News & Events at Our Hospital

Encompass Health has added 29 beds to complete phase one of their three phase project

03/14/23

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Parkersburg recently announced the addition of 29 new private rooms to their facility as phase one of a three-part renovation. This goal of this renovation is to bring better and more accessible healthcare to the Parkersburg area.

John Laurenzana named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg

07/19/22

John Laurenzana has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg. In his position as CEO, Laurenzana oversees all day-to-day operations, as well as patient care and quality, at the 64-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 95 Medical Park Boulevard. He assumed the position in March 2022.

Cindy Blaha: Choosing rehabilitation during a pandemic

06/10/20

On February 24, 2020, things were looking up for Cindy Blaha. She was finishing her last chemotherapy treatment for B-Cell Lymphoma and she and her son-in-law were getting lunch to celebrate. While they were out, she injured her ankle. Confident all was fine, Cindy had her son-in-law drive her home.

Encompass Health Petersburg helps recovering COVID-19 patients return home

05/27/20

While providing rehabilitation to patients like those recovering from COVID-19 isn’t out of the ordinary for the team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, the hospital was able to play a special role in the battle against COVID-19.

Encompass Health Petersburg hosts pet therapy through the window

05/16/20

During a time of visitor restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg developed a special activity to keep their patients’ spirits uplifted.