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03/12/2026

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03/10/2026

Janis was admitted to our Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania after a brain injury.

Janis enjoys music and was often found singing and playing the guitar alongside her therapy staff. Music can be a powerful tool in brain injury rehabilitation — helping improve motor skills, enhance speech and language, boost mood and foster connection.

Janis was able to return home at her previous level of function, and we’re grateful she chose Encompass Health for her rehabilitation. We wish her all the best!

03/09/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and Susan’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery after a traumatic brain injury is possible with the right rehabilitation.

After falling and fracturing her skull, Susan arrived at our Johnston, Rhode Island hospital determined to regain her independence. With the encouragement and expertise of our care team, she learned to stand, walk and confidently perform daily activities again.

Today, she’s back home with her family — and back to pursuing the goals she set before her injury, including training for a half marathon and hiking with her family.

In Susan’s own words: “The acute care hospital saved my life, but Encompass Health and the rehab here saved my soul.”

This Brain Injury Awareness Month, we honor survivors like Susan and the incredible resilience they show every day.

03/07/2026

High school senior Zebedee Cone sustained a traumatic brain injury after falling from a golf cart in September. In the days following his accident, there was a lot of uncertainty.

Zebedee was admitted to our Encompass Health hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and his hard work paid off! He was discharged and walked out of our hospital to head home.

We’re proud to have been a part of Zebedee’s rehabilitation and wish him well as he continues to recover.

03/06/2026

Carolyn Thomas fell through her attic floor, resulting in hip and pelvic fractures and a brain bleed. When she arrived at our Encompass Health hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, she required significant assistance with daily tasks.

During her stay, Carolyn made tremendous progress working hard with her therapy team. She hopes her story encourages others to be cautious and helps prevent future falls. We are so proud of you, Carolyn!

03/06/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! At Encompass Health, our employees are like family. Kathy Estrada is just one example of how our teams come together to support their colleagues.

Kathy is the director of pharmacy at our rehabilitation hospital in Miami. During the birth of her first son, Kathy experienced severe complications that almost took her life. When her condition stabilized, she needed rehabilitation to get her back to her newborn son. She insisted on Encompass Health, and her family at our Miami location was there to help her in her recovery.

Thanks to her co-workers, she regained her strength and was able to return to work, and, most importantly, she was able to get back to being a mom.

Thank you to all our teams — whether working directly with patients or supporting those who do — for all you do to make stories like Kathy’s possible. We appreciate you today and every day!

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

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Encompass Health is dedicated to helping patients reclaim their lives after a traumatic brain injury. This month, we aim to increase awareness of brain injury rehabilitation and prevention and celebrate our patients on their road to recovery!

02/28/2026

After years of using a wheelchair and losing the ability to stand or walk, Mozelle came to our Encompass Health hospital in Abilene, Texas determined to regain strength in her legs. In just 12 days, she went from being unable to stand to fully independent. Mozelle praised our staff and therapy team saying that therapy felt fun. We’re proud to have helped her surpass her goal!

02/27/2026

Alex Hays and his wife, Sheronda, were spending the holidays in Louisiana when they began a journey they never anticipated. When Alex had a heart attack, Sheronda courageously stepped in to perform lifesaving CPR.

Once his condition stabilized, he admitted to our rehabilitation hospital in Cypress, Texas. The couple was uncertain about their future but were supported by their care team and motivated by a shared goal: to return to normalcy. They made progress together, inspiring those throughout the hospital. At discharge, they proudly walked side by side back into the community.

It is our privilege to help patients like Alex recover after a cardiac event or any other life-changing illness or injury and support caregivers as their loved ones return home.

02/25/2026

When Alan Resendiz got the call from dispatch that there was a high-speed chase in the area, he sprang into action. The police officer immediately began to put down spikes, but instead of ending the chase, he became the target of the driver. At a speed of 100 mph, the vehicle struck Resendiz, sending him flying in the air. The impact broke multiple bones, including his pelvis and several ribs. He required inpatient rehabilitation to fully recover and get back to what matters most to him — keeping his Chattanooga, Tennessee community safe. "I just wanted to get back on the streets," he recalled.

The physical and occupational therapy he received at our rehabilitation hospital in Chattanooga, got Officer Resendiz back on his feet, and eventually back on the streets. We are honored to have played a role in helping Officer Resendiz recover and, most importantly, help him return to his role as a police officer.

02/24/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Encompass Health 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.

The company was recognized for continued excellence in patient care, corporate culture, and long-term performance categories. Learn what these...