia
Chapter
Occupational Therapist
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Pamela received her Bachelors of Science degree from Elizabethtown College in 1986 and has worked at Penn State Health since 1992. She has worked in a variety of settings over her career, Inpatient rehab, home health and the outpatient setting, primarily treating patients with neurological disorders. She began working in the Hershey ALS clinic in 2008. As part of the ALS clinic, Pamela focuses on helping the patient maximize their independence with a wide variety of daily tasks from self-feeding, dressing and bathing to even vocational pursuits. She also provides instruction to family and or caregivers as the patients need transitions from being fully independent to needing assistance for some or all tasks. As an OT, Pamela’s role also includes assessment and recommendations for durable medical equipment that make daily tasks safer. Another large aspect provided is education on energy conservation and recommendations for simple home modifications.
Occupational Therapist
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Pamela received her Bachelors of Science degree from Elizabethtown College in 1986 and has worked at Penn State Health since 1992. She has worked in a variety of settings over her career, Inpatient rehab, home health and the outpatient setting, primarily treating patients with neurological disorders. She began working in the Hershey ALS clinic in 2008. As part of the ALS clinic, Pamela focuses on helping the patient maximize their independence with a wide variety of daily tasks from self-feeding, dressing and bathing to even vocational pursuits. She also provides instruction to family and or caregivers as the patients need transitions from being fully independent to needing assistance for some or all tasks. As an OT, Pamela’s role also includes assessment and recommendations for durable medical equipment that make daily tasks safer. Another large aspect provided is education on energy conservation and recommendations for simple home modifications.
