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Rehabilitation got Ben May back to his family and work after a fall from his roof
When Ben May recalls his time as a patient at Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital two names come to mind. “First there was Ashley,” the…
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Tool helps veterans find jobs that align with their military skillset
Recognizing the tremendous contributions veterans have made to our society, Encompass Health strives to support those transitioning from active duty to civilian life through employment…
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7 tips for a healthier heart and a first-class vacation experience
Vacations are good for the heart, right? According to the American Heart Association, they are – when you do them right. Follow these tips and…
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Preventing sepsis in post-acute care
Encompass Health has deployed Cerner’s sepsis solution in all its inpatient rehabilitation hospitals to help combat the deadly condition If not identified early, sepsis will…
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Ernie Johnson is making waves both as an adaptive surfer and as an inspiration
The first time Ernie Johnson tried surfing he hated it. Even the second and third times tackling the waves, he still wasn’t smitten with the…
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STOP for your health and safety
Stop, so you don’t have to take your work home with you. That, in a nutshell, is the purpose of Encompass Health’s STOP program, according…
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How a proper mobility program could help reduce costs in healthcare
When it comes to injuries in the workplace, healthcare tops the list as one of the most hazardous environments to work in, surpassing even the…
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Hospital shares lessons learned from Hurricane Michael
As hurricane season kicks off on June 1, Tony Bennett feels certain his hospital will be prepared, even though his community is still recovering from…
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These simple fixes could help prevent workplace violence in healthcare
Changing a lightbulb or providing a comfortable, quiet place for hospital guests to unwind may not seem like tactics that would reduce the risk of…
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A tool at Encompass Health Austin is making swallowing tests a whole lot more palatable
FEES devices makes swallowing tests easier for patients and their therapist Forget the awkward positioning of the Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) test, as well as…
