About Us
Chronic Pain Program
The Pain Education and Rehabilitation Center (PERC) provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program to treat the disabling effects of your chronic pain. The team of professionals works with you to teach the skills necessary to manage the problems caused by your pain, which include:
  • Decreased Reliance on Medications to Manage Pain Symptoms
  • Decreased Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety which Often Accompany Chronic Pain
  • Decreased Time Spent with Doctors and in Emergency Rooms to Treat Your Pain
  • Improved Sleep
  • Improved Family Relationships
  • Improved Family Relationships
  • Improved Social Activities
  • Improved Physical Condition
  • Improved Ability to Return to Work Safely
 What can I expect?
Upon your first visit to the center you will receive a full evaluation by the members of your team. If you have had chronic pain for an extended period of time services can include a five-day a week program for six weeks to help you overcome the limitations of your pain.


Our program does not provide a cure for your pain. But as a member of our team we will teach you how to manage your pain symptoms and lessen the impact of pain on your lifestyle. It is important to know treatment will not begin at the time of the evaluation. Any interventions or changes in medication will begin only after you are accepted for treatment.

Types of Treatment Available
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Group and Individual Counseling
  • Group and Individual Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Stress Management
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Social Services
  • Work Tolerance
  • Case Management
  • Dietary Consultation
  • Pastoral Consultation
  • Addiction Consultation
 Who is part of your team?
 You are the most important member of the team and you will have the benefit of working with a variety of rehabilitation specialists.
  • Physician Specially Trained in Pain Medicine
  • RN Case Manager
  • Psychologist
  • Physical, Occupational and Recreational Therapists
  • Vocational Specialist
  • Pharmacist
  • Social Worker
  • Dietician
  • Addiction Counselor
 Can I benefit from this service?
The Pain Education and Rehabilitation Center at St. Rita’s can help you if you experience the following as a result of persistent pain:
  • Experience Pain for Six Months or Greater or Pain Which has Lasted Beyond the Expected Healing Time of an Injury or Illness
  • Disturbance of Sleep or Appetite
  • Increased Irritability, Depression or Anxiety
  • Decreased Activity and Mobility
  • Loss of Interest in Family or Social Activities
  • Inability to Return to Work or Other Daily Activities
 Will my insurance cover this program?
The Pain Education and Rehabilitation Center accepts most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation approves these services.

How do I get referred?
Speak with your physician about our program to help determine if we are right for you. If you and your physician agree this program could help you, your physician can make a referral.

What accreditations does the center have?
The Pain Education and Rehabilitation Center is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

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(419) 226-9013
(800) 230-7762
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