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Lexie and Bud Rogers' Story: A Long Recovery from COVID-19

Two weeks after they both entered rehabilitation at Encompass Health to help recover from COVID-19, Bud and Lexie Rogers were home. They’re both still working toward regaining their strength and energy and getting back to a fully normal life, but they have made great strides. Bud attributes much of his recovery success to the therapy he received at Encompass Health: https://ehc.news/31cN3w8

Lexie and Bud Rogers' Story: A Long Recovery from COVID-19 After fighting for their lives to recover from COVID-19, a husband and wife were reunited to complete their recovery together.

Self-Efficacy and Recovery after an Illness or Injury | Encompass Health

Self-efficacy can go a long way when recovering from a stroke or other life-changing illness or injury. Nicole Link, lead speech therapist at Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, shares strategies to increase one’s self-efficacy: https://ehc.news/3aZe4Vn

Self-Efficacy and Recovery after an Illness or Injury | Encompass Health Self-efficacy is the belif in oneself. Learn how strong self-efficacy can be a powerful tool when recovering from a serious illness or injury

Patient Choice and Patient Rights

Where you receive care from after an illness or injury matters. Taking the time to look around and find the best provider can help you reach your recovery goals. Learn more about why Encompass Health is the trusted choice for inpatient rehabilitation: https://ehc.news/2YN0XUZ

Patient Choice and Patient Rights After a serious illiness or injury, your doctor may recommend another setting of care. Understand your patient rights and patient choice.

Patient Choice and Patient Rights

Where you receive care from after an illness or injury matters. Taking the time to look around and find the best provider can help you reach your recovery goals. Learn more about why Encompass Health is the trusted choice for inpatient rehabilitation:

Patient Choice and Patient Rights After a serious illiness or injury, your doctor may recommend another setting of care. Understand your patient rights and patient choice.

Twindemic: What Is It and are We at Risk for One?

When flu and COVID-19 cases collide, we could see two pandemics at the same time. Vaccines play an important role in stopping both viruses. Learn more here:

Twindemic: What Is It and are We at Risk for One? With flu season approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic still in full force, could we be headed for a twindemic? Here's what you need to know.

We’re excited to hear from Brad Kennedy, president of Encompass Health’s South Central region, at Birmingham Business Journal's Future of Health Care live panel event, happening Oct. 26. Learn more about this event and get your tickets here: https://ehc.news/3FrklYb

We’re excited to hear from Brad Kennedy, president of Encompass Health’s South Central region, at Birmingham Business Journal's Future of Health Care live panel event, happening Oct. 26. Learn more about this event and get your tickets here: https://ehc.news/3FrklYb

James “Leny” Thomas was a patient at one of our spinal cord units. He was in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in an arm amputation. His church choir visited our hospital to serenade him with music and uplift his mood, spending time praising him and sending good vibes. Thanks to everyone involved in making this special moment for Leny possible, including our dietary, nursing and therapy teams.

Rehabilitation and Art Therapy Benefits

Encompass Health therapist Lara Stevens uses art with her patients in inpatient rehabilitation to help them heal

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

Rehabilitation and Art Therapy Benefits Therapist Lara Stevens uses art with her patients in inpatient rehabilitation to help them heal

Rehabilitation and Art Therapy Benefits

Encompass Health therapist Lara Stevens uses art with her patients in inpatient rehabilitation to help them heal

Learn more here:

Rehabilitation and Art Therapy Benefits Therapist Lara Stevens uses art with her patients in inpatient rehabilitation to help them heal

Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.

October's Topic: Neurons to Networks: How the Brain Works
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard C. Senelick
Wed. Oct. 13: Noon & 6pm CDT
Wed. Oct. 20: 11am & 5pm CDT
Wed. Oct. 27: 2pm & 7pm CDT

Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, SLP, LVN, RN, CCM, SW
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM

To Register: https://ehc.news/3ljMOHa

Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.

October's Topic: Neurons to Networks: How the Brain Works
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard C. Senelick
Wed. Oct. 13: Noon & 6pm CDT
Wed. Oct. 20: 11am & 5pm CDT
Wed. Oct. 27: 2pm & 7pm CDT

Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, SLP, LVN, RN, CCM, SW
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM

To Register: https://ehc.news/3ljMOHa

5 Steps to Creating a Breakthrough Healthcare Brand with Low Consumer Awareness

Johnny Smith, Vice President of Marketing Services, shares insights on the Healthcare Success podcast about building the Encompass Health brand as the "Trusted Choice" for rehabilitation hospitals. In the interview, Johnny discusses how the “My Turn” brand campaign tells the Encompass Health story through the eyes of a caregiver.

Read the blog post for highlights of the interview, or listen to the full episode:

5 Steps to Creating a Breakthrough Healthcare Brand with Low Consumer Awareness Read the summary of our latest podcast, featuring Johnny A. Smith Jr. of Encompass Health and Stewart Gandolf of Healthcare Success.

Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.

October's Topic: Neurons to Networks: How the Brain Works
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard C. Senelick
Wed. Oct. 13: Noon & 6pm CST
Wed. Oct. 20: 11am & 5pm CST
Wed. Oct. 27: 2pm & 7pm CST

Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, SLP, LVN, RN, CCM, SW
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM

To Register: https://ehc.news/3mwrcqh

Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.

October's Topic: Neurons to Networks: How the Brain Works
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard C. Senelick
Wed. Oct. 13: Noon & 6pm CST
Wed. Oct. 20: 11am & 5pm CST
Wed. Oct. 27: 2pm & 7pm CST

Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, SLP, LVN, RN, CCM, SW
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM

To Register: https://ehc.news/3mwrcqh

Guillain Barré Syndrome

Once a Guillain Barré syndrome, or GBS, patient is medically stable, inpatient rehabilitation is vital to controlling pain, rebuilding function and mobility, increasing strength, improving balance and preventing injury. Learn more about Encompass Health’s tailored exercise and therapies here:

Guillain Barré Syndrome Guillain Barré or GBS, is a rare disorder that occurs when the body's own immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system

Encompass Health Columbia recently had the pleasure of caring for Samuel “Sammy” Bird. Sammy is a retired state trooper, having served for 27 years. After a motorcycle crash, Sammy’s injuries resulted in the loss of his left leg below the knee and a significant wound above the amputation site. Encompass Health Columbia was able to offer Sammy the intensive rehabilitation and wound care needed to prepare him to go home safely. From the moment he arrived, Sammy showed a brightness and motivation sure to make him a success story.

“Everyone was so knowledgeable," he said. "No one was shooting from the hip about what they did. They knew what they were doing and made it fun. I learned so much from the therapy group. They helped me understand how to walk with my walker so that it made it much easier for me and my wife.”

After 10 days, Sammy made enough progress to finally make it home! Thank you, Sammy, for allowing Encompass Health Columbia to walk you through this step of your recovery!

At age 49, James Gunn had a major stroke that left him unable to use the left side of his body. When James arrived at Encompass Health, he was unable to walk or use his left arm. While here, he participated in at least three hours of therapy a day, five days a week. After about two weeks of therapy he was able to walk with a cane and regained strength and movement in his left arm.

"God has put some amazing people in my path while I have been here. When I got here I couldn’t walk or move my hand," he said. James walked out of our hospital ready to return to work as a nurse. Thank you, James, for choosing Encompass Health.

History of Immunizations

As the science surrounding immunizations continues to rapidly evolve, the history of immunology helps us understand the importance of developing safe and effective strategies for the prevention of infectious diseases. Learn more here: https://ehc.news/3ihe8nB

History of Immunizations COVID-19 vaccines have been making headlines recently, along with the importance of getting vaccinated. Those who have been reluctant to receive the...

History of Immunizations

As the science surrounding immunizations continues to rapidly evolve, the history of immunology helps us understand the importance of developing safe and effective strategies for the prevention of infectious diseases. Learn more here:

History of Immunizations COVID-19 vaccines have been making headlines recently, along with the importance of getting vaccinated. Those who have been reluctant to receive the...

Hospital Waiting Room: Tips to Survive the Wait

A hospital waiting area is a difficult place, but COVID-19 has made waiting even more stressful. Use these tips to survive the stress of the waiting room.

Hospital Waiting Room: Tips to Survive the Wait A hospital waiting area is a difficult place, but COVID-19 have made waiting even more stressful. Use these tips to surivive the stress of the waiting room

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Mary Ellen Hatch, vice president of nursing operations, has been elected to serve as director at large on the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Board of Directors for an additional two years. As the nation’s largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, ongoing connection to the largest rehabilitation nursing association in the country is just one way Encompass Health promotes the development of our nurses and nursing leaders.

Learn more here:

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Differences between Home Health and Home Care

Do you need home health or home care? Though they sound the same, they are different. Find out which is right for you or your loved one.

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Differences between Home Health and Home Care Do you need home health or home care? Though they sound the same, they are different. Find out which is right for you or your loved one.

Happy motivation Monday!

Happy motivation Monday!

At age 43, Brandon Kuhlengel became severely ill after contracting COVID-19 and pneumonia. Respiratory failure required him to be on a ventilator. He was in the acute care hospital for 17 days. When he transferred to Encompass Health, he was weak and unable to walk or care for himself. While there, he where he participated in at least three hours of therapy a day, five days a week and was able to regain his strength quickly. He was able to return home to his family just one week after his admission. Brandon worked with physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists.

Although our rehabilitation hospital was an hour from his home, it was worth the distance. Brandon couldn’t say enough good things about our hospital and how much we helped him get better. He was excited to be going home to his family. He is pictured with nurses and speech therapy team celebrating all of his hard work and accomplishments as we were sending him out with best wishes.

COVID-19 Booster: Should You Get One?

From who needs to get the COVID-19 booster first to when they will be more readily available to the public, here is what you need to know: https://ehc.news/3ElWoRh

COVID-19 Booster: Should You Get One? From who needs to get the COVID-19 booster first to when they will be more readily avaialble to the general public-here is what you need to know.

Encompass Health CEO Mark Tarr has been nominated to Modern Healthcare's list of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the post-acute provider’s continued growth, his dedication to creating a culture of innovation and transformation, and his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Vote for Mark until Oct. 12 here: https://ehc.news/3EBASs1

Encompass Health CEO Mark Tarr has been nominated to Modern Healthcare's list of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the post-acute provider’s continued growth, his dedication to creating a culture of innovation and transformation, and his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Vote for Mark until Oct. 12 here: https://ehc.news/3EBASs1

Encompass Health CEO Mark Tarr has been nominated to Modern Healthcare's list of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the post-acute provider’s continued growth, his dedication to creating a culture of innovation and transformation, and his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Vote for Mark until Oct. 12 here: https://ehc.news/3nYJYt0

Encompass Health CEO Mark Tarr has been nominated to Modern Healthcare's list of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the post-acute provider’s continued growth, his dedication to creating a culture of innovation and transformation, and his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Vote for Mark until Oct. 12 here: https://ehc.news/3nYJYt0

Last year, David Lee suffered a seizure, and his wife immediately called 911. On the way to the hospital, he had another seizure and ended up being in a coma for two and a half months.

During that time, David was diagnosed with COVID-19 and while battling the virus, he lost 170 pounds. Once he was stabilized, he was sent to a rehabilitation facility where he spent 21 days. When he returned home, he unfortunately had to return to the acute care hospital. After his second stay at the hospital, he was told he could return home once again, but his wife was concerned about his level of function.

Thankfully one of his therapists felt he could benefit from further acute rehabilitation. This time, that therapist contacted one of our rehabilitation liaisons at Encompass Health Miami, and we were able to bring him to our hospital for intensive therapy and medical follow up.

When he arrived, he was totally dependent for all activities of daily living. But David was so motivated to get better, and he can now transfer with supervision, walk with moderate assistance with a rolling walker and perform bathing and dressing without assistance using adaptive equipment. His improvements enabled him to return home with his wife. Congratulations, David!

Last year, David Lee suffered a seizure, and his wife immediately called 911. On the way to the hospital, he had another seizure and ended up being in a coma for two and a half months.

During that time, David was diagnosed with COVID-19 and while battling the virus, he lost 170 pounds. Once he was stabilized, he was sent to a rehabilitation facility where he spent 21 days. When he returned home, he unfortunately had to return to the acute care hospital. After his second stay at the hospital, he was told he could return home once again, but his wife was concerned about his level of function.

Thankfully one of his therapists felt he could benefit from further acute rehabilitation. This time, that therapist contacted one of our rehabilitation liaisons at Encompass Health Miami, and we were able to bring him to our hospital for intensive therapy and medical follow up.

When he arrived, he was totally dependent for all activities of daily living. But David was so motivated to get better, and he can now transfer with supervision, walk with moderate assistance with a rolling walker and perform bathing and dressing without assistance using adaptive equipment. His improvements enabled him to return home with his wife. Congratulations, David!