The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana

05/15/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Duane Verhasslet, PT, for being recognized with a Stroke Hero Award at the 2026 Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference in Great Falls!

Duane’s passion for helping stroke survivors regain strength, confidence, and independence shines through in every patient interaction. His dedication to rehabilitation and compassionate care continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many across Montana.

Please join us in congratulating Duane on this well-deserved recognition!

05/15/2026

Stroke can happen anywhere — and recovery takes courage, determination, and the right team beside you.

We are honored to be part of Steve Carlson’s recovery journey after he suffered a stroke while traveling in Canada and made the long trip back to Billings for inpatient rehabilitation at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana.

Stories like Steve’s are a powerful reminder of the importance of specialized stroke rehabilitation, early recovery, and never giving up hope. We are proud of the progress he continues to make every day alongside our incredible therapy, nursing, and physician teams.

Thank you to Q2 News for sharing Steve’s inspiring story and helping raise awareness about stroke recovery and the importance of understanding medical transportation coverage when traveling internationally.

Learn the signs of stroke. Remember to BE FAST:
Balance • Eyes • Face • Arms • Speech • Time

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/man-suffers-stroke-in-canada-gets-hauled-to-billings-in-ambulance

Steve Carlson was on a dream vacation with his wife Sandy Abplanalp in Canada when a stroke during a food tour changed everything.

05/14/2026

Thanks to Q2 News for featuring our patient's inspiring stroke recovery story. Do not miss the full report this evening, which shares this incredible journey.

05/14/2026

We’re hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our rehabilitation team at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana.

At RHOM, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about helping patients recover, regain independence, and get back to the lives they love. Our nurses build meaningful connections with patients and families while working alongside some of the best rehab professionals in Montana.

Named a Top 9% Rehabilitation Hospital in the Nation for Quality Outcomes
CARF Accredited Specialty Programs
Supportive team culture focused on compassion, excellence, and growth

If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and join the rehab experts:
rehabhospitalofmontana.com/careers

05/14/2026

Some of the most meaningful moments in stroke recovery happen outside of therapy sessions.

Gina brings warmth, compassion, and encouragement to our patients every day through the simple act of showing up, caring deeply, and helping people feel seen during a challenging season of life. Her kindness helps create the supportive environment that recovery needs.

At RHOM, being a Stroke Expert means every team member plays a role in helping patients heal, rebuild confidence, and move forward with hope.

05/13/2026

Every stroke recovery journey starts long before a patient arrives at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana.

Amanda, our Admissions Coordinator, helps open the door to care by navigating insurance approvals and helping patients access the rehabilitation services they need after a stroke. Her work may happen quietly in the background, but the impact reaches every patient and family we serve.

Stroke recovery takes an entire team — and we are grateful for professionals like Amanda who help make healing, hope, and recovery possible every single day.

05/13/2026

Stroke recovery is never one-size-fits-all — and neither is the care our patients receive at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana.

Meet our next Stroke Expert, Andrea, who brings creativity, compassion, and purpose into every therapy session, helping patients reconnect with the activities, routines, and moments that matter most to them. From the smallest victories to life-changing milestones, occupational therapy plays a powerful role in helping stroke survivors regain independence and confidence.

We are proud to have experts like Andrea helping our patients move forward every day.

05/12/2026

Four years ago, Bonnie came to The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana after a devastating stroke that left her barely able to walk or talk.

Today, Bonnie is thriving — and now helping encourage other stroke survivors through her own story.

She is currently finishing a book set to launch this August filled with positive affirmations, self-therapy tools, gratitude exercises, goals, declarations, and resources designed to support fellow stroke survivors and their families.

Stories like Bonnie’s are why we do what we do at RHOM. We are so proud of you, Bonnie, and honored to have been part of your journey.

05/12/2026

Stroke recovery takes a team — meet Jean, RN, one of our Stroke Experts at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana. Jean helps protect vulnerable skin, prevent complications, and support healing with attentive, compassionate care every single day.

At RHOM, our specialized teams are proud to provide expert stroke rehabilitation close to home.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana!

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, bonus moms, caregivers, and mother figures who make such a lasting impact on our lives and our community.

Every day inside our hospital, we witness the strength, compassion, encouragement, and unconditional love that mothers bring — whether it’s a staff member caring for patients like family, a mom supporting a loved one through recovery, or one of our patients working hard to get stronger for the people they love most.

To all the moms in our RHOM family and throughout our community: thank you for the countless ways you inspire, comfort, encourage, and love others.

We would LOVE to celebrate with you today!
Please share a favorite photo of your mom, your children, or a special Mother’s Day memory in the comments below. 📸💐

Happy Mother’s Day from your RHOM family!

05/09/2026

Today, thousands of women came together in Billings for the annual Montana Women's Run. In the middle of all the excitement and energy, something incredibly special happened for one of our rehab nurses at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana.

Sammi Jorgensen was approached by Sara Berger, a former patient, and her son Wyatt, who immediately recognized her. Nearly a decade ago, Sara suffered a massive stroke at the age of 32, and Sammi helped care for her during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

Sara shared:

“When I met Sammi, I was relearning literally everything. She supported me, pushed me when I needed it, and never let me sit in self-pity too long. What meant the most was how she included my then 5-year-old son in everything we did.

Today, I’m running the Fallon County Noxious W**d Department and chasing three kids — ages 16, 14, and almost 2. I almost cried when I saw her today. She saw me at my worst and is one of the biggest reasons I’ve come as far as I have.”

Sammi later shared:

“I’m so blessed to be a nurse and see patients like Sara come so far. She is absolutely killing it at life. Her son Wyatt was tiny back then, and he even remembered me because I used to give him ice cream.”

As we celebrate Nurses Week and head into Mother’s Day tomorrow, this story feels especially meaningful. It’s a reminder that nurses care for far more than medical needs — they care for families, fears, hopes, and futures.

Moments like this are why rehabilitation matters. Recovery is about more than physical healing — it’s about helping people rediscover confidence, purpose, and the ability to fully live life again.

Today, Sara isn’t just surviving — she’s thriving. And seeing her healthy, running, raising her children, and living life to the fullest may have been the greatest finish line gift Sammi could have received.



L-R: Sammi, Sara, Wyatt