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Surgery can be a traumatic event for your body both during and after. Like most serious illnesses or injuries, the right foods and diet can help aid in your recovery. A dietitian shares the best healing foods to eat both before and after a surgery.

Healing Foods: What to Eat Pre- and Post-Surgery What should you eat before and after surgery? A registered dietitian shares her recommendations for healing foods that help in recovery.

Aphasia is a communication disorder that can affect language, speech, reading and writing abilities, depending on the type of aphasia. A speech language pathologist explains what this condition is and how speech therapy can help manage it.

Types of Aphasia: What They are and How They're Treated There are 3 main types of aphasia. Learn the causes, differences and treatment. Plus get tips to help those with aphasia communicate better.

According to the CDC, stroke is the leading cause of death in men. However, most strokes are preventable. Learn your risks and take action today to prevent a stroke in the future.

Understanding the signs, risk factors of stroke in men | Encompass Health Understanding the risk factors and signs of stroke in men can lead to prevention, quicker treatment and better outcomes for survivors.

Encompass Health invites you to our free virtual Continuing Education Lecture Series.

Topic: High Acuity Patients: No Stroke Left Behind

Dates/Times:
Wednesday, June 12 - Noon and 6 p.m. CT
Wednesday, June 19 - 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. CT

Speaker: Dr. Samuel Kim

Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, LVN, RN, CCM, SW, SLP
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM

Registration link: https://ehc.rehab/4bNmU6n

Encompass Health invites you to our free virtual Continuing Education Lecture Series.

Topic: High Acuity Patients: No Stroke Left Behind

Dates/Times:
Wednesday, June 12 - Noon and 6 p.m. CT
Wednesday, June 19 - 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. CT

Speaker: Dr. Samuel Kim

Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, LVN, RN, CCM, SW, SLP
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM

Registration link: https://ehc.rehab/45eIoqd

We are looking forward to being in Providence for this year's Case Management Society of America National Conference. Come see us at booth No. 306 to learn more about Encompass Health, and don't miss our National Director of Case Management Dina Walker's presentation on Discharge Destinations.



Learn more about how we help those recovering from a serious illness or injury get back to what matters most: https://ehc.rehab/43TCWbG

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. In the inpatient rehabilitation setting, speech therapists play an integral role in helping those recovering from stroke and other neurological disorders that could impact communication. Learn how they make therapy meaningful for our patients by helping them with much more than just their speech.

Making Therapy Meaningful: The SLP's Role Learn how speech therapy focuses on function and activities of daily living in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Lisa was hit by a truck as she was crossing the street one day after work. She had a traumatic brain injury and was hospitalized for two months. When she came to our rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas, she had a long recovery ahead of her, but our staff met her with encouragement and support.

With the help of physical therapy, Lisa went from not being able to sit up on her own to walking with a walker. Her occupational therapist helped her relearn how to dress herself, and speech therapists helped her with swallowing. With the help of all of those at Encompass Health, Lisa was able to gain confidence in herself after a devastating accident.

Since her discharge, Lisa and her family visit Encompass Health regularly to show their thanks to our staff for their dedication. Lisa is still on the road to recovery, but she is now able to walk on her own with a cane, enjoy regular life with her friends and family and play with her new puppy, Spruce.

With more than 160 locations in 37 states, we are here to help you recover and get back to what matters most after an illness or injury: https://ehc.rehab/4aCj5PZ

If you're ready for a Memorial Day weekend getaway but your mobility or age has you concerned about traveling, we have tips to help you plan your next getaway. Whether it's by boat, plane or train, we have suggestions to help you.

Travel Tips for Older Adults Being a certain age or having a disability doesn't have to mean an end to travel. Follow these travel tips for older adults to plan your trip

If you're ready for a Memorial Day weekend getaway but your mobility or age has you concerned about traveling, we have tips to help you plan your next getaway. Whether it's by boat, plane or train, these suggestions can help get you to your next destination.

Travel Tips for Older Adults Being a certain age or having a disability doesn't have to mean an end to travel. Follow these travel tips for older adults to plan your trip

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. During this time, we want to recognize patients like Jim Swanton. Jim admitted to our Bluffton, South Carolina hospital after two strokes. His wife Paula advocated to get him the intensive therapy he needed to get back to what matters most. He started small with eating and talking, and now, he's walking some and even golfing, though in a different way. Learn how inpatient rehabilitation helped in his stroke recovery.

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month. During this time, we want to recognize patients like Jim Swanton. Jim admitted to our Bluffton, South Carolina hospital after two strokes. His wife Paula advocated to get him the intensive therapy he needed to get back to what matters most. He started small with eating and talking, and now, he's walking some and even golfing, though in a different way. Learn how inpatient rehabilitation helped in his stroke recovery.

https://ehc.rehab/44CNFHO

What does a stroke look like and feel like? Would you know the signs? During National Stroke Awareness Month, take a moment to learn about your risks and what you can do to prevent a stroke, as well as what to do if you or a loved one has one.

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What is a stroke: Causes, effects and recovery | Encompass Health What is a stroke? Learn about stroke causes, signs, symptoms and effects, as well as how inpatient rehabilitation can help.

What does a stroke look like and feel like? Would you know the signs? During National Stroke Awareness Month, take a moment to learn about your risks and what you can do to prevent a stroke, as well as what to do if you or a loved one has one.

https://ehc.rehab/4a0bQBj

What is a stroke: Causes, effects and recovery | Encompass Health What is a stroke? Learn about stroke causes, signs, symptoms and effects, as well as how inpatient rehabilitation can help.

Since 2016, Encompass Health has been proud to fund research that fills knowledge gaps, informs clinical processes and contributes to excellent patient outcomes. We are once again inviting Encompass Health employees, physicians and candidates in the wider healthcare community to apply for grant funding. This year’s application period is now open, and submissions are due by Sept. 30.

Therapy Grant Applications | Encompass Health Encompass Health Corporation is pleased to announce their 2019 call for grant applications. In 2019, Encompass Health is offering research funding grant(s) totaling up to $30,000.

Bill was admitted to our Libertyville, Illinois hospital after a back surgery. When he arrived, he needed two people to assist him with getting in and out of bed. “I couldn’t even stand up,” he recalled. At discharge, he was walking short distances independently. He said the care and therapy he received gave him hope that he could return to his life and community. “I had hope the entire stay," Bill said. "The amount of therapy I had helped me progress to where I am. It’s totally worth it.”

Thank you for trusting us with your care, Bill! Learn more about how Encompass Health can help you recover and return to what matters most after an illness or injury: https://ehc.rehab/3QhqYTO

Encompass Health, the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, hosted a grand opening for the rehabilitation hospital in Kissimmee, Florida. The 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 4950 Calypso Way, is expected to begin serving patients in May.

“We are excited to celebrate the opening of our hospital with the goal of providing high-quality patient care to future patients of the Kissimmee community,” said Lori Bedard, vice president of Encompass Health’s South Atlantic region. “Our patients remain at the forefront of our minds, and we have designed the hospital to accommodate all of their needs as they regain strength, function, hope and independence. The hospital’s one-story building design provides patients with greater accessibility as transferred to different treatment and non-treatment areas of the hospital, and more convenient access for families and visitors.”

Learn more about our Kissimmee hospital: https://ehc.rehab/3WpgS72

Each year, Encompass Health’s Outstanding Employee Achievement Award program recognizes hospital employees who excel in their role, put patients first and exemplify our company values. Thank you to our 2023 regional recipients for setting the standard and helping make Encompass Health the trusted choice in rehabilitation.

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2023 Outstanding Employee Acheivement Awards Introducing our 2023 OEAA regional awarnds winners for 2023. These receipients excel in their roles, put patients first and exemplify our company values.

National Nurses Week, coming up May 6-12, will bring special discounts and deals from retailers nationwide. Check out this sampling of special offers available to healthcare professionals.

National Nurses Week Discounts Our annual Nurses Week discounts are here. See what companies and services offer discounts to show their appreciation to nurses.

Encompass Health invites you to our free virtual Continuing Education Lecture Series.

Topic: Depression and Chronic Pain: A Big Part of Rehabilitation

Dates/Times:
Wednesday, May 8- Noon and 6 p.m. CT
Wednesday, May 15-11am and 5 p.m. CT

Speaker:
Liz Bilderback, M.A.

Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, LVN, RN, CCM, SW, SLP
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM

Registration link: https://ehc.rehab/may2024ceu

After a spinal cord injury, Vi Vu wanted nothing more than to return home to her children. She knew she needed intensive therapy to help her get there, so she chose Encompass Health for her rehabilitation. When she arrived at our Panama City hospital, Vi Vu required a wheelchair and needed assistance to perform all daily tasks. Motivated by her desire to return home and her care team at Encompass Health, Vi Vu made great gains during her stay with us and is back home with her children. We are so proud of you, Vi Vu!

After a serious illness or injury, our care teams are dedicated to helping you reach your goals and get back to what matters most. Learn more about our level of care: https://ehc.rehab/3VmTJBU

In his latest quarterly update for employees, Encompass Health President and CEO Mark Tarr provides an overview of Company performance and growth with a special focus on marketing and business development efforts, including a preview of our new Patient Choice campaign.

Q1 2024 Quarterly Connection with Mark Tarr | Encompass Health Encompass Health President and CEO Mark Tarr shares his latest quarterly message with employees, providing an overview of Encompass Health's first-quarter pe...

The older you get, the more likely you will be taking multiple medications. Polypharmacy in the elderly—the use of multiple medications, typically five or more—is becoming more and more common and doesn't come without risks. A geriatrician discusses the potential dangers and how you can address them with your doctor.

Polypharmacy in the Elderly Polypharmacy in the elderly is more and more common. Learn the risks and strategies to prevent it and understand your medications.