Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital

02/13/2026

We celebrated Emma Ruth Catlett as she marked her 104th birthday yesterday, and she’s still going strong in recovery. It’s an honor to be a part of Emma’s remarkable milestone.

Her son, Larry Catlett, shared his gratitude:
“My mother and I can’t thank you enough for all the encouragement and assistance you’ve provided in helping her use the walker again, among other things. Thank you for continuing to help her reach her goals.”

Happy birthday, Emma!

02/13/2026

Sheila Jensen and Bridgette Anderson were honored with the DAISY Award for going the extra mile and demonstrating exceptional compassion and dedication to our patients. Their commitment to outstanding care embodies the values we strive to uphold every day. Thank you both for the remarkable impact you make.

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.

02/11/2026

Join us at our upcoming virtual hiring event. Meet our leaders and your future colleagues and explore career opportunities with a growing industry leader. To learn more and RSVP, visit https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/9f2f7544-8f19-4979-9074-385643734d9c

02/10/2026

On Friday, we wore red to support the American Heart Association National Wear Red Day. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in women, and at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital, 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.

01/20/2026

Emma Mapes, a recent nursing graduate, joined Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital in June. She explained her motivation for working here: “I chose Patricia Neal because my grandfather was a patient, and I witnessed the hospital’s impact on his recovery. Even though I’ve only been here a short time, I’ve learned so much. The staff has been welcoming and eager to help.”

We’re thrilled to have Emma on our team!

12/29/2025

Our team at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated the holidays with plenty of festive fun! Activities included a scavenger hunt, ugly sweater day, dress-like-an-elf day, flannel day, holiday T-shirt day, holiday socks day, and a cookies and hot chocolate bar. Happy holidays, everyone!

12/22/2025

Veronica Petry, rehabilitation liaison, attended the Oak Ridge Senior Center holiday fair for area senior citizens. The event gave seniors the chance to walk around and meet the wonderful sponsors who support programs throughout the year. Veronica is passionate about helping seniors in our community understand why Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital is the best choice when facing a life-changing illness or injury.

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Amanda Oliver, patient assessment standards coordinator, on earning her prospective payment system certification! Thank you for your dedication to our hospital and inpatient rehabilitation, Amanda!

12/16/2025

William “Zac” Turner was admitted for left-side weakness and dialysis treatments. He shared, “It was hard at first to regain strength on my left side, but the patience and warmth from my rehab team made it seem easy and, in no time, became a reality. I have often witnessed staff work together as a team to care for patients who required more attention than others.”

After two weeks, Zac regained independence with slide board transfers and bed mobility. To show his appreciation for the care and kindness he received, Zac created Christmas cards to thank our staff.

Thank you, Zac, for trusting us with your care and for sharing your gratitude in such a thoughtful way!

12/02/2025

Jim Ellison, our facilities management director, and his wife Nancy enjoyed serving our hardworking staff and visitors a warm Thanksgiving meal. Other staff gathered by the Grateful Tree, which was decorated with notes of appreciation recognizing colleagues for their amazing contributions to each work day. We are all grateful!