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October is Healthcare Literacy Month. Do you feel confident you understand your healthcare and are prepared to make important choices for yourself or a loved one? If not, our clinical experts are here to help. Download our free guide, “Healthcare in Your 60s and Beyond,” where we will walk you through anything from choosing the right setting of care to “the talk” every family needs to have now.

Did you know some of those same addictive games you play on your mobile device can also be used to help stroke survivors recover? Learn more about how apps like Candy Crush and Bubble Shooter can help those recovering from a stroke: https://ehc.news/3SpvH4U

Casey Haney, chief nursing officer at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan, entrusted her husband Tom's rehabilitative care to our hospital team after he suffered an aortic aneurysm. "I know what we can do here. I knew who was going to be caring for him and that was such peace and comfort," Casey said.

Learn more here: https://ehc.news/3fdNTQ3

After Jeff Wilson suffered a stroke, he and his husband had to postpone their wedding ceremony. Jeff was unable to walk on his own and struggled to perform daily tasks independently. When he arrived at AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital, his unfortunate wedding news became well known among his care team. They made it their mission to help Jeff achieve his main goal—to walk down the aisle on his big day. A few months later, with his therapists in attendance, Jeff did just that.

We are so happy for you, Jeff and Waymon! Learn more here: https://ehc.news/3UbtKu1

Don Sumner went from walking nearly 10 miles a day on his FedEx route, to being almost completely paralyzed after a blood clot ruptured in his spine. Thanks to his therapy team at Encompass Health, he's taking his first steps in nearly two years and learning adaptive techniques to care for himself.

“You can’t really comprehend the severity of something like this,” Don said. “This has been life changing for myself and my family. They don’t have paraplegia 101 when you leave the hospital. I thank God every day they were put in my path. They are very passionate about their jobs and what they do, and I needed that. They were all game changers.”

Read his story here: https://ehc.news/3cXgZ5w

Don Sumner was walking almost ten miles a day before a rare disorder resulted in paralysis from the torso down. Ruptured blood clots on his spine left him with an incomplete spinal cord injury. It’s been two years since Don has walked, but thanks to rehabilitation and cutting-edge technology, he recently took his first steps.

Effective spinal cord rehabilitation at Encompass Health can improve quality of life. Learn more here: https://ehc.news/3qm1Wpa

Encompass Health president & CEO Mark Tarr has been nominated for Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare! Cast your vote for Mark Tarr here before voting closes on September 27: https://ehc.news/3THABLw

Caring for someone with spinal cord injury? You have to take care of yourself too. As part of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, read these tips and resources to help you better care for your loved one.

Learn more about how effective spinal cord rehabilitation at Encompass Health can improve quality of life: https://ehc.news/3wLbbTC

Parkinson's disease is a chronic, slowly progressing neurological condition that affects patients' ability to move and speak normally. These exercises can help address the most common symptoms including slowed and limited movement, impeded speech and tremors: https://ehc.news/3CvogUA

Thanks to the vaccine, cases of COVID-19 might be milder, but that doesn't mean they're symptom free. If you're battling a mild case of COVID, our national director of pharmacy operations recommends these over-the-counter medications to help you feel better and manage your symptoms: https://ehc.news/3QD5or8

What is a good outcome after stroke? A physician’s technical data is certainly helpful in making that determination, but there’s more to it. A lot more: https://ehc.news/3vXk7Vz

Encompass Health has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's list of 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2022, which highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth. We’re proud to offer benefits and opportunities for employees to build successful careers and encourage professional development and promote leadership from within. View the full list here: https://ehc.news/3PcRRol

Anne Llewellyn spent decades advocating on behalf of other patients as a nurse and case manager. When she herself was diagnosed with a life-altering illness, she knew just where to turn. Thank you for trusting us with your care, Anne! Learn more here: https://ehc.news/3d8rDWL

Anthony survived two strokes before the age of 30. Now he uses his experiences to inspire others grappling with the emotional toll of stroke. Learn more here: https://ehc.news/3S74XGw