CentraState physical therapist, Shannon Lenahan, PT, DPT, recently was honored with the 2017 Rising Star Young Professional Award by The American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTANJ). Every year, the APTANJ recognizes its members who have made valuable contributions to the profession of physical therapy, their community, and the Association.
Lenahan earned the Rising Star award for her efforts related to community health. She led CentraState Medical Center’s efforts on falls through its “Matter of Balance” program and is currently making CentraState’s Parkinson program the premier community hospital initiative.
A physical therapist for four years, Lenahan serves as the central district chair of the APTANJ, is a NJ representative to the APTA House of Delegates, and will be presenting at The American Physical Therapy Association meeting in February (10,000 therapists attending) on CentraState’s falls and balance program.
CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, a health and wellness campus, three senior living communities, a Family Medicine Residency Program, and a charitable foundation. CentraState’s teaching program is sponsored by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
