California Rehabilitation Institute

02/16/2026

For Heart Month, we’re sharing Jessica Ziemba’s story — a powerful reminder of courage and recovery.

Jessica expected a quick pacemaker procedure. Instead, she spent months in the hospital facing major heart and kidney complications. When she arrived for inpatient rehabilitation, she was weak, tired and unsure of what she could do.

With the help of her care team, Jessica built strength every day — practicing her steps using the parallel bars, climbing stairs, doing daily tasks and learning how to conserve her energy. Her family trained with her so they could continue to support her at home.

After 19 days, Jessica walked on her own and felt ready to return to her life. “Keep going,” she said. “Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen.”

Read Jessica’s story here: https://bit.ly/4a4ynPk

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02/11/2026

February is National Recreational Therapy Month 🏀🏌️

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospitals offer recreational therapy sessions that complement an extensive range of rehabilitation programs and services. Recreational therapy advances the healing process through fun and adaptive activities. This form of therapy helps to restore a person’s function and reduces activity limitations caused by an illness or disabling condition.

02/02/2026

Every day, thousands of patients are cared for at our network of hospitals. Each of these patients has their own powerful story, filled with hope, goals and motivation.

In honor of National Patient Recognition Week, we thank our patients and their families for entrusting us with their care.

02/01/2026

February is Heart Month ❤

After a heart event, healing takes time — but you’re not alone.

Our Cardiac Recovery Program teaches you how to move safely, protect your incision and build strength step-by-step. The care team focuses on techniques to restore strength, how to use adaptive equipment, manage pain and swelling and keep your heart healthy.

To learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/468P0rW

01/19/2026

Our answer is simple: Improving quality of life. Today, and every day, we are committed to serving our patients and their families.

01/12/2026

Today we celebrate Pharmacist Day and recognize the vital role our pharmacy team plays in patient care.

From pre-admission to post-discharge, our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work behind the scenes and at the bedside to ensure patient safety. Before a patient arrives, they review and reconcile medications, checking that everything is in order. During a hospital stay, they independently manage multiple medications and make adjustments as needed. At discharge, patients receive counseling and follow-up support to help them stay on track.

Our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are more than medication experts — they are partners in recovery.

01/01/2026

2026 brings renewed hope for a stronger tomorrow.

12/19/2025

The season of light and hope reminds us of our patients’ resilience and the impact our care teams have every day. Here’s to brighter days and stronger tomorrows.

12/08/2025

Handwashing protects patients from infections that can slow down recovery and helps to maintain a germ-free environment. 🧼

Cleanliness is always top of mind in our hospitals.

While scrubbing away the germs, sing or hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice to ensure your hands are clean.

12/05/2025

What began as numbness quickly turned into a more serious matter when Don Witzel collapsed and couldn’t feel his legs.

Further tests revealed Don had Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a rare autoimmune disorder that can cause paralysis. Once stabilized, Don and his family chose California Rehabilitation Institute for the next level of recovery.

At Cal Rehab, a physician-led team of therapists and nurses propelled Don throughout his recovery. Through hard work and determination during physical and occupational therapy, Don regained his strength and independence. Now able to walk using a cane in each hand, Don continues to improve at home.

To learn more about the spinal cord rehabilitation program at California Rehabilitation Institute, visit: https://www.californiarehabinstitute.com/conditions-and-services/spinal-cord-rehabilitation/

11/27/2025

We are thankful for the more than 1.5 million patients across our network of hospitals and centers who trust us with their care, and for our amazing teams who help those patients recover so they may return to their families and communities.

11/26/2025

Within our hospital, pharmacists play an integral role in a patient’s care journey, working in partnership with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team to improve treatment outcomes.

That’s why we’re so pleased to celebrate that Brandi Hamilton, California Rehabilitation Institute’s director of pharmacy, has been elected president of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for a three-year term beginning in 2026. Brandi will help guide APhA’s commitment to strengthen the pharmacy profession by supporting pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in their role optimizing medication use and patient health results and ensuring patients have access to pharmacists’ care.

We’re thrilled to announce the newly elected leaders who will help guide APhA’s mission and strengthen the future of pharmacy:

✨ Brandi Hamilton – APhA President-elect (2026–2027)
✨ Kristen Snair – Pharmacy Technician Trustee (2026–2027)
✨ Pamela Schweitzer – Honorary President (2026–2027)

Help us celebrate and congratulate them on this exciting achievement! 💙 You can learn more about the winners by visiting: https://ow.ly/2h0u50XvMxP And stay tuned— Community Chair Leader election results will be announced on Monday!