OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital - Columbus

09/26/2025

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) demand highly specialized care. At Select Medical specialty hospitals, an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and dietitians and others collaborate to address the complex challenges patients’ face – from blood pressure fluctuations and pain, to muscle loss, pressure sores and digestive issues that can lead to malnutrition.

“Good nutrition plays a supportive role in recovery,” said Camilla Johnson, clinical dietitian, Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. She supports and educates patients with SCI during their rehabilitation. “In the hospital, good nutrition reduces the length of stay and … it enhances overall outcomes,” she said.

Here are four ways our dietitians contribute to patient care to promote healing and prevent complications.

09/25/2025

Laz Reeder checked into a hospital for hernia surgery, but aspirated during anesthesia and went into respiratory failure. The 35-year-old Florida man needed two life support machines to survive. A month later when Laz had stabilized, his wife Sierra turned to the continuum of care at Select Specialty Hospital - Pensacola and Select Medical Rehabilitation - Pensacola to continue his recovery and rehabilitation. Laz had mountains of motivation waiting for him at home: his baby daughter, Nyla.

Read his full story: https://bit.ly/3IEJZPj

09/25/2025

🤕 Headaches come in all shapes and sizes. But migraine isn’t just a bad headache, it’s a 🧠 neurological 🧠 condition affecting millions of Americans. Learn about its causes, headache triggers and how care providers treat it. ohlth.co/41JPPWP

09/25/2025

Life changes with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Nurses play an important role in supporting patients with an SCI and their loved ones as they navigate their recovery journey.

As instrumental players on our physician-led multidisciplinary care team, nurses direct care and advocate for their patients’ physical and emotional needs as they recover and prepare to return home after rehabilitation.

Our Registered Nurses (RNs) provide 24-hour hands-on care, tending to a range of needs from administering medications to monitoring patients’ bowel and bladder functions to ensuring patients change position frequently to avoid pressure wounds. Nurses also reinforce therapy, helping patients put into practice exercises to strengthen deconditioned muscles and new ways of dressing and grooming.

Additionally, nurses offer emotional support to their patients with an SCI – problem-solving with them as they work through challenges. In preparation for discharge, nurses also ensure patients and their loved ones are aware of community resources to support their independence and well-being.

09/24/2025

Pain is a significant problem for patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and can come in many forms. Working closely with the patient’s physician and therapy team, the pharmacist will develop a comprehensive pain management plan that helps mitigate and manage pain throughout the patient's journey.

Pharmacists regularly review medications to help these patients manage their pain, calibrating dosage and mitigating side effects. Here are the types of pain experienced by patients with an SCI.

09/23/2025

Rosh Hashanah begins this evening, marking the start of the Jewish New Year. It’s a religious time when family and friends gather for introspection and worship. To those observing, Shana Tovah.

09/22/2025

Patients living with spinal cord injury (SCI) can experience sensory challenges that inhibit mobility and create fall risks. Fall prevention education is a focus throughout the SCI rehabilitation journey by Select Medical specialty hospital teams, including physical therapists.

Physical therapists help educate individuals with SCI about fall risk by integrating safe mobility strategies early into their care plan. For instance, the introduction of any new equipment, such as a bed or wheelchair, increases the risk for falls. Fall prevention is also underscored in a comprehensive rehabilitation plan of care across disciplines to incorporate equipment that builds muscle strength, promotes balance and improves mobility.

Deep commitment and collaboration across the interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists is essential to ensuring the safe discharge of our patients with an SCI.

09/19/2025

Endometriosis is the number one cause of chronic pelvic pain in women. It’s a challenging chronic condition affecting about 10% of women globally, according to the World Health Organization. Read more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment on our blog: ohlth.co/4iZdwzH.

Let us know in the comments what other women’s health topics you’d like to hear more about. ⬇️

09/18/2025

We asked our clinicians to talk about the importance of the environmental services team, and they did not disappoint.

09/17/2025

Eduin Rodriguez built his career on hard work – and that same drive carried him through recovery after a stroke. With the help of his therapy team at OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital, he’s regaining his independence and returning to his family and the life he enjoys.

Read Eduin’s recovery story: https://bit.ly/3IqbQ5M

09/17/2025

At OhioHealth, leadership in nursing isn’t just a title, it’s a mindset. The OhioHealth Nurse Leader Development Program shapes nurses at every stage of their careers to embrace leadership, whether they are at the bedside, in administration or beyond.

Edwin Clark, MSN, RN's path to becoming a clinical nurse manager started behind a coffee counter. While working as a barista at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, he befriended orthopedic nurse practitioners, sparking his interest in nursing.

After earning his degree, Clark gained experience in stroke care, the operating room and neuro-critical care – where he discovered his passion for leadership. From there, our Nurse Leader Connect Program and education benefits helped him develop key skills to pursue his current role.

“My goal is to help be part of a team that fosters a supportive environment for associates,” Clark said. “If the associates are supported, they will feel more satisfaction with their work and they will want to continue to provide the best care that they can to our patients.”

His advice for other nurses? Communicate your goals, seek mentorship and embrace new opportunities.

“Leading at OhioHealth means that you are setting an example for others. You are working to foster the best environment for your colleagues and your patients.”

Learn more about the paths our nurses can take to grow their careers: ohlth.co/nursing.

09/17/2025

A devastating rollover car accident left 19-year-old Nathan Beck with a spinal cord injury. Two spinal fusion surgeries were necessary to prevent any further damage to his spinal cord. Once he was stable, Nathan transferred to Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis. There, his care team would help him regain the strength to move on his own and care for himself again.

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

A devastating rollover car accident left Nathan Beck with a spinal cord injury. Two spinal fusion surgeries were necessary to prevent any further damage to his spinal cord. Once he was stable, Nathan transferred to Select Specialty Hospital – St. Louis. There, his care team would help him regain t...

09/17/2025

Across our network of rehabilitation hospitals, our teams lead research projects, write articles and share learnings to help advance patient care. This insight is shared throughout our network to ensure that patient care is a standard practice and shared throughout our profession so that clinicians and patients everywhere can benefit from new knowledge.

09/16/2025

Our nurses continually refine their skills by caring for patients with a wide range of serious health conditions. We understand the complexity of our patients’ conditions and offer robust continuing education and training to ensure our nurses are ready and confident to provide the highest quality, outcomes-based care. New nurses benefit from a range of programs that combine mentorship with hands-on experience to develop their clinical expertise and critical thinking skills.

To learn more about our professional development opportunities, visit: https://careers.selectmedical.com/professional-development/education/hospital-education/

09/15/2025

OhioHealth recognizes the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans as an integral part of our communities.

Join us in celebrating, honoring and learning about Hispanic Heritage Month: ohlth.co/4grpiTb.

09/15/2025

In observance of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, we proudly recognize our clinical experts for their commitment to helping patients heal, regain function and return to everyday life.

09/12/2025

It’s OhioHealth Canal Wi******er Health Center’s one month-iversary. 🥳

Time flies when we’re treating amazing patients like you! Step inside and take a look at all it has to offer. Find out more about this new location’s services and providers: ohlth.co/canalwinchester.

09/11/2025

Between the flow, food and fan activities, Columbus Crew Yoga Night presented by OhioHealth was a healthy hit! 🧘

OhioHealth Yoga Instructor Monica Anderson brought the best energy to lower.com field yesterday – leading a restorative session that truly highlighted the benefits of yoga practice.

“From increased mobility, balance and strength to the meditative breath work…yoga is a great addition to anyone’s wellness journey,” said Monica.

And those health benefits extend to professional athletes too. Crew players Evan Bush and Abraham Romero joined Monica and participants on the pitch to help demonstrate the poses.

Goalkeeper Evan Bush shared he’s been practicing yoga for more than 15 years, and it has supported his longevity in the game.

“I credit a lot of my longevity and staying injury-free for most of my career to the yoga that I do. Not only is it great for the body – but it’s great for the mind. What we do can be very stressful at times, so trying to get a yoga session in the day before a game, and then at the start of every week is very important to me and sets me on the right path,” said Evan.

As the official healthcare provider of the Columbus Crew, that is music to our ears! 🤩

Learn more about what different types of yoga can do for you: bit.ly/4gkNiYj.

09/04/2025

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic hormonal disorder and one of the leading causes of infertility for women, according to the World Health Organization. Lifestyle changes and hormonal treatment can make a significant difference in quality of life for women living with PCOS.

Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment on our blog: ohlth.co/4iZdwzH.

09/03/2025

The OhioHealth Doctors Hospital Community Care Clinic is celebrating its one-year anniversary this summer! Since opening in July 2024, the healthcare team has treated more than 3,000 patients and made meaningful progress in serving individuals without an established doctor.

Offering walk-in services like routine primary care for adults and children, chronic disease management, vaccinations and more – the clinic aims to close care gaps in the surrounding community.

With the addition of this practice, there has been a 14% reduction in avoidable emergency department visits and 560+ patients are now seeing a dedicated primary care provider outside the clinic. ohlth.co/4mKrXdg

09/01/2025

Wishing a happy Labor Day to all our providers and associates! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. It’s evident in the compassionate care for our communities and the drive to improve the lives of those we serve. Thank you. 💙

08/29/2025

An elephant baby shower AND OhioHealth babies with elephant plushies? Sign us up! 🐘👶

Today, we’re joining the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as they celebrate momma “Sunny” and her new calf.

To mark the special occasion, every human baby born at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital will receive an ADOPT gift package including an elephant plushie, an adoption certificate and sticker, a photo of the calf and an Asian Elephant fact sheet.

And to keep the celebration going, you can donate to the Zoo’s “Baby Registry,” presented by OhioHealth, which features several ways to support Asian elephant conservation efforts: columbuszoo.org/baby-registry. 🤍