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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo now open in South Carolina
Today, Encompass Health, the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo. The 49-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is now accepting patients.
About this update from Encompass Health Corporation
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