BIRMINGHAM, Ala., and JOHNSTON, R.I., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Encompass Health (NYSE:
EHC), the nation's largest owner and operator of rehabilitation
hospitals, announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation
Hospital of Johnston, a 50-bed
inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 2109 Hartford Avenue
in Johnston, Rhode Island.
The hospital provides essential rehabilitative services that
help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord
injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain
function and independence. Patients receive a minimum of three
hours of intensive therapy for five days each week, frequent
physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.
Hospital amenities include private patient rooms, a spacious
therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technologies, an
activities of daily living suite, in-house dialysis suite, therapy
courtyard, dining room, in-house pharmacy and dayroom area. An
interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and
physicians provide physical, occupational and speech therapies to
restore functional ability and quality of life.
"Our goal is to provide a place where families and patients can
access quality care; a place where patients discover hope and
regain the confidence to join their community; and most
importantly, a place where patients regain the independence that
results in a better quality of life," said Pat Tuer, Encompass Health Group President. "We
are honored to say that currently one in three patients receiving
inpatient rehabilitation care in the country receives it through an
Encompass Health hospital, and we're excited to serve Rhode Island patients close to home in the
Johnston community."
To learn more, visit
encompasshealth.com/locations/johnstonrehab.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC)
is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in
the United States. With a national
footprint that includes 164 hospitals in 38 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides
high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients
recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced
technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery.
Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired
Companies and Becker's Hospital Review's 150 Top Places to Work in
Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or
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Encompass Health media contact:
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
polly.manuel@encompasshealth.com
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