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Sarasota man exonerated after 35-year wrongful imprisonment finds second chance at Encompass Health of Sarasota

01/10/24

In October 1988, Sidney Holmes was unjustly arrested and charged with armed robbery. Despite being wrongly convicted and sentenced to 400 years in prison, Sidney never lost hope. Throughout his sentence, he earned his associate’s degree in theology and discovered his passion for customer service and personal growth while working in the prison’s kitchen. In 2017, Sidney applied to the Innocence Project, where his case would be reviewed by their conviction unit. Nearly six years later, in February of 2023 Sidney's sentence was vacated and he was released just a month later.

Stroke survivor learns to eat again, returns to daily activities after rehabilitation

05/20/21

Marianne Warford has been able to get her life back after rehabilitation at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota.

Encompass patient testimonial - Alyssa's story

10/16/19

In 2008, Alyssa Whitson was left for dead after a former coworker attacked her at their place of business during a robbery. While she was lucky to survive the gun shots fired into the back of her head, she now lives with complications as a result of the brain injury. In celebration of her 51st birthday, Alyssa was granted a birthday wish to meet someone else who lives with a disability, Winter the dolphin.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota to hosted Stroke Awareness Month event

05/22/19

In the United States, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and leading cause of disability. To educate community members on stroke, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota offered a stroke awareness and survivor event on Wednesday, May 22.

Sarasota CEO Marcus Braz discusses stroke awareness with ABC 7's Suncoast View

05/20/19

Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. As part of Stroke Awareness month in May, Marcus Braz, CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota sat down with ABC 7’s Sunset View to help educate the community on the prevention and treatment of stroke. 

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Prior to his stroke, Phillip Kuhn played tennis once or twice a week and golfed three or four times a week, walking all 18 holes. When Phillip came to our hospital, he couldn’t stand on his own. Prior to discharge, though, he was walking 400 feet. “There’s progress almost every day that I can see,” Phillip said.

- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota

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Philip Kuhn

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In observation of American Stroke Month, we are proud to recognize our stroke teams that work to maximize patient recovery from stroke and improve their quality of life. Did you know where you go for rehabilitation after a stroke makes a difference? According to the American Heart Association, whenever possible, stroke patients should be treated at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital rather than a skilled nursing facility.

- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota

American Stroke Month

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Ashley Dupell, OT, goes the extra mile in making patients feel welcome. For example, we had a patient who spoke Russian with limited English. Ashley learned Russian phrases and words to be able to welcome the patient to every therapy session and make the sessions easier for her to understand. She also learned numbers to indicate repetitions. Ashley is pictured receiving her employee of the quarter award from Marcus Braz, CEO.

- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota

Ashley Dupell

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