Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin

11/06/2025

A simple accident, like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor, can change your life. That’s why fall prevention is a vital part of our therapy program. We know how important it is to protect our patients’ health and support their recovery.

11/05/2025

11/04/2025

We recognize and thank the 78 million people who dedicate their time and support to caring for a loved one in need. The love and encouragement patients receive from their caregivers is crucial to achieving recovery goals. For that, we thank you.

11/04/2025

Jeff started his recovery at RHOW on October 12 after undergoing elective neck surgery to address the significant numbness and weakness in his legs. On his evaluation, he was requiring two members of our team to assist him with his self-cares and was unable to walk, using a wheelchair as his primary way of moving around. He leaves our hospital requiring minimum assistance for his self-cares and is able to walk using a wheeled walker and guiding assistance. His personal goal was to walk by the time he left RHOW, and he did just that and more! Jeff echoes his improvement, stating, “It’s been unbelievable progress. I came here needing two people to help me, and now I can walk with a walker.” Congratulations on all your hard work, Jeff! You have been an inspiration to us all! %

11/03/2025

Team RHOW had fun competing in a department pumpkin decorating contest, and 1st place went to our Nursing department with their creative and very detailed Margarita theme. Congratulations to that amazing team!
(2nd place: Oscar the Grouch, 3rd place: Ice Cream Cone)

10/30/2025

Recovery looks different for each of our patients, which is why our therapists make it a priority to incorporate a variety of techniques and treatments.

Musical therapy is just one of the many ways we connect with patients on a level outside of traditional PT, OT and Speech Language Pathologist.

10/30/2025

In celebration of National Pharmacy Week, we honor our outstanding pharmacists who play a vital role in our patients' inpatient rehabilitation recovery journey. They consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional care, education, and support for our patients and their families, both during their stay at RHOW and after they return home.

Featured (from left to right) are:
Angie Raasch: Angie has been with RHOW for 7 years and is board certified in geriatric pharmacotherapy. She is passionate about reducing fall risks through safe and effective medication use. Angie loves spending time with her 4-year-old twins and enjoying Halloween activities together.

Karen Bartowitz: Karen has been with RHOW for 17 years, since the grand opening! She enjoys traveling with her husband, visiting her kids, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.

Scott DeBacco: Scott has been with RHOW for the past 9 years and has been managing the Pharmacy Department since 2018. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids (Emilia - 3, Archer 2), as well as golfing, running, and enjoying all things Wisconsin sports.

10/30/2025

We have great news to share! Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin made this year’s Newsweek's list of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers! This award highlights the nation's top inpatient rehabilitation facilities based on the quality of care, service quality, follow-up care, and accommodation & amenities. It is an honor to serve our community each and every day, so being recognized for our efforts is truly humbling.

Thank you to our staff for helping us achieve this recognition and a huge thank you to our community members for always entrusting us with your care from the moment you step through our doors all the way to your return home.

10/29/2025

Today is World Stroke Day, a global campaign to enhance awareness of the seriousness of stroke, increase knowledge of risk factors, and promote prevention and treatment.

The emphasis is on recognizing stroke symptoms based on the F.A.S.T. method (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services) or B.E. F.A.S.T. (Balance, Eyes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services).

Featured here are Amy and Erika, RHOW clinical liaisons, who today are engaging with staff and community at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. They are sharing resources on stroke identification and prevention and educating on the CARF accredited Stroke Specialty Program at RHOW.

Patients who recover from a stroke at RHOW overall achieve outcomes higher than the national average. Go to www.rehabhospitalwi.com to view our results.

10/28/2025

Having a balanced diet is the foundation to a strong and healthy heart. Add these 13 standout superfoods to your grocery list to help lower blood pressure, fight inflammation and decrease stroke risk.

10/25/2025

In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month, we celebrate the incredible depth of our PT team at RHOW! They do amazing work helping our patients achieve their best recovery possible with exceptional outcomes.