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11/17/2025

A devastating car accident on the way to the grocery story landed Frank Gostrue on a ventilator with acute respiratory failure and immobile due to multiple spine and rib fractures. After 32 days in the hospital, Frank’s condition stabilized but he couldn’t breathe on his own, eat, talk or walk. Knowing he would need specialized care, his family chose to transition him to Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio, a critical illness recovery hospital.

Read his story: https://bit.ly/3LGpq6i

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

When Larry Jennings, 66, experienced a rare spinal stroke while driving, he was left unable to walk or stand due to numbness from the middle of his chest to his feet. An avid photographer, videographer and sportscaster for local high school sports, Larry wondered if he’d ever be able to walk again or return to the hobbies he loved. With the support of his family, community and therapists at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Beachwood, the Ohio native made incredible progress during his 35-day stay.

Read about Larry’s journey here: https://bit.ly/4oVd9cC

11/10/2025

After her spinal cord began compressing due to a mysterious genetic condition, Gisele Soto underwent a laminectomy, a surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord by removing a portion of the vertebrae.

While hopeful she would walk again following surgery, Gisele woke up and felt nothing from her chest down. Gisele’s surgeons recommended California Rehabilitation Institute, where she began the long road to recovery.
Supported by a physician-led team of therapists and nurses, Gisele regained strength and movement while working with her physical and occupational therapists. Now able to walk in a limited capacity, Gisele continues to use Cal Rehab’s outpatient services to increase her mobility and endurance.

To learn more about the spinal cord rehabilitation program at California Rehabilitation Institute, visit https://bit.ly/3LwcDmQ

11/07/2025

WFTV Channel 9 covered the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Select Specialty Hospital and Select Medical Rehabilitation – Orlando Central. Our beautiful, new hospital features a continuum of care that includes 31 beds for post-ICU patients recovering from catastrophic illness or injury as well as a 32-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit to further their recovery. The hospital, located at 7450 Sand Lake Commons Boulevard in Orlando, opens to patients on Tuesday.

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10/29/2025

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10/29/2025

10/28/2025

The team at Select Specialty Hospital – Orlando Central celebrated the ribbon cutting today for a new 31-bed critical illness recovery hospital with a 32-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at 7450 Sand Lake Commons Boulevard in Orlando. The hospital features a continuum of care to help patients recovering from catastrophic illness or injury, offering both recovery and rehabilitative care in one convenient location.

Pictured from left to right: Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central Medical Director Dr. Sandhya Meesala; Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central Director of Business Development Angie Thompson; Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central CNO Miriam Olaciregui; Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central CEO Nelly Castroman; Select Medical Regional Vice President Jeff Alexander; Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central Medical Director Dr. Pradeep Vangala; Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central Associate Medical Director Mahmood Ali.

10/28/2025

Swimming in the Pacific Ocean with friends, Andrew Chi suffered a hemorrhagic stroke – a blood vessel had burst in his brain causing a brain bleed. Doctors performed emergency surgery to relieve the pressure building inside his skull. Once stabilized, Andrew and his family chose California Rehabilitation Institute to rebuild his strength, regain his independence and help get him back into the water.

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

10/28/2025