Encompass Health (Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs) added 10 new photos.
October 21, 2019 at 3:50 PM ·
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, 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 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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Did you have a stroke and not know it? | Encompass Health
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.
MS is a chronic disease that impacts the central nervous system, disrupting the flow of information in the brain. Learn how inpatient rehabilitation can benefit some MS patients by helping build strength and regain independence.
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Treatment options for multiple sclerosis | Encompass Health
When rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery wasn't going as it should, see how Lisa Sprague's occupational therapist helped her identify a surprising underlying condition.
“I was scared; I was relieved; there was so much going on in my mind,” Sprague said. “If I wouldn’t have gone to Encompass, I’d probably still be getting shots in my back for pain and wouldn’t be on the medicine I’m on to stop the progression of it. I thank God that I got in there, and they got answers, and I got the right treatment.”
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Lisa's story: The rehabilitation and answers she needed | Encompass Health
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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What is inpatient rehabilitation? | Encompass Health
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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Being at PT at Encompass Health| Encompass Health
Grant Drummond – You are an Ironman and you will be again!
Grant Drummond finishes what he starts! As a matter of fact, he has completed 8 Ironman events.
He was out training for his 9th Ironman event with his sister, Gwen Steves, when he was hit by a distracted driver. He has spent over 100 days in various hospitals before being transferred to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs on October 9th. Gina, Grant’s wife, had just one request. She wanted our staff to teach her everything she needed to know to take Grant home.
Grant needed a spark and as a former Ironman competitor, CEO Steve Schaefer knew exactly who to call – the “Voice of Ironman” - Mike Reilly After hearing Grant’s story, Mike could not wait to get involved and gave Grant a pep talk via Facetime. There is no doubt that Grant was listening to Mike’s inspirational message.
Gina, Grant’s wife, commented that she could not be more thankful for the staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs.
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
Encompass Health Colorado Springs would like to give a big thank you to Jesse Rivera, director of community relations for Springs Ranch Memory Care Community, and the team there for bringing a cupcake truck to support our hospital employees this week. What a sweet treat!
Stephen Ramsey has been in hospitals and other facilities since May and had not seen his wife since June 19. It is hard enough dealing with difficult health issues, but even harder when you cannot see your wife. COVID-19 visitor restrictions kept the Ramsey’s from being together. They have been able to FaceTime and connect via social media, but not actually sit in the same room and hold hands.
Monica Medina-Espinosa decided she was going to change that and make the couple's first visit special. She ordered Italian food, secured a private conference room at the hospital, and set the ambiance with flowers, balloons and decorations.
From there it was up to Stephen to invite his date, Mariah Ramsey, over for dinner! Looks like they had a pretty good time dining in the privacy of the conferences room. Thanks to Monica and all of our Encompass Health of Colorado Springs staff for going the extra mile for our patients and families.
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
With 24 hour nursing care, the lights never go off in our hospital. Beautiful photo captured by one of our employees.
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
Trick or Treat at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs. While the nursing department decided on the “trick” as they practiced their two-step dance at the Halloween contest, the rest of the employees and patients had the “treat” of seeing all the costumes on display.
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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Gift guide for older adults | Encompass Health
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.
COVID-19 can define us in many ways! It shows us who we are, who we can be, and who we aspire to be! As CEO of this great hospital, I couldn’t be more proud of our team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs.
There have been many challenges during this pandemic, and I have remained constantly inspired by how they've stepped up to support not only our patients, but also each other and our community.
We are truly stronger together, and our team lives that Encompass Health value every day when they walk through our doors to provide our patients with essential high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services.
They really are healthcare heroes.
Steve Schaefer
Chief Executive Officer
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
JJ Armstrong, lead chef, has been an integral part of our team since 2003. Her specialty is providing holiday meals for our patients and their families. Preparation starts days in advance, and she is here at 2 a.m. to start cooking the day of the event. She has been known to package up the leftovers so we can deliver them to homeless folks on the street.
Her favorite meal to prepare is Thanksgiving, typically serving around 250 patients and family members. While this Thanksgiving was different with visitor restrictions, JJ still made sure that every meal was special.
Thank you JJ for all you do for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs!
Our senior leadership team at Encompass Health Colorado Springs decided to take the time usually dedicated to a holiday party to do something special for those less fortunate in our community. They put together 600 care packages for homeless folks packed with essential items.
We are thankful for the opportunity to give back to the community in this way and through the care we provie our patients every day.
Happy holidays from the Colorado Springs team!
Snow or sun, our employees are working 24 hours a day to help our patients regain their independence. We love this beautiful photo captured by an employee.
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.
When a hospital restricts visitors, canceling local performing groups is part of the deal and you need to improvise. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, that meant finding patients with unique talents. Bruce Pennington is one of those guys and agreed to provide a little holiday cheer to his fellow patients. Lizzie Armstrong, DCM, was on hand to provide hot coco and holiday treats to both concert goers and the staff.
Happy holidays from our staff to yours.
Happy New Year!
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?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs received the Moderna vaccination on Monday.
Employees and Physicians had a little fun taking pictures with our COVID vaccine frame so they could share with friends and family.
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
The Colorado Springs team at Encompass Health wore red in honor of Go Red for Women. According to the American Heart Association, Go Red For Women inspires women to make lifestyle changes, mobilize communities and shape policies to save lives.
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
Meet your new boss, Chelsee, chief nursing officer. Chelsee has been with Encompass Health Colorado Springs for over 11 years. She loves to hike, spend time with her family and practice yoga.
“I was lucky to find rehabilitation nursing when I started as an RN on the night shift at Encompass Health. I quickly realized that rehabilitation was an amazing field to work in—we get the privilege of caring for patients and assisting them to work toward being their most independent selves. With the support of Encompass Health, I obtained my CRRN and became a night shift supervisor. I then transitioned to wound care, and then nurse manager positions here before taking on the chief nursing officer role. I am honored to work with our patients and support our amazing team here at Encompass Health.”
Looking to join our team. Check out our job postings.
RN: https://ehc.news/2NjVe2U
RN Tech (CNA): https://ehc.news/3a8IIfj
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.
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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What is cyberchondria and how to treat it | Encompass Health
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
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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What are low-energy-dense foods | Encompass Health
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
