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Places that pay to get your flu shot
The CDC recommends everyone six months and older should be vaccinated annually Though flu season typically begins in the late fall, it’s not too early…
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Encompass Health chief medical officer featured on PopHealth podcast
Encompass Health Chief Medical Officer Lisa Charbonneau, D.O., M.S, was a featured guest on PopHealth’s medical leaders podcast series, taking listeners through her journey to…
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Carla’s story: Finding a new purpose after limb loss
A single mom of a young teenager, Carla Bisanti was accustomed to living life always on the go. However, a blood clot that caused the…
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Disabled, but not really
When you ask Wesley Hamilton about the best thing to ever happen to him, his answer might surprise you. Wesley Hamilton rarely smiled before he…
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The role of vision therapy in rehabilitation
After a stroke, nearly two-thirds of patients report visual impairment. As vision comprises one-third of the body’s balance system, improving these impairments and learning strategies…
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Surviving a stroke at 24
Steffany Quintana had experienced panic attacks before. So often that when the 24 year old began feeling sick on April 18, she wasn’t overly concerned…
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Energy drinks may provide jolt to heart, study finds
The afternoon energy crash—we have all experienced it. As 2 p.m. approaches, the day seems to stall, and after a busy day that is only…
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Combatting opioid addiction in injured employees
At its core, healthcare is a physically demanding industry—more so than one might realize at a glance. Rising obesity rates means more demanding patient transfers,…
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Gaining experience and confidence as a new graduate nurse
When Bailey Flora was seeking her first nursing job after graduating with her bachelor’s degree in nursing, many factors were weighing into her decision. A…
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Dynamic duo inspires at Encompass Health Ocala
Danny Clark and Americo De La Guardia were old friends—the two had known each other for years, and their paths crossed often at work. Earlier…
