BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and BOWIE, Md., June 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC)
announces the opening of Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie, a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation
hospital located at 17351 Melford Boulevard. The hospital serves
patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries
including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries,
spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic
conditions.
In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the Rehabilitation Hospital
of Bowie offers physical,
occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and
quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses,
therapists and physicians. The hospital features all private
patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation
technologies and an activities of daily living suite, a therapy
courtyard, a cafeteria and a dayroom.
"We are excited to open this rehabilitation hospital to help
individuals recovering from major illnesses and injuries regain the
strength and function needed to reach their highest levels of
independence," said Joseph Williams,
CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie. "As the region's only freestanding
inpatient rehabilitation hospital, our team of experts will provide
specialized care, close to home. We are greatly appreciative for
the opportunity to serve as the trusted choice for rehabilitation
in Prince George's County and
beyond."
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie is Encompass Health's 158th
inpatient rehabilitation hospital nationwide and its second
inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Maryland.
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 158 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
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Encompass Health Media Contact:
Danielle Hall | 205-970-5912
danielle.hall@encompasshealth.com
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