BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health
Corporation (NYSE: EHC), the nation's leading owner and operator of
inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and a leader in home-based care,
will ring The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on
Feb. 6, 2018, in celebration of the
Company's rebrand from HealthSouth to Encompass Health. The rebrand
was announced in July 2017, and the
Company began trading under EHC on Jan.
2, 2018.
"It is an honor to ring The Closing Bell at the New York Stock
Exchange," said Encompass Health President and Chief Executive
Officer Mark Tarr. "The rebrand was
the result of a yearlong, research-intensive process designed to
support the Company's business strategy and its expanding national
footprint. We believe the name Encompass Health reflects our
commitment to setting new standards for delivering better care
across the post-acute continuum. As we move forward under a new
name, we will continue to build on our strong foundation as an
integrated provider of inpatient and home-based care."
Encompass Health is focused on providing superior outcomes by
delivering high-quality and cost-effective patient care across the
post-acute continuum. The Company's success is defined by its
patient-first approach to care and the dedication of its more than
37,000 employees.
Today also marks the launch of the new encompasshealth.com
website and an updated social media presence, which will reflect
the Company's new brand.
About Encompass Health
As a national leader in
post-acute care, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both
facility-based and home-based patient care through its network of
inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and
hospice agencies. With a national footprint that spans 127
hospitals and 237 home health & hospice locations in 36 states
and Puerto Rico, the Company is
committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across
the post-acute continuum. Driven by a set of shared values,
Encompass Health is the result of the union between HealthSouth
Corporation and Encompass Home Health & Hospice, and is ranked
as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, as well as
Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work. For more information,
visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on
Twitter and Facebook.
Media Contact:
Casey
Lassiter | 205.447.6410
casey.lassiter@encompasshealth.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Crissy Carlisle | 205.970.5860
crissy.carlisle@encompasshealth.com
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