CLEVELAND — A groundbreaking program at MetroHealth in Cleveland is addressing one of the most difficult topics in spinal cord injury recovery – and it's saving lives.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation recently visited the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute to witness the impact of their nearly $25,000 Quality of Life grant, which funded the innovative Adaptive Intimacy Lab. The visit held special meaning, as actor and advocate Christopher Reeve once received care at MetroHealth following his own spinal cord injury.

"While these conversations can be uncomfortable, they are necessary," said Gillian Gulan, the occupational therapist who envisioned the lab. "Being able to have candid conversations helps patients and their partners navigate changes, manage expectations and maintain

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