Today, we celebrated the grand opening of our newest hospital in the state of Florida. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg is expected to begin serving patients later this month. This 50-bed rehabilitation hospital marks our 25th hospital in the state of Florida. It’s our honor to meet the growing inpatient rehabilitation needs of the St. Pete community and to help those recovering from stroke and other serious illnesses and injuries regain their independence. | Encompass

Brayden, 14, came to our Chattanooga, Tennessee rehabilitation hospital after a life-changing injury that required that his right leg to be amputated. When he arrived, he needed to regain his strength and learn how to adapt to his new circumstances. Despite his condition, Brayden brought determination and a smile to every one of his therapy sessions. By discharge, he could transfer from his bed to his wheelchair and learned how to safely navigate it on his own. Just days before leaving our hospi