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How inpatient rehabilitation can benefit patients after limb loss
For those living with limb loss, rehabilitation can play an important role in regaining independence and returning to an active lifestyle. Inpatient rehabilitation not only…
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Meet our OEAA West regional winner: Connie South
Problem solving has always come naturally to Connie South. As a child, South’s father “taught her to tinker” and instilled in her a love of…
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Amy’s story: Back to life after stroke
After battling bronchitis for two weeks, Amy Eberting was tired, but the recent illness still couldn’t explain the exhaustion she was feeling when she stopped…
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Meet our OEAA Central Region winner: Rachel Skelly
When Rachel Skelly first started working as a contract nurse at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Heath and Stormont Vail Health, the…
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The ultimate sacrifice: Gabriel Menchaca’s battle with COVID-19
“Are you ready?” Gabriel Menchaca was not sure what his father meant by the question. His father asked again, “Are you ready?” Trusting his father…
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What it’s like to be an occupational therapist in the hospital and the home
When it comes to occupational therapy, no two treatment plans are alike. Each treatment is specifically customized to meet the needs and goals of each…
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Do you ask this important question?
We ask patients and families a great many questions, but sometimes we forget to ask one of the most important questions. After someone has had…
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Running essential errands during COVID-19
Is it safe to eat takeout? Should I leave my groceries outside in the sun for three days? What about those Amazon deliveries? Are they…
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Staying healthy at home
As the United States implements social distancing measures in response to COVID-19, you most likely find yourself spending more time at home than ever. Combined…
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A little resilience goes a long way
“Resilient people are like bamboo in a hurricane—they bend rather than break. Or, even if they feel like they’re broken for a time, there’s still…