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October 24, 2019 at 2:29 PM ·
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith, we provide rehabilitation for patients recovering from life-changing illnesses and injuries including strokes, amputations, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and complex orthopedic conditions. Click the images below to see inside our hospital.
After experiencing a life-changing stroke or other illness, your doctor may recommend rehabilitation as the next step on the journey to recovery—but what does that mean, and where should rehabilitation take place?
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After beating COVID-19, musician Steve Barlotta had two goals for rehabilitation: to play saxophone again and be strong enough to walk out unassisted.
Read Steve's amazing story and how he is one step closer to being able to bring his musical talent to crowds again.
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Recovering from COVID-19 patient story | Encompass Health
Do you know what a Transient Ishcemic Attack or TIA is? More than 20 percent of those who have a major stroke experience one day before. However, the symptoms only last a few minutes causing many to ignore this early warning sign. Learn more about what a TIAs is and why it should not be ignored.
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After developing sepsis, Gayle Fisk lost both of her legs, her left hand and part of her right hand. An endless source of hope and optimism, she discovered a new family at Encompass Health and lives life to the fullest.
Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
September's Topic: Technological Advances in Rehabilitation
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard C. Senelick
Texas: One hour credit for PT, OT, SLP, LVN, RN, CCM, SW
All other states: One hour credit for RN, LVN/LPN, CCM
To Register: https://ehc.news/32Jv0dS
A massive heart attack and a string of subsequent complications left Kenneth Kiene fighting for his life in the ICU for nine weeks. He and his care team never gave up, though, and he battled back from multiple codes, the placement of six cardiac stents, compartment syndrome, a perforated colon and the amputation of multiple fingers and toes.
Kenneth came to Encompass Health Fort Smith to continue his recovery, with the ultimate goal of riding his horses again and tending to his cattle. See how the team is incorporating his hobbies to help him achieve his goals.
Read his inspirational story: https://ehc.news/33JKzUT
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Melissa Andhor, physical therapist, shares what it is like to work at an Encompass Health rehabilitation hospital and her favorite part of coming to work.
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Pharmacists do much more than fill prescriptions. See the behind the scene roles they play in keeping patients safe in our hospitals.
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The role pharmacists play in patient safety in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals | Encompass Health
Last week was National Case Manager Week. Learn what an inpatient rehabilitation case manager does and the vital role they play in our patient care.
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What is a case manager? | Encompass Health
Are you more likely to contract COVID-19 if you get the flu? Can the flu vaccine give you the flu? Answers to these questions and more about why it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot this year.
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Why it's more important than ever to get your flu shot | Encompass Health
Booneville resident, husband and father, Daniel Gray had multiple strokes causing him to have double vision, left side weakness and poor coordination. After a week in the hospital, his family wanted him to come to Encompass Health Fort Smith where a relative had received therapy.
“Every day my vision steadied, my walking improved, my grip got better and my voice got stronger,” Daniel said. “My goal is to walk out of here and to not leave in a wheelchair.”
On Oct. 30, after 20 days of therapy, Daniel walked out of the building with his physical therapist. What’s next for Daniel?
“By the end of the year I want to come visit and walk in here without a device,” he said.
Coming up with gift ideas for grandparents or older adults can be challenging. Here are some practical gift ideas to help your loved one or simply bring a smile to their face this holiday season.
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We are excited to announce the launch of the free cookbook, “Simply Good: A cookbook for stroke survivors and their families.”
Encompass Health supported the creation of this cookbook with the American Heart Association to be a resource for stroke survivors, people with swallowing difficulties and those interested in healthy eating.
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Eating well after stroke | Encompass Health
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from Encompass Health.
“You cannot beat Encompass. The staff here really cares and meets me where I am.”
Johnny Edwards has a history of medical conditions that bring him to Encompass Health Fort Smith for therapy. Johnny is well known for being a hard worker and making huge gains each time he returns.
“Every time I get sick the doctors say, ‘You need more therapy. Do you know where you want to go?’ I know my answer. I tell them Encompass Health. The therapists around here always know what to do, when to do it and how to make it fun to get me where I need to be. My discharge was going to be the Friday after Thanksgiving but because of Encompass and its staff, I get to go home before Thanksgiving.”
Candy Appleton was admitted to the ER with shortness of breath, fever and muscle aches, and was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
“I didn’t believe COVID-19 was real. How wrong I was—COVID-19 is real. I know. I spent 63 days in an ICU battling this dreaded virus, on a ventilator for seven weeks. When I first got here, I could not walk. The first time I walked, I walked 17 feet and I was so proud. Now, I walk with the walker all over.
I will be discharged from Encompass Health three months to the day that I entered the ICU. I have a long road to fully recover, but there are 260,000+ people that were not so lucky. My family and I want to thank all of my nurses, doctors and caregivers. They have all been wonderful. I will be smiling as I finally am able to breathe fresh air tomorrow when I walk out the door.” —Candy
Are you a caregiver looking for resources? Encompass Health and the American Stroke Association recently hosted a panel providing tips for caregivers including self-care, finding balance and preventing burnout. Read a recap of the tips and view the full presentation recording.
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Advice for caregivers from caregivers | Encompass Health
Veronica Brown was sent to Encompass Health after a month on a ventilator battling COVID-19. However, after arriving, her limited mobility prompted her doctor to send her back to the hospital for neurological testing.
The testing revealed a new, post-COVID-19 diagnosis for Brown, Guillain-Barre syndrome, an inflammatory disorder of the nerves that may cause temporary paralysis and is often triggered by a viral infection. See how our team helped Veronica get back on her feet.
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Learning to sit, stand and walk again after COVID-19 | Encompass Health
When Jim Capicotto fell ill with COVID-19, it was a double whammy because he also has Parkinson’s disease. See how his rehabilitation team customized his therapy to help him regain his independence after being hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Jim's story: Overcoming COVID-19 | Encompass Health
Happy holidays from Encompass Health. Wishing you health, happiness and peace this season.
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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?
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 up—even after dying twice. I came back.”
Learn how rehabilitation helped Lafayette get back to his life.
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One patient's COVID-19 recovery | Encompass Health
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.
While there are still many unknowns about COVID-19, there are some things we know to be true. After an extended stay in an acute hospital or the ICU, a patient is likely to have physical and cognitive problems. See how an inpatient rehabilitation hospital that provides a combination of physical, occupation and speech therapies can help COVID-19 survivors recover and get back to their pre-COVID lives.
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Why COVID-19 patients need inpatient rehabilitation | Encompass Health
February is American Heart Month. Learn how after open-heart surgery and other cardiac conditions some patients may benefit from cardiac rehabilitation in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. #HeartMonthpuer
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How inpatient rehabilitation can benefit cardiac patients | Encompass Health
Jasmine was 27 years old and was looking forward to being a new mom. Instead she suffered multiple heart attacks, strokes and brain aneurysms during childbirth, which landed her in a coma. Read her amazing story and how Encompass Health helped her recover, so she could care for her new daughter.
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Recovering from stroke after childbirth | Encompass Health
We're excited to announce Encompass Health's new marketing campaign that demonstrates the importance of choosing the right level of rehabilitative care after a life-changing illness or injury.
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During the month of February, Encompass Health celebrated Black History Month to honor the significant contributions Black Americans have made in our history, as well as within our Company. Through our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we continue to advocate for meaningful change in order to create a more inclusive workplace for all minority groups. Read more about our Company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity here: http://ehc.careers/3tlo0AA.
Research has shown that low-energy-dense diets help people maintain satiety and control their hunger, while lowering their caloric intake. Want to eat more but weigh less? Dana Harvey, a dietitian at Encompass Health Savannah, has some helpful tips.
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"I am extremely grateful for the team at Encompass Health. I really enjoyed the consistency in the therapy department and being able to work with the same therapist throughout my stay. It made the rehab journey more personable getting to know them and them getting to know me. I really appreciated the goals they set for me to accomplish each session and being able to celebrate all of the milestones together. When one of them had the day off, the other members on the team did a great job picking up where we left off the day before." —Dwayne Roberts, former patient
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.
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