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5 ways to cope with stress during uncertain times
By Vidette Forbes It is easy to become overwhelmed by the ever changing environment we are living in this year. This year has been filled…
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The value of home care in communities
As we age, activities of daily living can become more challenging, especially while living with chronic diseases like diabetes, dementia or congestive heart failure. Senior…
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The importance of disability inclusion
Social injustices exist in our communities in a variety of forms, from racial discrimination to gender equality concerns and many more. At Encompass Health, we…
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There’s no place like home for physical therapy
by Trevor Baker, PT, DPT, GCS It took a long journey for Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz to genuinely feel and experience the magic…
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Kenneth’s story: Ready to ride again
Kenneth Kiene was celebrating Father’s Day with his family and his parents when he began feeling unwell. Kenneth left the gathering and returned home. His…
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The changing role of a case manager during the COVID-19 pandemic
Case managers make a difference in patients’ and caregivers’ lives every day, whether directly or behind the scenes. Case managers play an important role in…
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Withstanding discharge and distance: The unbreakable bond between patients and caregivers
When Cat Alewine, home health RN case manager with Encompass Health in Bluffton, SC, met her new patient Betty Barcikowski, she knew it was the…
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Helping patients prepare for the unexpected
Each year, millions of people are affected by natural and man-made disasters, in addition to other emergency situations. Events such as tornados, coastal storms, wildfires…
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Stroke, depression and getting better
by Elizabet Bilderback Joel didn’t ask for a stroke and was having difficulty adjusting to not being able to care of himself. At first, he…
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Why is Encompass Health accelerating its growth in Florida?
For some time, Encompass Health has targeted opening four to six inpatient rehabilitation hospitals each year. We are well on our way to meeting that…