Encompass Health (Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree) added 10 new photos.
October 23, 2019 at 7:45 PM ·
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree, 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.
SAT, NOV 7 - NOV 8
2020 Neurorehabilitation Conference - Now Virtual
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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Last week we celebrated National Rehabilitation Awareness Week! We had many events at the hospital, including SPIRIT week, where the different units and departments dressed according to certain themes. Here are some highlights School Pride, Tye Die and Color Wars Days.
Braintree Hospital Center for Occupational Rehab has moved back to the main hospital campus and is on the first floor of the outpatient building.
The Center for Occupational Rehab is focused on rehabilitation for patients injured at work, and includes job simulation specific to the patient's work goals. Staff has clinical expertise in treating patients with work related injuries.
Programs include functional capacity evaluations, work conditioning and work hardening.
Our therapy team works to incorporate our patients' passions into their therapy. After she had a stroke, professional baker Deborah Sheward came to our hospital to overcome right side weakness and balance issues.
After working hard with her occupational therapist, Bailey, on her fine motor skills, she was able to beautifully decorate a cake during her therapy session.
Every year as a part of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, Encompass Health Braintree has held a Patient Recognition Celebration. Our staff members nominate patients who were particularly inspiring for their courage, motivation and strength. We normally honor these patients and their family members with a dinner event where inspiring stories are celebrated.
We were determined that the show must go on this year despite the pandemic, so we got creative. We had a drive-in event where patients tuned into a designated radio station and listened to the event from the safety of their own cars. Staff members delivered an elegant dinner to go, along with a gift and certificate. Cheers, car horns and flashing lights reminded our patients of how much they inspire us and those around them every day.
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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Our 3 South Unit was honored by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a citation presented by Representative Mark Cusack of Braintree, for their hard work and outstanding dedication to their patients during the height of the pandemic in the spring. Here are a just a few members of the nursing staff we are so proud of. Thanks to all of 3 South!
During National Rehabilitation Awareness Week we showed employees our appreciation for their hard work and dedication with some sweet treats and food trucks.
Happy Case Management Week! Thanks to all our case managers for all you do for our patients. Our case management team recently wished one of their own a farewell after 31 years.
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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October is PT month and we're so proud of the hard work our physical therapists do every day.
Here, Sami is working with her patient, Debra. As a new amputee, getting into your home with stairs can be extremely challenging. Watch Sami teach Debra a clever and safe way to navigate stairs with assistance.
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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Employees are celebrating PT Month at Encompass Health Braintree’s Framingham satellite. This wonderful sign was made by Ava, age 7, and Brandon, age 5, the children of Genni Kauke, occupational therapist.
Hear from Julie Carciero about her past experiences at the Braintree Neurorehabilitation Conference and her advice for choosing courses to attend.
Register now for our virtual conference Nov 7-8: https://ehc.news/3e8VriI
Renee Richardson, occupational therapist, talks about the Braintree Neurorehabilitation Conference and the opportunities she’s gotten from attending.
Register for our virtual conference Nov 7-8: https://ehc.news/3oyg38Q
"This is my first clinical here. I'm a Northeastern physical therapy student. I really liked it off the bat—not just my own clinical instructor, but all other therapists and nurses have made me feel welcome and take teaching moments. They are not afraid to challenge but also do not put me in situations I'm not prepared for.
Being a student during the pandemic, I was very nervous in the moment. But looking back on it, this is the type of experience that I should really be thankful for as it makes you appreciate how hard it could be and keeps you on your toes." - Julia, physical therapy student
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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Respiratory Therapist Joline Morse is using the CoughAssist with a patient, Jordan Russell. The CoughAssist is a non-invasive alternative to deep suctioning for patients with poor cough strength like Jordan, who is recovering from a spinal cord injury.
Jordan said that although the CoughAssist seemed scary at first, once he tried it, he found great relief in finally being able to experience an effective cough. ”I used to feel panicky when I couldn’t cough to clear my breathing, but now I feel much safer. I am definitely happy. I definitely got stronger and learned a bunch of new things, especially using the CoughAssist!”
Neurologist Dr. Brigid Dwyer talks about her experience at the Braintree Neurorehabilitation Conference and what keeps her coming back year after year.
Register now for our virtual conference Nov 7-8: https://ehc.news/3246iWr
On Veterans Day, our hospital honored veterans, including our Associate Administrator Judy Parker, by holding a moment of silence. Veterans at our hospital also received a special dessert at lunch.
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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Happy Veterans Day! We talked to Paul, a veteran and patient at our hospital, about how the determination he learned in the military helped him power through weakness after stroke and make an excellent recovery. Later this week, we’ll hear more from Paul about his experience as a paratrooper.
Sami, physical therapist and clinical instructor is working with her student, Julia with their patient Debra on her strength and balance.
"Having a student now is not much different than before the pandemic however the pandemic has allowed us to teach students how to don proper PPE and react in a crisis in addition to therapy techniques." - Sami
When George first came to our hospital after a spinal cord injury, he needed a mechanical lift to get of bed. George was so motivated and worked very hard with his team to regain his independence. On his discharge day, he walked out of our hospital to return home to his family.
Congratulations, George! We wish you the best on your continued recovery.
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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Jocelyn is teaching Barbara how to get in and out of a car with our “rehabilitation car” so she will be safe when it’s time for her to go home.
Barbara was with us three years ago after she had a stroke. With intensive rehabilitation, she made a great recovery. After a recent surgery, she requested to come back to our hospital, saying it was the only place she would consider going for rehabilitation. She is making great strides!
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from Encompass Health.
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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Paul Spence has attended physical therapy with us since July at our outpatient satellite in Taunton for ongoing back and hip pain following a knee surgery. He has enjoyed his experience so much he recommended his wife and daughter attend physical therapy at our facility, as well.
Paul's wife MaryAnne and his daughter Ellen both are competitive archers and are very happy with the help they've received. They arrive as a family together for their appointments and always have an interesting story to tell. We are excited to see all they are able to achieve as they continue with their recoveries.
We celebrated one of our inspiring patients, Jordan, as he headed home. Jordan suffered a spinal cord injury and inspired us all with his motivation, positivity and kindness. Jordan made great strides at Encompass Health Braintree and captured all of our hearts. Here he is on his way home, reuniting with his son who he hadn't seen for weeks due to visitation restrictions related to the pandemic. All the best to you, Jordan!
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
During the first wave of COVID, our cafeteria had to close and was sorely missed. Since then, nutrition services has gotten creative and is offering a safe way to enjoy some delicious lunch options. Thanks to Tye, Srey and all of the nutrition services staff for all you are doing during the pandemic to keep us well fed!
Thanks to our employees for your kindness and rallying together to donate non-perishable food, clothing and gift cards for The Marge Crispin Center. The Marge Crispin Center is a local non-profit that supports area residents in need of food and emergency aid and provides adult day care services to seniors.
Thanks to Debbie and Robert for picking up our donations and for all you do for the community.
Congratulations to Katie Williamson, nursing supervisor. Katie is the recipient of the Outstanding Employee Achievement Award for the third quarter of 2020.
Katie is one of the first to jump up and help her team members when needed. She is always there and present for her staff—a true leader. She holds her team to high standards and expects the patients to be treated with dignity and respect, and she leads by example.
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.
Our team is getting into the holiday spirit! Two of the winners of our ugly sweater contest are Don, information systems specialist, and Jolene, respiratory therapist. Thanks to all who participated.
Happy New Year!
Patients Dorothy and Deborah not only made excellent progress at Encompass Braintree-Framingham satellite, but they also became very good friends, supporting each other during their rehab stays.
Here they are with Jocelyn, their physical therapist, and Geni, their occupational therapist.
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?
We are proud and hopeful that we can offer our frontline providers the COVID-19 vaccine. Pictured is our first vaccination clinic!
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
Being a new grad in your first nursing job is tough enough, especially during a global pandemic. Yashene Souroy, RN, and Megan Kirkwood, RN, started their first nursing jobs on the Stroke/Neuro unit at Braintree this past March, just as the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was hitting. The new nurses didn’t know what their colleagues’ faces looked like because of strict PPE guidelines, and the only communication with patient families was though FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.
Megan and Yashene did not miss a beat, according to their manager, Tricia Lingertat, RN, CRRN. Despite many obstacles, they excelled by the way they interacted, responded to constant change and demonstrated perseverance and bravery. They are truly amazing and compassionate nurses, and we are lucky to have them on the team.
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.
It is with mixed emotions that we officially announce that after 27 years of working at our hospital, our CEO, Randy Doherty, retired on Jan. 15.
After so many years of dedication and hard work, Randy has certainly earned his time off. Please join us in congratulating Randy on his retirement and expressing our sincere gratitude for his years of service and commitment to Encompass Health Braintree.
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. Our team is wearing red to raise awareness about heart disease and save lives on National Wear Red Day!
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
We are celebrating Caroline Garbett, admissions liaison, as the recipient of the Outstanding Employee Achievement Award for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Caroline has a big heart and an abundance of hands on knowledge of patient needs due to her previous experience as an occupational therapist and as a rehab liaison. She always puts the patients first and makes decisions with great empathy. She listens, empathizes, educates and gets along well with everyone. Congratulations, Caroline!
Congratulations to Ellen Spiegel on her retirement!
We were lucky to have Ellen at Encompass Health Braintree for 27 years. Ellen helped us in many departments throughout the hospital. She most recently worked as our marketing coordinator for eight years, which included planning our annual Neurorehabilitation Conference in Boston. Ellen, we wish you the very best in your new chapter. You will be greatly missed.
Congratulations to our DAISY Award honoree, Alexandra Cleary-Grusendorf, BSN, RN. The DAISY Award is a nationally recognized award to celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide their patients and families every day. Patients, family members, visitors and other staff can nominate a nurse.
The wife of a patient wrote: “Alexandra is an outstanding, compassionate nurse who goes above and beyond for those she is caring for. The first time I ever met her was when caring for my husband and I will never forget how kind she was. My husband is 6'3" and had a large stroke at 31 years old. He was feeling very defeated that day. She took the time to sit with my husband and me and talk with us about his struggles. You can tell she genuinely cared."
We are honored to work with such a dedicated and compassionate individual and we are beyond thrilled to celebrate Alexandra as our DAISY honoree.
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
This month, we’re proud to highlight Tricia Lingertat. Tricia is one of our incredible nurse managers. She has helped guide her staff through this pandemic—while pregnant with twins—and is now taking the reigns as our interim chief nursing officer. There is nothing she can’t do!
We are celebrating Caroline Garbett, admissions liaison, as the recipient of the Outstanding Employee Achievement Award for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Caroline has a big heart and an abundance of hands on knowledge of patient needs due to her previous experience as an occupational therapist and as a rehab liaison. She always puts the patients first and makes decisions with great empathy. She listens, empathizes, educates and gets along well with everyone. Congratulations, Caroline!
Congratulations to Ellen Spiegel on her retirement!
We were lucky to have Ellen at Encompass Health Braintree for 27 years. Ellen helped us in many departments throughout the hospital. She most recently worked as our marketing coordinator for eight years, which included planning our annual Neurorehabilitation Conference in Boston. Ellen, we wish you the very best in your new chapter. You will be greatly missed.
We are so proud of Kerianne Gallagher, our HR coordinator, who just earned her credentials as SHRM-CP. This prestigious certification, which is awarded by the Society for Human Resource Management, requires extensive continuing education coursework followed by a rigorous exam. The goal of the certification is to help HR professionals enhance effectiveness on the job, develop their careers and partner strategically with business leaders and stakeholders.
Congratulations, Kerianne!
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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Marvin was recently a patient at our Framingham location. He expressed that one of the hardest things about being in the hospital was the isolation he felt from friends and family. He craved his sense of community and felt for all the patients with us that were not able to see their loved ones and socialize as usual.
One day, he asked to make an announcement over our intercom introducing himself and giving words of encouragement to his comrades in therapy. He brightened everyone’s day, always gave us a good laugh and worked very hard each day he was with us. Thank you, Marvin, for bringing so much joy to our hospital!
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.
We are so proud of Kerianne Gallagher, our HR coordinator, who just earned her credentials as SHRM-CP. This prestigious certification, which is awarded by the Society for Human Resource Management, requires extensive continuing education coursework followed by a rigorous exam. The goal of the certification is to help HR professionals enhance effectiveness on the job, develop their careers and partner strategically with business leaders and stakeholders.
Congratulations, Kerianne!
Congratulations to our DAISY Award honoree, Alexandra Cleary-Grusendorf, BSN, RN. The DAISY Award is a nationally recognized award to celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide their patients and families every day. Patients, family members, visitors and other staff can nominate a nurse.
The wife of a patient wrote: “Alexandra is an outstanding, compassionate nurse who goes above and beyond for those she is caring for. The first time I ever met her was when caring for my husband and I will never forget how kind she was. My husband is 6'3" and had a large stroke at 31 years old. He was feeling very defeated that day. She took the time to sit with my husband and me and talk with us about his struggles. You can tell she genuinely cared."
We are honored to work with such a dedicated and compassionate individual and we are beyond thrilled to celebrate Alexandra as our DAISY honoree.
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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Choose Encompass Health :15 | Francine’s story
Congratulations to Katie Williamson, nurse manager, who was named our 2020 Outstanding Employee Achievement Award recipient! Katie is a truly an exemplary and compassionate leader and nurse, and we are so proud to have her on our Encompass Health Braintree team.
It's common practice now to research your symptoms online, but when does this become a problem and what can you do to fix it? Learn more about cyberchondria and treatment options.
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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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Choose Encompass Health :15 | Francine’s story
Marvin was recently a patient at our Framingham location. He expressed that one of the hardest things about being in the hospital was the isolation he felt from friends and family. He craved his sense of community and felt for all the patients with us that were not able to see their loved ones and socialize as usual.
One day, he asked to make an announcement over our intercom introducing himself and giving words of encouragement to his comrades in therapy. He brightened everyone’s day, always gave us a good laugh and worked very hard each day he was with us. Thank you, Marvin, for bringing so much joy to our hospital!
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.
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.
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Our unit coordinator, Courtnee Nagim-Chase, has been deployed with the National Guard since early February. Upon her recent return, we welcomed her back to the unit with balloons, a banner, breakfast and plenty of gratitude.
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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Happy Women's History Month to all of our hard-working women at Encompass Health and across the globe! On March 8, our team at Encompass Health Braintree wore purple in recognition of strong women around the world. Take this month to celebrate the influential women in your life and workplace.
Steven came to us after suffering a stroke that caused significant weakness throughout his left side, making it difficult for him to walk, speak and care for himself. Steven’s tireless motivation and hard work helped him gain the independence to return home, conquer a flight of stairs and care for himself.
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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Caregiver burnout: How to protect yourself | Encompass Health
Our Braintree team celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and National Patient Safety Awareness Week with a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage and festive cupcakes. We hope that everyone was able to take some time to celebrate this fun Irish holiday!
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.
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Best foods to boost your immune system | Encompass Health
Our unit coordinator, Courtnee Nagim-Chase, has been deployed with the National Guard since early February. Upon her recent return, we welcomed her back to the unit with balloons, a banner, breakfast and plenty of gratitude.
Happy Women's History Month to all of our hard-working women at Encompass Health and across the globe! On March 8, our team at Encompass Health Braintree wore purple in recognition of strong women around the world. Take this month to celebrate the influential women in your life and workplace.
