Company Research Report: Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center (BVRC)
Company Overview
Name of the Company:
Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center (BVRC)
Mission of the Company:
The mission of BVRC is to improve the lives of families in the community by providing medical therapy to all in need of assistance in areas such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They focus on ensuring equal access to care irrespective of insurance coverage, socio-economic status, ethnicity, background, and ability to pay.
Year Founded and Founders:
BVRC was established in 1957 as a result of the collaborative efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Danville Chadbourne and Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Alexander, Jr.
Key People in the Company:
- Alina Fifer, Chief Executive Officer
- Terri Parker, Patient Access Representative
- Anna Rios, Billing Specialist
Headquarters Location:
1318 Memorial Drive, Bryan, Texas, 77802
Number of Employees:
No information is available.
Revenue of the Company:
No information is available.
Known For:
BVRC is the only freestanding nonprofit provider of comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in the entire Brazos Valley.
Products and Services
Physical Therapy
- Description: Focuses on enhancing or restoring mobility through evaluation and treatment of gross motor development, balance, coordination, strength, endurance, mobility, and joint/muscle motion.
- Key Features: Includes assessment for assistive devices and other equipment.
Occupational Therapy
- Description: Aims to promote independence by treating challenges in fine motor skills, cognitive development, self-care skills, sensory processing, and upper body coordination.
- Key Features: Includes assessment for assistive devices and other equipment.
Speech Language Pathology
- Description: Enhances communicative skills and swallowing capabilities through evaluation and treatment of receptive language, self-expression, sound production, and oral motor function.
- Key Features: Treatments for alternative communication systems, including iPads.
Case Management
- Description: Provides free screening and referral coordination for patients.
- Key Features: Connects patients with federal, state and local resources related to disabilities.
Orthotics and Mobility Clinic
- Description: Works with partners to assess, recommend, and fit orthotics and specialized mobility aids.
Go Baby Go! Program
- Description: Provides modified ride-on cars for children with limited mobility. Partners with Avant-Garde College Prep to offer adapted cars at no cost.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- Partnerships: Involvement with United Way and community partners to provide social services and coordinate care.
New Products Launched
- No information is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products
- No information is available.
New Partnerships
- BVRC collaborates with Avant-Garde College Prep for the Go Baby Go! program to provide mobility solutions to children.
Additional Information
Testimonials:
BVRC has received positive testimonials acknowledging the life-changing impact of their services and the dedication of their staff.
Board of Directors:
- Current board members include Crystal Garcia-Williams, Joseph Briers, Judd Moody, and others holding key positions.
- Lifetime Members and Ex-Officio Members are also part of the leadership team.
Historical Background:
BVRC originated from early efforts by the College Station Kiwanis Club's Crippled Children’s Committee in 1945, leading to its establishment in 1957 through community support and leadership initiatives.
Facilities:
BVRC's facilities have evolved to meet growing community needs, expanding their service offerings over decades to a comprehensive, state-of-the-art center.
For further inquiries or appointments, BVRC can be contacted at 979-776-2872, or visited online at their [official website](https://brazostherapy.org/).
