Encompass Health (Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio) added 10 new photos.
October 10, 2019 at 2:55 PM ·
At Encompass Health Rehabilitaiton Hospital of San Antonio, 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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What is inpatient rehabilitation? | Encompass Health
Our therapists and patients participated in a friendly contest called Cheetah Toss to celebrate National Rehabilitation Awareness Week last week.
Therapists braved shower caps topped with shaving cream while patients perfected their balance, coordination and hand eye coordination throwing Cheetos to stick! It was a game that brought laughter throughout our therapy gym. Shoutout to Ms. Lloyd for successfully sticking 10 Cheetos on her occupational therapist!
Thank you to NeuroRestorative for providing us with breakfast tacos this morning and always taking great care of patients. It is always great to see community resources coming together to better serve patients throughout San Antonio. We are stronger together!
Our marketing team is wild about our staff at Encompass Health helping patients regain their independence every day!
Every afternoon needs a pick me up from the Safari Snack Cart! The patients and employees thoroughly enjoyed yesterday's visit from our CEO, Andrew Meade, and the safari-themed cart full of delicious snacks. Encompass Health San Antonio is Wild about Rehab.
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
Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
October's Topic: Stroke: Why it happens and how to prevent it
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/3iyK1Fe
Special thanks to our wonderful case management team here at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio! We celebrated our case managers this week with a delicious ice cream sundae bar sponsored by Amedisys Home Health and Family Tree In-Home Care.
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
Check out a recap from our team's celebration of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week this year. Encompass Health San Antonio is Wild About Rehab!
Therapists combined therapy and fun with their own version of the old school Hungry Hungry Hippo game.
Our team works hard to incorporate therapy into activities of daily living for our patients. Here our therapist uses a cooking class to increase strength and coordination while reinforcing healthy eating habits.
After a fall led to a below the knee amputation, Ms. Estrada came to Encompass Health twice for rehabilitation and prosthetic training. Her biggest goal was to return home to her spouse and two dogs and be able to walk safety using her prosthetic.
She enjoyed her time with our therapy dog Bishop, sponsored by PAWS. Congratulations on your discharge and we wish you luck on your continued recovery!
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
Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
November's Topic: Stroke Rehab: Is there a correct dose?
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/2HWf41y
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
Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
November's Topic: Stroke Rehab: Is there a correct dose?
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/3oM5bo1
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
At Encompass Health San Antonio, we salute our veterans. In honor of Veterans Day last week, we celebrated them and put together gift bags for our veterans throughout our community.
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from Encompass Health.
Join us on Nov. 30 from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. for a local blood drive for South Texas Blood Bank!
Thank you to everyone who took the pledge to donate at our blood drive with South Texas Blood Bank. What a great turn out and awesome way to support our community as there continues to be a decreased supply of blood. Together we are stronger!
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
Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
December's Topic: Dealing with difficult patients
Guest Speaker: Liz Bilderback
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/3oM5bo1
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.
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 invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
January's Topic: High Acuity Patients: What is their rehabilitation potential?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard 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/3ogeiww
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
Thursdays are our favorite day at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio. That's when our beloved volunteer therapy dog, Bishop, visits. Bishop is a golden retriever and thoroughly enjoys his weekly visits with our patients and staff! It is impossible to not smile after a visit with Bishop!
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
Our CEO Andrew Meade is "keeping COVID at arm's length." At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio, many have received round one of the vaccine and are eagerly awaiting round two!
Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
February's Topic: The Aging Brain
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard 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/3oJlmkq
Marketing liaison and business development director starting their morning off early volunteering at The Salvation Army flipping pancakes for the senior residents Cowboy Breakfast! Cowboy Breakfast is an annual event in San Antonio to kick off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. This year Cowboy Breakfast looks different, but together we are stronger!
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
Thank you to all our hardworking staff for wearing the appropriate PPE for the safety of patients and others! Our CEO Andrew Meade spent his morning rounding throughout the hospital making sure everyone had a "mask-tastic" day! We appreciate our Encompass Health heroes!
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.
Encompass Health invites you to our Continuing Education Lecture Series.
March's Topic: Dementia Doesn't Exclude Rehabilitation
Guest Speaker: Liz Bilderback
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/3kFw0IL
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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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
We're excited to share the activities we have planned for National Patient Safety Awareness Week! We'll be sure to share pictures after these events.
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
Mr. Bonacorsi underwent an elective left total hip replacement after years of hip discomfort and planned to discharge directly home with home health services. He was confident that after surgery, he would be back to driving, caring for his granddaughter and living the independent life that he did before.
To help him do so, Mr. Bonacorsi was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio for a short stay where he was able to practice daily tasks of living. He is already back to his active lifestyle in the community and attributes his successful recovery to his therapy at Encompass Health San Antonio.
