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Mother returns home following chronic heart failure just in time for her son’s birthday celebration
04/09/23
In March, Lisa Scott arrived at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson to begin rehabilitative therapy after suffering from septic shock due to chronic heart failure. Following this tragic incident, she was left debilitated due to the damaged nerve tissue in her hands and feet.
Encompass Health of Tuscon hosted 3rd Annual Mobility Clinic
12/16/22
Encompass Health of Tuscon in partnership with Hanger Clinic and University of Arizona Adaptive Sports hosted their 3rd Annual Mobility Clinic to provide an opportunity of fellowship amongst individuals who have faced similar challenges with limb loss.
Encompass Health of Tucson hosts special patient graduation ceremony
06/11/21
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson recently hosted a high school graduation ceremony for 18-year-old patient Issac Damien Vargen.
Veteran spend 105 days in hospital fighting COVID-19
03/23/21
John Whetstone, a U.S. Air Force veteran, spent 105 days in the hospital battling COVID-19, including 80 days on a ventilator.
Remarkable Recovery: Tucson woman discharged after three-month battle with COVID-19
07/17/20
Forty-seven-year-old Sara McMillan has been fighting COVID-19 for more than 100 days with seven weeks of that being on a ventilator. She never assumed she would contract the virus, but when she tested positive, it affected her even quicker due to her being a diabetic. Sara was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson to regain strength and function so that she could return home to care for her 13-year-old son who has autism. (Source: KOLD)
Hospital Happenings
Sharon celebrated her 80th birthday during her stay with us. Since being treated at Encompass Health, she now is able to eat, talk and walk on her own! Her family was thrilled with her care and brought cupcakes to share with the staff to celebrate her birthday, as well, and thanked our staff for Sharon's rehabilitation progress. Her physiatrist, Dr. Jeet, was also happy to join the celebration.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo
Hospital happenings
We are excited to highlight our speech therapist, Lauren James! Below, Lauren describes why she became a speech therapist.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Hospital happenings
Efrain came to Encompass Health RIT after being hospitalized with COVID-19 for several weeks. He has come a long way since he entered our hospital. Darrien, his physical therapist, along with many other members of our team pushed him to regain his strength and mobility. After being away from home for over 100 days he has finally built up the strength to return home safely.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Hospital happenings
April is Occupational Therapy Month. Encompass Health RIT employee Joshua Hester answered a few questions to share what life is like as an OT.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Hospital happenings
Lori Palman was doing her makeup one day when she suddenly could not use her left arm and felt the left side of her face drooping. Her husband rushed home from work and took her to a nearby hospital. She was stabilized and discharged to Encompass Health RIT.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Hospital happenings
We hosted a catered taco bar lunch for Doctors' Day! We also gave our physicians gifts to thank them for all they do.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Hospital happenings
On Dec. 6, 2020, John Whetstone was diagnosed with COVID-19, and later admitted to the Tucson VA Medical Center. He was cared for by our staff for two weeks before he was finally able to be discharged home!
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
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We wanted to treat all of our hard working staff to some delicious coffee, tea and smoothies today! Just a simple way to say thank you and feed that caffeine need!
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
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Ramon is working to improve his cardiovascular endurance, mobility, strength and independence. His goal is to return home and improve his physical condition, so he can undergo a heart procedure.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
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Our occupational therapists led a fun Zumba chair class for our patients. Class began with warm ups including shoulder rolls, deep breathing, rowing extensions, foot circles and so much more. These same warm ups can be used at home to help start the day. Patients then learned movements to get their body active! They learned arm, leg and upper body movements to go along with a song's melody!
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
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