Patient Brooklyn Rouse participates in a pre-driving evaluation at Shepherd Pathways.

Resources for Patients

Two patients navigate a trail with their physical therapists.

MyShepherdConnection

On MyShepherdConnection, patients and their families can explore educational resources on spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, general well-being, and much more.

A father helps his cheerful son put on a helmet for a bike ride.

Injury Prevention

As part of our commitment to preventing traumatic injuries, Shepherd Center develops evidence-based initiatives to educate health professionals, policymakers, employers, and the public. 

Jessica Callaway, librarian, places a book on a shelf at the Noble Learning Resource Center.

Shepherd Center Library

Patients, family members, visitors, and community members are welcomed to visit Noble Learning Resource Center (NLRC), where they'll find specialized information on spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, post-polio, and other neuromuscular disorders.

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Fact Sheets and Brochures

Access a list of fact sheets, stats, information, and patient resources that can help you learn more about traumatic injuries and neurological conditions, services offered at Shepherd Center, and patient and family resources. 

Browse our selection of brain and spinal cord injury resources for patients

Cole Burton, who sustained a brain injury, works with speech therapist Amy Waite.

Overview

Peer support liaison Talbot Kennedy (left) connects with patient George Casares (right).

Peer Support

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Shepherd Center Radio Podcasts

A man swims in the Livingston Gym pool as part of recreation therapy.

Sports and Recreation Therapy

A patient participants in the Advanced Wheelchair Skills Clinic.

Wheelchair Skills Clinic

A kindle e-reader on a desk.

Shepherd Center E-Books

Terrill, a former Shepherd Center patient, participates in a multi-part video series that features practical insights from women with spinal cord injuries.

Women with SCI Resource Videos

Lamar Matthews-Webb, a firefighter and former brain injury patient, stands in front of a fire truck.

RESCUE Program

Caroline Moore, a patient, talks with Dr. Anna Elmers and exercise physiologist Elizabeth Pena.

Spinal Cord Injury 101

Montez Carter (left), F.A.C.H.E., Ann Boriskie, Shepherd Center Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association Director and recipient of the Hospital Hero Award, and Earl Rogers (right), Georgia Hospital Association President and CEO.

Brain Injury Peer Visitors

Mark Johnson, the director of advocacy at Shepherd Center, sits at his desk.

Advocacy

Russell Gore, M.D., evaluates a patient in the Complex Concussion Clinic at Shepherd Center.

Brain Injury 101