PANAMA CITY, Fla., June 9, 2023— Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Panama City recently expanded its patient care services by adding on-site cardiologists to its medical staff and expanding its telemetry monitoring capabilities, as an addition to the existing The Joint Commission Heart Failure program.

The team of cardiologists at Encompass Health of Panama City will include three board certified cardiologists who are credentialed in several cardiac specialties. Dr. Don Davis, FACC is board certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography; Dr. Francis Le is board certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, clinical cardiac electrophysiology and is Senior FAA Aviation Medical Examiner; Dr. Ajay Labroo, FACC, NBPAS is board certified interventional cardiology and peripheral interventions. In addition, the support of several nurse practitioners and physicians assistants.

“Our patients remain at the forefront of everything we do and finding ways to expand patient-centered care is one of our top priorities as healthcare leaders,” said Tony Bennett, CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Panama City. “We anticipate adding specialized cardiology services to our rehabilitation services at the hospital will greatly benefit our patients, as a continuation of our commitment to providing high-quality patient care and meeting the needs of individuals in our local community.

The expansion of wireless telemetry monitors provides the clinical team with the capability to monitor more patients 24/7 while inpatient. On average, there are ten patients being monitored at once through the telemetry system. With the help of Digital Diagnostics Institute, physicians are able to monitors a patient’s heart rate and rhythm remotely real-time.

The existing Joint Commission Heart Failure Program at the hospital focuses on improving endurance, teaching energy conservation techniques, managing signs and symptoms and preventing hospital readmissions for patients following cardiac injury. Patients attend classes taught by physicians, therapists, dietitians and other staff members focusing on disease management and lifestyle changes, such as diet.

Encompass Health of Panama City provides essential rehabilitative services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain function and independence. With at least three hours of comprehensive therapy for five days each week and around-the-clock nursing care, teams of expert clinicians combine customized treatment plans with advanced technologies to help train patients for everyday tasks.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Panama City, located at 1847 Florida Avenue is a 75-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving patients in Panama City and surrounding communities. To learn more, visit encompasshealth.com/panamacityrehab.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 157 hospitals in 37 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.