Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston

03/12/2026

Regular exercise provides long-term benefits for everyone, especially for individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Daily physical activity supports mobility, helps reduce fatigue and can make everyday tasks feel more manageable.

Ready to get moving? Even small, consistent movements such as stretching, walking or low-impact aerobic exercise can be tailored to meet your specific needs, making them a safe and effective part of your daily routine.

Learn how exercise can help you regain strength and independence while living with MS.

Multieple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system. Learn how exercise for MS can help manage the condition and improve symptoms.

03/05/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize the challenges many individuals with brain injury face.

After a brain injury, it’s common to experience difficulties with speaking, reasoning and memory. These changes can make everyday tasks feel harder — not just for the person recovering, but also for their caregivers. That’s where speech-language pathologists come in.

Learn how speech therapy can help you or your loved one regain essential communication skills and independence after a brain injury in inpatient rehabilitation.

Speech therapists play a vital role in the recovery of a loved one who suffers from a TBI. Learn memory exercises, techniques, and guidance for caregivers from trusted SLPs at Encompass Health.

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

Heather, our patient assessment standards coordinator, created a mini farmers market to spread the word about patient documentation. Proper documentation is important and helps us track real progress with our patients.

To make the process a little brighter and a lot tastier, the snack cart rolled in to boost staff engagement and add some fun to new processes launching soon. A little education, motivation and plenty of snacks make the perfect combo!

03/02/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! We are proud to help those recovering from brain injuries get back to the activities that matter most to them.

02/27/2026

We are proud to be part of Encompass Health's national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. The Company has been named to two prestigious lists: Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies and Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Companies.

These recognitions reflect the dedication of our exceptional clinicians and teams who show up every day to help patients recover from life‑changing illnesses and injuries. Their unwavering commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care is what truly sets us apart.

02/27/2026

We always appreciate when a patient brings joy to everyone throughout their stay. W***y came to Encompass Health Johnston to recover from a fall in the shower, and he brought his positive spirit with him.. Each day, W***y greeted everyone in the hallway, cheered on fellow patients and warmly engaged with every team member who stepped into his room.

Thank you for trusting us with your care, W***y. We are cheering you on and wish you the very best!

02/26/2026

Coping with a life-changing diagnosis is never easy. It can bring overwhelming feelings of grief, shame, anger or even depression. With the right support, though, it is possible to manage these emotions and continue living a meaningful life.

Learning to build healthy coping strategies and knowing when to ask for help can empower you to move forward with confidence.

Experiencing a life-changing diagnosis can impact your well-being. Explore holistic strategies for coping, recovering, and finding hope through post-acute care.

02/17/2026

Encompass Health Johnston celebrated another successful year with a catered lunch from our favorite Asian bistro! We are proud to have such an amazing group of people at our hospital. Every department plays a vital role in delivering outstanding patient care, and that dedication is worth celebrating.

02/12/2026

This week is Heart Failure Awareness Week. During this time, we are reminded of how many are touched by this condition every day. Understanding the different types of heart failure and how they affect the people we care about helps us to offer more empathy and support.

At Encompass Health, we’re committed to educating patients and their families by providing the resources they need to manage heart health with confidence.

Lifestyle changes and following a medication routine can go a long way in heart failure self management.

02/10/2026

We are wearing red to support the American Heart Association National Wear Red Day. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in women, and at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston, we understand the impact a cardiac event can have on your life.

It is our privilege to help those recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery or other cardiovascular conditions get back to the activities that matter most to them.

02/05/2026

A stroke can impact more than just your mobility; it can change how you see the world. Vision changes are common after a stroke, but they don’t have to limit your recovery.

At Encompass Health, our care teams, including physicians, therapists, nurses and more, help patients adapt to post-stroke vision challenges. Discover how inpatient rehabilitation can help you regain not just your sight, but your quality of life after a stroke.

Vision loss after stroke is a common occurance. Learn how inpatient rehabilitation can help restore visual performance and independence.