Burns resolution declaring April as ‘Occupational Therapy Month’ approved by House

Rep. Frank Burns    April 4, 2017 | 4:34 PM

HARRISBURG, April 4 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, said his H.R. 15 designating April as “Occupational Therapy Month” in Pennsylvania was adopted unanimously by the House today.

“The health and productivity of the citizens of Pennsylvania depend on the effective use of health care resources, including the important services of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants,” Burns said. “Their work helps people overcome the effects of illnesses, injuries and any other conditions that keep them from living life to its fullest.”

Burns said both the American Occupational Therapy Association and Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association have also declared the month of April 2017 as “Occupational Therapy Month,” in honor of these dedicated professionals.

“Occupational therapy practitioners help citizens achieve participation in their favored everyday activities and occupations, through the use of client-centered evaluation and intervention strategies,” Burns said. “The services of occupational therapy are available to citizens of Pennsylvania through hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies, schools, clinics, psychiatric facilities, community-based service centers and nursing homes.”

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