Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus

04/07/2025

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July.

19/06/2025

Today, we acknowledge the importance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the abolition of slavery.

18/06/2025

In recognition of CNA Week, we asked our nursing assistants and patient care technicians, “Why did you choose a nursing career?”

To join our nursing team, please visit our current job openings: https://bit.ly/4lcHhOP

12/06/2025

Our nursing assistants and patient care technicians champion the recovery of every patient from admission to discharge. An integral part of the nursing team, they obtain vital signs, assist patients with daily care and support their physical and emotional needs.

Join us as we celebrate these compassionate health care professionals. 🌟

04/06/2025

You may have heard the words “aphasia” and “dysphagia” when supporting a loved one’s health journey and wondered what they mean and how they differ.

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month—a fitting time to highlight this communication disorder and contrast it with dysphagia, another disorder patients may face after injury or illness.

Aphasia affects a person’s ability to speak, read or write—although not necessarily their thinking. After a stroke or brain injury that damages the language centers in the brain, a patient may have trouble finding the right words, understanding what others say or comprehending text.

Dysphagia is the difficulty in swallowing, and can occur as a symptom of many different conditions, including brain and muscle disorders.

28/05/2025

Butler, Pennsylvania resident Peggy Downey, 56, managed her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by adjusting her activity level based on how she was feeling. However, one weekend Peggy found herself struggling to catch her breath and frequently dropping things. She also noticed that her right foot was dragging when she walked, knocking her off balance. It was the start of a health journey that took her from a medically induced coma to Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport and then to Select Medical Rehabilitation - Pensacola for recovery.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4mArhHV

26/05/2025

This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving and protecting our country.

21/05/2025

Clark Crist once helped MLB players like Kenny Lofton (Cleveland Guardians), Mike Leake (Seattle Mariners) and Albert Pujols (St. Louis Cardinals) sign their contracts. Then suddenly the former player, manager and Major League scout needed help himself. He suffered a massive stroke, which affected his ability to walk, feed and dress himself.

In addition to friends and former teammates like Terry Francona (The University of Arizona, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox), Barry Larkin (Cincinnati Reds) and Luis Gonzalez (Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros), Clark needed a coach. Instead he found a team. The therapists at HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital helped Clark come home again.

Read Clark's story: https://bit.ly/4jeZzNZ

To learn more about Select Medical’s network of hospitals, visit: https://www.selectmedical.com/about-us/

20/05/2025

Finding specialized care for your loved one with medically complex needs can be difficult, even overwhelming. At our critical illness recovery hospitals, we focus on five recovery areas, known as the Five Whys, which are vital to each patient’s journey toward independence.

These skills may seem simple but for those recovering from catastrophic illness or injury, they often need to relearn them. Our multidisciplinary team consists of pulmonologists (doctors who specialize in treating respiratory illnesses), respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, pharmacists, dietitians and nurses.

Each of the Five Whys is central to patient recovery, helping to identify opportunities for improvement in order to accelerate the ability to go home.

18/05/2025

Many of our patients struggle to speak, swallow or think clearly when they transition to our care. They’re recovering from injury or illness and want to talk with a loved one, eat their favorite food and manage their daily activities.

Certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play an important role in making that happen. As part of a multi-disciplinary care team, SLPs diagnose communication and swallowing conditions and create individualized plans to address them.

For some patients, that may mean exercises to strengthen their tongue, lips and throat. For others, it might be activities to improve memory and problem solving—all with the goal of getting them back to their lives.

16/05/2025

We partner with top-tier, innovative health care systems nationwide. Select Medical’s network of hospitals is devoted to helping patients recover, achieve successful outcomes and regain their quality of life.

15/05/2025

Caleb Utley, a 34-year-old restaurant server, enjoyed an active life with his fiancé and their two dogs. But a catastrophic vehicle accident changed everything. The incident left him with multiple traumatic wounds including a brain injury. He faced a long road to recovery. His first stop after the ICU was Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Plano, a critical illness recovery hospital, where he continued to heal from his injuries. After meeting his goals, he transferred to Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Frisco, to regain his mobility, communication skills and other abilities to return to the life he loved.

Read more about Caleb’s amazing recovery: https://bit.ly/4mhHmSF

To learn more about Select Medical’s network of hospitals, visit: https://www.selectmedical.com/about-us/

27/11/2024

Stacy Bortel, 49, spent 104 days in multiple hospitals battling acute respiratory failure that nearly took her life. When she arrived at Select Specialty Hospital – Columbus Victorian Village, a ventilator kept her alive. She couldn’t walk, talk or eat. But her husband, Brian, had faith in Stacy and in her physician-led care team. While she was still critically ill, he bought her tickets to see Pink in concert. Not only did Stacy make it home and to the concert, but she and Brian just renewed their wedding vows.

Read Stacy's story here: https://bit.ly/3BdgOiB

08/11/2024

Busy mom Kelly Littleton, 41, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, unexpectedly spent a month in the hospital undergoing treatment for a pulmonary embolism that blocked blood flow to her lungs. Once she was stabilized, Kelly needed extended care to continue her recovery. She and her family chose Select Specialty Hospital – Columbus Victorian Village where a physician-led, interdisciplinary team worked with Kelly to help her heal and regain strength and ultimately get back home.

Read Kelly's story here: https://bit.ly/4fGIg7g

24/10/2024

Mike Mason’s severe flu-like symptoms turned out to be double COVID pneumonia—he had an infection in both sides of his lungs. Doctors gave him only a 2% chance of surviving but Mike’s wife, Lori, was not going to give up that easily. She urged the staff to do everything in their power to keep him alive. Mike pulled through. Stable but with a tough road to recovery ahead, Mike needed time to heal. For that, he transferred to Select Specialty Hospital – Columbus Victorian Village. His interdisciplinary care team implemented a personalized treatment plan that would help restore Mike’s independence.

Read Mike's story here: https://bit.ly/3YzBQRA

18/09/2024

Josh Glenn spent 26 days in a coma after a cluster of veins in his head burst. When he awoke, Josh was confused and unable to move, speak or eat. He was medically stable but needed more time to heal and specialized care to help him regain his independence. Josh's wife, Chloe, transferred him to Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus Victorian Village. There, an interdisciplinary team implemented a personalized treatment plan to help him move on to the next step of his healing journey at OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital. At OhioHealth, Josh participated in an aggressive therapy program that helped him further strengthen his body, voice and ability to care for himself.

Read Josh's story here: https://bit.ly/3Ty3oUw

12/09/2024

We’re pleased to announce the DAISY regional award winners for the second quarter of 2024. These nurses have earned praise for their extraordinary care from patients, families and colleagues: https://bit.ly/3AZ2DNS

Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals DAISY Winners
Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta UH: Mica Hunter
Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek: Abigail Bittner
Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus Grant: Jennifer Bass
Select Specialty Hospital - Downriver: Kimberly Antolak
Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands: Renee Gratter
Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville West: Dream Scott
Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville West: Felicia Fuqua
Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville: Barbara Lowe
Select Specialty Hospital - Tri-Cities: Jack Duncan
Select Specialty Hospital - Youngstown: Danielle Wess

Learn more about exciting employment opportunities with Select Medical by viewing our openings here https://bit.ly/3R7ssj6

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. This mission is made possible by our employees. Patients, family members, or colleagues can easily commend someone through our recognition programs, which are accessibl...

19/04/2024

Charles “Bus” Stillwell, a resilient 76-year-old with a passion for life, fell down a flight of steps and was left with a spinal cord injury. Unable to walk or use his hands, he found new hope at Select Specialty Hospital – Victorian Village.

Read his full story here: https://bit.ly/3UqhEiQ

18/03/2024

Dakota Fannin's life changed forever when he was involved in a devastating automobile accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Immediately after the crash, Dakota was unresponsive. After nearly a month in the hospital, Dakota was still unresponsive and reliant on a ventilator but stable enough to seek specialized recovery care at Select Specialty Hospital – Columbus Victorian Village.

Read more of Dakota’s story here: https://bit.ly/48VEZgy