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Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Charbonneau, our chief medical officer. She has been nominated for Modern Healthcare's 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives program, which honors healthcare leaders who are deemed by their peers and an expert panel to be the most influential in terms of demonstrating leadership and impact. Cast your vote for Dr. Charbonneau here: https://ehc.news/3utBmuk

Encompass Health is now on Instagram. This platform will help tell our patients’ stories, highlight our expertise as a leading post-acute provider and showcase the value of rehabilitation and home healthcare in a uniquely visual way.

When treating bilateral amputee patient Hector Picard, Cheryl Miller could not have predicted they would be running in the same triathlon 25 years later. I was running the home stretch of a triathlon, and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s Hector,’ she recalled. It’s kind of like everything came full circle. https://ehc.news/3rFjLO9

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, learn about the incredible recovery of Jeremy Hays. He fell from a ladder crushing his skull and nearly ending his life, but through determination and love, he is now back where he belongs, by his wife's side.

Caring for a loved one can be difficult, and caregiver burnout is real. Follow these tips to help avoid it and care for your self and your loved one.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, most of us remain focused on our health and immune system. Looking for ways to boost yours? A proper diet could be the answer. Dietitian Samantha White explains how you can get the most nutrition from your diet.

Today we are proud to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A champion of racial justice and equality for all, the legacy of Dr. King reminds us today and every day that even though we may be different, we are stronger together. In honor of Dr. King, take time today to reflect on his life of service and his teachings, which inspire us to serve others with a compassionate heart.

By the second week in the hospital battling COVID-19 and pneumonia, Lafayette Johnson’s lungs collapsed, and his kidneys were shutting down. He had to be placed on a ventilator. By the fourth week, he had a heart attack and was placed on a second life support. When he finally woke up, he was extremely weak. COVID-19 devastated every muscle in my body, and I was in a hospital bed for five months, he said. I lost 57 pounds and wasn’t even able to stand up. I didn’t give upeven after dying twice. I came back. Learn how rehabilitation helped Lafayette get back to his life.

It can be hard to tell what is season allergies and what is COVID-19. Do you know what symptoms they share and what symptoms are different?

Happy New Year!

Happy holidays from Encompass Health. Wishing you health, happiness and peace this season.

We were able to bring extra cheer to our patients as the holidays approach. Thank you Sue Harpster, HIMS clerk; Vicki Harpster, coder; and Juanita Corman, environmental services aide/housekeeping; for coordinating this.