Encompass Health

03/19/2026

If you or a loved one has been impacted by a stroke or other brain injury, you may wonder how and if the brain can repair itself. The answer is yes, it can, and the process is called neuroplasticity.

Neuroplasticity happens in the brain throughout your lifetime as you learn new information and activities. It’s also crucial during recovery after a traumatic or non-traumatic injury to the central nervous system, including the brain and spine.

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03/18/2026

Today we announced plans to open a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bear, Delaware. This 40-bed hospital will serve patients recovering from life-changing illnesses and injuries, including strokes and neurological disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and other complex orthopedic conditions.

“Expanding Encompass Health’s footprint in Delaware is truly exciting,” said Mat Gooch, president of Encompass Health’s Northeast region. “This hospital will bring residents of New Castle county and surrounding areas greater access to high‑quality, specialized rehabilitation care close to where they live. We’re eager to break ground on this project and look forward to supporting patients as they regain independence and get back to what matters most.”

The hospital will be part of Encompass Health’s national network of rehabilitation hospitals and its second location in Delaware.

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03/16/2026

We were honored to be part of Arianna Esquiline's recovery. Arianna was severely burned during a barbecue accident while vacationing in Miami.
She spent months in the acute hospital, where she married her fiancé, before entering rehabilitation. We're proud to say that after her rehabilitation at our Miami hospital, they were able to walk out together as husband and wife.
Congratulations Arianna on both your marriage and your regained independence.

We first introduced you to 34-year-old Arianna Esquiline last month when she married her fiancé in the hospital, surrounded by doctors and nurses.

03/13/2026

We are honored to be named to Becker's Healthcare's "Top Places to Work in Healthcare."

This recognition reflects our commitment to our people, our culture and our purpose of providing high‑quality, compassionate care.

Becker's highlights the workplace culture, focus on professional development and a continued track record of workplace excellence. Learn more about this award and what it means for the company's employees.

03/12/2026

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03/10/2026

Janis was admitted to our Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania after a brain injury.

Janis enjoys music and was often found singing and playing the guitar alongside her therapy staff. Music can be a powerful tool in brain injury rehabilitation — helping improve motor skills, enhance speech and language, boost mood and foster connection.

Janis was able to return home at her previous level of function, and we’re grateful she chose Encompass Health for her rehabilitation. We wish her all the best!

03/09/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and Susan’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery after a traumatic brain injury is possible with the right rehabilitation.

After falling and fracturing her skull, Susan arrived at our Johnston, Rhode Island hospital determined to regain her independence. With the encouragement and expertise of our care team, she learned to stand, walk and confidently perform daily activities again.

Today, she’s back home with her family — and back to pursuing the goals she set before her injury, including training for a half marathon and hiking with her family.

In Susan’s own words: “The acute care hospital saved my life, but Encompass Health and the rehab here saved my soul.”

This Brain Injury Awareness Month, we honor survivors like Susan and the incredible resilience they show every day.

03/07/2026

High school senior Zebedee Cone sustained a traumatic brain injury after falling from a golf cart in September. In the days following his accident, there was a lot of uncertainty.

Zebedee was admitted to our Encompass Health hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and his hard work paid off! He was discharged and walked out of our hospital to head home.

We’re proud to have been a part of Zebedee’s rehabilitation and wish him well as he continues to recover.

03/06/2026

Carolyn Thomas fell through her attic floor, resulting in hip and pelvic fractures and a brain bleed. When she arrived at our Encompass Health hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, she required significant assistance with daily tasks.

During her stay, Carolyn made tremendous progress working hard with her therapy team. She hopes her story encourages others to be cautious and helps prevent future falls. We are so proud of you, Carolyn!

03/06/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! At Encompass Health, our employees are like family. Kathy Estrada is just one example of how our teams come together to support their colleagues.

Kathy is the director of pharmacy at our rehabilitation hospital in Miami. During the birth of her first son, Kathy experienced severe complications that almost took her life. When her condition stabilized, she needed rehabilitation to get her back to her newborn son. She insisted on Encompass Health, and her family at our Miami location was there to help her in her recovery.

Thanks to her co-workers, she regained her strength and was able to return to work, and, most importantly, she was able to get back to being a mom.

Thank you to all our teams — whether working directly with patients or supporting those who do — for all you do to make stories like Kathy’s possible. We appreciate you today and every day!

03/03/2026

Join us for our next Continuing Education Lecture Series. In this free CEU, Daniel Marrufo, therapy team lead at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Pearland, will discuss the link between caregiver stress and hospital readmissions. Learn how to assess caregiver stress levels plus get strategies to help them manage their stress and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Topic: Caregiver Stress on Hospital Readmissions: An Essential Factor for Positive Outcomes
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, March 11 – Noon and 6 p.m. CT
Wednesday, March 18 – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT
Speaker: Daniel Marrufo, MS, CCC-SLP, MBA
Therapy Team Lead, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Pearland

One hour CE credit available for PT, OT, LVN, RN, CCM, SW, SLP

Register now: https://ehc.rehab/mar2026ceu

03/02/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Encompass Health is dedicated to helping patients reclaim their lives after a traumatic brain injury. This month, we aim to increase awareness of brain injury rehabilitation and prevention and celebrate our patients on their road to recovery!