BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and
FITCHBURG, Wis., Nov. 15,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health (NYSE:
EHC) announces the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation
Hospital of Fitchburg, a 56-bed
inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 5535 Nobel Drive. 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 registered nursing care, the hospital
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 Dodi Purtell,
CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg. "Our team of experts will provide
specialized care, close to home at this state-of-the-art hospital.
We are greatly appreciative of the support we've received from the
community and for the opportunity to serve as the region's trusted
choice for rehabilitation."
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg is Encompass Health's
161st inpatient rehabilitation hospital nationwide and
its second inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Wisconsin.
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 161 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 World's Most Admired
Companies 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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