News & events at our hospital

Barry Muninger named CEO of Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital

06/07/22

Barry Muninger has been appointed as chief executive officer of Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health. In his position as CEO, Muninger oversees all of the day-to-day operations, as well as patient care and quality, at the 79-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

Topeka Pastor Survives Coronavirus, Learns To Walk Again At Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital

05/13/20

After spending weeks at the hospital with declining health due to COVID-19, Topeka Pastor Walter Sherrod described himself as “a miracle!” After conquering COVID-19, his recovery journey continued at Topeka’s Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital to help him walk and stand. His muscles in his legs were weak, and he had no stability, but his therapists helped him learn how to walk again. (Source: KSNT)

Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital's patient saved by dog

02/04/20

Bruce Jensen’s dog Riley brings a deeper meaning to man’s best friend.

Bob Grochowski

07/20/18

Four-and-a-half years ago, Bob Grochowski of Topeka was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after experiencing tremors.

Peg Wittmer

05/31/18

Peg Wittmer had finished riding 16 miles on her bicycle and made a trip to the grocery store before she started feeling as if she pulled a muscle.