News & events at our hospital

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. 

A special visit for our patients

07/09/19

Earlier this year, “The Mayberry Deputy” made a special appearance at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg. Aka, David Browning, was a big hit as he handed out “Tickets” and shared his words of wisdom with our group.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg lead occupational therapist honored with top companywide award

05/03/19

Cody LaRue, lead occupational therapist at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, has been honored as one of only seven finalists out of more than 30,000 inpatient rehabilitation employees in the Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, network to receive the 2018 Outstanding Employee Achievement Award. Cody.