Jul 13th, 2010
Are You and Your Kids Getting Enough Exercise?
Part 4 in a series of informative articles from Special Tree's Physical Therapists to get you moving in 2010! full story...
Jun 10th, 2010
Special Tree Awards Scholarships to Eleven Outstanding College-Bound Seniors
Since 1995, Special Tree has awarded 150 scholarships totaling over $100,000 to outstanding local students to pursue careers in healthcare and rehabilitation full story...
Apr 6th, 2010
Special Tree is on a Roll...an Honor Roll!
Michigan Quality Council Recognizes Special Tree for Outstanding Quality full story...
Oct 2nd, 2009
Back on the Road of Life
This article about the remarkable recovery of a Special Tree client from the Midland Neuro Skills Center appeared in the Midland Daily News on Friday, September 25, 2009.
full story...
Oct 1st, 2009
Stress Relief and Yoga
Part 3 in a series of informative articles from Special Tree's Physical Therapists to get you moving in 2009 full story...
Aug 19th, 2009
Hidden Talents Come Alive at Special Tree Art Event
An art exhibition celebrates the talents and creativity of staff and clients full story...
Jun 29th, 2009
It's Only Walk and Roll...but the Peer Groups Like it
Special Tree clients hold a Walk and Roll-A-Thon to raise funds for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan full story...
Jun 18th, 2009
Troy Neuro Skills Center Greens-Up Their Act
Green-Up Team Kick-Off event a big success full story...
Jun 3rd, 2009
BIAA Offers New Caregiver Education Series
Register now for the next session School Issues and Brain Injury - What Parents Need to Know on June 16th, 2009 full story...
May 18th, 2009
Special Tree Training a Real Lifesaver
Two staff members use their Special Tree training to help save a life full story...
Apr 2nd, 2009
Detroit News Interviews CEO Joe Richert
CEO Joe Richert was quoted as a TBI expert in a Detroit News article about the tragic death of Natasha Richardson.
full story...
Apr 16th, 2009
Fitness: What is it?
Special Tree Physical Therapists offer helpful information to get you moving in 2009
By Sharon Roy,
Special Tree Physical Therapist full story...
Jan 2nd, 2009
Get Healthy Now!
Special Tree Physical Therapists Offer Some Helpful Tips to Get You Moving in 2009 full story...
Oct 1st, 2008
NeuroCare Center Goes Green
Kick-off Event Promotes Green Living at Work and Home full story...
Sep 25th, 2008
Former NFL Players to Donate Their Brains to Science (AP)
Donations will be used for study of concussions full story...
Sep 3rd, 2008
Summer Blood Drive a Success!
Special Tree staff responds to public plea for more blood donations full story...
May 9th, 2008
Help Preserve Benefits For Accident Victims
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that could seriously impact benefits for persons injured in automobile accidents.
full story...
Aug 6th, 2008
Do More! Live Healthier! Function Better! Be More Independent!
Special Tree’s recreational therapists celebrate National Therapeutic Recreation Week by showcasing what recreational therapy can do full story...
Aug 14th, 2008
Happy Annivers"tree"!
Special Tree Ol'Timers honored at annual luncheon full story...
Jun 16th, 2008
Special Tree Welcomes Next Generation of Healthcare Workers
A job shadowing program pairs NCC staff with local high school students for intensive career exploration full story...
Jun 10th, 2008
Special Tree Awards Healthcare Scholarships
to Local Students
Congratulations to our 2008 scholarship winners! full story...
May 15th, 2008
Special Tree Bowlers are on a Roll…
Weekly bowling league combines therapy and enjoyment to help clients improve skills
full story...
Apr 14th, 2008
Random Acts of Kindness Pile up at the NeuroCare Center
An idea to celebrate Social Work Month strikes a “nice” chord with staff full story...
Mar 19th, 2008
Help Seniors Live Better, Longer: Prevent Brain Injury
TBI is a serious health concern for older adults full story...
Mar 11th, 2008
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Special Tree students do their part to raise awareness of brain injury full story...
Feb 6th, 2008
Be a hero, donate blood
Special Tree staff & friends join in our annual Winter Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. To register, contact
Irene Sloan at 734-941-1142 x114. full story...
Jan 10th, 2008
Arctic Blast 2007
The NeuroCare Center's annual winter party was one cool celebration
By Amy Blevins, NCC Activity Coordinator full story...
Jan 4th, 2008
Come on over to Royal Oak!
Special Tree opens new state-of-the-art residence for children and teens with brain injuries full story...
Dec 20th, 2007
2007 Staff Holiday Party
Once again, the Holiday Extravaganza lives up to its name full story...
Jan 3rd, 2008
Advantage Mobility Outfitters Earns National Quality and Safety Certification
Nov 7th, 2007
Revving up quality at the 'Tree
Taking quality to new heights in business systems and operations full story...
Nov 2nd, 2007
It’s hard to keep a good ham down…
How one client is keeping his passion for ham radio going
full story...
Oct 19th, 2007
BIAMI Statewide Conference
Learning takes Special Tree staff to Lansing full story...
Oct 18th, 2007
Pragmatics group helps the Troops
Troy Center Clients Help Soldiers, Build Skills full story...
Sep 13th, 2007
Remembering Val Rhodes
Staff pay tribute to Residential Program Manager full story...
Sep 8th, 2007
Ernie Irvan & Jerry Nadeau Visit Special Tree
Discover! Summer students & NCC clients meet NASCAR greats following LAPS Walk at Michigan International Speedway
full story...
Aug 8th, 2007
RSTs Shine at Development Conference
Rehabilitation Assistants find creativity, inspiration at IMAGINE Seminar full story...
Jun 29th, 2007
The Brain Game
Midland Daily News Shines Spotlight on Special Tree Family full story...
May 17th, 2007
2007 Scholarship Winners
Local Students Honored With Special Tree Scholarships full story...
May 2nd, 2007
NeuroCare Center OTs Put Staff to the Test
Sundaes, Skill Building at Occupational Therapy Celebration full story...
May 2nd, 2007
Julie E Honored With Courage Award
Special Tree Client's Achievements Recognized by Detroit's Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan full story...
Mar 12th, 2007
Joe Richert 2007 BIAMI Legacy Society Winner
President & CEO Honored at 9th Annual Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s Legacy Society Tribute Dinner full story...
Mar 12th, 2007
Congratulations Marty!
Special Tree Honors Longtime Employee Marty Billmeyer for 30 Years of Service full story...
Mar 12th, 2007
Special Tree & Goodwill Industries: Perfect Partnership
Five years of partnering to provide vocational and work readiness programs pays off for clients full story...
Jul 28th, 2006
Fitness Program Final Results
"Point Yourself in the Right Direction" A Hit with Staff full story...
Jul 6th, 2006
Troy Neuro Skills Center Move
Troy Center Moves from 1640 Axtell to 600 Stephenson Highway full story...
Jul 6th, 2006
Summer In The City
Discover Kids & Teens Head Downtown for Indpendence Day Fun full story...
Jul 6th, 2006
River Ridge Visits Dollywood
Clients and staff travel to the Tennessee theme park full story...
Jul 12th, 2006
2006 Garden Challenge
Clients and Staff Get Out the Green Thumb for Annual Contest full story...
Jun 26th, 2006
6th CARF Survey Goes Smoothly for Special Tree
Surveyors Give High Praise Following June 7-9 Accreditation Visit full story...
Jun 16th, 2006
Wellness Intern at Special Tree
Oakland U. Graduate of Wellness, Health Promotion & Injury Prevention (WHIP) Program Assists Team full story...
Apr 25th, 2006
C'mon, Summer!
Staff Ready for June Start to Discover Program for Kids & Teens full story...
Apr 25th, 2006
Thanks, Ol' Timer...
Longtime Special Tree Staff to be Honored at Spring Luncheon full story...
Apr 25th, 2006
And the winner is...
Congratulations to the winners of the latest Big Ticket Appreciation Give-Away full story...
Jun 30th, 2005
Certified Brain Injury Specialists
Special Tree Staff Earn New National Credential full story...
Jun 30th, 2005
Leadership Institute 2005
New Leaders, Key Staff Complete Leadership Training Series full story...
Apr 4th, 2005
NASCAR Racing Legend Joins BIAMI in Fundraiser
Ernie Irvan and Brain Injury Association of Michigan Team Up to promote TBI Awareness full story...
Mar 31st, 2005
New Learning Systems Year Begins
Latest series of classes and educational programs for STRS employees scheduled through March 2006 full story...
Mar 15th, 2005
Great Turnout at 5th Annual Blood Drive
38 People Participate in March 7th Event full story...
Feb 25th, 2005
Demand For the Band
Berkley High School Robotics Team Promotes BIAA Wristband Campaign full story...
Feb 4th, 2005
Mid-Michigan Services Expand
HITS (Head Injury Therapy Services) Incorporated into Special Tree Family of Services full story...
Dec 7th, 2004
What a Party!
Staff & Guests Enjoy Holiday Extravaganza & 30 Year Anniversary Celebration full story...
Oct 15th, 2004
Guests Learn, Network at Spinal Cord Seminar
Seminar on Current Issues and Practices in Rehabilitation for Persons with SCI Successful event. full story...
Oct 1st, 2004
CPAN Heads to Lansing
Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault Visits Capitol September 22, 2004 full story...
Aug 9th, 2004
2004 Scholarship Winners
$750 Each For Local Seniors Winning Special Tree Healthcare Scholarships full story...
Jul 26th, 2004
Protecting Michigan's Auto No-Fault Law
Michigan's auto no-fault insurance law, a model for the Nation, is once again under attack. full story...
Jul 26th, 2004
Pediatrics Lecture Big Hit With Participants
Special Tree Sponsors Presentation by Dr. Patricia Moylan full story...
May 24th, 2004
Learn Techniques and Strategies to Advocate for Yourself or Someone You Care About
FREE training offered by the MP&AS (Michigan Protection & Advocacy Services) for Persons with TBI & Their Families full story...
May 12th, 2004
Special Tree Staff Preparing For National Brain Injury Certification
Summer Learning System Course to Prepare STRS Staff for CBIS Exam full story...
May 12th, 2004
Special Tree Leadership Institute
Staff gather for learning, peer interaction full story...
Nov 8th, 2002
Special Tree Annual Scholarship Program
Applications available for high school seniors for 2004 scholarship awards full story...
Jan 12th, 2004
Rochester Exhibit Showcases Work by
Special Tree Artist
Art teacher continues with painting after recovery from brain aneurysm full story...
Dec 18th, 2003
Jenette: Home for Christmas
Special Tree client featured in Sterling Heights News Article full story...
Sep 23rd, 2003
President & CEO Joe Richert elected to National Brain Injury Association
Brain Injury Association of America welcomes Joe to the newly elected Board of Directors full story...
Dec 18th, 2003
Awesome Haunted Forest
Clients, staff, and friends from all Special Tree locations come together for awesome haunted forest and Halloween celebration on the Chase Campus. full story...
Aug 22nd, 2003
Introducing Heavlin House
New Special Tree house to serve persons with spinal cord injuries full story...
Jul 11th, 2003
Special Tree Earns 5th Consecutive CARF Accreditation Award
Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission announces Special Tree has again earned a 3-Year accreditation full story...
Jun 26th, 2003
Special Tree Receives Community Partner Award from Goodwill Industries
Eighteen months after partnership kicks off, nearly a dozen clients benefitting from unique pairing full story...
Jun 2nd, 2003
Staff and Leaders Gather for Celebration, Laughs
Ole Timers Luncheon: Recognizing More than 650 Years of Service full story...
May 28th, 2003
Outcomes Measurement
Improving and Maintaining the Functional Skills and Health Status
of Persons Served in Special Tree Long Term Residential Programs full story...
May 6th, 2003
Celebrating Special Tree Nurses
Special Tree joined in celebrating National Nurses Week May 6-12 full story...
Apr 28th, 2003
Traffic Safety Officials See Sharp Rise in Motorcycle Deaths
Fatality rate and actual number of deaths hit highest levels in more than a decade full story...
Apr 23rd, 2003
Special Tree Founders Honored by BIAMI
Brain Injury Association of Michigan Honors Dr. & Mrs. Joseph and Jean Richert with 2003 Legacy Society Award full story...
Apr 18th, 2003
Occupational Therapy Month
This April we celebrate Special Tree OT staff full story...
Feb 21st, 2003
New Location Geared Toward Serving
Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries
Chase Campus Construction Moving Along full story...
Feb 21st, 2003
Valentine Celebrations
Clients and staff beat the winter blues with warm festivities for Valentine's Day full story...
Feb 17th, 2003
CILS Appreciation Week
Take time out this February to recognize day treatment teams full story...
Jan 7th, 2003
Clients Enjoy Variety of Holiday-time Events
From Hanukkah to the New Year, the Special Tree holiday season was loaded with food, fun, and many joyful events full story...
Jan 7th, 2003
"Big Ticket" Drawing Good Morale Booster for Staff
Periodic staff recognition drawings have positive impact on Special Tree team full story...
Nov 19th, 2002
Nursing & Respiratory Staff Off-Site Meeting
NeuroCare Center Staff Gather for Appreciation, Learning full story...
Mar 31st, 2001
Special Tree Partnership with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
Special Tree is pleased to announce a new partnership with Goodwill Industries that will provide Special Tree clients with a wide array of vocational services. full story...
Oct 8th, 2002
Riverview Residence Officially Open
Clients and staff enjoying the spacious new location full story...
Oct 4th, 2002
Discover Picnic A Big Hit
Kids, Parents Clown Around at Summer Program Wrap Up full story...
Aug 12th, 2002
Race to Mackinac
Company-wide Exercise Initiative Generates Excitement, Involvement Among Special Tree Staff full story...
Aug 5th, 2002
Hawaiian Luau
More than 200 attendees joined in the fun Saturday, August 3, 2002 for an authentic luau at the NeuroCare Center. full story...
Jul 23rd, 2002
Springtime In Paris
More than 100 clients, staff, and guests attended this year's Annual Spring Fling in April full story...
May 10th, 2002
Alumni Survey Results
Input from Special Tree Alumni Yields Valuable Information full story...
May 10th, 2002
Measuring Satisfaction: Always Seeking Continuous Improvement
Results of Recent Customer Satisfaction Surveys full story...
Apr 1st, 2002
Joe Richert Wins National Award from the Brain Injury Association of America
President & CEO Joe Richert awarded the the 2001 State Association Assembly Leadership Award of Excellence by the Brain Injury Association of America. full story...
Apr 1st, 2002
Special Tree Launches Alumni Club for Clients
Alumni Club now available for clients who have transitioned back to home or are participating in Special Tree outpatient services. full story...
