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What a little leaguer taught a VP of risk management about perspective
It was a busy day in the emergency room when Lynne Lee, a fairly new nurse at the time, learned a lesson that would stick…
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What is a physiatrist?
While the field of physiatry was coined in 1938 when a need for the specialty was proposed by Dr. Frank H. Krusen and 14 other…
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Digital tools to help you manage your medications
Have you ever been to the doctor and had to fill out the question about your current medications and needed a place to quickly refer…
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The role pharmacists play in patient safety in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals
A new illness or injury may bring physical or emotional challenges, but it often comes with new medications and treatments too. In order to help…
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Steve’s story: Making the jump past amputation
Some people celebrate anniversaries with cake. Some celebrate with presents. Steve Fischel celebrates anniversaries by jumping out of planes. That is what the former patient…
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Barb Jacobsmeyer is on a mission to bring awareness to heart health and stroke
Encompass Health furthered its commitment to stroke education and awareness Jan. 1 as a three-year, national sponsor of the Togetherto End Stroke initiative. The Company’s sponsorship…
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Debunking five common myths about occupational therapy
The importance of an occupational therapist may not come to light until you need one after being diagnosed with a debilitating condition such as a…