Some of the most important parts of recovery happen in ordinary moments.
Getting dressed. Preparing a meal. Buttoning a shirt. Returning to work. Taking care of activities of daily living without as much help.
When an injury, illness, surgery, or chronic condition like arthritis affects those everyday tasks, occupational therapy can play a major role in helping you regain function and confidence. During Occupational Therapy Month, Castro County Healthcare is proud to recognize the occupational therapists who work with our patients to regain function and independence.
At Welch Rehab, part of Castro County Healthcare, occupational therapy is part of a broader commitment to helping people recover and move forward with greater independence.
“At Castro County Healthcare, we are committed to providing services that help people maintain their independence and quality of life close to home,” said Elisha Rosier, RN, BSN, CEO of Castro County Healthcare. “Occupational therapy is an important part of that commitment because it helps patients recover practical, day-to-day function in a way that is personal, goal-oriented, and deeply impactful.”
What Occupational Therapy Helps Patients Do
Occupational therapy supports patients who are:
- Recovering from surgery or hospitalization
- Living with physical disabilities or chronic conditions
- Recovering from neurological conditions
- Experiencing age-related changes that affect daily function
- Managing work-related injuries
- Navigating developmental delays or functional limitations
Rather than focusing only on a diagnosis, occupational therapy looks at how that condition affects a person’s ability to move through the day. That includes the practical things people need and want to do at home, at work, and in the community.
“Occupational therapy is about restoring function where it matters most,” said Mitchell Brockman, MPT, Director of Physical and Occupational Therapy Services. “We work with patients on the real tasks of daily living, from buttoning a shirt to safely completing routines at home. When people can do those things more independently, it changes their confidence, their safety, and their overall quality of life.”
Personalized Care at Welch Rehab
At Welch Rehab, occupational therapists work with patients across a wide range of ages, conditions, and recovery goals. Care is tailored to the individual, because no two patients have the exact same challenges.
Some patients need help improving upper-body strength or coordination. Others need support with safety, fine motor skills, or adapting to physical limitations that make routine tasks harder than they used to be.
Close-to-Home Rehab Matters
For patients in Castro County, local access to occupational therapy services can make a significant difference by reducing travel burden, making follow-up care easier, and helping patients stay more consistent with treatment plans. It also means patients can receive rehabilitative support in a familiar setting, connected to the community and healthcare team they already know.
Recovery is easier to manage when care is accessible.
How to Get Started
Patients can be referred to Welch Rehab by their primary care provider or another treating provider.
If you see a primary care provider at the Medical Center of Dimmitt, you can ask them for a referral to occupational therapy. If you already have a provider outside the clinic, that provider can also send a referral to Welch Rehab.
If you are unsure where to begin, the Welch Rehab team can help answer questions about the referral process and next steps.
Recognizing Occupational Therapy Day
During Occupational Therapy Month, Castro County Healthcare celebrates the therapists who help our patients recover not just physically, but functionally — in the ways that shape daily life.
Their work helps patients regain independence, improve safety, and return to the routines that matter most. That is what makes occupational therapy such an important part of comprehensive rehabilitation care.
Learn More
To learn more about occupational therapy at Welch Rehab, or to ask about the referral process, call 806-647-5646.