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Five ways to have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving
You know it’s coming. That never-ending smorgasbord of family-tested recipes, desserts and all-you-can-eat cranberry sauce. While some take Thanksgiving in bite-sized portions, others dig in,…
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What is vestibular rehabilitation therapy and who might benefit from it
Within the inner ear, your vestibular system is hard at work, serving as a detector of our body position in space and coordinating eye movements…
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What is a case manager?
They may not be checking your vitals, but case managers are a vital part of patient care, guiding patients and their caregivers every step of…
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Five word stories: Living The Encompass Health Way
Sharing a smile with everyone. Overcoming challenges as one team. Patients first—we all win. The Encompass Health Way is the code of values that unites…
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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…
