May 20, 2025 – For nine years, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Alabama has partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) to raise cardiovascular awareness and promote heart health. The partnership has allowed Encompass Health North Alabama additional opportunities to advocate for inpatient rehabilitative services.
“When we attend the AHA’s Heart Walk or Heart Ball, we can connect with the community and share about the importance of inpatient rehabilitation services,” said Brent Mills, chief executive officer of Encompass Health North Alabama. “These partnerships matter to us, because cardiovascular conditions have negative effects. We see this daily with our patients. We want to be a partner in preventing cardiovascular disease and a strong care partner during recovery, too.”
Encompass Health North Alabama was a sponsor for the 2025 AHA Heart Walk at Big Spring Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The hospital had approximately 15 employees participate in the event.
“It was a great day to educate the community on the services we provide at Encompass Health North Alabama,” said Amber Wilson, business development director of Encompass Health North Alabama. “It’s important our community knows about our multidisciplinary team approach to therapy and all the ways we can support a heart attack or stroke patient on their rehabilitation journey.”
The hospital was also a sponsor for the 2025 AHA Heart Ball, which took place on April 26 at the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom.
“The Heart Ball is a special, impactful event for us,” said Wilson. “It gives us an opportunity to hear real stories of those affected by heart disease. It really encourages us in the work we do to support our patients and their families.”
You can find more information about Encompass Health’s companywide support of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, including co-developed educational tools for healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers, at encompasshealth.com/aha-sponsor.
Encompass Health North Alabama opened to patients in 1994 and holds The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke, Brain Injury, Hip Fracture and Amputee Rehabilitation.
