News & events at our hospital

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. 

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.